Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) - Specs

    • AUO B160QAN-HV93J (AUODBB5)
    • Color accuracy 
    • HDD/SSD
    • up to 8000GB SSD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 2x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4  See photo
    • RAM
    • up to 64GB
    • OS
    • Windows 11 Home, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 10 Home
    • Battery
    • 96Wh
    • Body material
    • Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum
    • Dimensions
    • 356.98 x 265.43 x 15.20 - 18.61 mm (14.05" x 10.45" x 0.60")
    • Weight
    • 2.49 kg (5.5 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 2x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
    • HDMI
    • 2.1
    • Card reader
    • Ethernet LAN
    • 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
    • Wi-Fi
    • Wi-Fi 7
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.4
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5mm Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • HD
    • Backlit keyboard
    • optional
    • Microphone
    • Digital Array Microphones
    • Speakers
    • 2x 2.5W Stereo Speakers
    • Security Lock slot

    CPU performance

    Here you can find the price/performance difference between all the CPUs that come in the Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) series.

    Here, we evaluate the CPU's performance using a real-world 3D rendering task, assessing its ability to handle complex computations and rendering workloads efficiently.

    Results are from the Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core test (higher is better)

    Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) in-depth review

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    Pros

    • Excellent battery life for a gaming laptop (7.5+ hours)
    • Great color-accurate, PWM-free QHD+ display
    • Sturdy build quality with magnesium alloy frame
    • Two user-accessible RAM slots
    • Rear port layout for clean cable management
    • Sleek, understated design suitable for work

    Cons

    • CPU runs extremely hot (99°C) under load
    • Lowest RTX 5070 performance in its class
    • Storage limited to small M.2 2230 SSDs
    • No physical privacy shutter or biometric login
    • Half-height arrow keys

    How to open Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) – disassembly and upgrade options

    Read our Disassembly Guide