Dell Alienware 16X Aurora Gaming LaptopvsApple Mac mini (M4, 16GB, 256GB)
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AI Pick
Dell
Alienware 16X Aurora Gaming Laptop
77
Overall Score
Full specification comparison, benchmark scores, and AI verdict — powered by GadgetDisc.
Dell
Alienware 16X Aurora Gaming Laptop
77
Overall Score
$1,500
AI Verdict
The Dell Alienware 16X Aurora Gaming Laptop leads with an overall score of 77/100, 2 points ahead. It scores higher ingaming, productivity, display quality, portability.
Overall Score
✓77/100
75/100
Gaming Score
✓100/100
64/100
Productivity Score
✓67/100
61/100
Display Score
69/100
N/A
Portability Score
49/100
N/A
Value Score
100/100
100/100
CPU Model
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
Apple M4
CPU Cores
✓16 cores
10 cores
Boost Clock
5.4 GHz
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GPU Model
RTX 5080
10-core GPU
VRAM
16GB
16GB
RAM
✓32GB DDR5
16GB Unified
Storage
✓1024GB NVMe SSD
256GB SSD
Screen Size
16"
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Panel Type
IPS
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Refresh Rate
240Hz
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Resolution
2560×1600
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Touch Screen
No
No
HDR
No
No
Weight
3.45 kg
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Thickness
—
—
Battery Capacity
90Wh
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Battery Life
6hr
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WiFi
—
WiFi 6E
Bluetooth
—
—
USB-A Ports
—
1×
USB-C Ports
—
1×
Thunderbolt
No
Yes
HDMI
—
2.1
SD Card
No
No
Starting Price
$1,500
✓$599
Based on our AI scoring, the Dell Alienware 16X Aurora Gaming Laptop scores 77/100 overall, 2 points higher than the Apple Mac mini (M4, 16GB, 256GB). However, the best choice depends on your use case — gaming, portability, display quality, and budget all factor in.
The Dell Alienware 16X Aurora Gaming Laptop starts at $1,500 and the Apple Mac mini (M4, 16GB, 256GB) at $599. That's a $901 price difference.
Both laptops have IPS panels. The Dell Alienware 16X Aurora Gaming Laptop has a higher 240Hz refresh rate vs. 0Hz on the Apple Mac mini (M4, 16GB, 256GB) — better for gaming and smooth scrolling.
Weight data is not available for both models. Check individual spec pages for portability details.
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