Alienware 16X AuroravsMSI Crosshair 16 HX

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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.
MSI
MSI Crosshair 16 HX
Crosshair 16 HX

Quick Stats

The MSI Crosshair 16 HX delivers impressive performance with a turbo efficiency of up to 5.5 GHz.
The MSI Crossair 16 HX boasts impressive build quality, with a solid and sturdy construction overall.
The MSI Crosshair 16 HX boasts an impressive display with a 240Hz refresh rate for seamless visuals.
The MSI Crossair 16 HX offers an impressive Intel Core i7 processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Alienware 16X Aurora
#202
MSI Crosshair 16 HX
Winner
#197
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Alienware 16X Aurora
#443
MSI Crosshair 16 HX
#389
Winner
Display
Alienware 16X Aurora
#173
Winner
MSI Crosshair 16 HX
#466
Performance
Alienware 16X Aurora
#108
MSI Crosshair 16 HX
#82
Winner
Build
Alienware 16X Aurora
#421
Winner
MSI Crosshair 16 HX
#823
Features
Alienware 16X Aurora
#207
Winner
MSI Crosshair 16 HX
#615

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Alienware Alienware 16X Aurora
MSI MSI Crosshair 16 HX
up to 64GB
up to 64GB
up to 2000GB SSD
up to 4000GB SSD
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Intel Core i7-14700HX
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 (Laptop)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Laptop, 140W)

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

MSI Crosshair 16 HX

Strengths

Very solid feel like metal, sounds different from other parts
Display is bright, sharp, and colorful with a resolution of QHD+ (2560*1600)
Has three type-A USB 3.2 ports, one type-C USB 3.2 port with display output and PD charging
24 zones RGB keyboard with eight modes, key travel is 1.7mm
Intel Core i7 processor with 20 cores, 5.5 GHz max turbo efficiency
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 laptop GPU with dss3 for AI-enhanced image quality

Weaknesses

Battery life is average, lasts around 5 hours when playing YouTube or browsing
Fans can be loud and distracting during gaming sessions
Camera and sound come from the laptop, which may not be ideal for video calls
Plastic hinges and parts, metal part has a different sound compared to other parts
No backlight on glass lid, reflective surface instead
Average battery life when playing games with maximum settings (around 40-45 FPS)
Read Full Reviews

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.

MSI Crosshair 16 HX

Here is a rewritten version of the text as a written review introduction: The MSI Crossair 16 HX boasts an impressive array of features, including a sturdy glass lid and sleek metal body. The laptop's QHD+ display shines bright with vibrant colors, and its keyboard features 24 zones of customizable RGB lighting. Under the hood lies a powerful Intel Core i7 processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card. But does this powerhouse deliver on performance?

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