Alienware 16 Aurora Gaming Laptop, NVIDIA RTX 5060, Intel Core 7 240H | 2560x1600 Display, 120Hz, 16:10, 16GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Home, Backlit Keyboard, Blue
About this product
About this item Brilliant display: Go deeper into games with a 16” 16:10 WQXGA display with 300 nits brightness.
Game changing graphics: Step into the future of gaming and creation with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs, powered by NVIDIA Blackwell and AI.
Innovative cooling: A newly designed Cryo-Chamber structure focuses airflow to the core components, where it matters most.
Comfort focused design: Alienware 16 Aurora’s streamlined design offers advanced thermal support without the need for a rear thermal shelf.
Dell Services: 1 Year Onsite Service provides support when and where you need it. Dell will come to your home, office, or location of choice, if an issue covered by Limited Hardware Warranty cannot be resolved remotely.
Editor's Take
Amazon reviewers for the Alienware 16 Aurora RTX 5060 / Core 7 240H model are generally positive, with Best Buy customer reviews showing high ratings and repeated praise for performance, screen quality, and overall build. Reviewers also mention that battery life is strong for a gaming laptop, while some note the GPU is power-limited and that the display and storage can feel like compromises for the price.
Professional reviews from Tom’s Hardware, PCWorld, Notebookcheck, CNET, and PCMag are more mixed. Common criticisms include the 80W RTX 5060 limiting gaming performance, slow storage, a dimmer display than expected, and pricing that feels high relative to the specs. On the other hand, reviewers consistently credit it with good battery life, decent everyday usability, and solid construction.
On Reddit, users discussing the Alienware 16 Aurora RTX 5060 mostly focus on gaming performance and screen behavior. The feedback trends toward acceptable 1080p performance, but several discussions point out concerns about ghosting, thermal behavior, and whether the laptop delivers enough value versus faster alternatives.
YouTube search results surfaced multiple review videos that appear to be about this exact model, including one titled Alienware’s Cheapest Gaming Laptop has a Big Flaw - Aurora 16 Review and another titled Alienware 16 Aurora Gaming Laptop (2025) Review: A Top Contender!
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Specifications
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| Specific Uses For Product | Entertainment, Gaming, Student |
| Color | Blue |
| Additional Features | Anti Glare Coating, Backlit Keyboard, HD Audio, Numeric Keypad |
| Hard Disk Description | SSD |
| Hardware Interface | Bluetooth, Ethernet, HDMI, USB 3.2 Gen 1, USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
| Item Dimensions | 10.45 x 14.05 x 0.89 inches |
| Item Weight | 5.49 Pounds |
| Hard Disk Interface | Solid State |
| Style Name | RTX 5060 |
| Biometric Security Feature | No Fingerprint Reader |
| Compatible Devices | Headphone, Mouse, Speaker |
| Video Output | HDMI, Usb Display Port |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 24 |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 16 GB |
| RAM Memory Installed | 16 GB |
| RAM Memory Technology | DDR5 |
| Ram Memory Maximum Size | 32 GB |
| Memory Speed | 5600 MHz |
| RAM Type | DDR5 RAM |
| Memory Clock Speed | 5600 MHz |
| Memory Slots Available | 2 |
| Screen Size | 16 Inches |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 2560x1600 |
| Display Type | LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 |
| Resolution | WQXGA |
| Native Resolution | 2560 x 1600 |
| Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
| Wireless Compability | 802.11.be, Bluetooth |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
| Speaker Description | 2x 2W speakers with Dolby Audio |
| Brand | Alienware |
| Model Number | LAC16250-7469BLU-PUS |
| Model Name | Alienware 16 Aurora Laptop AC16250 |
| Built-In Media | 180 Watt Adapter, Alienware 16 Aurora Laptop AC16250, Documentation, Power Cord |
| Processor Brand | Intel |
| Model Year | 2025 |
| CPU Model Number | 240H Series 2 |
| Warranty Description | 1-Year Basic Onsite Service |
| Video Processor | NVIDIA |
| UPC | 884116430469 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Manufacturer | Dell |
| Best Sellers Rank | #789 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) #73 in Traditional Laptop Computers |
| ASIN | B0FBHXJG7K |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars |
| Graphics Description | Dedicated |
| Graphics Coprocessor | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 |
| Graphics Card Ram | 8 GB |
| Graphics Ram Type | GDDR7 |
| Graphics Card Interface | PCI Express |
| Processor Series | Intel Core 7 |
| Processor Speed | 2.5 GHz |
| Processor Count | 10 |
| CPU Model Speed Maximum | 5.2 GHz |
| Total Usb Ports | 4 |
| Total Number of HDMI Ports | 1 |
| Human-Interface Input | Touch Pad |
| Keyboard Description | Backlit |
| Keyboard Layout | QWERTY |
