Alienware 16 Aurora (RTX 5060 & Intel Core 7 240H) Acer Nitro 16S with RTX 5070 Ti Comparison

Alienware 16 Aurora (RTX 5060 & Intel Core 7 240H) $1,399 Check Deal	Acer Nitro 16S with RTX 5070 Ti $1,999 Check Deal	MSI Raider 18 HX AI with RTX 5090 and Intel U9-285HX
Overview
Brand
Alienware	Acer
Model
16 Aurora AC16250	AN16S-61-R5K4
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
RTX 5060 Laptops \| RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
16GB DDR5-5600MHz	32GB DDR5
16GB Laptops \| 32GB Laptops
Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD	2TB Gen 4 SSD
1TB Laptops \| 2TB Laptops
Display
16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) WVA, 120Hz	16" WQXGA IPS 180Hz
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Weight
Starting at 2.49 kg or 5.49 lbs	2.5
Color
Interstellar Indigo (Blue)	Black
Processor
CPU
Intel Core 7 Processor 240H (Series 2)	AMD Ryzen AI 9 365
Intel Core 7 Processor 240H (Series 2) Laptops \| AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 Laptops
Architecture
Meteor Lake (2nd Gen Core Ultra)
Cores
10 (6 Performance-cores + 4 Efficient-cores)	12.0
Threads
16.0	24.0
Base Clock
2.5 GHz (P-cores)	3.6 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.2 GHz (P-cores)	4.4 GHz
Cache
24MB L3 Cache	70MB (L2 + L3)
TDP
45W (Processor Base Power, Total Performance Power up to 115W CPU+GPU)	45W
Additional Features
Intel AI Boost NPU (up to 13 TOPS), Total processor performance up to 96 TOPS (CPU+NPU+GPU)
Display
Screen Size
16 inches (40.64 cm)	16"
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)	WQXGA (2560x1600)
Refresh Rate
120Hz	180Hz
Response Time
Not explicitly specified, but generally fast for gaming WVA/IPS panels.	3ms
Panel Type
WVA (Wide Viewing Angle), Anti-Glare	IPS
Color Gamut
100% sRGB	100% sRGB
Brightness
300 nits	400 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:10	16:10
Additional Features
ComfortView Plus, Low Blue Light Technology, Flicker-Free (for some configurations), 1000:1 Contrast Ratio	G-SYNC Compatible, Anti-Glare Coating
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
VRAM
8GB GDDR7	16GB GDDR6
Architecture
NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series)
TGP
Up to 85W (Total Graphics Power) / Up to 115W (Total Performance Power - combined CPU+GPU)	150W
Ray Tracing
Yes	Supported
DLSS Support
Yes, DLSS 4	Supported
Additional Features
NVIDIA Optimus (Dynamic Display Switch), NVIDIA Reflex 2, NVIDIA GeForce Experience	DLSS 3, Reflex Support
Benchmark Scores
	Approx. 25,000 3DMark Time Spy
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5-SDRAM	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600 MT/s	4800 MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB (2x SO-DIMM slots, 16GB configured often means 2x8GB, but some base configs might be 1x16GB allowing for single slot upgrade to 32GB)	Up to 64GB
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB M.2 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	2TB Gen 4 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Supports up to 2x PCIe Gen4 SSD slots (one occupied, one likely free for expansion, check exact configuration)	M.2 NVMe slots for additional SSD/HDD
RAID Support
Not explicitly specified	Supported via BIOS
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Not explicitly specified, but Alienware keyboard layout is gaming-optimized.	Backlit RGB Keyboard with WASD Highlight
RGB Customization
Alienware White Backlit Keyboard (Single-Zone RGB, based on 'White Backlit' descriptions, not per-key RGB for this config), AlienFX lighting for customizable zones (implied by Alienware Command Center).	Full RGB per key
Game Optimization
Alienware Command Center (for performance profiles, thermal management, AlienFX lighting), Killer Intelligence Center (for network optimization).	Acer NitroSense Software
Performance
Cooling Technology
