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Dell Alienware 16 Aurora (Core 7 240H, RTX 5060) vs HP OMEN 16 (Core i7-14650HX, RTX 5060)

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Dell Alienware 16 Aurora, Core 7 240H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB

Dell Alienware 16 Aurora, Core 7 240H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB

  • 16 inch screen.
  • 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • Intel Core 7 240H processor.
  • Storage: M.2 PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe SSD.
  • 32 GB RAM in this version.
KSh 210,000Out of Stock
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HP OMEN 16, Core i7-14650HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB

HP OMEN 16, Core i7-14650HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB

  • 2,400 g.
  • Screen: 2560 × 1600 (WQXGA).
  • 240 Hz display refresh rate.
  • Intel Core i7-14650HX processor.
  • Storage: PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD.
KSh 210,000Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

Choose the Dell Alienware 16 Aurora if you want a larger 96 Wh battery. Choose the HP OMEN 16 if you want a smoother 240 Hz display, a brighter display (500 nits) and a lighter build (about 2.4 kg).

Display

Dell Alienware 16 Aurora
2560 × 1600
HP OMEN 16
2560 × 1600 (WQXGA)

Refresh

Dell Alienware 16 Aurora
120 Hz display refresh rate
HP OMEN 16
240 Hz display refresh rate

Performance

Dell Alienware 16 Aurora
Intel Core 7 240H processor
HP OMEN 16
Intel Core i7-14650HX processor

Storage

Dell Alienware 16 Aurora
M.2 PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe SSD
HP OMEN 16
PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD

Stored energy

Dell Alienware 16 Aurora
96 Wh of stored energy
HP OMEN 16
83 Wh of stored energy

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Dell Alienware 16 Aurora

  • Larger battery: 96 Wh (vs 83 Wh).

HP OMEN 16

  • Smoother 240 Hz display (vs 120 Hz).
  • Brighter display: up to 500 nits (vs 300).
  • Lighter: about 2.4 kg (vs 2.57 kg).
  • More CPU cores: 16 (vs 10).
  • Numeric keypad.

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PriorityDell Alienware 16 AuroraHP OMEN 16
PerformanceIntel Core 7 240H processor, RTX 5060 graphicsIntel Core i7-14650HX processor, RTX 5060 Laptop GPU graphics
Storage1 TB storage1 TB storage
Display16-inch LCD display, 120 Hz16-inch LCD display, 240 Hz
Battery lifeUp to 6 hours per charge6-cell 83 Wh Li-ion polymer
Weight2.57 kgAbout 2.4 kg
SoftwareWindows 11 Home on documented configurationWindows 11 Home

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationDell Alienware 16 Aurora, Core 7 240H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBHP OMEN 16, Core i7-14650HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB
BrandDellHP
ModelDell Alienware 16 Aurora Core Ultra 7 240H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBHP OMEN 16
Announced20252025
Form FactorClamshellGaming laptop
Color—Shadow Black

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationDell Alienware 16 Aurora, Core 7 240H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBHP OMEN 16, Core i7-14650HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB
Dimensions356.98 × 265.43 mm; 18.6 mm front / 22.7 mm maximum height357.5 × 269 × 23.9 mm
Weight2.49–2.57 kg; configuration dependentStarting at 2.4 kg
Build MaterialsAluminum chassisAluminium keyboard deck with plastic chassis

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationDell Alienware 16 Aurora, Core 7 240H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBHP OMEN 16, Core i7-14650HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB
Display Size16 inches16-inch
Display TypeIPS LCDIPS anti-glare
Resolution2560 × 16002560 × 1600 (WQXGA)
Refresh Rate120 Hz240 Hz
Brightness300 nits500 nits
TouchscreenNoNo
Display Features100% sRGB; ComfortView Plus16:10, 100% sRGB, anti-glare, low blue light, NVIDIA G-SYNC

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationDell Alienware 16 Aurora, Core 7 240H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBHP OMEN 16, Core i7-14650HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB
ProcessorIntel Core 7 240HIntel Core i7-14650HX
CPU10 cores, 16 threads; up to 5.2 GHz; 24 MB cache16 cores (8 P-cores + 8 E-cores), 24 threads; up to 5.2 GHz; 30 MB cache
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
Graphics Memory8 GB GDDR7 dedicated8 GB GDDR7
RAM TypeDDR5, up to 5600 MT/s; two SO-DIMM modulesDDR5-5600 SO-DIMM
Storage TypeM.2 PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe SSDPCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationDell Alienware 16 Aurora, Core 7 240H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBHP OMEN 16, Core i7-14650HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB
RAM32GB32 GB
Storage1TB1 TB

