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Alienware 16 Aurora AC16250
A entry-level pick in the laptops line-up, with 16 in up front.
37/100
16 inIntel Core 7-240HRTX 506016 GB1000 GBWQXGA
£1,145best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Backlit keyboard
- Fingerprint reader
- Above-average storage
- Below-average refresh rate
Score profile
Scored against the laptops classWhere the Alienware 16 Aurora AC16250 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Display
Screen size16 "
Panel typeWQXGA
Resolution2560
Aspect ratio16
Refresh rate120 Hz
Peak brightness300 nits
Design and build
Weight2.49 kg
Performance
CPUIntel Core 7-240H
GPURTX 5060
GPU VRAM8 GB
Memory and storage
RAM16 GB
RAM typeDDR5
Storage1000 GB
Storage typeSSD
Keyboard and biometrics
Backlit keyboardYes
Fingerprint readerYes
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Home
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowAlienware 16 Aurora AC16250 vs ASUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA403UP
Alienware 16 Aurora AC16250ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA403UP
| AlienwareAlienware 16 Aurora AC16250This page | ASUSASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA403UP | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37 /100 | 42 /100Better |
| Size | 16 " | 14 " |
| Weight | 2.49 kg | 1.5 kgBetter |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GBBetter |
| Storage | 1000 GB | 1000 GB |
| CPU | Intel Core 7-240H | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
| GPU | RTX 5060 | RTX 5070 |
Who it's for
Is the Alienware 16 Aurora AC16250 right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable laptop for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need top-end performance and battery, in which case a higher-tier laptop is the better call.
Power user
Heavy multitasking, creative work or gaming on the go.
okay
Everyday user
Browsing, docs, calls and media.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable machine for the basics.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Alienware 16 Aurora AC16250 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 37/100 against other laptops, a entry-level result where the class average is around 45.
What stands out on the Alienware 16 Aurora AC16250?
Its backlit keyboard stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Dell XPS 9640?
The Dell XPS 9640 scores 38/100 versus this one at 37/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
