Gaming laptops with RTX 5060 and RTX 5050 series are now available, which is awesome for those who want a great gaming experience without destroying their bank accounts. A recently released Alienware laptop is on sale for a steep discount, making it a machine worth considering.
Right now, the Alienware 16x Aurora is on sale for $1,399 at Best Buy. That’s not only a $400 discount, it’s also $250 cheaper than Dell’s direct price of a similarly specced machine. If you’re looking for a solid entry-level gaming laptop at a relatively affordable price, read on to see why the Alienware 16x Aurora might be for you. (For more deals, read our guide to the best back to school laptop sales).
The Alienware 16X Aurora has a design that’s similar to the Alienware 16 Area-51 laptop that I recently reviewed. This laptop won’t look out of place in your gaming den or at the office thanks to its elegant blue color and soft curves. Though it doesn’t look like a gaming laptop at first glance, the RGB lighting on the keyboard is there to let you know this is a gaming notebook at its core.
While we’re discussing the keyboard, you’ll be happy to know that the 16X Aurora has number keys on the right-hand side, which is something you don’t often see on laptops. You don’t get the option for Cherry MX switches, like on the Area-51 laptop, but the keys here are plenty thick and deliver a nice typing experience.
Spec-wise, this Alienware 16X Aurora comes configured with an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU, an Nvidia RTX 5060 GPU, 32GB of RAM and 1TB of SSD storage. Specs like these should allow you to comfortably play the best PC games at medium graphical settings and 1080p resolution without a hassle. That said, I suggest enabling DLSS4 to boost performance.
Lastly, this laptop features a 16-inch display with a 2560 x 1600 resolution and a 16:10 aspect ratio. You probably won’t be able to play many games at the full 1600p resolution without impacting performance, but the 240Hz refresh rate (combined with DLSS 4) should ensure everything looks and runs great at 1080p.
This laptop was on sale during the Amazon Prime Day event, and I’m glad it’s still discounted by $400. If you’ve had your eye on an RTX 50-series gaming laptop, this is about as good as it gets at this price point. Don’t miss out!
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