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Alienware 16X Aurora (2026) review: A fine gaming laptop that left me wanting more

A fairly staid design and a small performance bump leave the refreshed 16X Aurora tougher to recommend than last year's.
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I Tested 2 Budget Alienware Gaming Laptops, and the 16X Aurora Is the One to Get

When sitting side by side, Dell's two midrange gaming laptops, the Alienware 16 Aurora and 16X Aurora, are nearly indistinguishable. Each features a roomy, 16-inch, 2.5K IPS display wrapped in a ...
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I tested Alienware’s new budget gaming laptop, but these 3 might be smarter buys

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. When I first heard about a budget-friendly Alienware laptop, I was beyond excited. What was I expecting? A distinctly Alienware product at an ...
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Alienware 16 & 18 Area-51 Laptops Reviewed: Benchmark-Crushing Gaming Beasts

Page 1: Alienware's 16 And 18 Area-51 Machines Are Gaming Laptop Royalty, Remastered Page 2: Alienware 16 And 18 Area-51 Laptops: Software Explainer And Experience Page 4: Alienware 16 And 18 Area-51 ...
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Alienware Fixed the One Problem With the Area-51, and Now I’m Afraid I Love It

The Alienware 16 Area-51 (2026) costs way more than before, but at least the OLED screen is so much better. Reading time 8 minutes The Alienware 16 Area-51 (2025) didn’t need much to become an ...
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Alienware 16X Aurora Gaming Laptop Review: A Middle-Ground With No Expense Spared

Modern gaming laptops are characterized by their enduring effort in eschewing the reputation of being brick-laden, gaming-first workhorses. As more practical devices have continued to shrink and ...