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PERFORMANCE3 fields
| Specification | Alienware 16 Aurora (2025) | MacBook Air (M2, 2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Bandwidth | About 89.6 GB/s (dual-channel DDR5-5600) (speed at which data moves between chip and memory) | 100 GB/s |
| Neural Engine | Intel AI Boost NPU on Core Ultra configurations; none on Core 7 240H (AI & machine learning) | 16-core Neural Engine (AI & machine learning) |
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H (Raptor Lake Refresh, 45 W) CPU: 10-core / 16-thread, up to 5.2 GHz; Core Ultra 7 255H option (balances power and battery efficiency) GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8 GB, RTX 5060 8 GB or RTX 5070 8 GB (handles graphics and creative workloads) | Apple M2 (fanless); CPU: 8-core (4 performance + 4 efficiency); GPU: 8-core or 10-core depending on model |
LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | Alienware 16 Aurora (2025) | MacBook Air (M2, 2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | Announcement date not recorded | Announcement date not recorded |
| Released | June 2025 (replaces the Dell G16) | 15 July 2022 |
| Status | Available | Discontinued (March 2025) |
DISPLAY6 fields
| Specification | Alienware 16 Aurora (2025) | MacBook Air (M2, 2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | Up to 300 nits typical | Up to 500 nits typical |
| Color | 100% sRGB color | 1 billion colors (wide P3) |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz (screen refresh speed) | Standard 60 Hz |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 pixels (total screen pixel count) | 2560 × 1664 pixels |
| Size | 16-inch (Diagonal) | 13.6-inch (Diagonal) |
| Type | IPS anti-glare display, WQXGA 120 Hz with G-Sync (gaming panel) | Liquid Retina display (high-resolution IPS-based Apple panel) |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION2 fields
| Specification | Alienware 16 Aurora (2025) | MacBook Air (M2, 2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price (USD) | $1,149.99 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $1,199.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦1,610,000 (Stored estimate) | ₦1,679,000 (Stored estimate) |
OVERVIEW5 fields
| Specification | Alienware 16 Aurora (2025) | MacBook Air (M2, 2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Intel Core 7 240H (10-core, up to 5.2 GHz) with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8 GB; Core Ultra 7 255H with RTX 5060 / RTX 5070 options (handles all processing and graphics tasks) | Apple M2 Chip (8-core CPU, 8-core or 10-core GPU) |
| Manufacturer | Dell | Apple |
| Model | Dell Alienware 16 Aurora (2025) | Apple MacBook Air (M2, 2022) |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | macOS Monterey at launch |
| Release Year | 2025 | 2022 |
BODY AND BUILD3 fields
| Specification | Alienware 16 Aurora (2025) | MacBook Air (M2, 2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Interstellar Indigo (official factory color options) | Midnight, Starlight, Space Gray, Silver |
| Material | Polycarbonate and aluminum chassis (durable gaming chassis) | Aluminum unibody |
| Weight | 2.6 kg (varies by configuration) | 1.24 kg |
MEMORY AND STORAGE3 fields
| Specification | Alienware 16 Aurora (2025) | MacBook Air (M2, 2022) |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | Standard: 16 GB DDR5 5600 MHz (two SO-DIMM slots, upgradeable to 64 GB) (higher multitasking capability) | Standard: 8 GB Unified Memory; Upgradeable: Configurable to 16 GB or 24 GB at purchase |
| Storage | SSD Options: 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB (varies by model) (internal file and app storage) | SSD Options: 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB (varies by model) |
| Storage Type | SSD (PCIe NVMe M.2) (fast solid-state storage technology) | SSD (PCIe/NVMe) |
PORTS AND CONNECTIVITY1 field
| Specification | Alienware 16 Aurora (2025) | MacBook Air (M2, 2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports and connectivity | 2 × USB 3.2 (USB-A), 1 × Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 1 × USB-C 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5 mm headset jack, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4. | 2 × Thunderbolt / USB 4 (USB-C), MagSafe 3 charging port, 3.5 mm headphone jack (high-impedance), Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, one external display. |
BATTERY AND CHARGING3 fields
| Specification | Alienware 16 Aurora (2025) | MacBook Air (M2, 2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 13 hours (Dell-rated) with 96 Wh battery (manufacturer endurance figure) | Up to 18 hours video playback (official) (Apple-rated endurance figure) |
| Battery Type | Built-in lithium-ion polymer battery (non-removable internal battery) | Built-in lithium-polymer battery |
| Charging | 240 W barrel charger (supported charging methods) | MagSafe 3 (30 W, 35 W dual-port or 67 W adapter), USB-C/Thunderbolt |
AUDIO AND WEBCAM3 fields
| Specification | Alienware 16 Aurora (2025) | MacBook Air (M2, 2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphones | Dual-array microphones (improves voice clarity and noise reduction) | Studio-quality three-mic array |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos (enhanced audio output for media) | Four-speaker sound system with Spatial Audio |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD webcam (sharper video calls) | 1080p FaceTime HD camera |
SOFTWARE AND EXTRAS4 fields
| Specification | Alienware 16 Aurora (2025) | MacBook Air (M2, 2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard | RGB backlit keyboard with single-zone lighting (illuminated keys for low-light use) | Backlit Magic Keyboard |
| Operating System | Windows (latest supported version) (preinstalled Microsoft software platform) | macOS Monterey at launch |
| Security | Windows Hello via fingerprint (optional), TPM 2.0 (biometric authentication method) | Touch ID fingerprint sensor |
| Trackpad | Precision glass touchpad (navigation surface) | Force Touch trackpad |