Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251)
Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) - Specs
- HDD/SSD
- up to 4000GB SSD
- M.2 Slot
- 2x 2230 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo
- RAM
- up to 96GB
- OS
- Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro
- Battery
- 96Wh
- Body material
- Aluminum, Magnesium alloy
- Dimensions
- 356.98 x 265.43 x 16.30 - 19.19 mm (14.05" x 10.45" x 0.64")
- Weight
- 2.66 kg (5.9 lbs)
- Ports and connectivity
- 2x USB Type-A
- 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
- 1x USB Type-C
- 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD)
- 1x USB Type-C
- Thunderbolt 4, 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
- FHD RGB + IR camera
- Backlit keyboard
- Microphone
- Digital Array Microphones
- Speakers
- 2x 2.5W Stereo Speakers
- Security Lock slot
All Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) configurations
CPU performance
Here you can find the price/performance difference between all the CPUs that come in the Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) 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)
GPU performance
Here you can find the price/performance difference between all the GPUs that come in the Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) series.
The results are from 3DMark Time Spy (Graphics). Higher is better.
Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) in-depth review
The Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) arrives with the confidence of a premium contender, flaunting a sleek aluminium and magnesium chassis that feels every bit as expensive as it looks. It promises a top-tier experience with a stunning 240Hz QHD+ display and powerful internals designed to crush modern games. But as we dug deeper into our testing, a stark contrast emerged. While the exterior is cool and composed, the internal reality is a different story entirely. This is a laptop of extreme highs and lows, where exceptional build quality and display performance clash with thermal management [...]
Pros
- Premium aluminium and magnesium build with no flex
- Excellent 240Hz QHD+ display with accurate colors and no PWM
- Stable GPU gaming performance with good thermals
- Two user-accessible RAM slots for upgrades
- Modern connectivity with Thunderbolt 4 and Wi-Fi 7
- Distinctive and stylish design
Cons
- CPU runs dangerously hot (100°C+) and throttles heavily
- Storage limited to small M.2 2230 SSDs
- Very poor battery life (approx. 4 hours)
- Half-height arrow keys
- No physical privacy shutter
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