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Alienware 16X Aurora

74
Mixed
Average of 6 professional reviews
4 of 6 recommend it · one critic disagrees
Where the 6 reviews landedRange 57–80
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Exact average 74.3 · 4 printed, 2 estimated · printed scores only: 78

Jarrod'sTech's review has no printed score; we read it as 57/100. The other 5 average 78.

Alienware 16X AuroraImage: Alienware

6 professional reviewers tested the Alienware 16X Aurora, and 4 recommend it. Most praised: picture quality and build quality. Most common complaint: battery life.

Reviewed by Tom's Hardware, Tom's Guide, Expert Reviews and 3 more

The catch: Battery life is poor, and upgraded configurations get very expensive.

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What 6 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100
  1. 80
    Tom's HardwareHands-on review · 2026

    A highly competent gaming laptop led by a superb OLED display, solid performance and easy upgrades.

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  2. 80
    Tom's GuideHands-on review · 2026

    A very capable gaming laptop with a vivid, fast display, premium build and plenty of ports.

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  3. 80
    Expert ReviewsHands-on review · 2025

    A strong-value 16-inch gaming laptop whose excellent display, performance and build outweigh a workaday keyboard and poor battery life.

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  4. 70
    WIREDHands-on review

    Not the best value, since cheaper laptops match its performance, but the bright display, good touchpad and decent battery make it one of the better gaming laptops, especially on sale.

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  5. 79est.
    ShortCircuitNo printed score · Video review · 2024

    The Alienware 16X Aurora is a surprisingly capable and well-performing work-focused laptop that also handles gaming quite well.

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  6. 57est.
    Jarrod'sTechNo printed score · Video review · 2025

    The Alienware 16X Aurora offers solid build quality and decent gaming performance, but it is held back by loud fans, slow software, and a high price tag that makes it hard to recommend over competitors.

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What critics praise most

Picture quality6 of 6
Build quality4 of 6
Performance3 of 6

What critics dislike most

Battery life3 of 6
Price2 of 6
Size and weight2 of 6

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Common questions

Is the Alienware 16X Aurora worth it?

Critics are divided: 4 of 6 recommend it. Battery life is poor, and upgraded configurations get very expensive.

Do critics agree about the Alienware 16X Aurora?

One critic disagrees: scores range from 57 (Jarrod'sTech) to 80 (Tom's Hardware), a spread of 23 points across 6 reviews. Jarrod'sTech's review has no printed score; we read it as 57/100. The other 5 average 78.

What do critics dislike about the Alienware 16X Aurora?

Battery life (3 of 6 reviews), Price (2 of 6 reviews), Size and weight (2 of 6 reviews).

What is the best alternative to the Alienware 16X Aurora?

The Apple MacBook Air (M4) (critic score 91), best overall.