Alienware · Aurora
Alienware 16X Aurora (2026)
Mainstream gaming
Positioned as the value Alienware (and the de-facto Dell G-Series replacement), the 16X Aurora runs its RTX 5060 at the full 115 W — meaningfully faster than the 80 W cap on the cheaper 16 Aurora. Street pricing swings widely (from ~$1,450 on sale to $1,849+ list), and early batches drew complaints of GPU throttling, coil whine and fast battery drain. Solid value when discounted, but check the unit and factor in Dell's inconsistent support.
Pros
- RTX 5060 at full 115 W
- 240 Hz QHD+ IPS, G-SYNC + Advanced Optimus
- Often ~$1,450–$1,650 on sale
- 2.6 kg, Wi-Fi 7 + Thunderbolt 4
Cons
- Early units: GPU throttling + coil whine
- Reports of overheating / fast battery drain
- Inconsistent Dell support
- List price climbs to $1,849+
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Configurations
RTX 5060 · Core Ultra 7 255HX
Core Ultra 7 255HX · GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop (8 GB) · up to 115 W
Dell G-Series replacement; $1,849–$2,179 list, seen ~$1,450–$1,650 on sale.
from $1,849 (as of 29 Jun 2026)
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- Size
- 16"
- Panel
- IPS
- Resolution
- 2560×1600 (WQXGA)
- Refresh rate
- 240
- Brightness
- 500 nits
- HDR
- Limited HDR
- Colour gamut
- 100% DCI-P3
- G-Sync / VRR
- G-SYNC + Advanced Optimus
Memory & Upgradeability
- Installed RAM
- 32 GB
- Type
- DDR5-5600
- Storage
- 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe
Thermals & Noise
- Throttling
- Some early RTX 5060 units showed GPU throttling and coil whine; some users reported overheating/battery drain within ~30 min.
Battery
- Capacity
- 80 Wh
Connectivity & I/O
- Thunderbolt
- 2× Thunderbolt 4
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 7
Build & Design
- Materials
- Anodized aluminum lid + ABS bottom
- Weight
- 2.6 kg
Reliability & common issues
- GPU & acousticsmoderate
r/Alienware reported GPU throttling and coil whine on some RTX 5060 units in early batches, plus overheating/battery drain in ~30 min on some units.
- Supportlow
Dell support quality cited as inconsistent across reports.
FAQ
How much does the Alienware 16X Aurora (2026) cost?
The Alienware 16X Aurora (2026) starts from $1,849 (as of 29 Jun 2026). Pricing varies by configuration and retailer — check the latest on Amazon.
What GPU does the Alienware 16X Aurora (2026) have?
It is offered with the RTX 5060 (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50-series). 1 configuration is listed.
Sources & data quality
Compiled from manufacturer specs and independent reviews. Last verified 29 Jun 2026. Unknown values are left blank rather than guessed.
Recorded conflicts
- Price: CNET tested at $1,450–$1,650 on sale; IGN says "starts at $1,549"; Dell.com lists starting $1,849.99 — multiple price points observed.
