Dell G15 (5530) vs Alienware 16X Aurora
Intel Core i9-13900HX against Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, 15.6-inch vs 16-inch screens, 2.81 vs 2.57 kg. Every spec side by side.
Size and weight
Drawn to the same scale. Base configuration.
Price and overview | ||
| Specification | G15 (5530) | Alienware 16X Aurora |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price (India) | No info | No info |
| Announced | January 2023 | February 2025 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home / Pro, Ubuntu 20.04 LTS | Windows 11 Home / Pro |
| Model Numbers | G15 5530 (regulatory model P121F) | AC16251 (regulatory model P139F) |
Design | ||
| Dimensions | 357.26 x 274.52 x 26.15 mm | 356.98 x 265.43 x 23.4 mm |
| Thickness | 26.15 mm | 23.4 mm |
| Weight | 2.81 kg | 2.57 kg (starting) |
| Build | No info | Anodised aluminium top and bottom panels, magnesium alloy interior frame |
| Colours | Black, Grey | Interstellar Indigo |
Display | ||
| Size | 15.6-inch | 16-inch |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (141 ppi) / 2560 x 1440 (188 ppi) | 2560 x 1600 (189 ppi) |
| Panel Type | IPS (WVA) | IPS (WVA) |
| Anti-Glare | Yes | Yes |
| Panel Type (Other Panels) | Not published by Dell | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz / 165 Hz / 360 Hz (FHD), 240 Hz (QHD) | 240 Hz |
| Brightness | 250 nits to 400 nits | 500 nits (IPS), 400 nits SDR / 620 nits HDR (OLED) |
| Colour Gamut | 45% NTSC (FHD 120 Hz), 100% sRGB (FHD 165 Hz, 360 Hz), 99% DCI-P3 (QHD) | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Performance | ||
| Processor Options | 13th Gen Intel Core i5-13450HX / i7-13650HX / i7-13700HX / i9-13900HX | Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX / Core Ultra 7 255HX / Core Ultra 9 275HX / Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus / Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
| Top Processor | Intel Core i9-13900HX, 24 cores (8P + 16E), 32 threads, up to 5.4 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 3050 6 GB / RTX 4050 6 GB / RTX 4060 8 GB; Intel UHD integrated | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8 GB / RTX 5070 8 GB / RTX 5070 Ti 12 GB GDDR7 (up to 115 W TGP) |
| NPU | None | Intel AI Boost NPU, up to 13 TOPS |
| RAM Options | 8 GB to 32 GB | 16 GB to 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5-4800 | DDR5-5600 or DDR5-6400 |
| Max RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Slots | 2 x SO-DIMM | 2 SO-DIMM |
| Storage Options | Up to 2 TB | Up to 2 TB per slot |
| Storage Type | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD |
| Max Storage | 2 TB (M.2 2280), 1 TB (2230) | Not published by Alienware |
| M.2 Slots | 2 | 2 (Gen5 slot 1 with RTX 5070 Ti) |
Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 56 Wh (3-cell) or 86 Wh (6-cell) | 96 Wh (6-cell) |
| Battery Life | No info | No info |
| Charger | 180W, 240W or 330W barrel (7.4 mm) | 180W (RTX 5060) or 280W (RTX 5070, 5070 Ti) barrel |
Ports and wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt | None | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery) |
| USB-C | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4) | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort) |
| USB-A | 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm audio jack | 3.5 mm headset jack |
| Charging Port | Barrel DC-in | Barrel DC-in |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) | Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (Intel AX201) | Wi-Fi 7 (MediaTek MT7925) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
Extras | ||
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p |
| IR Camera | Not published by Dell | Yes |
| Speakers | 2 speakers (stereo) | 2 speakers (stereo) |
| Speaker Power | 2W x 2 | 2W each |
| Microphones | Not published by Dell | Digital array |
| Keyboard Backlight | White, hot coral or 4-zone RGB | One-zone RGB (AlienFX) |
| Copilot Key | Not published by Dell | Yes |
| Security | No info | IR camera (Windows Hello) |
| Notable Features | Up to 360 Hz display, two SSD slots, user-upgradeable DDR5, Windows key lock for gaming | Up to 155 W total performance power, Cryo-Chamber cooling, Stealth Mode, optional 240 Hz OLED |