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Dell Alienware 16 Aurora (Core 7 240H, RTX 5060) vs Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250 (Core Ultra 9 288V)

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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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Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250, Core Ultra 9 288V, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD

Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250, Core Ultra 9 288V, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD

  • 1,610 g.
  • 14 inch screen.
  • 60 Hz display refresh rate.
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 288V processor.
  • Storage: PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD.
KSh 202,000In Stock
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Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M4KSh 211,000
Lenovo Legion 5, Core i9-13900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 4060 8GBKSh 210,000
Dell Latitude 7450, Core Ultra 7 165U vPro, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSDKSh 220,000
Lenovo Legion 5, Core i7-14700HX, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBKSh 205,000
ASUS TUF Gaming F16, Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 5050 8GBKSh 198,000
HP OMEN 16, Core i7-14650HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBKSh 210,000
Lenovo Legion 5, Core i7-13650HX, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBKSh 205,000
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Dell Alienware 16 Aurora if you want a larger 96 Wh battery, dedicated RTX 5060 graphics and a smoother 120 Hz display. Choose the Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250 if you want a lighter build (about 1.61 kg).

Display

Dell Alienware 16 Aurora
16 inch screen
Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250
14 inch screen

Refresh

Dell Alienware 16 Aurora
120 Hz display refresh rate
Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250
60 Hz display refresh rate

Performance

Dell Alienware 16 Aurora
Intel Core 7 240H processor
Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250
Intel Core Ultra 9 288V processor

Storage

Dell Alienware 16 Aurora
M.2 PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe SSD
Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250
PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD

Stored energy

Dell Alienware 16 Aurora
96 Wh of stored energy
Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250
64 Wh of stored energy

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Dell Alienware 16 Aurora

  • Larger battery: 96 Wh (vs 64 Wh).
  • Dedicated RTX 5060 graphics (vs integrated Intel Arc graphics).
  • Smoother 120 Hz display (vs 60 Hz).
  • Larger 16-inch screen (vs 14-inch).
  • Gigabit Ethernet, RJ-45.
  • Higher screen resolution: 2560 × 1600 (vs 1920 × 1200).

Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250

  • Lighter: about 1.61 kg (vs 2.57 kg).

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PriorityDell Alienware 16 AuroraDell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250
PerformanceIntel Core 7 240H processor, RTX 5060 graphicsIntel Core Ultra 9 288V processor, Integrated Intel Arc graphics
Display16-inch LCD display, 120 Hz14-inch LCD display, 60 Hz
Battery lifeUp to 6 hours per chargeIntegrated 4-cell, 64Wh battery
Weight2.57 kgAbout 1.61 kg
SoftwareWindows 11 Home on documented configurationWindows 11 Home
ChargingSystem off: standard charging approximately 3 hours65 W wired charging

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 8GBDell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250, Core Ultra 9 288V, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD
BrandDellDell
ModelDell Alienware 16 Aurora Core Ultra 7 240H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250
Announced2025—
Form FactorClamshellConvertible 2-in-1 laptop
Color—Ice Blue

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationDell 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 SSD
Dimensions356.98 × 265.43 mm; 18.6 mm front / 22.7 mm maximum height314 × 226.15 × 16.39 mm
Weight2.49–2.57 kg; configuration dependentStarting at 1.61 kg
Build MaterialsAluminum chassisAluminium display cover and base; plastic bezel and palm rest

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationDell 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 SSD
Display Size16 inches14 inches
Display TypeIPS LCDIPS / wide viewing angle LCD
Resolution2560 × 16001920 × 1200 (FHD+)
Refresh Rate120 Hz60Hz
Brightness300 nits300 nits
TouchscreenNoYes
Display Features100% sRGB; ComfortView PlusAnti-glare; 45% NTSC; narrow border

