Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)
Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) - Specs
- 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 11 Pro, Windows 10 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
All Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) configurations
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)
GPU performance
Here you can find the price/performance difference between all the GPUs that come in the Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) series.
The results are from 3DMark Time Spy (Graphics). Higher is better.
Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) in-depth review
The Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) arrives with a mission to redefine what an Alienware laptop can be. Shedding the aggressive, sci-fi aesthetic of its predecessors, it opts for a sleek, understated "Interstellar Indigo" design that could almost pass for a business workstation. It promises a refined experience with a beautiful screen and exceptional battery life for a gaming machine. But in its quest for elegance, has it sacrificed too much of the raw power that defines the Alienware brand? We found a laptop of stark contradictions: one that excels in endurance and build quality but stumble[...]
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
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