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Alienware AC16251 Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX Laptop 40.6 cm (16") WQXGA 32 GB DDR5-SDRAM 1 TB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Windows 11 Home UK English Indigo

SKU

P1CHK

In stock

£1,764.50 £1,470.42

Overview

Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX (30MB Cache), 32GB DDR5-SDRAM, 1000GB SSD, 40.6 cm (16") WQXGA 2560 x 1600 WVA, Intel Graphics, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 (8GB GDDR7), LAN, WLAN, Webcam, Windows 11 Home 64-bit

Windows 11 Home 64-bit
Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX (30MB Cache)
40.6 cm (16") WQXGA 2560 x 1600 WVA, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 (8GB GDDR7)
32GB DDR5-SDRAM (2 x 16) & 1000GB SSD

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SKU	P1CHK
EAN	5397184967416
Manufacturer	Alienware
Availability	In Stock
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Reasons To Buy

Pure performance in a streamlined design

Alienware 16X Aurora delivers an immersive gaming-first experience in a sleek design. Get the performance you need, anywhere – powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra HX processors (Series 2) and up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ 5070 Laptop GPUs.

Intentional design
A comfortable, efficient design that doesn't need a thermal shelf, increasing mobility without sacrificing performance.
Optimised power
Play demanding games with up to 155W Total Performance Power (TPP).
Innovative cooling
A newly designed Cryo-Chamber structure focuses airflow to the core components, where it matters most.
Brilliant display
Go deeper into games with a 16" WQXGA 240Hz display with 500 nits brightness.

Engineered for effortless comfort

Intentionally designed for comfortable, everyday use. Alienware 16X Aurora’s streamlined design offers advanced thermal support without the need for a rear thermal shelf. The laptop’s smaller profile makes it an easy fit into bags and backpacks for on-the-go performance.

Premium build
16X Aurora is designed with premium materials, such as anodised aluminium on the top and bottom panels and magnesium alloy interior frame, with an iridescent Alienware logo on the lid.

Fluid contours
Soft, smooth contours make the laptop more comfortable to hold, complimented by a stunning new colourway, Interstellar Indigo, with a satin finish.

Comfort ensured
Opening and closing your laptop lid just got easier thanks to an angled front edge. Plus, a gently pillowed palm rest ensures comfort during any gaming session.

All the power you need

The perfect balance of performance and portability in a stunning chassis. Ready to run your favourite games seamlessly with up to 155W Total Performance Power.

Up to 155W
Total Performance Power is the combined maximum of TGP and TDP, enhancing overall performance across all you do.
Up to 115W
Total Graphics Power means higher GPU performance with more realistic gameplay.
Up to 55W
CPU Thermal Design Power means full power devoted towards processing tasks in real-time.

Ready for tomorrow

With ample storage and memory, Aurora is built to game and multitask today and beyond. This laptop features two upgradeable PCIe Gen 4 SSD slots and two user-upgradeable DDR5 SO-DIMM memory slots.

Game changing graphics

Step into the future of gaming and creation with NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 50 Series Laptop GPUs, powered by NVIDIA® Blackwell and AI. Designed to push boundaries, RTX 50 Series with NVIDIA® Max-Q delivers optimised battery life and performance and jaw-dropping graphics fidelity—perfect for those who demand the extraordinary on the go.

Ray tracing redefined
Experience cinematic realism with full ray tracing and breakthrough neural rendering technologies. From stunning light reflections to intricate shadows, your in-game world looks better than ever.
AI-boosted gameplay
Unleash next-level performance and image quality with DLSS 4. Achieve ultra-smooth frame rates with Multi Frame Generation and enhanced Ray Reconstruction.
Competitive advantage
Compete faster with NVIDIA® Reflex 2 technology featuring Frame Warp, which further reduces latency based on the game’s latest mouse input.
Unparalleled video playback
The RTX 50 Series redefines how you enjoy your favourite movies, shows and videos. With advanced AI-powered upscaling and buttery-smooth playback, immerse yourself in vibrant colours, stunning clarity and flawless streaming.
Immersive entertainment
Rethink how you stream, chat or create content with NVIDIA Broadcast’s advanced AI enhancements. Clear your audio, upgrade your video, and craft your AI-powered home studio effortlessly.

