Alienware 16X Aurora vs Alienware 16 Area-51
Both on the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, 2.57 vs 3.15 kg. Every spec side by side.
Size and weight
Drawn to the same scale. Base configuration.
Price and overview | ||
| Specification | Alienware 16X Aurora | Alienware 16 Area-51 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price (India) | No info | No info |
| Announced | February 2025 | January 2025 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home / Pro | Windows 11 Home / Pro |
| Model Numbers | AC16251 (regulatory model P139F) | AA16250 (regulatory model P141F) |
Design | ||
| Dimensions | 356.98 x 265.43 x 23.4 mm | 365 x 290 x 28.5 mm |
| Thickness | 23.4 mm | 28.5 mm (peak) |
| Weight | 2.57 kg (starting) | 3.15 kg to 3.40 kg |
| Build | Anodised aluminium top and bottom panels, magnesium alloy interior frame | No info |
| Colours | Interstellar Indigo | Liquid Teal |
Display | ||
| Size | 16-inch | 16-inch |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 (189 ppi) | 2560 x 1600 (189 ppi) |
| Panel Type | IPS (WVA) | IPS (WVA) |
| Anti-Glare | Yes | Yes |
| Panel Type (Other Panels) | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits (IPS), 400 nits SDR / 620 nits HDR (OLED) | 500 nits (LCD), 400 nits SDR / 620 nits HDR (OLED) |
| Colour Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 (OLED) |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Performance | ||
| Processor Options | Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX / Core Ultra 7 255HX / Core Ultra 9 275HX / Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus / Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX / Core Ultra 9 275HX / Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus / Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
| Top Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, 24 cores (8P + 16E), 24 threads, up to 5.5 GHz, 36 MB cache, 55 W | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, 24 cores (8P + 16E), 24 threads, up to 5.5 GHz, 36 MB cache, 55 W |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8 GB / RTX 5070 8 GB / RTX 5070 Ti 12 GB GDDR7 (up to 115 W TGP) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8 GB / RTX 5070 8 GB / RTX 5070 Ti 12 GB / RTX 5080 16 GB / RTX 5090 24 GB GDDR7 |
| NPU | Intel AI Boost NPU, up to 13 TOPS | Intel AI Boost NPU, up to 13 TOPS |
| RAM Options | 16 GB to 64 GB | 16 GB to 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5-5600 or DDR5-6400 | DDR5-6400 (7200 XMP on 32 GB) |
| Max RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Slots | 2 SO-DIMM | 2 SO-DIMM |
| Storage Options | Up to 2 TB per slot | Up to 4 TB per slot |
| Storage Type | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD | PCIe Gen4 / Gen5 NVMe SSD |
| M.2 Slots | 2 (Gen5 slot 1 with RTX 5070 Ti) | 3 |
Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 96 Wh (6-cell) | 96 Wh (6-cell) |
| Battery Life | No info | Up to 6 hours 18 minutes video playback (Dell claim) |
| Charger | 180W (RTX 5060) or 280W (RTX 5070, 5070 Ti) barrel | 280W (RTX 5060 to 5070 Ti) or 360W (RTX 5080, 5090) barrel |
Ports and wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery) | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (RTX 5070 and below) or 2x Thunderbolt 5 (RTX 5070 Ti and above) |
| USB-C | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort) | None |
| USB-A | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 | 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (one PowerShare) |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| SD Card Slot | None | SD card reader |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm headset jack | 3.5 mm headset jack |
| Charging Port | Barrel DC-in | Barrel DC-in |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) | None |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (MediaTek MT7925) | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel Killer BE1750) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
Extras | ||
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p |
| IR Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Webcam Features | Not published by Alienware | 4K HDR camera option |
| Speakers | 2 speakers (stereo) | 4 (2 tweeters + 2 woofers) |
| Speaker Power | 2W each | 2W each |
| Dolby Atmos | Not published by Alienware | Yes |
| Microphones | Digital array | Digital array |
| Keyboard Backlight | One-zone RGB (AlienFX) | AlienFX RGB |
| Per-Key RGB | Not published by Alienware | With Cherry MX option |
| Copilot Key | Yes | Not published by Alienware |
| IR Face Unlock | Windows Hello | Windows Hello |
| Notable Features | Up to 155 W total performance power, Cryo-Chamber cooling, Stealth Mode, optional 240 Hz OLED | Zero hinge with rear AlienFX lighting, quad fans with vapor chamber, ExpressCharge 2 (0 to 80% in 35 minutes), RTX 5090 option |