Earlier this month, Alienware unveiled its new mainstream lineup of 2025 gaming laptops, the "Alienware Aurora." The first 16" models are now available for purchase at Dell. The Alienware Aurora 16, a more budget-friendly option, comes equipped with an Intel Core Ultra Series 2 i9-270H CPU and a GeForce RTX 4050 GPU with an 85W TGP, priced at $1,949.99. On the other hand, the higher-end Alienware Aurora 16X boasts an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU and a GeForce RTX 5070 GPU with a 115W TGP, available for $2,299.99. Both models are slated to begin shipping in mid-June. Additionally, both laptops offer the option to be outfitted with RTX 5060 graphics, though these configurations are currently on preorder with no estimated shipping date, as the RTX 5060 has yet to be released.
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 new Alienware Aurora laptops stand out by moving away from the typical gamer aesthetics seen in other Alienware models, such as the recently launched Area-51. These laptops feature a more understated, sleek design, resembling standard laptops with a slim profile and minimal RGB lighting. The Alienware Aurora 16, for instance, sports only white keyboard backlighting, reminiscent of Apple MacBooks. Despite their subtle exterior, both the Aurora 16 and 16X are powered by robust gaming components, including a Cryo Chamber dual fan and copper heatpipe cooling system. The Aurora 16 is slightly thinner and lighter, thanks to more efficient components like a low-voltage Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU and an RTX 5070 GPU with an 85W TGP rating. In contrast, the Aurora 16X, with its slightly thicker and heavier build, accommodates a more powerful Intel Core Ultra 9 HX series processor and an RTX 5070 GPU with a maximum 115W TGP rating.
Priced significantly lower than the new Alienware Area-51 laptop, which starts at over $3,000, the Aurora models offer a more affordable option. They are also easier to travel with, weighing up to 1.6 pounds less and being up to 30% thinner than a similar-sized Area-51 16" laptop. It's unlikely that prices will see a significant drop in the near future, especially given the potential upward trend in Nvidia GPU prices, as reported by Tom's Hardware.
Gamers should go with the Alienware Aurora 16X model
For gamers in search of a powerful mobile desktop replacement, the Aurora 16X is the clear choice. With an additional $300, you receive a significantly more robust laptop, complete with several enhancements that justify the price premium. Here's a detailed look at the upgrades:
- Better display: 2560x1600 resolution with 240Hz refresh rate and G-Sync, compared to 2560x1600 resolution with 120Hz.
- More powerful CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX versus 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.
More Alienware Gaming Laptop Deals
For those interested in gaming desktops and monitors, explore all the top Alienware deals of 2025.
New Release### Alienware 16 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop (64GB/2TB)
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New Release### Alienware 18 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop (32GB/1TB)
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### Alienware m16 R2 16" Intel Core Ultra 9 185H RTX 4060 Gaming Laptop
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### Alienware x16 R2 16" Intel Core Ultra 9 185H RTX 4080 Gaming Laptop (32GB/1TB)
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### Dell G15 15" Intel Core i9-13900HX RTX 4060 Gaming Laptop (32GB/1TB)
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