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Dell Alienware 16X Aurora (2026) CAN16251CTO02MINO

Rank #8 · Coding ProgrammingPerf Score 71.84RTX 5060 8GB 115WIntel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 24C/24T16GB RAM16" · QHD+ (16:10) · 240 Hz
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At a Glance

Under ₹2,80,000
Value Assessment
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OverpricedFairGreat Value
Usage Scores
1/2
Coding/Programming
72
Video Editing & Content Creation
73
Student Use
72
Ultra-Portable
71
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In a nutshell

Stands out for its premium display.

Reasons to Buy

  • Stunning OLED/Mini-LED display
    Most laptops in this price segment use IPS panels.
  • High-Resolution Display (QHD+ (16:10))
  • Good Standard Color Accuracy (100% sRGB)
    Great for media consumption and general creative work.
  • Thunderbolt / USB4 Support
    Only 0% of laptops in this segment have this.
  • Supports USB-C Charging
    Only 0% of laptops in this segment have this.
  • Windows Hello Face Unlock

Things to Consider

  • No major drawbacks identified for this price segment.
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Usage Insights

🎮 GamingExcellent

High-performance gaming with smooth frame rates and responsive controls

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Quick Specs

Display:16" QHD+ (16:10)
RAM:16GB DDR5
Storage:1 TB
Weight:N/A

Processor

Intel

Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 24C/24T

null-core, null-thread

Graphics

RTX Series

RTX 5060 8GB 115W

8 GB VRAM

115W TGP

Memory

High Capacity

16GB

DDR5

Upgradable

5600 MHz

Display

16"

16" QHD+ (16:10) (16:10)

16" QHD+ (16:10) (16:10)

120% DCI-P3

HDR: Yes

240 Hz

OLED

Aspect Ratio: 16:10

Insights
  • OLED panel: perfect blacks, near‑infinite contrast, excellent viewing angles, very fast response times
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Storage

SSD:1 TB
Upgrade Cost:8,000
Total Storage:
1 TB
SSD Upgradable:Yes
Insights
  • Consider adding SSD storage for large projects and games
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Connectivity & Ports

I/O Ports:

1x USB-C 4 (Thunderbolt 4 40Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1 and Power Delivery)
1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps (DisplayPort 2.0 and Power Delivery)
1x HDMI 2.1 (Discrete Graphics Controller Direct Output)
2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps
1x RJ45 (Ethernet) 1Gbps
1x 3.5mm Jack

Network:

Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi Brand: MediaTek MT7925
Insights
  • MUX switch: route display through the GPU for higher frame rates
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Physical Specifications

Weight

N/A

Dimensions

36cm Wide, 27cm Depth, 2cm thick

Battery

N/A

96 Wh capacity

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General

Model Name
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora (2026) CAN16251CTO02MINO
Model Number
CAN16251CTO02MINO
Category
Gaming
Intel Evo Certified
No
Warranty
One Year Basic Onsite Service
Operating System
Windows 11 Home Single Language
Pre-installed Software
Microsoft Office Home 2024; Microsoft 365 Basic one-year subscription; McAfee Premium one-year

Processor

CPU Name
Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 24C/24T
PassMark Score
59,670
Single Core Score
4,946

Graphics

GPU Name
RTX 5060 8GB 115W
TGP
Up to 115W
VRAM
8GB GDDR7

Memory

RAM
16GB DDR5
Capacity & Speed
Max 64 GB @ 5600 MHz
Slots / Expansion
yes
Expandable Slots
2

Storage

SSD
1 TB SSD
SSD Upgradability

Display

Size
16-inch
Resolution
QHD+ (16:10) 16:10
Panel Type
OLED
Color Gamut
120% DCI-P3
Refresh Rate
240 Hz
HDR
VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500; 620 nits HDR peak
MUX Switch
Yes
Touchscreen
No

I/O Ports

Ports
1x USB-C 4(Thunderbolt 4 40Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1 and Power Delivery)
1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps(DisplayPort 2.0 and Power Delivery)
1x HDMI 2.1(Discrete Graphics Controller Direct Output)
2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps
1x RJ45 (Ethernet) 1Gbps
1x 3.5mm Jack

Connectivity

Wi-Fi & Bluetooth
Wi‑Fi 7 MediaTek MT7925 + Bluetooth

Battery & Power

Capacity
96 Wh

Physical

Dimensions
2.34 x 35.7 x 26.54 cm

Multimedia & Input

Keyboard
English US AlienFX RGB backlit 1-zone keyboard
Touchpad
Multi-touch gesture Premium Precision touchpad with integrated scrolling
Camera
1080p at 30 fps FHD RGB-IR HDR camera with dual-array microphones
Windows Hello Compatible
Audio
Stereo speakers with Realtek AL3204 audio controller, 2W x 2