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General

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Series

Alienware Aurora1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026

Katana1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sheet series line: Katana 15 HX B14W.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

AC162511Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026Exact current US selected Offer ID ac16251_so_1: Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5060 8 GB GDDR7, 32 GB as 2 x 16 GB DDR5, 1 TB M.2 2230 Gen4x4 SSD, non-touch WQXGA OLED 240 Hz, 96 Wh and Home. This is the later OLED configuration under the unchanged AC16251 model number. Original 2025 LCD/275HX specifications are not copied into it.

B14WFK-289MY1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sheet header: KATANA 15 HX B14WFK-289MY. The sheet is dated 2026-08-06. The B14WFK-285PH sheet lists the same hardware but Bluetooth v5.3.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

8 May 20259Press releasena.alienwarearena.com/ucf/show/2175562/boards/alienware-pulse/News/alienware-reveals-all-new-aurora-laptop-classRead 7 October 2026Named Alienware General Manager announcement explicitly dated May 8, 2025 at 9 am ET in its byline. Outer CMS metadata says May 2. Use the explicit announcement date, independently corroborated by contemporary May 8 coverage. This dates the original marketed AC16251 family, not the later OLED / 290HX Plus reference.

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Status

Available1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026Exact ac16251_so_1 is offered for sale in the current US store.

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026

MY1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026MY is the Malaysia suffix. The sheet sits in the specSheet/my folder.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Interstellar Indigo1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026Current embedded maker PropertyValue names Interstellar Indigo.

Black1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026Chassis Color Black.2Maker product pagemy-store.msi.com/products/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfk-289-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026

Segment

Gaming1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026Current embedded maker PropertyValue identifies the laptop as gaming-first.

Gaming1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026MSI sells the Katana series as gaming laptops. The sheet names a 4-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard and Full Power CPU and GPU.

Form factor

Clamshell2Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026Original laptop views and current exact gallery show conventional clamshell chassis.

Clamshell2Maker product pagemy-store.msi.com/products/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfk-289-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Product photos show a standard clamshell laptop.

Chassis

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DimensionsiClosed laptop body size. Minimum and maximum thickness describe the front and rear or other points stated by the maker.

Width356.98Depth265.43mm(14.1 × 10.5 in)1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026Current maker and updated original manual agree on width 356.98 mm and depth 265.43 mm. Height and weight are omitted because the maker rear 23.40 mm and starting 2.57 kg conflict with the A07 manual rear 16.30 mm and minimum 2.66 kg. No unsupported explanation for those differences is inferred.

Width359Depth262Thickness (max)25.5mm(14.1 × 10.3 × 1 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026359 x 262 x 25.5 mm (W x D x H). The height is stored as the single published thickness.

Weight (published)iPublished laptop weight without the charger. A starting weight is identified in the source note and may vary with configuration.

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2.4kg(5.3 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 20262.4 kg, listed as Weight (W/ Battery).

Lid material

Aluminium1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026Current maker embedded materials paragraph identifies anodized aluminum top panel.8Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/alienware-16x-aurora-reviewRead 7 October 2026Contemporary review independently states aluminum top panel. Current maker materials paragraph is primary.

Plastic6Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfk-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Review of the B14WFK (i7-14650HX, RTX 5060, 16GB): hard plastic chassis. Lid and base are not named separately.

Bottom material

Aluminium1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026The same current maker paragraph identifies anodized aluminum bottom panel.8Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/alienware-16x-aurora-reviewRead 7 October 2026Contemporary review independently states aluminum bottom panel. Current maker materials paragraph is primary.

Plastic6Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfk-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Review of the B14WFK: hard plastic chassis. Lid and base are not named separately.

Max hinge angle

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MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)iManufacturer claim of MIL-STD-810 testing. The revision and tested procedures belong in the source note. This is not proof of every standard test.

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Display

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Screen sizeiDiagonal of the main built-in display. Rounded-corner displays may be measured as a full rectangle.

16in(40.6 cm)1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 20262Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026

15.6in(39.6 cm)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Native resolution

2560 × 1600px1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 20262Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026

2560 × 1440px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Pixel density

188.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

188.3ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Panel typeiDell's WVA means wide viewing angle and names no panel technology, so it is stored as IPS only when Dell or a review names IPS.

OLED1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 20262Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026Original English April 2026 A07 Table 21, printed p. 25. Retain Option 2 OLED, 2560 x 1600 at 240 Hz. Option 1 IPS 240 Hz is excluded.

IPS-level1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026IPS-Level.

Backlight

None (self-emissive)2Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026OLED is self-emissive. No separate LCD backlight is counted.

