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Alienware 16X Aurora laptop in Interstellar Indigo finish, 16-inch display, backlit keyboard

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DELL Alienware 16X Aurora laptop Intel Ultra 9 290HX 16 GB DDR5 1 TB RTX 5070 16" 3K 240Hz Interstellar Indigo

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16-inch 3K 240Hz display with Intel Ultra 9 290HX 24-core CPU and RTX 5070 GDDR7 graphics for high-refresh gaming and content creation

  • Screen size16 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel core ultra 9
  • Graphics processorNvidia GeForce RTX5070
  • SSD storageSSD
  • RAM type and speed5600 MHz
  • Display resolution2560 × 1600
  • 24-core Intel Ultra 9 290HX powers heavy multi-threaded workloads
  • 16-inch 3K 240Hz display with 100% DCI-P3 and G-SYNC
  • Dedicated RTX 5070 graphics with 8GB GDDR7 video memory
  • 16 GB DDR5 at 5600 MHz expandable to 64 GB
  • Wi-Fi 7 and 1080p RGB-IR camera with facial recognition

Elite portable workstation

The Alienware 16X Aurora laptop combines an Intel Ultra 9 290HX processor with 24 cores and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 GPU featuring 8GB GDDR7 memory. It targets creators and competitive gamers who need desktop-class multi-threaded performance and high-refresh visuals in a 16-inch form factor. The 1 TB PCIe SSD and 16 GB DDR5 RAM at 5600 MHz support heavy content creation and modern gaming workloads. Buyers who want more memory than 16 GB or require user-upgradeable storage beyond the single drive should look elsewhere.

Premium chassis and connectivity

The Interstellar Indigo finish wraps a rigid 16-inch WQXGA panel delivering 2560x1600 resolution at 240Hz with 100 percent DCI-P3 coverage and NVIDIA G-SYNC. MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth provide low-latency wireless links for streaming and peripherals. A 1080p FHD RGB-IR HDR webcam enables Windows Hello facial recognition, while dual-array microphones and Realtek-tuned stereo speakers handle clear voice capture. The AlienFX RGB backlit keyboard and Precision touchpad complete the daily interaction set.

Ready-to-use ecosystem

Windows 11 Pro ships pre-installed, granting immediate access to enterprise management features and DirectStorage gaming optimisations. The bundle includes a Traix mousepad, adding a matched tracking surface for the first session. Alienware Command Center software unifies thermal profiles, AlienFX lighting zones and performance monitoring without extra downloads. No recovery media or additional adapters are mentioned, so plan for USB-C hubs if legacy ports are required.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Standard Laptops & Notebooks, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $2,088.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 32,549 comparable items (median $599.99).
Screen size 16 in (40.6 cm)
Higher than about 80% of the 32,085 comparable items (median 15.2 in).
CPU cores 24
Higher than about 99% of the 8,169 comparable items (median 8).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameAlienware
Model nameLAC16251-9300BLU-PUS506
Part numberLAC16251-9300BLU-PUS506
Product colorIntelstellar Indigo
Processor
ProcessorIntel core ultra 9
Processor model290HX
CPU cores24
Memory
RAM type and speed5600 MHz
Maximum supported memory64 GB
Storage
SSD storageSSD
Hard drive1 GB
Display
Screen size16 in (40.6 cm)
Display resolution2560 × 1600
Display formatLED
Graphics
Graphics processorNvidia GeForce RTX5070
Video RAMGddr7
Graphics typeDedicated
Audio & video
Web cameraFront
Connectivity
Wi-Fi802.11ax
Size & build
Product weight5.76 lb (2.61 kg)
Software
Operating systemW11 Pro

Questions about this item

What display interface does the 240Hz 3K panel use, and what frame rate does it cap in practice?

The 16-inch 2560x1600 panel runs at 240Hz with NVIDIA G-SYNC, so the practical cap matches the refresh rate at 240 frames per second.

What does the laptop need physically to add more memory beyond the 16 GB it ships with?

Two DDR5 SO-DIMM slots support up to 64 GB total at 5600 MHz, so you add one or two modules in the empty slot or slots.

How is the Wi-Fi 7 module installed, and what step do people often miss?

The MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 card sits in an M.2 key-E slot under the bottom cover; the step many miss is snapping both antenna coaxial connectors onto the card before screwing it down.

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