Alienware has unveiled its new lineup of 2025 gaming laptops under the "Alienware Aurora" series. The first 16-inch models are now available for purchase at Dell, offering powerful performance at competitive prices. The Alienware Aurora 16, starting at $1,949.99, features an Intel Core Ultra Series 2 i9-270H CPU and a GeForce RTX 4050 GPU with an 85W TGP. For those seeking higher performance, the Alienware Aurora 16X, priced at $2,299.99, comes equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU and a GeForce RTX 5070 GPU with a 115W TGP. Both models are set to begin shipping in mid-June. Additionally, both laptops offer the option to upgrade to RTX 5060 graphics, though these are currently on preorder with no confirmed shipping date due to the RTX 5060's pending release.
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 Alienware
New 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 laptops break away from the traditional gamer aesthetics seen in other Alienware models, such as the recently released Area-51. These new laptops adopt a more understated, sleek design reminiscent of standard laptops, featuring a thin profile and minimal RGB lighting. The Aurora 16, for instance, sports only white keyboard illumination, similar to Apple MacBooks. Despite their unassuming exteriors, both the Aurora 16 and 16X are packed with gaming-capable components and a robust Cryo Chamber dual fan and copper heatpipe cooling system. The Aurora 16 is designed to be thinner and lighter, thanks to its efficient components like the low-voltage Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU and the RTX 5070 GPU with an 85W TGP. In contrast, the Aurora 16X, with its slightly thicker and heavier build, accommodates more powerful cooling to support the higher-performance Intel Core Ultra 9 HX series processor and the RTX 5070 GPU with a 115W TGP.
Compared to the new Alienware Area-51 laptop, which starts at over $3,000, the Aurora series offers a more budget-friendly option. They are also more portable, weighing up to 1.6 pounds less and being up to 30% thinner than a comparable Area-51 16-inch model. Given the current trends in Nvidia GPU pricing, as reported by Tom's Hardware, significant price drops are not expected in the near future.
Gamers Should Go with the Alienware Aurora 16X Model
For gamers in search of a powerful mobile desktop replacement, the Alienware Aurora 16X is the clear choice. The additional $300 investment offers substantial upgrades that justify the price premium. Here's a breakdown of the enhancements:
- Better display: 2560x1600 resolution with 240Hz G-Sync versus 2560x1600 at 120Hz.
- More powerful CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX compared to Intel Core 9 270H.
- Higher TGP rating for RTX 5070: 115W TGP versus 85W TGP.
- Double the RAM: 64GB versus 32GB.
- Double the storage: 2TB versus 1TB.
- Better material: Metal top and bottom versus metal top only.
- RGB keyboard.
- Thunderbolt 4.0.
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