Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608 vs Dell Alienware 16X Aurora
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora wins 8 of the 12 categories we compared, against 1 for Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608 (3 tied) — including overall score (6.3/10 vs 5.2/10).
Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608 vs Dell Alienware 16X Aurora: our verdict
TUF Gaming is for buyers who want a sharp-looking, well-built laptop at a much lower price, and who care more about value and aesthetics than chasing the absolute best specs. If you demand the highest performance, sharper 2560 x 1600 resolution, or longer battery life, skip TUF Gaming.
Alienware is built for gamers and creators who demand the best performance, graphics, and a sharper 2560 x 1600 resolution for immersive visuals, plus longer battery life and more configuration flexibility. If you care most about value or are on a tighter budget, skip Alienware.
Summarised from our video comparison of these two laptops.
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Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608 vs Dell Alienware 16X Aurora: Overall Score
| Spec |
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 Dell Alienware 16X Aurora
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| Overall score | 5.2/10 | 6.3/10 |
Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608 vs Dell Alienware 16X Aurora: Build & Design
| Spec |
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Dell Alienware 16X Aurora
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| Portability score | 6.1/10 | 5.9/10 |
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 2.57 kg |
| Thickness | 25.7 mm | 23.4 mm |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Windows Precision touchpad | Yes | Yes |
| Facial recognition | No | Yes |
| Build material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Available colors | Gray | Blue |
| Keyboard | Backlit, Island | Backlit, Mechanical |
| Key travel | 1.7 mm | 1.8 mm |
| Cooling system | Active | Active |
| Dimensions | 354 x 269 x 17.9-25.7 mm 13.94 x 10.59 x 0.7-1.01 inches | 356.98 x 265.43 x 19.2-23.4 mm 14.05 x 10.45 x 0.76-0.92 inches |
| Footprint | 952 cm2 (147.6 inches2) | 948 cm2 (146.8 inches2) |
| Touchpad size | 13.0 x 8.5 cm | 11.5 x 7.0 cm |
| Touchpad surface | Plastic | Plastic |
Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608 vs Dell Alienware 16X Aurora: Benchmarks
| Spec |
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Dell Alienware 16X Aurora
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| Performance score | 6.2/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Cinebench (multi-core) | 931 | 1451 |
| Cinebench (single-core) | 109 | 138 |
| Geekbench (multi-core) | 13288 | 14506 |
| Geekbench (single-core) | 2651 | 2936 |
Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608 vs Dell Alienware 16X Aurora: CPU
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Dell Alienware 16X Aurora
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| CPU threads | 16 | 14 |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 260 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX |
| CPU cores | 8 | 14 (6P + 8E) |
| CPU base frequency | 3.8 GHz | 2.9 GHz |
| CPU turbo frequency | 5.1 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| CPU L3 cache | 16 MB | 24 MB |
| CPU manufacturing process | 4 nm | 3 nm |
| CPU configurations available | AMD Ryzen 7 260 AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX | Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX |
Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608 vs Dell Alienware 16X Aurora: GPU
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Dell Alienware 16X Aurora
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| GPU compute | 14.9 TFLOPS | 18.4 TFLOPS |
| GPU | GeForce RTX 5050 | GeForce RTX 5060 |
| GPU type | Dedicated | Dedicated |
| Integrated GPU | Radeon 780M | Intel Graphics |
| GPU VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| GPU memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| GPU memory bus | 128 bit | 128 bit |
| GPU power (TGP) | 115 W | 115 W |
| GPU configurations available | GeForce RTX 5050|GeForce RTX 5060|GeForce RTX 5070|GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile|GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile | GeForce RTX 5060 |
Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608 vs Dell Alienware 16X Aurora: Memory
| Spec |
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Dell Alienware 16X Aurora
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| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM upgradable | Yes | Yes |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM clock speed | 5200 MHz | 5600 MHz |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| RAM channels | 2x4 GB | 1x8 GB |
| RAM configurations available | 8GB|16GB|32GB|64GB | 8GB|16GB|32GB|64GB|96GB |
Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608 vs Dell Alienware 16X Aurora: Storage
| Spec |
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Dell Alienware 16X Aurora
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| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| NVMe storage | Yes | Yes |
| Storage upgradable | Yes | Yes |
| Storage type | SSD (M2) | SSD (M2) |
