Alienware 16 Aurora Gaming Laptop, RTX 5050, Intel Core 7 240H
About this product
About this item Brilliant display: Go deeper into games with a 16” WQXGA 120Hz display with 300 nits brightness.
Game changing graphics: Step into the future of gaming and creation with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 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 and review coverage suggest this Alienware 16 Aurora configuration is a mixed-value gaming laptop: reviewers consistently praise the 16-inch display, build quality, and overall Alienware design, but note that the RTX 5050 and Core 7 240H are held back by pricing and relatively modest gaming performance. CNET and PCWorld both frame it as expensive for the hardware, while Tom’s Hardware and Notebookcheck similarly point to performance limits and recommend considering better-value alternatives.
On Reddit, buyers discussing closely related Alienware Aurora 16 configurations say the machine can feel overpriced for the specs, with concern focused on GPU value rather than the chassis or screen. The overall sentiment across these sources is that it is a decent mainstream gaming laptop if found at a strong discount, but not the strongest buy at full price.
- Amazon reviewer sentiment is not directly visible in the gathered results, but third-party reviews indicate satisfaction is more likely when buyers prioritize the display and brand over raw FPS.
- Reddit discussion tilts toward value concerns and skepticism about paying premium pricing for RTX 5050-class performance.
- Review sites are broadly aligned that the laptop is competent, but not a standout bargain.
Price History
Specifications
| RAM (GB) | 16 |
| OS | Windows |
| Type | Gaming |
Product Details
| 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 14.06 x 0.73 inches |
| Item Weight | 5.5 pounds |
| Hard Disk Interface | Solid State |
| Style Name | RTX 5050 |
| Biometric Security Feature | No Fingerprint Reader |
| Compatible Devices | Headphone, Mouse, Speaker |
| Video Output | HDMI, USB Type C |
| 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 pixels |
| Display Type | LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 |
| Native Resolution | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| 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 | LAC16250-7193BLU-PUS |
| Model Name | Alienware 16 Aurora Gaming AC16250 Laptop |
| 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 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Manufacturer | Dell |
| Best Sellers Rank | #769 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) #69 in Traditional Laptop Computers |
| ASIN | B0BXFKXG6N |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars |
| Graphics Description | Dedicated |
| Graphics Coprocessor | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 |
| Graphics Card Ram | 8 GB |
| Graphics Ram Type | GDDR7 |
| Graphics Card Interface | AGP |
| Processor Series | Intel Core 7 |
| Processor Speed | 1.8 GHz |
| Processor Socket | LGA 1851 |
| Processor Count | 10 |
| CPU Model Speed Maximum | 5.2 GHz |
| Total Usb Ports | 4 |
| Total Number of HDMI Ports | 1 |
| Human-Interface Input | Microphone |
| Keyboard Description | Gaming |
| Keyboard Layout | QWERTY |
