Alienware's new mainstream gaming laptop, due out in 2025, is called the “Alienware Aurora” and will replace the previous generation x16 and m16 series laptops. Available in two models: 16 and 16X. Of the two, 16X Aurora This is the model I would recommend. It has a higher price tag, but upgrades like an all-aluminum body, a higher-quality display, and a more powerful processor and GPU are worth it. It also costs hundreds less than Alienware 16 Area-51 Laptop.
Alienware 16X Aurora Gaming Laptops
Alienware 16X Aurora Gaming Laptop Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5060 (32GB/2TB)
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Alienware 16X Aurora Gaming Laptop Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5070 (115W) (32GB/1TB)
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Gamers should choose the Alienware 16X Aurora model.
The Alienware 16X Aurora is the model that serious gamers should consider over the 16 Aurora, and that's pretty clear when you compare the specs. Just look at all the updates:
- Best Display (2560×1600 240Hz G-Sync vs. 2560×1600 120Hz)
- More powerful processor (Intel Core Ultra HX series vs Intel Core H series)
- Higher TGP GPU rating and therefore better performance
- More premium materials (metal alloy lid and body, not just the lid)
- RGB keyboard vs white backlight
- Thunderbolt 4.0 port
Compared to other Alienware laptops, the 16X Aurora feels less like a gaming laptop. It boasts an elegant, understated design, with no extraneous visual embellishment or unnecessary RGB lighting beyond the keyboard backlight. It is a durable machine with a metal chassis (magnesium alloy), anodized aluminum lid and bottom. Under the hood, the 16X Aurora combines powerful components and a cryo-chamber cooling system.
The RTX 5070 and 5060 mobile GPUs are great options.
The mobile RTX 5060 is about 15-20% more powerful than the RTX 4060 it replaces, making it the ideal GPU for most games up to 1600p resolution. It works even better in games that support DLSS 4 with multi-frame generation. If you play older or less demanding games, then the RTX 5060 is more than capable of meeting your needs.
The mobile RTX 5070 performs about 5-10% better than the RTX 4070. If you want to play the latest games at higher demands, then the RTX 5070 is a worthy upgrade that allows you to maintain consistent frame rates on the improved 2560×1600 display resolution. You'll also have a more future-proof system for unreleased games in the future.
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