Dell Alienware 16X Aurora vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora and Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026 split the 12 categories we compared evenly, 4 wins each (4 tied).
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026: our verdict
Go Legion 5i if you want stronger overall performance, the nicer OLED display, and a cleaner, lighter design without spending as much. Pass on it if long unplugged runtime is your top priority. The tradeoff is simple: its battery is 80 W hours instead of 96 W hours.
If your priority is benchmark numbers, battery life, and a keyboard that feels more satisfying for gaming or long typing sessions, Alienware makes the stronger case, and it also gives you more CPU, RAM, and storage options to choose from. If you care most about value, this is probably where you stop.
Summarised from our video comparison of these two laptops.
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Dell Alienware 16X Aurora vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026: Overall Score
| Spec |
 Dell Alienware 16X Aurora
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 Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026
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|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 6.3/10 | 6.1/10 |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026: Build & Design
| Spec |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora
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Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026
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|---|---|---|
| Portability score | 5.9/10 | 7.1/10 |
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 1.87 kg |
| Thickness | 23.4 mm | 19.95 mm |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Vapor chamber cooling | Yes | No |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Windows Precision touchpad | Yes | Yes |
| Build material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Available colors | Blue | White, Black |
| Keyboard | Backlit, Mechanical | Backlit, Island |
| Key travel | 1.8 mm | 1.6 mm |
| Cooling system | Active | Active |
| Dimensions | 356.98 x 265.43 x 19.2-23.4 mm 14.05 x 10.45 x 0.76-0.92 inches | 344 x 244.5 x 18.95-19.95 mm 13.54 x 9.63 x 0.75-0.79 inches |
| Footprint | 948 cm2 (146.8 inches2) | 841 cm2 (130.4 inches2) |
| Touchpad size | 11.5 x 7.0 cm | 12.0 x 7.5 cm |
| Touchpad surface | Plastic | Plastic |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026: Benchmarks
| Spec |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora
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Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026
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|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 7.5/10 | 6.8/10 |
| Cinebench (multi-core) | 1451 | 960 |
| Cinebench (single-core) | 138 | 121 |
| Geekbench (multi-core) | 14506 | 14824 |
| Geekbench (single-core) | 2936 | 2870 |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026: CPU
| Spec |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora
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Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026
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|---|---|---|
| CPU threads | 14 | 16 |
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 356H |
| CPU cores | 14 (6P + 8E) | 16 (4P + 12E) |
| CPU base frequency | 2.9 GHz | 1.9 GHz |
| CPU turbo frequency | 5.1 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| CPU L3 cache | 24 MB | 18 MB |
| CPU manufacturing process | 3 nm | 2 nm |
| CPU configurations available | 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 | Intel Core Ultra 7 356H Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Intel Core Ultra 7 251HX Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026: GPU
| Spec |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora
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Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026
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|---|---|---|
| GPU compute | 18.4 TFLOPS | 18.4 TFLOPS |
| GPU | GeForce RTX 5060 | GeForce RTX 5060 |
| GPU type | Dedicated | Dedicated |
| Integrated GPU | Intel Graphics | Intel Xe3 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 5060 | GeForce RTX 5060 |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026: Memory
| Spec |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora
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Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026
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|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM upgradable | Yes | Yes |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM clock speed | 5600 MHz | 5600 MHz |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| RAM channels | 1x8 GB | 1x8 GB |
| RAM configurations available | 8GB|16GB|32GB|64GB|96GB | 8GB|16GB|32GB|64GB |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026: Storage
| Spec |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora
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Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026
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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 5.0 (4x) |
| Storage configurations available | 512GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 3 TB, 4 TB | 512GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026: Display
| Spec |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora
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Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026
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|---|---|---|
| Display score | 6.6/10 | 7.4/10 |
| Display size | 16 in | 15.3 in |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
| Pixel density | 189 ppi | 197 ppi |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Display type | IPS LCD | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1600 |
| Screen coating | Matte | Glossy |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Contrast ratio | 1000:1 | 1000000:1 |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 3 ms | 1 ms |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~78.3% | ~80.7% |
| Side bezels | 6.2 mm | 7.3 mm |
| Maximum opening angle | 180° | 180° |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026: Battery
| Spec |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora
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Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026
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|---|---|---|
| Battery score | 6.1/10 | 6.2/10 |
| Battery capacity | 96 Wh | 80 Wh |
| Charging speed | 180 W | 245 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Proprietary charging | Yes | Yes |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Battery voltage | 11.7 V | — |
| Full charge time | 2:25 hr | — |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026: Network & Connectivity
| Spec |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora
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Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026
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|---|---|---|
| Connectivity score | 7.2/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Wi-Fi generation | 7 | 7 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | 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 | 3x USB 3.2 |
| USB-C ports | 2x USB 4.0 | 2x USB 4.0 |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026: Audio
| Spec |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora
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Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026
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|---|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | No |
| Speaker configuration | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Audio chip | Realtek ALC3204 | Realtek ALC3287 |
| Speaker loudness | ~82.1 dB | — |
| Speaker power | 2x2W | 2x2W |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026: OS & Software
| Spec |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora
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Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026
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|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026: Extras & Features
| Spec |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora
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Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026
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|---|---|---|
| 2-in-1 convertible | No | No |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD | 1440p QHD |
| Webcam position | Above the display | Above the display |
Where each laptop wins
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora
- Overall score: 6.3/10 (vs 6.1/10)
- Performance score: 7.5/10 (vs 6.8/10)
- Cinebench (multi-core): 1451 (vs 960)
- Cinebench (single-core): 138 (vs 121)
- Geekbench (single-core): 2936 (vs 2870)
- Display size: 16 in (vs 15.3 in)
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz (vs 165 Hz)
- Battery capacity: 96 Wh (vs 80 Wh)
- Vapor chamber cooling
- Dolby Atmos
Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026
- Portability score: 7.1/10 (vs 5.9/10)
- Battery score: 6.2/10 (vs 6.1/10)
- Display score: 7.4/10 (vs 6.6/10)
- Geekbench (multi-core): 14824 (vs 14506)
- CPU threads: 16 (vs 14)
- Pixel density: 197 ppi (vs 189 ppi)
- Charging speed: 245 W (vs 180 W)
- Weight: 1.87 kg (vs 2.57 kg)
- Thickness: 19.95 mm (vs 23.4 mm)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, the Dell Alienware 16X Aurora or the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026?
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora and Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026 split the 12 categories we compared evenly, 4 wins each (4 tied).
Which is cheaper, the Dell Alienware 16X Aurora or the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026?
The Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026 costs around $1349, $600 less than the Dell Alienware 16X Aurora at around $1949.
What are the main differences between the Dell Alienware 16X Aurora and the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026?
The biggest gaps are in performance score (7.5/10 on the Dell Alienware 16X Aurora vs 6.8/10); portability score (7.1/10 on the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026 vs 5.9/10); display score (7.4/10 on the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026 vs 6.6/10).