Alienware 16X AuroravsDell Pro 13

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Alienware
Alienware 16X Aurora
16X Aurora

Quick Stats

The Alienware 16X Aurora delivers solid performance, with excellent CPU and decent gaming capabilities, but some notable drawbacks exist.
The Alienware 16X Aurora's subpar build quality is a major letdown at its £15,000 price tag overall.
The notable display features crisp visuals and Quad HD resolution, with the only downside being limited HDMI outputs.
The Alienware 16X Aurora offers strong performance with up to 110 watts GPU and 55 watts CPU power.
Dell
Dell Pro 13
Pro 13

Quick Stats

The Dell Pro 13 Premium delivers top-notch performance with its exceptional capabilities and seamless execution always guaranteed.
The Dell Pro 13 Premium boasts exceptional build quality with a sturdy magnesium alloy construction overall.
The Dell Pro 13's display offers impressive QHD Plus visuals, albeit not quite up to OLED standards quality-wise.
The Dell Pro 13 Premium offers a zero-lattice keyboard and two full-function Thunderbolt 4 ports prominently.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Alienware 16X Aurora
Winner
#202
Dell Pro 13
#205
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Alienware 16X Aurora
#443
Winner
Dell Pro 13
#752
Display
Alienware 16X Aurora
#173
Winner
Dell Pro 13
#371
Performance
Alienware 16X Aurora
#108
Winner
Dell Pro 13
#497
Build
Alienware 16X Aurora
#421
Dell Pro 13
#27
Winner
Features
Alienware 16X Aurora
#207
Dell Pro 13
#39
Winner

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Alienware Alienware 16X Aurora
Dell Dell Pro 13
up to 64GB
up to 32GB
up to 2000GB SSD
up to 2000GB SSD
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Intel Core Ultra 7 268V
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 (Laptop)
Intel Arc Graphics 140V

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Alienware 16X Aurora

Strengths

The laptop looks really good, it's definitely not quite up there with the Area 51 build quality but it is obviously about half the price
Good range of features
Performance was good, we got 150 watts on the GPU and the CPU performed very well
Battery life was strong, leading to snappy performance when you are on battery that feels very much like you're on mains
The laptop is capable of 100 Ws of power delivery, meaning you could charge the laptop with a USBC charger, a dock, or a power delivery monitor

Weaknesses

The biggest gripes were the plastic deck, the touchpad and that keyboard. This didn't feel like an Alienware, it felt like a G series.
£15,000 is a lot of money and I would have liked to seen a proper Alienware keyboard on here. This one just felt cheap
The laptop maxes out at only a 5070 and an 8 GB card in 2025 is a bit of a shame, every laptop really, if possible, should go to that 5070 Ti for that 12 GB of RAM
Only the right USBC allows for power delivery
The GPU performance sucked when using power delivery, I'm not sure what is going on with the engineers over at Dell

Dell Pro 13

Strengths

You're getting a premium magnesium alloy
You're getting the QHD Plus display. You're getting 20 plus hours of battery life.
It's got a zero lattice keyboard, a collaboration touchpad, good ports...
The QHD Plus display is sharp, has good coverage of the color gamut and good color accuracy.
This laptop offers great battery life (20+ hours) and optional 5G modem.

Weaknesses

It's not cheap, but you're getting a premium magnesium alloy...
I would like an SD card reader. We don't get that
Yes, it is expensive at the end of the day, but I think it is worth it considering what you're looking at here.
I would like an OLED or tandem OLED option... other than that, there really is no downside to this laptop
It's a little expensive and doesn't have some features like an SD card reader
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Alienware 16X Aurora

The Alienware 16X Aurora is an ambitious laptop that promises high-performance gaming on the go. With its sleek design and robust features, it's clear Dell has made a concerted effort to appeal to gamers. However, with a price tag of £15,000, expectations are high - particularly when it comes to build quality, keyboard feel, and graphics capabilities. But does this luxury laptop live up to its lofty claims? In this review, we'll put the Aurora through its paces to find out.

Dell Pro 13

The Dell Pro 13 Premium is a formidable business laptop that stands out in the 13-inch category. Its QHD Plus display boasts 600 nits of brightness, delivering sharp images and good color accuracy. A zero lattice keyboard and collaboration touchpad provide an ideal typing experience, while optional 5G capabilities offer unparalleled connectivity. With up to 20 hours of battery life, this laptop is perfect for those who demand a premium product on-the-go.

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