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Dimming zonesiIndependently controlled backlight zones, not the number of LEDs or screen pixels.

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Panel part numberiPanel part number identified in a matching review unit. Suppliers may vary within the same laptop configuration.

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Screen surfaceiSurface of the stored display configuration. Anti-reflective coatings do not by themselves make a glossy display matte. A matte finish of the chassis is not the screen surface.

Matte1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 20262Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026The original table explicitly selects Anti-glare in its Anti-glare versus glossy row, matching current selected maker Anti-Glare OLED. This is not an inference from an anti-reflective coating alone.

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Touchscreen

No1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026Current exact selected display is non-touch, corroborated by the matching OLED option in the updated manual.2Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026

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Stylus

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Refresh rate modesiHighest confirmed operating refresh rate of the built-in display at each resolution. Add a second row only for a documented dual-mode panel, not an ordinary supported timing.

AAlienware 16X Aurora AC16251 Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
2560	1600	240	Yes

Source2Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026Matching native OLED option explicitly 240 Hz and Adaptive Sync/NVIDIA G-SYNC. No lower-resolution timings or old LCD operating modes are added.

BMSI Katana 15 HX B14WFK

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
2560	1440	165

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026165Hz Refresh Rate at QHD 2560x1440.

Max refresh rate

240Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

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Adaptive synciNamed variable refresh technologies for the built-in display. Manual switching between 60Hz and 120Hz is not VRR.

G-SYNC2Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026Original built-in OLED display table explicitly NVIDIA G-SYNC. Generic Adaptive Sync wording is not interpreted as VESA certification. Current product-page cable note refers separately to an external monitor.

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Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)iManufacturer claim for a gray-to-gray pixel transition. Do not use generic response times, black-to-white values, or motion-picture response times.

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Native panel colour depthiPhysical panel colour depth per channel. Do not infer native bit depth or FRC from the number of supported colours.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer typical SDR luminance. Outdoor maxima and an unspecified peak are not typical SDR brightness.

400nits2Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026Matching OLED luminance cell explicitly 400 typical nits at SDR.

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Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)iManufacturer maximum SDR luminance explicitly claimed for outdoor use. Ambient light, automatic brightness and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not typical SDR or HDR brightness.

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Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer explicitly sustained HDR luminance. Screen area, duration, temperature and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not a brief peak or SDR luminance.

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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer peak luminance explicitly measured or claimed in HDR. Window size and duration belong in the source note.

620nits2Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026Matching OLED cell explicitly 620 typical nits HDR peak luminance, separately from 400 typical SDR. Manufacturer peak claim, not a reviewer measurement. Window size and duration are not specified.

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sRGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated sRGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated DCI-P3 gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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100%1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026100% DCI-P3 (Typical).

Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated Adobe RGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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HDR certification

DisplayHDR True Black 5002Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026Matching original OLED table explicitly VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500. Original table also lists VESA ClearMR 9000, now stored separately in other_certifications. Generic 0.2 ms response time is not identified as gray-to-gray and is omitted.

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Factory calibratediThe maker explicitly states factory colour calibration. Certification alone does not establish calibration.

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Second display

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Processor

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Processor

Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 20263Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245960/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-290hx-plus-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact processor launched Q1 2026, demonstrating that the current reference is a later configuration of the already marketed AC16251.

Intel Core i7-14650HX1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Processor brand

Intel1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 20263Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245960/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-290hx-plus-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Intel1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Core configurationiProcessor core groups using the chip maker's names. MediaTek Big, Apple Super and AMD Zen architecture labels remain distinct from Intel P and E labels.

AAlienware 16X Aurora AC16251 Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	8	2.7	5.5
Efficiency	16	1.8	4.7

Source3Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245960/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-290hx-plus-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact 290HX Plus: eight performance cores 2.7 GHz base/5.5 GHz maximum, sixteen efficiency cores 1.8 GHz base/4.7 GHz maximum. Fixed processor specifications, not configured laptop power limits.

BMSI Katana 15 HX B14WFK

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	8	2.2	5.2
Efficiency	8	1.6	3.7

Source4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/235996/intel-core-i7-processor-14650hx-30m-cache-up-to-5-20-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 20268 P-cores 2.2 GHz base, 5.2 GHz max turbo. 8 E-cores 1.6 GHz base, 3.7 GHz max turbo. Intel base power 55 W and maximum turbo power 157 W are generic, not the laptop limits.

CPU cores

24=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

16=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Cores labelled performanceiCounts only rows classified as performance. Other labels, including Big, Super and AMD Zen architecture rows, are not included.

