Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251)
Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) - Specs
- M.2 Slot
- 2x 2230 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo
- 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
- Web camera
- FHD RGB + IR camera
- Microphone
- Digital Array Microphones
- Speakers
- 2x 2.5W Stereo Speakers
- Security Lock slot
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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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