The New 2025 Alienware Aurora 16 and 16X Gaming Laptops Are Available Starting Today

Alienware has kicked off 2025 with a bang by unveiling its new lineup of mainstream gaming laptops, the "Alienware Aurora" series. You can now get your hands on the first 16" models at Dell. The more budget-friendly Alienware Aurora 16, which shouldn't be confused with its desktop counterpart, comes equipped with an Intel Core Ultra Series 2 i9-270H CPU and a GeForce RTX 4050 GPU boasting an 85W TGP, all for a cool $1,949.99. For those looking to splurge a bit more, the Alienware Aurora 16X steps up with an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU and a GeForce RTX 5070 GPU with a beefier 115W TGP, priced at $2,299.99. These premium machines are slated to start shipping in mid-June. Both models offer the option to upgrade to RTX 5060 graphics, though these are currently available for pre-order with no specific shipping date, as the RTX 5060 has yet to hit the market.

New Releases: Alienware Aurora 16 and 16X Gaming Laptops

New for 2025### Alienware Aurora 16X Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5070 (115W) Gaming Laptop (32GB/2TB)

$2,249.99 at AlienwareNew for 2025### Alienware Aurora 16 Intel Core Ultra 9 270H RTX 5070 (85W) Gaming Laptop (16GB/1TB)

$1,949.99 at Alienware

The Alienware Aurora series breaks away from the typical gamer aesthetic seen in other Alienware laptops, such as the recently launched Area-51. These new models sport a sleek, unassuming design that looks more like a standard laptop, with a thin profile and minimal RGB lighting. The Aurora 16, for instance, features only white keyboard backlighting, reminiscent of Apple MacBooks. But don't let the understated look fool you; under the hood, both the Aurora 16 and 16X are packed with gaming-grade components and a powerful Cryo Chamber dual fan and copper heatpipe cooling system. The Aurora 16 is slightly thinner and lighter, thanks to its more efficient components, including a low-voltage Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU and an RTX 5070 GPU with an 85W TGP. On the other hand, the Aurora 16X, being slightly thicker and heavier, accommodates enhanced cooling to support its more robust Intel Core Ultra 9 HX series processor and an RTX 5070 GPU with a maximum 115W TGP.

These laptops are notably more affordable than the new Alienware Area-51, which starts at over $3,000. They're also more travel-friendly, being up to 1.6 pounds lighter and up to 30% thinner than a comparable Area-51 16" laptop. Given the upward trend in Nvidia GPU prices, as noted by Tom's Hardware, don't expect significant price drops anytime soon.

Gamers should go with the Alienware Aurora 16X model

For gamers seeking a powerful mobile desktop replacement, the Alienware Aurora 16X is the clear choice. For just $300 more, you get a laptop that significantly outperforms its counterpart, with several key upgrades that justify the price difference. Here's what you gain:

• Superior display: 2560x1600 resolution with a 240Hz refresh rate and G-Sync, compared to 2560x1600 at 120Hz.
• Enhanced CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX versus Intel Core 9 270H.
• Higher TGP for RTX 5070: 115W TGP as opposed to 85W TGP.
• Increased memory: 64GB RAM versus 32GB.
• More storage: 2TB versus 1TB.
• Premium build: Metal top and bottom, versus metal top only.
• RGB keyboard and Thunderbolt 4.0 support.

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