Intelligent processing

Intel® Core™ Ultra HX processors integrate CPU, built-in GPU and NPU into a single package designed for AI acceleration and balanced performance across your favourite things to do.

CPU
Ensures everything runs smoothly and as expected; like controlling non-player characters, calculating realistic physics, translating a button press into an action, and triggering sound effects at the right time in the game.
NPU
Uses AI with compatible livestreaming software to remove your background thus offloading this performance demand from the CPU or GPU.
iGPU
Delivers graphics rendering capabilities and imagery editing power at home and on the go.

Precision cooling for maximum efficiency

The new Cryo-Chamber design optimises airflow, cooling and performance.

Intentional airflow
Air is strategically pulled in above the keyboard and in the Cryo-Chamber, and out four exhaust vents on the sides.
Quiet and cool
Expertly designed fans keep the system running smoothly and quietly.
Built to last
Efficient thermal design protects internal components and extends the life of the system.

Advanced thermals for extended play

Our advanced cooling technology, Alienware Cryo-tech™, is designed to maintain system stability even during the most demanding sessions.

Dual fans
Two fans with ultra-thin blades pull cool air in from the top and bottom; exhaust hot air out 4 vents to help enable higher performance.

Copper heat pipes
Three copper heat pipes dissipate heat from the CPU and GPU ensuring seamless gaming.

Encounter total gameplay immersion

Get the full Alienware experience, anywhere, with a brilliant screen, intuitive design and seamless connectivity.

Blend into any environment

Activate Stealth Mode with F7 to turn AlienFX RGB keyboard lighting to white and switch performance to Quiet Mode for a more subtle, covert experience.

Alienware Elite Care

Next-Level Gaming Support
We know gaming. Talk directly to our elite Alienware support experts, anytime.

Support Essential
Accidents happen. Alienware Elite Care includes Accidental Damage Service for fast and seamless repairs due to drops, spills and electrical surges.

SupportAssist Technology
Your personal wingman to keep you gaming at peak performance – predicting and resolving issues before they occur.

Total command

Control more than ever with Alienware Command Center.

Convenient presets
Maximise your gameplay with performance presets for the power you need, no matter what you're doing.
Performance overlay
Manage and see CPU, GPU, memory and thermals stats without exiting the game.
AlienFX
Customise your setup with lighting settings that extend to all your Alienware accessories, as well as key binds and calibration.
AlienVision
Toggle external Alienware monitor hardware-based overlays on/off to help you focus on the targets at hand.

Make everyday easier

Windows 11 comes with a modern design and multitasking tools to help you make everyday easier.

Windows Copilot Key

With one click, you have instant access to Copilot in Windows – Your own personal AI assistant. Get real answers, inspiration and solutions at your fingertips.

Get your game on

Play hundreds of PC games, and day one blockbusters with your new Alienware PC and PC Game Pass — including EA play. With new games added all the time, there’s always something new to play.

Description

Essential power. No distractions.
Must-have gaming performance in a stunning, streamlined design featuring Intel® Core™ Ultra processors, a WQXGA 240Hz 500 nits display and a stylish anodised aluminium lid and bottom cover.

