Dell Alienware 16 Aurora Gaming Laptop Core 7 240H RTX 5050 16GB 1TB

Dell Alienware 16 Aurora Gaming Laptop

The Dell Alienware 16 Aurora LAC16250 has an Intel Core 7 240H processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 graphics with 8GB GDDR7, 16GB DDR5 memory and a 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD. It uses a 16-inch WQXGA display with a 2560 x 1600 resolution and 120Hz refresh rate, with Windows 11 Home installed.

Core 7 240H

The Intel Core 7 240H has 10 cores and 16 threads, with 6 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores. It reaches up to 5.2GHz on the P-cores and has 24MB of cache.

RTX 5050 8GB

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU has 8GB of GDDR7 dedicated graphics memory. It supports NVIDIA DLSS and hardware-accelerated ray tracing for compatible games.

16-inch WQXGA Screen

The 16-inch display has a 2560 x 1600 WQXGA resolution, 16:10 aspect ratio and 120Hz refresh rate. Dell lists 300 nits brightness, 100% sRGB coverage and ComfortView Plus for this display.

16GB DDR5 Memory

The laptop has 16GB of DDR5-5600 memory installed as 2 x 8GB modules. The memory is replaceable, with two DIMM slots available. Dell lists support for up to 32GB on the AC16250.

1TB SSD

The 1TB SSD uses PCIe NVMe storage. The Alienware 16 Aurora has two M.2 SSD slots, so another compatible drive can be added when more storage is required.

Alienware Keyboard

The keyboard has white backlighting and is designed around the Alienware layout. The laptop also has a Precision touchpad with multi-touch gesture support.

Connections

There are two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, two USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 ports, HDMI 2.1, a 3.5mm audio jack and RJ45 Ethernet. One USB-C port supports DisplayPort 1.4a and Power Delivery, while the other supports DisplayPort 1.4a.

Wi-Fi 7 and Ethernet

The Alienware 16 Aurora uses a MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 wireless adapter with 2x2 support and MU-MIMO. Bluetooth is also included, along with a 1GbE RJ45 network connection.

Battery

Dell offers the Alienware 16 Aurora with either a 60Wh 3-cell or 96Wh 6-cell integrated battery. The supplied configuration should be identified from the unit's exact build information.

Weight

The starting weight is approximately 2.49kg, with Dell listing a maximum weight of approximately 2.57kg depending on the selected hardware.

Who Is It For?

The Alienware 16 Aurora is aimed at gamers who want a 16-inch WQXGA screen with an RTX 5050 and a 120Hz refresh rate. It also suits users who need dedicated NVIDIA graphics for applications that can use GPU acceleration.

Upgrade Options

The 16GB DDR5 memory can be replaced or increased through the two DIMM slots, with Dell listing support for up to 32GB. Storage can also be expanded because the laptop has two M.2 SSD slots.

Full Specifications

Processor

Intel Core 7 240H, 10 cores, 16 threads, 6 P-cores and 4 E-cores, up to 5.2GHz P-core frequency, 24MB cache.

Graphics

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU, 8GB GDDR7.

Memory

16GB DDR5-5600, 2 x 8GB. Two DIMM slots, expandable up to 32GB.

Storage

1TB PCIe NVMe SSD. Two M.2 SSD slots.

Display

16-inch WQXGA 2560 x 1600 display, 16:10 aspect ratio, 120Hz, 300 nits, 100% sRGB and ComfortView Plus.

Keyboard

White backlit Alienware keyboard.

Camera

720p HD camera at 30 fps with dual-array microphones.

Audio

Stereo speakers with Realtek AL3204 audio controller and 2W x 2 output.

Wireless

MediaTek Wi-Fi 7, 2x2, MU-MIMO and Bluetooth.

Network

1GbE RJ45 Ethernet.

Ports

2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 with DisplayPort 1.4a, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm audio and RJ45 Ethernet.

Operating System

Windows 11 Home.

Color

Interstellar Indigo.

Weight

Starting at approximately 2.49kg.

Warranty

1 Year Warranty.

Model and MPN

Model: Alienware 16 Aurora AC16250. MPN: LAC16250-7193BLU.

Final Overview

The Dell Alienware 16 Aurora AC16250 puts the Core 7 240H and RTX 5050 8GB behind a 16-inch 2560 x 1600 120Hz display, with 16GB DDR5 memory and a 1TB SSD already installed. Both the RAM and storage can be upgraded, and the laptop also provides HDMI 2.1, USB-C, Ethernet and Wi-Fi 7 for connecting gaming equipment and external displays.