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationDell Alienware 16 Aurora, Core 7 240H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBHP OMEN 16, Core i7-14650HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB
Battery6-cell 96 Wh6-cell 83 Wh Li-ion polymer
Battery Lifeup to 6 hours mixed useVaries by workload and configuration
ChargingSystem off: standard charging approximately 3 hours; ExpressCharge 0–100% in 2 hours; ExpressCharge Boost 0–35% in 20 minutesHP Fast Charge supported
Power Adapter130 W or 180 W AC adapter platform options; 7.4 mm connector280 W Smart AC adapter

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationDell Alienware 16 Aurora, Core 7 240H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBHP OMEN 16, Core i7-14650HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB
Operating SystemWindows 11 Home on documented configuration; regional software may varyWindows 11 Home

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationDell Alienware 16 Aurora, Core 7 240H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBHP OMEN 16, Core i7-14650HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB
Wi-FiMediaTek MT7925 Wi-Fi 7, 802.11be 2×2Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be 2×2)
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.4
EthernetGigabit Ethernet, RJ-45Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)

Camera & Audio

Camera & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationDell Alienware 16 Aurora, Core 7 240H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBHP OMEN 16, Core i7-14650HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB
WebcamHD RGB camera, 1280 × 720 at 30 fps; 78.6° field of viewHP True Vision 1080p FHD IR webcam with privacy shutter
SpeakersTwo stereo speakers; 2 W each average, 2.5 W each peakDual speakers tuned by HyperX
MicrophonesDigital-array microphones in camera assemblyIntegrated dual-array digital microphones
Audio FeaturesRealtek ALC3204 high-definition audioDTS:X Ultra; HyperX tuning; HP Audio Boost

Keyboard & Input

Keyboard & Input specifications comparison
SpecificationDell Alienware 16 Aurora, Core 7 240H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBHP OMEN 16, Core i7-14650HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB
KeyboardBacklit QWERTY keyboard; 101–105 keys according to language layoutFull-size keyboard with numeric keypad
Keyboard BacklightYes; white4-zone RGB backlit keyboard
Trackpad115 × 70 mm touchpad with gesture supportPrecision multi-touch touchpad
Stylus SupportNoNo
Fingerprint Reader—No

Ports

Ports specifications comparison
SpecificationDell Alienware 16 Aurora, Core 7 240H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBHP OMEN 16, Core i7-14650HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB
USB-A2 × USB-A 5 Gbps3 × USB-A
USB-C2 × USB-C 10 Gbps; one with DisplayPort 1.4a, one with Power Delivery2 × USB-C with DisplayPort and USB Power Delivery
Thunderbolt / USB4No; USB-C 10 Gbps portsThunderbolt 4 / USB4 supported on Intel models
HDMIHDMI 2.1; direct discrete-GPU outputHDMI 2.1
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4a over USB-CDisplayPort via USB-C / Thunderbolt
Memory Card ReaderNo card readerNo
3.5mm Audio Jack3.5 mm universal audio jack3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo jack
Other PortsAC adapter inputRJ-45 Ethernet; AC power connector

Additional Features

Additional Features specifications comparison
SpecificationDell Alienware 16 Aurora, Core 7 240H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBHP OMEN 16, Core i7-14650HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB
CoolingAlienware Cryo-tech vapor chamberOMEN Tempest Cooling with dual fans and heat pipes
Security—Firmware TPM; IR camera; webcam privacy shutter
Special Features—OMEN Gaming Hub; Advanced Optimus; NVIDIA G-SYNC support

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationDell Alienware 16 Aurora, Core 7 240H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBHP OMEN 16, Core i7-14650HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB
LaptopDell Alienware 16 Aurora Core Ultra 7 240H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBOMEN 16 Core i7-14650HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB

Similarities

  • Both have 32 GB RAM.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 7.
  • Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Both have LCD displays.
  • Both offer 1 TB of storage.
  • Both have 16-inch screens.

In summary

Choose Dell Alienware 16 Aurora for a larger battery and RTX 5060 graphics; HP OMEN 16 offers a smoother screen and RTX 5060 graphics.

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In-stock alternatives

HP OMEN 16-am0073dx, Core Ultra 7 255H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBFor Dell Alienware 16 Aurora, Core 7 240H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBHP OMEN 16-am0073dx, Core Ultra 7 255H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBView product ↗Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250, Core Ultra 9 288V, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSDFor Dell Alienware 16 Aurora, Core 7 240H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBDell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250, Core Ultra 9 288V, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSDView product ↗

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