Alienware recently launched its 2025 mainstream gaming laptop series, named the "Alienware Aurora." The 16-inch models are now available for purchase at Dell. The Alienware Aurora 16, a more budget-friendly option, features an Intel Core Ultra Series 2 i9-270H CPU and GeForce RTX 4050 GPU with 85W TGP, priced at $1,949.99. The premium Alienware Aurora 16X comes with an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU and GeForce RTX 5070 GPU with 115W TGP, retailing for $2,299.99. Both models are set to ship in mid-June. An RTX 5060 graphics option is available for both, but these are currently on preorder with no confirmed shipping date, as the RTX 5060 is yet to be released.
Introducing the Alienware Aurora 16 and 16X Gaming Laptops
New for 2025Alienware Aurora 16X Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5070 (115W) Gaming Laptop (32GB/2TB)
0$2,249.99 at Alienware
New for 2025Alienware Aurora 16 Intel Core Ultra 9 270H RTX 5070 (85W) Gaming Laptop (16GB/1TB)
0$1,949.99 at AlienwareThe Alienware Aurora laptops depart from the bold gamer aesthetic of other Alienware models, like the recently launched Area-51. Instead, they sport a sleek, minimalist design with a slim profile and no excessive RGB lighting. The Aurora 16 features only white keyboard backlighting, reminiscent of Apple MacBooks. Despite their understated look, both the Aurora 16 and 16X house powerful gaming components, supported by a Cryo Chamber dual-fan and copper heatpipe cooling system. The Aurora 16 is slightly slimmer and lighter, thanks to efficient components like a low-voltage Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU and an RTX 5070 GPU with an 85W TGP. The Aurora 16X, designed for enhanced cooling, is marginally thicker and heavier, housing a more robust Intel Core Ultra 9 HX-series processor and an RTX 5070 GPU with a 115W TGP.
Compared to the Alienware Area-51 laptop, which starts above $3,000, the Aurora models are more affordable. They’re also more portable, weighing up to 1.6 pounds less and up to 30% thinner than a comparable Area-51 16-inch model. Prices are unlikely to drop soon, especially with potential Nvidia GPU price increases on the horizon, according to industry reports.
Why Gamers Should Choose the Alienware Aurora 16X
For gamers seeking a high-performance mobile gaming solution, the Aurora 16X is the clear choice. For an additional $300, it offers significant upgrades that justify the cost. Key enhancements include:
- Superior display (2560x1600 240Hz G-Sync vs. 2560x1600 120Hz)
- More powerful CPU (Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX vs. Intel Core 9 270H)
- Higher TGP for RTX 5070 (115W vs. 85W)
- Double the RAM (64GB vs. 32GB)
- Double the storage (2TB vs. 1TB)
- Premium materials (metal top and bottom vs. metal top only)
- RGB keyboard
- Thunderbolt 4.0
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