Alienware Gaming Laptop 16 2.5K Display, Intel Core 7-240H, 16 GB DDR5 RAM, 1 TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8 GB GDDR7, Windows 11 Home - Blue
by Alienware
The Alienware Gaming Laptop 16 is Dell's latest take on premium gaming portables, and it's pretty impressive. With that distinctive blue chassis and alien-themed design, it's definitely not trying to blend in at the coffee shop - this is a machine that's proud to be a gaming laptop. The 16-inch 2.5K display hits that sweet spot between crisp visuals and decent performance, while the Intel Core 7-240H processor and RTX 5060 graphics combo should handle most modern games comfortably. What I really appreciate is the 16GB of DDR5 RAM and 1TB SSD - no skimping on the essentials here. The 120Hz display refresh rate means smoother gameplay, and that 100% sRGB color coverage makes it solid for creative work too. It's aimed at gamers who want a premium experience without going completely overboard on specs, plus anyone doing content creation or demanding productivity tasks.
Key Features
- 16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) display with 120Hz refresh rate and 300-nit brightness
- Intel Core 7-240H processor with 10 cores, 16 threads, and up to 5.2GHz boost clock
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 graphics card with 8GB GDDR7 VRAM and DLSS 4 support
- 16GB DDR5 RAM paired with 1TB SSD storage for fast performance
- ComfortView Plus technology and 100% sRGB color accuracy for eye comfort and color precision
Advantages
- Excellent display quality with sharp 2.5K resolution and smooth 120Hz refresh rate perfect for gaming and creative work
- Solid gaming performance thanks to the RTX 5060 with modern features like DLSS 4 and ray tracing support
- Well-balanced specs with plenty of RAM and storage that won't need immediate upgrades
- Distinctive Alienware design with premium build quality that stands out from generic gaming laptops
Things to Consider
- The bold gaming aesthetic isn't suitable for professional or business environments
- RTX 5060 may struggle with the highest settings on demanding games at native 2.5K resolution
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