Alienware Cryo-tech™ Cooling Technology (Dual fans, ultra-thin blades, copper heat pipes, Cryo-Chamber design optimizing airflow for core components)	Acer CoolBoost with dual fans and vapor chamber
Overclocking Support
Yes (via Alienware Command Center)	Yes, via NitroSense
Performance Modes
Available via Alienware Command Center (e.g., Performance, Balanced, Quiet)	Silent, Balanced, Performance
Benchmark Scores
Not explicitly specified, but expected good performance for its class.	See above
Battery
Capacity
96 WHr, 6-cell Lithium-ion (integrated)	76 Wh
Backup Time
Not explicitly specified, but designed for mobile gaming and productivity.	Up to 6 hours
Charging Type
Standard Charging, USB Type-C Power Delivery (up to 100W)	Fast Charging via USB-C and AC Adapter
Power Adapter
180W AC Power Adapter	180W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) (MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7925, 2x2, MU-MIMO)	Wi-Fi 6E
Ethernet
1GbE RJ45 Ethernet Port
Bluetooth
5.4	Bluetooth 5.2
Ports
2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) Type-A ports, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) Type-C® port with DisplayPort™ 1.4a, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) Type-C® port with Power Delivery, 1x HDMI 2.1 port with Discrete Graphics Controller Direct Output, 1x Universal Audio Jack (3.5 mm headset/microphone combo), 1x RJ45 Ethernet port, 1x Power-adapter port	2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, HDMI 2.1, Ethernet (RJ45), 3.5mm Audio Jack, SD Card Reader
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Alienware White Backlit Keyboard, English US layout (Single-Zone RGB)	Backlit RGB Mechanical Keyboard
Key Travel
Not explicitly specified	1.6mm
N-Key Rollover
Not explicitly specified	Full
Touchpad Features
Multi-touch gesture Premium Precision touchpad with integrated scrolling	Precision Touchpad with multi-touch support
Audio
Speakers
Stereo speakers (2W x 2 = 4W total)	Stereo speakers with DTS:X Ultra
Audio Enhancements
Realtek ALC3204 Audio Controller, Dual-array microphones	DTS:X Ultra, Acer TrueHarmony
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes (Universal Audio Jack)	Yes
Camera
Webcam
720p at 30 fps HD camera, Dual-array microphones	720p HD webcam
Enhancements
Not explicitly specified for AI enhancements, but some Alienware models feature AI noise cancellation.
Privacy Shutter
No	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Anodized aluminum lid, Magnesium alloy interior frame, Durable chassis.	Aluminum chassis with plastic accents
Color Options
Interstellar Indigo (Blue)	Black
RGB Lighting
Single-zone keyboard backlight, AlienFX customizable zones (e.g., Alienware logo on lid, power button)	Yes, keyboard and logo
Dimensions
Height (peak): 22.70 mm (0.89 in) \| Width: 356.98 mm (14.05 in) \| Depth: 265.43 mm (10.45 in)	358 x 259 x 22 mm
Additional Features
Streamlined design without rear thermal shelf for portability, comfortable soft contours.
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes (Alienware Cryo-tech™ Cooling Technology)	Yes
Software
Alienware Command Center, Windows 11 Home, Microsoft 365 (30-day trial), McAfee (trial)	Acer NitroSense, Windows 11 Home
Upgrade-Friendly Design
Two user-upgradeable DDR5 SO-DIMM memory slots, two upgradeable PCIe Gen 4 SSD slots.
AI PC Features
Intel AI Boost NPU for accelerated AI workloads.
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Acer Nitro 16S AI Copilot+
Power Adapter
Yes, 180W AC Adapter	Yes, 180W
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes, 1-year Onsite Service	Yes
Additional Accessories
Microsoft 365 (30-day trial), McAfee (trial)	None
Launch Date
Release Date
June 2025 (as per current market listings, some sources indicate May 9, 2025)	2026-08-15
Status
Available	In Stock

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