Aurora 16X: Alienware’s Mid-Range Comeback with RTX 5070 GPU

Key Takeaways

1. Alienware introduced the Aurora 16X, which offers more powerful hardware options than the Aurora 16, making it thicker and heavier.
2. The Aurora 16X features Intel’s Arrow Lake processors, ranging from Core Ultra 5 235HX to Core Ultra 9 275HX, and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 or 5070 graphics cards.
3. The device includes a 16-inch IPS display with a resolution of 2,560 x 1,600 pixels, 500 nits brightness, and a 240 Hz refresh rate.
4. It comes with a 90 Wh battery, two M.2 SSD slots, and an RGB backlit keyboard, which are not available in the Aurora 16.
5. The Aurora 16X will be available in the Eurozone starting May 27, with a base price of €1,699 (about $1,923).

Alienware has unveiled the Aurora 16X today along with the Aurora 16, which we have discussed in a different article. Although both models appear alike, the Aurora 16X offers a chance to configure much more powerful components compared to the Aurora 16. As a result, the Aurora 16X is both thicker and heavier than its counterpart, measuring 23.4 mm in thickness and weighing 2.66 kg.

Powerful Hardware Options

Alienware highlights that the Aurora 16X can come with Intel’s Arrow Lake processors, ranging from the Core Ultra 5 235HX to the Core Ultra 9 275HX. It also starts with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060, but users have the option to upgrade to a GeForce RTX 5070. In this way, the Aurora 16X can be seen as a replacement for last year’s Alienware X16 R2 in terms of performance, which is currently priced at $1,834.99 on Amazon. Both graphics card options feature a 115 W TGP, with an additional 15 W available through Dynamic Boost.

Display and Battery Features

The Aurora 16X comes equipped with a 16-inch IPS display that boasts a resolution of 2,560 x 1,600 pixels and covers the full DCI-P3 colour space. It also achieves a peak brightness of 500 nits and has a refresh rate of 240 Hz. Additionally, there is a 90 Wh battery included, alongside two M.2 SSD slots and an RGB backlit keyboard, which the less expensive Aurora 16 does not have. As of now, Dell plans to start selling the Aurora 16X in the Eurozone from May 27, with a base price set at €1,699 (approximately $1,923).

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