Alienware
Alienware 16X Aurora
C
Ranked #14 in Gaming Laptops
Backed by 4 cited sources
Covered by 4 outlets
Dell's midrange play gets a split decision: PCWorld calls it out-of-this-world value and CNET says it is the budget Alienware to get, but IGN finds it pricey for its class with a tiresome keyboard, and CNET still points buyers to the Legion 5i first.
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Key features
- ✓ Core Ultra 7/9 with RTX 5060 or 5070
- ✓ 16-inch 2.5K 240Hz IPS with P3 color
- ✓ Premium build for a midrange price bracket
- ✓ Starts around $1,550
- ✓ Weak speakers and mushy keyboard are common gripes
The sources behind this ranking
4 cited sources cover Alienware 16X Aurora. Here's the stance each one takes.
A 1 B 3
P 
PCWorld Out of this world value: a screaming-fast Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5070, and a bright, beautiful, smooth display; Alienware is delivering real value. A Read → I 
IGN Mostly succeeds as a star midrange laptop with strong RTX 5070 performance and a gorgeous 16-inch 2K display, but the keyboard gets tiresome and it's pricey for its category. B Read → C 
CNET Of the two budget Alienwares tested, the 16X Aurora is the one to get and worth the premium over the 16 Aurora, but the Legion 5i Gen 10 remains the go-to budget recommendation. B Read → N 
Notebookcheck Balancing premium build with a midrange GPU: notably high-quality construction and 240Hz P3 display for the class, but GPU options topping out at RTX 5070 is a poor fit for 1600p. B Read →