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Cores labelled efficiencyiCounts only efficiency and low-power-efficiency rows. AMD Zen 5c and Apple super cores are not included.

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ThreadsiMaximum hardware threads of the processor, including simultaneous multithreading where supported.

243Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245960/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-290hx-plus-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Intel processor explicitly 24 threads and no Hyper-Threading. Generic manual performance-core Hyper-Threading prose is not applied to this processor.

244Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/235996/intel-core-i7-processor-14650hx-30m-cache-up-to-5-20-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026

Max boost clock

5.5GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

5.2GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

L3 cacheiL3 cache only. Do not copy a combined L2 plus L3 cache total. Qualcomm's total cache, such as 30 MB on Snapdragon X, is not L3, even when a laptop maker labels it L3.

36MB3Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245960/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-290hx-plus-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Intel 36 MB Smart Cache quantity. Matching original HP fixed-processor row explicitly identifies the same 290HX Plus cache as 36 MB L3.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)h20195.www2.hp.com/v2/GetPDF.aspx/c09129341Read 5 October 2026Original HP manufacturer data sheet explicitly lists the exact Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX PLUS fixed component with 36 MB L3 cache, 24 cores/24 threads and Intel Graphics. Used only to identify the level of the same processor cache corroborated by Intel. No HP laptop configuration, memory, power or chassis value is transferred.

30MB4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/235996/intel-core-i7-processor-14650hx-30m-cache-up-to-5-20-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 202630 MB Intel Smart Cache. The sheet from MSI also states 30 MB Intel Smart Cache.

ProcessiProcess size class of the processor compute die in nm, as on CPUs: TSMC N3B is 3, Intel 7 is 10, Intel 4 is 7 and Intel 18A is 1.8. Marketing process names and other chiplet processes belong in the source note.

3nm3Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245960/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-290hx-plus-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Lithography row says TSMC N3B, stored as 3 nm like the other Arrow Lake products.

10nm4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/235996/intel-core-i7-processor-14650hx-30m-cache-up-to-5-20-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Lithography Intel 7.

Sustained CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's sustained configured CPU power limit, such as PL1. A chip manufacturer's generic base power is not the laptop setting.

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Peak CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's configured short-duration CPU limit, such as PL2. Do not substitute generic processor maximum turbo power.

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Combined CPU and GPU poweriMaker stated simultaneous CPU plus discrete-GPU budget for the exact configuration and power mode.

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NPU performanceiNPU-only claimed operations per second. Excludes combined CPU, GPU and platform AI throughput. Precision belongs in the source note.

13TOPS3Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245960/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-290hx-plus-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Intel NPU-only peak 13 TOPS at INT8. Combined platform 36 TOPS is excluded.

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Graphics

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Discrete GPUiA separate dedicated graphics processor is installed. Integrated or unified-memory graphics do not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026

GPU

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026

GPU brand

NVIDIA1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026

NVIDIA1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026

VRAMiDedicated video memory of the installed discrete GPU. Shared system memory is excluded.

8GB1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026

8GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Max GPU power (TGP)iMaximum configured discrete-GPU power including Dynamic Boost. Mode and any maker qualification belong in the source note.

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115W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026115W Maximum Graphics Power with Dynamic Boost. May vary by scenario.

Dynamic BoostiMaximum additional GPU power shifted from the CPU through NVIDIA Dynamic Boost. This is part of maximum TGP, not extra to it. A figure written as "up to 115W Dynamic Boost" is the total, so it goes in gpu_tgp_max_w.

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GPU boost clockiHighest maker configured GPU boost clock, including factory overclock where explicitly stated. Mode belongs in the source note.

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2,497MHz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026Up to 2497MHz Boost Clock. May vary by scenario.

GPU switchingiExplicit GPU display-routing or power-sharing features. Advanced Optimus includes hardware display multiplexing.

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MUX switch3Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/collections/bsp-update-check/products/katana-15-hx-b14wfk-487de-bb71465x16gxxdx11maRead 15 October 2026B14WFK-487DE page: the discrete graphics mode (MUX design). The 487DE has a different panel. The 289MY sheet does not mention a MUX switch.

Integrated GPU

Intel Graphics3Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245960/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-290hx-plus-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Intel 290HX Plus explicitly Intel Graphics, four Xe cores. Generic Dell manual Intel Arc label is not substituted for exact processor identity.

Intel UHD Graphics4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/235996/intel-core-i7-processor-14650hx-30m-cache-up-to-5-20-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Intel UHD Graphics for 14th Gen Intel Processors.