| Storage interface | PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) | PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) |
| Storage configurations available | 512GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB | 512GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 3 TB, 4 TB |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608 vs Dell Alienware 16X Aurora: Display
| Spec |
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Dell Alienware 16X Aurora
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| Display score | 5.3/10 | 6.6/10 |
| Display size | 16 in | 16 in |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits |
| Pixel density | 142 ppi | 189 ppi |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| HDR support | No | No |
| Display type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1600 |
| Screen coating | Matte | Matte |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Contrast ratio | 1157:1 | 1000:1 |
| sRGB coverage | 59.7% | 100% |
| Response time | 11 ms | 3 ms |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~77.9% | ~78.3% |
| Side bezels | 4.7 mm | 6.2 mm |
| Maximum opening angle | 180° | 180° |
Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608 vs Dell Alienware 16X Aurora: Battery
| Spec |
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Dell Alienware 16X Aurora
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| Battery score | 6.8/10 | 6.1/10 |
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh | 96 Wh |
| Charging speed | 240 W | 180 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Proprietary charging | Yes | Yes |
| Battery type | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Battery voltage | — | 11.7 V |
| Full charge time | — | 2:25 hr |
Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608 vs Dell Alienware 16X Aurora: Network & Connectivity
| Spec |
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Dell Alienware 16X Aurora
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| Connectivity score | 7/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Wi-Fi generation | 6 | 7 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI port | Yes | Yes |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| SD card reader | No | No |
| USB-A ports | 2x USB 3.2 | 2x USB 3.2 |
| USB-C ports | 2x USB 4.0 | 2x USB 4.0 |
Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608 vs Dell Alienware 16X Aurora: Audio
| Spec |
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Dell Alienware 16X Aurora
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| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker configuration | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Audio chip | — | Realtek ALC3204 |
| Speaker loudness | ~79.8 dB | ~82.1 dB |
| Speaker power | 2x2W | 2x2W |
Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608 vs Dell Alienware 16X Aurora: OS & Software
| Spec |
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Dell Alienware 16X Aurora
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| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608 vs Dell Alienware 16X Aurora: Extras & Features
| Spec |
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Dell Alienware 16X Aurora
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| 2-in-1 convertible | No | No |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD | 1080p FHD |
| Webcam position | Above the display | Above the display |
Where each laptop wins
Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608
- Portability score: 6.1/10 (vs 5.9/10)
- Battery score: 6.8/10 (vs 6.1/10)
- CPU threads: 16 (vs 14)
- Charging speed: 240 W (vs 180 W)
- Weight: 2.2 kg (vs 2.57 kg)
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora
- Overall score: 6.3/10 (vs 5.2/10)
- Performance score: 7.5/10 (vs 6.2/10)
- Display score: 6.6/10 (vs 5.3/10)
- Connectivity score: 7.2/10 (vs 7/10)
- Cinebench (multi-core): 1451 (vs 931)
- Cinebench (single-core): 138 (vs 109)
- Geekbench (multi-core): 14506 (vs 13288)
- Geekbench (single-core): 2936 (vs 2651)
- GPU compute: 18.4 TFLOPS (vs 14.9 TFLOPS)
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz (vs 144 Hz)
- Brightness: 500 nits (vs 300 nits)
- Pixel density: 189 ppi (vs 142 ppi)
- Battery capacity: 96 Wh (vs 90 Wh)
- Thickness: 23.4 mm (vs 25.7 mm)
- Vapor chamber cooling
- Facial recognition
- Wi-Fi generation: 7 (vs 6)
- Bluetooth version: 5.4 (vs 5.3)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, the Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608 or the Dell Alienware 16X Aurora?
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora wins 8 of the 12 categories we compared, against 1 for Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608 (3 tied) — including overall score (6.3/10 vs 5.2/10).
Which is cheaper, the Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608 or the Dell Alienware 16X Aurora?
The Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608 costs around $1299, $650 less than the Dell Alienware 16X Aurora at around $1949.
What are the main differences between the Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608 and the Dell Alienware 16X Aurora?
The biggest gaps are in overall score (6.3/10 on the Dell Alienware 16X Aurora vs 5.2/10); performance score (7.5/10 on the Dell Alienware 16X Aurora vs 6.2/10); battery score (6.8/10 on the Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608 vs 6.1/10).