Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)
- Processor
- Intel Core 7 240H
- Everyday speed
- Handles photo and video editing
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050
- Gaming
- Plays modern games at 1080p
- Memory
- 16 GB
- Storage
- 1 TB SSD
- Screen
- 16" 2.5K 120Hz
- Weight
- 2.49 kg (5.5 lb)
- Operating system
- Windows 11 Home
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Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) at a glance
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Performance
Handles photo and video editing
Comfortable with photo and video editing and lots of apps at once.
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Gaming
Plays modern games at 1080p
Plays current games with settings turned down.
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Display
16-inch screen
Smooth scrolling.
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Battery life
Not listed
No runtime is given for this configuration.
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Portability
2.49 kg (5.5 lb)
Mostly a desk machine that travels now and then.
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Connectivity
HDMI and Ethernet
Covers the usual connections without adapters.
Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) full specifications
Performance
Comfortable with photo and video editing and lots of apps at once. Its graphics card manages current games at modest settings.
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H |
|---|---|
| CPU cores | 10 |
| Core types | 6 performance + 4 efficiency |
| Threads | 16 |
| Base clock | 2.5 GHz |
| Max boost clock | 5.2 GHz |
| Cache | 24 MB |
| Processor base power | 45 W |
| Manufacturing process | Intel 7 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 |
| Graphics architecture | Blackwell |
| Graphics cores | 2560 CUDA cores |
| Graphics boost clock | 1500–2662 MHz |
| Graphics power range | 35–100 W |
| Graphics AI performance | 440 TOPS |
| Graphics memory | 8 GB |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB |
| Memory type | DDR5-5600 |
| Maximum memory | 32 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Upgradeable (slots) |
| Storage | 1 TB |
| Storage type | SSD |
Screen
Expect smooth scrolling.
| Screen size | 16" |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 2.5K (2560 x 1600) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 |
| Panel | LCD |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 300 nits |
| Touchscreen | No |
Battery and size
Mostly a desk machine that travels now and then.
| Charger | 180 W |
|---|---|
| Weight | 2.49 kg (5.5 lb) |
| Dimensions | 357 x 265 x 18.5 mm (14.06 x 10.43 x 0.73 in) |
| Color | Blue |
| Colors available | Blue |
Ports and wireless
The ports cover HDMI and Ethernet.
| Ports | 4x USB, 1x HDMI, 1x Ethernet |
|---|---|
| Ethernet | Ethernet |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 |
Features
Handy extras include a backlit keyboard.
| Webcam | 720p |
|---|---|
| Backlit keyboard | Yes |
| Keyboard | QWERTY gaming keyboard |
| Number pad | Yes |
| Speakers | 2x 2W speakers with Dolby Audio |
Software and model
It runs Windows 11, so almost any Windows app or game will install.
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home |
|---|---|
| Released | 2025 |
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