Memory

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Installed RAMiTotal installed RAM in this product configuration, not the maximum purchase option.

32GB1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026

16GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 20268GB*2 DDR5. Two modules of 8 GB.

RAM type

DDR51Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 20262Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026

DDR51Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026

RAM speediConfigured memory data rate in transfers per second. Do not treat the DRAM clock in MHz as the data rate.

5,600MT/s1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026Current reference is published up to 5600 MT/s. Updated manual identifies 5600 as factory-installed and 6400 only as customer self-upgrade. The 6400 option is excluded.2Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 20265600 MT/s factory-installed. 6400 MT/s applies only to customer self-upgrade, not this reference configuration.

5,600MT/s2Maker product pagemy-store.msi.com/products/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfk-289-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Product line 8GB*2, DDR5-5600 for this SKU.

Memory channelsiActive memory channels of the installed configuration, not the number of RAM modules or slots. One installed module is one channel. This holds for DDR5 too, whose two 32-bit subchannels on one module do not count as two channels. Soldered LPDDR memory counts in 64-bit units, so a 128-bit bus is 2 channels, even when a maker calls it quad-channel.

22Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026Supported matching 32 GB configuration explicitly 2 x 16 GB, dual-channel, non-ECC and non-XMP.

23Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/collections/bsp-update-check/products/katana-15-hx-b14wfk-487de-bb71465x16gxxdx11maRead 15 October 2026B14WFK-487DE page: 16 GB DDR5-5600 (2x 8 GB Dual-Channel). Same memory kit as the 289MY.

RAM upgradeiWhether the installed RAM is soldered, socketed in slots, or a mixture. Purchase-time configurations are not upgrades.

Slots2Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026Original English A07 memory table explicitly two SO-DIMM sockets with replaceable modules.

Slots1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable RAM module sockets grouped by type and occupancy. Clocked SO-DIMM uses CSODIMM. Soldered memory is excluded.

AAlienware 16X Aurora AC16251 Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus

Slot	Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
SO-DIMM	2	Yes	16

Source1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026Exact selected 32 GB is explicitly 2 x 16 GB, occupying both documented SO-DIMM sockets.2Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026

BMSI Katana 15 HX B14WFK

Slot	Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
SO-DIMM	2	Yes	8

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 20262 SO-DIMM slots, up to DDR5-5600, max 96GB. Both hold one 8GB module.

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Maximum supported RAMiManufacturer supported maximum RAM, including purchase-time soldered options. Does not imply post-purchase upgradeability.

64GB2Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026Updated original table explicitly maximum 64 GB. It is not inferred by doubling a generic processor memory limit.

96GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026Memory Slot and Max Capacity: up to DDR5-5600, 2 Slots, Max 96GB.

Storage

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Installed storageiTotal advertised installed storage in decimal GB. Convert 1TB to 1000GB, without changing an explicitly published 512GB value.

1TB1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026

512GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026512GB*1 NVMe SSD PCIe Gen4.

Storage type

NVMe SSD2Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026Internal SSD interfaces explicitly PCIe NVMe. Wireless M.2 connector is excluded from storage sockets.

NVMe SSD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed drive. This may be lower than the slot capability.

41Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026Current installed 1 TB M.2 2230 Gen4x4 drive. This is the installed drive interface, not proof of maximum connector generation.

41Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Storage slotsiPhysical storage connectors grouped by capability and occupancy. A slot accepting several drive lengths is one slot, not one per length.

AAlienware 16X Aurora AC16251 Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus

Form factor	Interface	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	1	Yes
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	1	No

Source2Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026Original English A07 internal-slots table explicitly two SSD sockets each supporting M.2 2230/2280, corroborated by separate 2280 replacement procedures. Longest supported length 2280 is stored for each physical socket. Exact selected single 2230 drive occupies one and leaves one free. Older storage prose listing only two 2230 drives is superseded by the updated table and procedures. Gen5 SSD1 support is qualified only for RTX 5070 Ti and is not applied to this RTX 5060. No maximum slot PCIe generation is inferred.

BMSI Katana 15 HX B14WFK

Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	Yes

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 20261x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen4). The installed drive uses it. Slot length is not stated, so the form factor is left out. The x4 lane count comes from the MSI Germany page.3Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/collections/bsp-update-check/products/katana-15-hx-b14wfk-487de-bb71465x16gxxdx11maRead 15 October 2026B14WFK-487DE page lists 1x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 as the total slot count with a 512 GB SSD installed.

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PortsiPhysical laptop connectors grouped by type, protocol capability and side. One connector with several protocols is counted once.