Specifications

Design
Product type	Laptop
Market positioning	Gaming
Form factor	Clamshell
Product colour	Indigo
Display
HD type	WQXGA
Pixel density	189 ppi
Panel type	WVA
Display brightness	500 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical)	1000:1
Touchscreen	No
Display resolution	2560 x 1600 pixels
Display diagonal	40.6 cm (16")
Anti-glare screen	Yes
Maximum refresh rate	240 Hz
RGB colour space	DCI-P3
Colour gamut	100%
Native aspect ratio	16:10
Display technology marketing name	ComfortView Plus
Low Blue Light technology	Yes
Processor
Processor generation	Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor cache	30 MB
Processor model	255HX
Processor boost frequency	5.2 GHz
Processor cores	20
Processor threads	20
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Processor family	Intel Core Ultra 7
Processor base power	55 W
Maximum turbo power	160 W
Efficient-core base frequency	1.8 GHz
Performance-core base frequency	2.4 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency	4.5 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency	5.2 GHz
Performance cores	8
Efficient cores	12
Neural processor unit (NPU)
Neural processor unit (NPU)	Intel AI Boost
Sparsity support	Yes
Windows Studio effects support	Yes
AI software frameworks supported by NPU	DirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN
Total processor performance up to	33 TOPs
NPU performance up to	13 TOPs
GPU performance up to	8 TOPs
Memory
Memory form factor	SO-DIMM
Internal memory	32 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)	2 x 16 GB
Internal memory type	DDR5-SDRAM
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	64 GB
Non-ECC	Yes
Memory data transfer rate	5600 MT/s
Storage
SSD form factor	M.2
Storage media	SSD
Optical drive type	No
Number of SSDs installed	1
SSD capacity	1 TB
SSD interface	PCI Express 4.0
Total storage capacity	1 TB
Total SSDs capacity	1 TB
NVMe	Yes
Graphics
Discrete graphics card	Yes
Discrete graphics card memory	8 GB
NVIDIA G-SYNC	Yes
On-board graphics card family	Intel Graphics
On-board graphics card	Yes
On-board graphics card model	Intel Graphics
Discrete graphics card model	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR7
Discrete GPU manufacturer	NVIDIA
On-board GPU manufacturer	Intel
Audio
Audio chip	Realtek ALC3204
Number of microphones	2
Audio system	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers	2
Speaker power	2.5 W
Built-in microphone	Yes
Camera
Front camera	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)	2.07 MP
Front camera resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
Video capturing speed	30 fps
Front camera HD type	Full HD
Infrared (IR) camera	Yes
Optical drive
Optical drive type	No
Network
Mobile network connection	No
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN controller model	MediaTek MT7925
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Ethernet LAN	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes
MIMO type	Multi User MIMO
MIMO	Yes
Antenna type	2x2
WLAN controller manufacturer	MediaTek
Wi-Fi band	Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz)

Ports & interfaces
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	1
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode	Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0
HDMI ports quantity	1
HDMI version	2.1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)	Yes
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity	1
Intel® Thunderbolt 4	Yes
DC-in jack	Yes
Keyboard
Pointing device	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes
Keyboard backlit	Yes
Keyboard language	UK English
Keyboard backlit colour	RGB
Keyboard backlit zone	1-zone RGB
Software
Operating system architecture	64-bit
Trial software	McAfee + Premium 1-year,Activate Your Microsoft 365 For A 30 Day Trial
Operating system installed	Windows 11 Home
Technical details
Market positioning	Gaming
Form factor	Clamshell
Product colour	Indigo
Discrete graphics card memory	8 GB
Brand-specific features
Brand specific technologies	Express Charge Boost capable
Battery
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	6
Battery capacity	96 Wh
Battery recharge time	3 h
Battery voltage	11.7 V
Fast charging	Yes
Battery charge indicator	Yes
Battery weight	351 g
Power
AC adapter power	180 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltage	19.5 V
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)	Yes
USB Type-C charging port	Yes
USB Type-C required charging power (min)	90 W
USB Type-C required charging power (max)	100 W
DC-in jack	Yes
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 65 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 95%
Operating altitude	-15.2 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitude	-15.2 - 10668 m
Operating shock	140 G
Operating vibration	0.66 G
Weight & dimensions
Width	357 mm
Depth	265.4 mm
Height (front)	1.92 cm
Height (rear)	1.63 cm
Weight	2.66 kg
Packaging data
AC adapter included	Yes
Packaging content
AC adapter included	Yes
Other features
WLAN controller model	MediaTek MT7925
On-board graphics card	Yes
Audio system	High Definition Audio
AC adapter included	Yes
Anti-glare screen	Yes

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