2025 Alienware Aurora 16, 16X Laptops Now Available

Alienware has recently unveiled its 2025 lineup of gaming laptops under the "Alienware Aurora" moniker, with the first 16" models now available for purchase at Dell. The Alienware Aurora 16, starting at $1,949.99, features an Intel Core Ultra Series 2 i9-270H CPU and a GeForce RTX 4050 GPU with an 85W TGP. This model is the more budget-friendly option, designed to deliver robust performance without breaking the bank. On the higher end, the Alienware Aurora 16X, priced at $2,299.99, boasts an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU and a GeForce RTX 5070 GPU with a 115W TGP, offering enhanced power for more demanding gamers. Both models are slated to begin shipping in mid-June. Additionally, both the Aurora 16 and 16X can be preordered with RTX 5060 graphics, though these options are currently without a shipping ETA as the RTX 5060 has yet to be released.

New Releases: Alienware Aurora 16 and 16X Gaming Laptops

New for 2025### Alienware Aurora 16X Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5070 (115W) Gaming Laptop (32GB/2TB)

0$2,249.99 at AlienwareNew for 2025### Alienware Aurora 16 Intel Core Ultra 9 270H RTX 5070 (85W) Gaming Laptop (16GB/1TB)

0$1,949.99 at Alienware

The Alienware Aurora laptops represent a departure from the typical gamer-centric design seen in other Alienware models, such as the recently released Area-51. These new laptops adopt a more understated, sleek look, resembling standard laptops with a slim profile and minimal RGB lighting. The Aurora 16, for instance, features only white keyboard backlighting, akin to that of Apple MacBooks. However, beneath their unassuming exteriors, both the Aurora 16 and 16X are equipped with gaming-grade components and a robust Cryo Chamber cooling system that includes dual fans and copper heat pipes. The Aurora 16 is designed to be thinner and lighter, thanks to its efficient components, including a low-voltage Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU and an RTX 5070 GPU with an 85W TGP. In contrast, the Aurora 16X, slightly thicker and heavier, accommodates more powerful cooling to support its higher-performing Intel Core Ultra 9 HX series processor and an RTX 5070 GPU with a 115W TGP.

Compared to the pricier Alienware Area-51, which starts at over $3,000, the Aurora series offers a more affordable entry point into high-performance gaming laptops. They are also more travel-friendly, being up to 1.6 pounds lighter and 30% thinner than the Area-51 16" model. Given the current trends, as reported by Tom's Hardware, it's unlikely that prices will drop significantly soon, especially with the potential rise in Nvidia GPU prices.

Gamers should go with the Alienware Aurora 16X model

For gamers seeking a powerful mobile desktop replacement, the Alienware Aurora 16X is the clear choice. For just an additional $300, you receive a significantly more powerful machine with several valuable upgrades that justify the premium. Here's a detailed look at what you get with the Aurora 16X:

• A superior display (2560x1600 resolution with 240Hz refresh rate and G-Sync versus 2560x1600 resolution with 120Hz refresh rate).
• A more powerful CPU (Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX versus Intel Core Ultra 9 270H).
• An RTX 5070 GPU with a higher TGP rating (115W versus 85W).
• Double the RAM (64GB versus 32GB).
• Double the storage (2TB versus 1TB).
• Enhanced build quality with a metal top and bottom (versus a metal top only).
• An RGB keyboard for customizable lighting.
• Thunderbolt 4.0 support for high-speed connectivity.

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