Windows Central Insider
This year's Summer Game Fest has announced some incredible-looking PC games for the future, like Resident Evil: Veronica, Stellar Blade 2, Final Fantasy 7: Revelation, and many more.
If you're planning on playing these titles on the go, you're gonna need a mighty capable laptop to run them. One such laptop is Dell's Alienware 16X Aurora, which is currently having a 27% discount for $1,999.99 at Dell.
Why buy the Alienware 16X Aurora?
Dell's Alienware Aurora line laptops are generally well-regarded for their well-rounded performance and build, and the Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) is no exception.
This configuration, which is 27% off at Dell, is equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 16GB RAM, a 1TB SSD, and an NVIDIA RTX 5070 GPU.
During our review of the Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251), we tested these specs (except the RAM; we had 32GB, not 16GB), and discovered this laptop can smoothly run graphically intense games like Cyberpunk 2077 at 60 FPS with Ray Tracing enabled and 1600p resolution, Forza Horizon 5 at 113 FPS at 1600p, and Gears 5 at 105 FPS at 1600p, all with Ultra presets.
Other notable features of this laptop include a 16-inch WQXGA display with a 240Hz refresh rate to help display a game's frame rates, a healthy range of HDMI, USB-C, and Thunderbolt 4 ports, a solid aluminum chassis with a sleek design, and a durable battery life.
For these reasons, we consider the Alienware Aurora 16X one of our favorite gaming laptops, and we highly recommend it to anyone looking to upgrade the visual and frame-rate fidelity of their games without sacrificing an arm and a leg for it.
FAQ
Is its RAM and SSD upgradeable?
The Alienware 16X Aurora's DDR5 RAM can be replaced and upgraded up to 64GB. Its SSD can also be replaced and upgraded up to 4TB.
Can its thermals get loud?
Yes, the Alienware 16X Aurora's thermal system fans can get loud when its working in throttle to keep the laptop from overheating when running spec-hungry games or heavy workloads.
Is it portable?
The Alienware 16X Aurora's portability is somewhat solid but a little problematic when storing it for travel due to its bulky dimensions of 357 x 265.4 x 19.2-23.4mm and weighing in between 2.49-2.61kg.
Join us on Reddit at r/WindowsCentral to share your insights and discuss our latest news, reviews, and more.
