Dell · Computing
Alienware 16X Aurora
Averages 8 out of ten across 3 published outlet scores. bitcritiq has not used this product, and this page carries no score of ours.
$2,199.99 · list price at dell.com, read Oct 12, 2026
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What each outlet scored it
| Outlet | Score | Out of ten |
|---|---|---|
| PCMag | 4 / 5 | 8 |
| Tom's Hardware | 4 / 5 | 8 |
| Tom's Guide | 4 / 5 | 8 |
Star ratings are doubled to reach a ten-point scale; outlets already scoring out of ten are unchanged. The average above is the mean of this column.
Who it suits
Best midrange 16-inch
Three identical scores of 4 out of 5. Reviewers praise its sturdy design and wide choice of ports, and PCMag names it its best gaming laptop for sleek design.
Where it falls down. Tom's Hardware and Tom's Guide both mark down its battery life. PCMag called it a touch expensive for an RTX 5060, and Dell's cheapest listed configuration with that GPU is now $2,199.99.
Specifications
- Model
- AC16251
- Processor
- Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus or Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (as sold on 12 October 2026)
- Graphics
- GeForce RTX 5060, 5070 or 5070 Ti
- Display
- 16in 2560 x 1600
- Memory
- 16GB or 32GB DDR5
Where this sits against the alternatives
This product is one of the picks on Razer Blade 16 Tops Gaming Laptop Reviews, by Half a Point, which compares it against the others that cleared the same three-outlet bar.
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