Alienware 16X Aurora (2026) Review: A Fine Gaming Laptop That Left Me Wanting More
Mark Knapp/CNET
8.0
Pros & Cons
- Excellent display
- Solid keyboard
- USB-C charging support
- Expandable storage
- Modest performance bump
- Design borders on dull
- Expensive*
The 2026 Alienware 16X Aurora is a simple refresh of last year’s model, squeezing in new CPU options and an updated OLED display. It’s still a high-performance machine with tamer looks than the company’s Area-51 gaming laptop, but it manages to disappoint a bit when it comes to peak performance and design.
While the 16X Aurora may put out strong framerates, I expected more from a fresh new CPU and RTX 5070 Ti than my test unit provided. Plus, despite all the space dedicated to cooling, the system couldn’t sustain full performance, and it failed to leap out ahead as the clear victor over options such as the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI or Lenovo Legion 7 16IAX10. There were even some CPU-bound scenarios that...
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