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationDell 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 SSD
ProcessorIntel Core 7 240HIntel Core Ultra 9 288V
CPU10 cores, 16 threads; up to 5.2 GHz; 24 MB cache8 cores, up to 5.1GHz; 48-TOPS NPU
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060Integrated Intel Arc Graphics
Graphics Memory8 GB GDDR7 dedicatedShared system memory
RAM TypeDDR5, up to 5600 MT/s; two SO-DIMM modulesLPDDR5x, up to 8533 MT/s, onboard
Storage TypeM.2 PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe SSDPCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationDell 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 SSD
RAM32GB32GB
Storage1TB1TB

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationDell 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 SSD
Battery6-cell 96 WhIntegrated 4-cell, 64Wh battery
Battery Lifeup to 6 hours mixed use—
ChargingSystem off: standard charging approximately 3 hours; ExpressCharge 0–100% in 2 hours; ExpressCharge Boost 0–35% in 20 minutesUSB-C Power Delivery; ExpressCharge supported with 64 Wh battery, 65 W adapter and BIOS option enabled
Power Adapter130 W or 180 W AC adapter platform options; 7.4 mm connector65 W USB-C adapter

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationDell 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 SSD
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 8GBDell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250, Core Ultra 9 288V, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD
Wi-FiMediaTek MT7925 Wi-Fi 7, 802.11be 2×2Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE201, 2×2
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.4
EthernetGigabit Ethernet, RJ-45No built-in Ethernet

Camera & Audio

Camera & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationDell 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 SSD
WebcamHD RGB camera, 1280 × 720 at 30 fps; 78.6° field of viewFull HD RGB camera, 1920 × 1080 at 30 fps; 82.2° field of view
SpeakersTwo stereo speakers; 2 W each average, 2.5 W each peakTwo stereo speakers; 2 W each average, 2.5 W each peak
MicrophonesDigital-array microphones in camera assemblyDigital-array microphones in camera assembly
Audio FeaturesRealtek ALC3204 high-definition audioRealtek ALC3329 audio controller

Keyboard & Input

Keyboard & Input specifications comparison
SpecificationDell 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 SSD
KeyboardBacklit QWERTY keyboard; 101–105 keys according to language layoutBacklit keyboard
Keyboard BacklightYes; whiteYes
Trackpad115 × 70 mm touchpad with gesture supportPrecision mylar touchpad
Stylus SupportNo—
Fingerprint Reader—Yes

Ports

Ports specifications comparison
SpecificationDell 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 SSD
USB-A2 × USB-A 5 Gbps1 × USB-A 3.2 Gen1, 5Gbps
USB-C2 × USB-C 10 Gbps; one with DisplayPort 1.4a, one with Power Delivery1 × USB-C 3.2 Gen2, 10Gbps, with DisplayPort 1.4 and Power Delivery
Thunderbolt / USB4No; USB-C 10 Gbps ports1 × Thunderbolt 4, 40Gbps, with DisplayPort 2.1 and Power Delivery
HDMIHDMI 2.1; direct discrete-GPU outputHDMI 2.1
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4a over USB-CDisplayPort 2.1 over Thunderbolt 4 USB-C; DisplayPort 1.4 over USB-C 10 Gbps
Memory Card ReaderNo card readerNo memory card reader
3.5mm Audio Jack3.5 mm universal audio jackUniversal audio jack
Other PortsAC adapter inputUSB-C power input; no barrel connector or security cable slot

Additional Features

Additional Features specifications comparison
SpecificationDell 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 SSD
CoolingAlienware Cryo-tech vapor chamber—

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 8GBDell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250, Core Ultra 9 288V, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD
LaptopDell Alienware 16 Aurora Core Ultra 7 240H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBDell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250
Power Adapter—65 W USB-C adapter

Similarities

  • Both have 32 GB RAM.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 7.
  • Both have LCD displays.
  • Both have stereo speakers.
  • Both offer 1 TB of storage.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.

In summary

Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250 is the lighter option to carry; Dell Alienware 16 Aurora trades extra weight for dedicated RTX 5060 graphics and a larger battery.

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