AAlienware 16X Aurora AC16251 Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	Left	1	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	1	Left	5	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	1	Rear	5	Not available	Not available
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2 / DisplayPort 2.1	1	Rear	10	Not available	Yes
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 / DisplayPort 2.1	1	Rear	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Rear	Not available	Not available	Not available
DC in	Not available	1	Rear	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source2Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026Complete original left/right/back views and external-port table: left RJ45 1 Gbps, USB-A 5 Gbps and 3.5 mm headset. Right has only vents. Rear USB-A 5 Gbps, USB-C Gen2 10 Gbps with DisplayPort 2.1, separate Thunderbolt 4/USB4 40 Gbps with DisplayPort 2.1, HDMI 2.1 and barrel DC-in. Current maker PD wording does not establish accepted charging maxima. No HDMI bandwidth is inferred. The 3.5 mm headset is not interpreted as an RCA connector from the maker parenthetical typo.

BMSI Katana 15 HX B14WFK

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	DP Alt Mode	Maximum charging input (W)
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	2	Left	10	Not available	Not available
DC in	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	Right	10	Yes	100
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	Right	10	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	Right	1	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 20263x Type-A USB3.2 Gen2, 1x Type-C (USB3.2 Gen2 / DisplayPort / Power Delivery 3.0), 1x HDMI 2.1 (8K at 60Hz / 4K at 120Hz), Gigabit Ethernet, 1x Mic-in/Headphone-out combo jack. The MSI Malaysia store spec table lists the Type-A ports as USB3.2 Gen1 while its own connectivity section and this sheet say Gen2. The sheet is stored. Sides come from the CGMagazine and PC Guide reviews.2Maker product pagemy-store.msi.com/products/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfk-289-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Footnote: USB Type-C PD charging supports 100W (20V@5A) while the system runs (S0) and in Modern Standby. At hibernate and off it takes 45W (20V@2.25A) up to 100W. 100 W is stored as the highest accepted input. The 240W barrel adapter is the main charger.6Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfk-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Right side: audio combo jack, RJ45, USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C with DisplayPort and Power Delivery 3.0, USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1. Left side: two USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A and the barrel-plug adapter port.7Reviewpcguide.com/laptop/review/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfkRead 15 October 2026Left: one vent, barrel jack, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A. Right: Gigabit LAN, one USB Type-A, USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), 3.5mm jack, HDMI 2.1. Agrees with CGMagazine.

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Maximum USB-C charging inputiHighest confirmed charging power accepted by a USB-C port. This is separate from adapter rating and power delivered to peripherals.

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Wi-Fi bandsiSupported radio frequency bands. Availability may be restricted by country or regulatory configuration.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz2Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026Table 9 MediaTek MT7925B22M explicitly 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz. Regional, driver and operating-system availability apply.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/204837/intel-wifi-6e-ax211-gig.htmlRead 15 October 2026Intel ARK for the AX211 lists the 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz bands.

Wi-Fi module

MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT79251Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026Current selected maker literal MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7925. The manual adds the module suffix B22M, which is not needed for the retained maker identity.

Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX2111Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211.

BluetoothiThe version as a number with one decimal, such as 5.4 or 6.0. A qualifier such as or above goes in the source note.

5.42Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026Table 9 explicitly Bluetooth 5.4 with operating-system functionality caveat.

5.41Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026Bluetooth v5.4 on the 289MY sheet. The MSI Malaysia store page and the 285PH sheet say v5.3. Intel lists Bluetooth 5.4 for the AX211. The sheet for this model number is stored.2Maker product pagemy-store.msi.com/products/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfk-289-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Store spec table says Bluetooth v5.3. The sheet says v5.4.

Cellular

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Keyboard and touchpad

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Keyboard layoutsiDocumented layouts of the retained regional SKUs. Do not infer a layout solely from the sales country.

English US1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026

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Key switches

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Keyboard backlightiA maker-confirmed backlight with no published type uses backlit_unspecified. Do not infer white lighting, a single colour or RGB from backlit alone. A single-zone RGB backlight is RGB zones.

RGB zones1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026Exact selected keyboard explicitly 1-Zone AlienFX RGB Keyboard, English US.

RGB zones1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 20264-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard with Copilot Key.

NumpadiDedicated physical numeric keypad. A virtual touchpad number pad is not counted.

Yes2Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026Original keyboard table and current exact maker front photo show a dedicated physical numeric keypad.

Yes3Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/collections/bsp-update-check/products/katana-15-hx-b14wfk-487de-bb71465x16gxxdx11maRead 15 October 2026B14WFK-487DE page lists a gaming keyboard with Ziffernblock (numpad).

