Alienware 16X Aurora Gaming Laptop

Model: AC16251
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Essential power. No distractions.

Must-have gaming performance in a stunning, streamlined design with NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 50 Series laptop graphics.

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Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 Processor 255HX (30MB cache, 20 cores, 1.8 to 5.2 GHz P-Core)
Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 Processor 255HX (30MB cache, 20 cores, 1.8 to 5.2 GHz P-Core)
Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 275HX (36MB cache, 24 cores, 2.1 to 5.4 GHz P-Core)
Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus (24-Core, 36MB Cache, 2.7GHz to 5.5GHz)
Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus (24-Core, 36MB Cache, 2.7GHz to 5.5GHz)
Windows 11 Home
Dell Technologies recommends Windows 11 Pro for business
Windows 11 Home
Windows 11 Pro
English, French, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese
English, French, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060, 8 GB GDDR7
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060, 8 GB GDDR7
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070, 8 GB GDDR7
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Ti 12 GB GDDR7
32GB, 2x16GB, DDR5, 5600 MT/s
16GB, 2x8GB, DDR5, 5600 MT/s
32GB, 2x16GB, DDR5, 5600 MT/s
64GB, 2x32GB, DDR5, 5600 MT/s
1 TB, M.2, PCIe NVMe, SSD
1 TB, M.2, PCIe NVMe, SSD
2 TB, M.2, PCIe NVMe, SSD
4 TB RAID 0 (2 x 2 TB), M.2, PCIe NVMe, SSD
16", WQXGA, 240Hz, 100% DCI-P3, ComfortView Plus, G-SYNC
16", WQXGA, 240Hz, 100% DCI-P3, ComfortView Plus, G-SYNC
16.0" WQXGA, Anti-Glare OLED 240Hz, 120% DCI-P3 col.volume, 620 HDR nit, ComfortView+, NVIDIA G-SYNC
1-Zone AlienFX RGB Keyboard, English US
1-Zone AlienFX RGB Keyboard, English US

Tech Specs

  • Processor

    Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 Processor 255HX (30MB cache, 20 cores, 1.8 to 5.2 GHz P-Core)

  • Operating System
    (Dell Technologies recommends Windows 11 Pro for business)

    Windows 11 Home

  • Video Card

    NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060, 8 GB GDDR7

  • Display

    16", WQXGA, 240Hz, 100% DCI-P3, ComfortView Plus, G-SYNC

  • Memory *

    32GB, 2x16GB, DDR5, 5600 MT/s

  • Storage

    1 TB, M.2, PCIe NVMe, SSD

  • Microsoft Office

    Activate Your Microsoft 365 For A 30 Day Trial

  • Home and Small Business Security Solutions

    McAfee + Premium 1-year

  • Hardware Support Services Upgrades

    Basic Onsite Service, 12 Month(s)

  • Accidental Damage Protection

    None

  • Keyboard

    1-Zone AlienFX RGB Keyboard, English US

  • Mouse

    No Mouse

  • Ports

    2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) ports
    1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) Type-C® port
    1 Thunderbolt™ 4 (40 Gbps) port with DisplayPort™ 2.1 with Power Delivery
    1 HDMI 2.1 port with Discrete Graphics Controller Direct Output 
    1 universal audio jack (RCA, 3.5 mm)
    1 RJ45 ethernet port (1 Gbps)  
    1 power-adapter port
    NOTE: To use NVIDIA G-SYNC, connect your computer to the monitor using an HDMI cable. Alternatively, you can use a USB-C to DisplayPort cable (purchased separately) to connect the monitor to the Thunderbolt™ 4 port on your computer.

  • Slots

    No slots

  • Dimensions & Weight

    Height (rear): 23.40 mm (0.92 in.)
    Height (front): 19.20 mm (0.76 in.)
    Depth: 265.43 mm (10.45 in.)
    Width: 356.98 mm (14.05 in.)
    Starting weight: 2.57 kg (5.66 lb)
    Maximum weight: 2.61 kg (5.76 lb)*

    180W power adapter: 0.58 kg (1.25 lb)
    280W power adapter: 0.95 kg (2.10 lb)

  • Touchpad

    Multi-touch gesture Premium Precision touchpad with integrated scrolling

  • Camera

    1080p at 30 fps, FHD RGB-IR HDR camera, Dual-array microphones

  • Audio and Speakers

    Stereo speakers, Realtek AL3204 Audio Controller, 2 W x 2 = 4 W total

  • Chassis

    Color Family
    Blue
    Product Color
    Interstellar Indigo

  • Wireless *

    MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7925, 2x2, 802.11be, MU-MIMO, Bluetooth® wireless card

  • Regulatory

    Quebec Repairability Information

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Ratings & Reviews

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What customers are saying
Customers describe the Dell Alienware 16X Aurora as a high‑performance, premium‑looking laptop that handles gaming, creative work and demanding applications with impressive speed and a vivid 240 Hz display. Many praise its solid build, ample ports, easy upgrade path and strong cooling, though they note the fan can become loud and the machine runs hot under load. A smaller group reports serious issues such as frequent crashes, overheating, limited battery life and frustrating Dell support, with some needing returns or repairs shortly after purchase.
This AI-generated summary reflects customer review from the past two years and is updated weekly.
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