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Blue Alienware 16 Aurora gaming laptop, 16.0 inch screen, matte finish

DELL Refurbished

DELL AW16Au-Ultra9-NR laptop Core 9 270H RTX 5070 32GB DDR5 1TB 16.0" 120Hz

SKU CH-5HM4-PY3BN MPN AW16Au-Ultra9-NR

Refurbished 16-inch Alienware gaming laptop with Intel Core 9 270H, RTX 5070, 32GB DDR5, 1TB NVMe SSD and 120Hz WQXGA display

  • Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size32 GB
  • SSD storage1 TB
  • Display resolution2560 × 1600
  • 14-core Intel Core 9 270H up to 5.80GHz for fast gaming and multitasking
  • RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7 dedicated graphics powers modern titles at high settings
  • 32GB DDR5 5600MT/s memory handles heavy workloads without slowdown
  • 1TB PCIe NVMe Gen 4 Class 35 SSD loads games and apps quickly
  • 0" WQXGA 2560x1600 120Hz 300-nit 100% sRGB display shows smooth, accurate colour

Gaming laptop for competitive play

This Alienware 16 Aurora runs an Intel Core 9 270H processor with 14 cores reaching 5.80 GHz and 24 MB cache at 45 W. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives the 16.0 inch WQXGA panel at 2560 x 1600 and 120 Hz. It targets players who want high refresh rates at 1600p without an external monitor.

Memory and storage limits

The system ships with 32 GB of DDR5 5600 SoDIMM in a 2 x 16 GB layout and a 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 Class 35 NVMe drive. Both slots and the M.2 socket are occupied, so any capacity increase means replacing modules rather than adding. Buyers who want more storage or memory headroom must plan a full swap.

GPU video memory decides fit

The RTX 5070 provides 8 GB of GDDR7 frame buffer. That capacity determines whether modern titles at 2560 x 1600 can hold high-resolution textures without paging to system RAM. If your workload demands a larger frame buffer, this configuration will not meet it.

How it compares

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

Price $2,259.99
Pricier than about 91% of the 32,549 comparable items (median $599.99).
Screen size 16.0 in (40.6 cm)
Higher than about 80% of the 32,085 comparable items (median 15.2 in).
Memory size 32 GB
Higher than about 80% of the 30,127 comparable items (median 16 GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product lineAlienware
Model nameAlienware 16 Aurora
Part numberAW16Au-Ultra9-NR
Product typeGaming Laptop
Product colorBlue
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9
CPU cores14-Core Processor
Processor codenameIntel Core 9 270H
Memory
Memory size32 GB
RAM type and speedDDR5 5600
Memory configuration32
Storage
SSD storage1 TB
Hard driveNo
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
Display resolution2560 × 1600
Touch inputNo
Graphics
Graphics processorNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
Video RAM8 GB
Graphics typeDedicated Graphics
Audio & video
Web camera720p at 30 fps HD camera
SpeakersStereo speakers
Connectivity
LAN connection10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi802.11be Wireless LAN
Wired network10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Ports & slots
USB ports2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbit/s) ports
Type-C Port (USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort 1.4a with Power Delivery) (iGPU)
Type-C Port (USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort 1.4a) (iGPU)
1 x RJ45 Ethernet port, 1GbE
1 x power-adapter port
Video outputs1 x HDMI 2.1 port with Discrete Graphics Controller Direct Output
Audio jacks1 x universal audio jack (RCA, 3.5 mm)
Power
Battery pack6-Cell, 96 WHr Lithium Ion Battery
Size & build
Shipping weight2.49 kg
Package size357 × 265 × 15 mm
In the box
Included items1x refurbished Laptop, 1x Power Adapter
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Home
More details
Pointing deviceMulti Touch
KeyboardBacklit White Keyboard

Questions about this item

Should I choose the 1TB Gen 4 Class 35 SSD or add a second drive?

The laptop ships with a single 1TB PCIe M.2 NVMe Gen 4 Class 35 SSD. If you need more space, check whether the chassis has a spare M.2 slot before buying a second drive.

What does the Core 9 270H 5.80GHz boost mean for actual gaming?

The 14-core CPU can reach 5.80GHz on light threads, but sustained gaming clocks sit lower within the 45W power limit. Pair it with the RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7 for balanced 1600p performance.

How fast is the Wi-Fi 7 MT7925 link in practice?

The MediaTek MT7925 2x2 802.11be card supports Wi-Fi 7 multi-gigabit rates, but real throughput caps at your router and channel width. Expect low latency on compatible networks.

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