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

1.4mm6Maker spec sheet (PDF)oktabit.gr/media/products/pdf/244-94-DENSRAL16CX2/244-94-DENSRAL16CX2.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original one-page Alienware technical sheet, Keyboard Options: 1.4 mm key travel. This shared one-zone AlienFX keyboard is corroborated for the 2026 OLED family by contemporary Notebookcheck news and BGR review. No old LCD, processor or configured power facts are transferred.7Press articlenotebookcheck.net/Alienware-s-new-Aurora-16X-targets-portable-gaming-with-OLED-display-and-RTX-50-series-GPUs.1195060.0.htmlRead 7 October 20262026 OLED announcement explicitly lists the one-zone RGB keyboard with 1.4 mm travel.10Reviewbgr.com/2239500/alienware-16x-aurora-reviewRead 7 October 2026Current OLED review explicitly describes the common one-zone keyboard as 1.4 mm travel. Its configuration section identifies 290HX Plus and 5070 Ti, and the physical keyboard is shared across the stated current configuration options. Only keyboard travel transfers, not performance, thermals, ports or power.

1.7mm2Maker product pagemy-store.msi.com/products/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfk-289-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 20261.7mm Key Travel.

Pointing stickiDedicated stick pointing device such as TrackPoint. A touchpad does not qualify.

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Touchpad size

Width115Height70mm(4.5 × 2.8 in)2Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026Table 17 p. 22 explicitly physical 115 mm width and 70 mm height. Click mechanism is not inferred. Keyboard pitch 18.70 x 18.05 mm is not key travel.

Width120Height75mm(4.7 × 3 in)3Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/collections/bsp-update-check/products/katana-15-hx-b14wfk-487de-bb71465x16gxxdx11maRead 15 October 2026MSI Germany page of the B14WFK-487DE: Precision Multi-Touch (120 x 75 mm). That SKU has a Full HD 144 Hz display and German layout. The chassis is the same 359 x 262 x 25.5 mm.

Touchpad mechanismiA clickpad or glass touchpad that clicks when pressed down is mechanical. Haptic needs a source that says haptic or force feedback.

Mechanical8Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/alienware-16x-aurora-reviewRead 7 October 20262026 OLED 270HX Plus / RTX 5060 review explicitly describes top-hinged mechanical clicks. Shared touchpad only, supported by matching current manual dimensions and replacement assembly. No measurements from this CPU configuration are transferred.

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Camera and audio

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Webcam

1920 x 1080 at 30 fps2Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026Table 16 p. 21 explicitly FHD RGB 1920 x 1080 at 30 fps. Separate IR camera 640 x 360 at 15 fps is not substituted for the RGB resolution. Older Aurora 16 HD-camera values are excluded.

720p at 30 fps1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026HD type (30fps@720p).

IR face loginiAn infrared camera suitable for Windows Hello face authentication. An ordinary webcam or fingerprint sensor does not qualify.

Yes2Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026Front view figure 3 p. 8 explicitly identifies infrared camera and its pairing with Windows Hello Face Authentication. No mechanical shutter is proved.

No9Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/09/29/msi-katana-15-hx-b14w-review/ampRead 15 October 2026Review of the B14W with i9-14900HX and RTX 5070 in the same chassis: no facial recognition. Every B14WFK sheet lists only an HD 720p webcam.

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Built-in speaker driversiIndividual built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Do not count audio channels or infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

22Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026Table 10 p. 18 explicitly two speakers.

21Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 20262x 2W Audio Speaker.

Total speaker poweriCombined published power of the built-in speaker drivers. RMS or peak classification belongs in the source note.

4W2Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026Table 10 explicitly average 2 W + 2 W = 4 W. Separate peak 5 W is not substituted.

4W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 20262x 2W. The total is the sum of the two stated speakers.

Audio features

Dolby Audio1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026Current embedded audio paragraph explicitly names Dolby Audio.

Hi-Res Audio Ready, Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026

MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones, not beamforming channels or microphone modes.

22Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026Front view figure 3 p. 8 explicitly Microphones (2).

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Battery and power

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Battery energyiPublished nominal energy capacity of the installed internal battery in watt-hours. Separate from measured runtime and charger output.

96Wh1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 20262Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026Original battery table documents six-cell 96 Wh, matching current exact selected offer. No runtime for a different CPU/LCD reference is copied.

75Wh1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 20264-Cell, 75 Whrs.

Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime for each explicitly named test. Display brightness, configuration and other conditions belong in the source note. Wireless streaming preserves an unnamed content type and does not imply video or audio. Video conferencing requires an explicit calling test, with application and participant setup in the source note. MobileMark versions use different workloads, so compare only rows of the same version.

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Adapter rated outputiNominal rated output of the documented supplied or recommended adapter. A temporary dynamic maximum belongs in the source note. Not the laptop charging-input limit.

180W2Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026Tables 18/19 pp. 22 onward explicitly 180 W E4 adapter required for optimal RTX 5060 performance. Separate 280 W E5 applies to RTX 5070/5070 Ti. This is recommended adapter output, not proof of box inclusion or maximum charging input.

240W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026Adapter 240W.

Laptop charging connectoriConnector at the laptop end of the documented main charging cable, not the wall plug or adapter-end connector. HP's AC smart pin is a round DC plug, so it is barrel.

Barrel2Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026Original adapter table explicitly barrel connector 7.4 mm external and 5.1 mm internal diameter. USB-C power delivery is separate from the documented main adapter.

Barrel6Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfk-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Left side holds a barrel-plug AC/DC adapter port.

Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)iManufacturer time to charge an empty battery to 50%. Adapter and powered-off conditions belong in the source note.

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Cooling

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FansiPhysical cooling fans inside the laptop. Excludes fans in external coolers and the power adapter.

22Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026A07 fan assembly procedures identify left FAN2 and right FAN1 in both supported thermal assemblies. Exactly two physical fans.7Press articlenotebookcheck.net/Alienware-s-new-Aurora-16X-targets-portable-gaming-with-OLED-display-and-RTX-50-series-GPUs.1195060.0.htmlRead 7 October 20262026 OLED family explicitly uses dual fans. Current original manual establishes the physical count.

22Maker product pagemy-store.msi.com/products/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfk-289-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Cooler Boost 5 with 2 Fans + 5 Heat Pipes.

Vapor chamberiA vapor-chamber heat spreader is installed. Ordinary heatpipes alone do not qualify.

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Liquid metaliComponents where the maker confirms liquid-metal thermal material. Ordinary thermal paste is excluded.

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Power modesiPublished laptop operating modes and configured power limits. Do not place observed runtime power measurements in this table.

AAlienware 16X Aurora AC16251 Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus

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Quiet

Source1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026Current embedded Stealth Mode paragraph explicitly selects Quiet Mode. Only its name is stored. No unproved configured wattage is added.

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Security

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Fingerprint

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TPM

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2.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026Firmware Trusted Platform Module (fTPM) 2.0.

Remote management

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Security lock slotiA dedicated built-in physical security-cable slot. Security locks that occupy a USB-C port do not qualify.

No2Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026Original external-port table explicitly states Security-cable slot Not supported. The complete media-card-reader absence is separately reflected by ports. New fan count is established by the actual left/right fan assembly procedures. No uncertain material, TPM version, configured power limit or runtime is inferred.

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Software

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Operating system

Windows 11 Home1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026

Windows 11 Home1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026

OS family

Windows1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026

Windows1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Security updates untiliPublished end date of OS/security updates promised for the exact device model. Preserve the source precision. Do not calculate it from years or substitute a generic OS-version lifecycle. Unknown when no device-specific promise is published.

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Measured display

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Brightness (measured, centre)iReviewer center-point SDR luminance for the matching display configuration. Do not substitute a review average or unspecified measurement.

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Brightness (measured, average)iReviewer mean luminance across a documented display grid, normally nine points.

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Contrast ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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1,130:17Reviewpcguide.com/laptop/review/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfkRead 15 October 2026Datacolor SpyderX Elite. 1130:1 with 308 cd/m2 white at 100% brightness and 0.27 cd/m2 black. Review unit: i7-14650HX, RTX 5060, 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5-5600, 512GB SSD, 2560x1440 165 Hz.

HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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sRGB coverage (measured)iReviewer measured sRGB coverage, not gamut volume. Instrument and method belong in the source note.

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100%7Reviewpcguide.com/laptop/review/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfkRead 15 October 2026Datacolor SpyderX Elite. Reported as 100% sRGB coverage.

DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iReviewer measured DCI-P3 coverage, not gamut volume. Display P3 measurements are identified in the source note.

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99%7Reviewpcguide.com/laptop/review/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfkRead 15 October 2026Datacolor SpyderX Elite. Reported as 99% DCI-P3 coverage. The review also lists 89% AdobeRGB.

Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer colour error before calibration. Delta-E formula, colour space and picture mode belong in the source note.

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PWM flicker foundiWhether a reviewer detected pulse-width-modulation flicker under the documented test conditions. False does not prove all frequency ranges were tested.

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PWM frequency (measured)iDetected PWM frequency at the brightness setting stated by the reviewer.

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PWM at or below brightnessiHighest display brightness setting at or below which the documented PWM is detected.

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Response black to white (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response for black-to-white-to-black, with test conditions in the source note.

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Response grey to grey (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response between specified grey levels. State the levels in the source note.

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Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Geekbench 6 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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Geekbench 6 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Graphics score, not the overall score. A score the review does not label as graphics is left out.

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3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Game frame ratesiMatching review-unit game results. Resolution, preset, upscaling, frame generation and ray tracing are stated only when documented.

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Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per modeiReviewer sound-pressure readings for the matching configuration and mode. Measurement distance and workload belong in the source note.

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Max fan noiseiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Fan noise while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Top surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bottom surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Palm rest under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU temperature in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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80°C7Reviewpcguide.com/laptop/review/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfkRead 15 October 2026FurMark 2 CPU and GPU stress test with HWiNFO logging, 5 minutes idle, 20 minutes load. Peak CPU temperature 80 C and GPU 85 C. The power mode is not stated.

CPU clock in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery and power

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Battery runtime per testiReviewer runtime for the exact test and configuration. Mixed browsing, video and graphics workloads are classified as mixed use.

AAlienware 16X Aurora AC16251 Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus

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BMSI Katana 15 HX B14WFK

Test	Brightness (nits)	Power mode	Hours (h)
Mixed use	120	Eco mode, Windows energy saver on, integrated graphics only	6.17

Source7Reviewpcguide.com/laptop/review/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfkRead 15 October 2026Eco and longevity settings, integrated graphics only, energy saver on, brightness about 120 nits (120.5 measured). A muted two-hour YouTube video, then document and web browsing until empty. Total 6h10m. Stored as mixed use.

Wi-Fi browsing runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Full charge time (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Power draw idleiHighest reviewer idle AC power reading for the matching configuration and test conditions.

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Power draw gamingiReviewer AC power draw during the named game and settings. Not GPU-only power.

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Power draw maxiMaximum reviewer AC input power during the documented load or stress test. Not the adapter rating.

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Sustained CPU power (measured)iObserved sustained CPU package power during the documented test. Not the configured PL1 limit.

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GPU power while gaming (measured)iObserved GPU-only power while running the documented game and settings.

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Weight (measured)iReviewer measured laptop mass without its power adapter unless the source note explicitly states otherwise.

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Certifications

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Intel EvoiManufacturer certification of the exact configuration as Intel Evo. Processor support alone does not establish certification.

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Copilot+ PCiManufacturer identifies the configuration as Copilot+ PC. A Copilot keyboard key alone is insufficient.

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Colour certifications

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ENERGY STAR

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EPEAT

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Other certifications

VESA ClearMR 90002Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026A07 Table 21 explicitly names VESA ClearMR9000 certified for OLED Option 2. No calibration or native panel depth is inferred.7Press articlenotebookcheck.net/Alienware-s-new-Aurora-16X-targets-portable-gaming-with-OLED-display-and-RTX-50-series-GPUs.1195060.0.htmlRead 7 October 20262026 OLED announcement independently names ClearMR 9000.

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In the box

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In the boxiAccessories confirmed for this exact SKU. Do not combine mutually exclusive regional bundles into one box.

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Power adapter includediWhether a power adapter is included with this exact regional SKU. A supported or recommended adapter does not prove inclusion.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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2years1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 20262 years limited warranty. Malaysia.2Maker product pagemy-store.msi.com/products/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfk-289-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 20262 years limited warranty.

Warranty serviceiDocumented manufacturer warranty service for the named market. Included paid service upgrades belong in the source note.

Mail-in1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026Included US Base Warranty explicitly Basic Hardware Service with Mail-In. Optional onsite service upgrade is excluded. Unstated duration is omitted.

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Links

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Product page

www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac162511Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026

my-store.msi.com/products/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfk-289-gaming-laptop2Maker product pagemy-store.msi.com/products/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfk-289-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

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storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Manual

manualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manual2Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026Original Dell April 2026 A07 owner manual, 160 pages, P139F002/P139F003, was independently read through the public document reader. Its revision history updates OLED, memory, storage and ports in March/April 2026. Only actual document text is used, not the mirror AI summary. Direct HTTP returned a security check and was not bypassed. A complete later OLED reference sheet was not found. The earlier manufacturer brochure is used only for keyboard travel, independently corroborated on the current OLED family.

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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