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ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070) vs Alienware 16X Aurora (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070 Ti)

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Quick verdict

  • Alienware 16X Aurora (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070 Ti) leads on performance.
  • ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070) leads on display.
  • Alienware 16X Aurora (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070 Ti) leads on battery and build.
  • ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070) offers better overall value (1.7 points per ₹10,000).
  • Alienware 16X Aurora (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070 Ti) has the higher Comparezi Score (61.4).
  • ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070) is the cheaper option at ₹3,09,990.

Computed from stored specifications, the published laptops scoring rules and recorded prices. Not an opinion.

Winners by area

Performance Alienware 16X Aurora (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070 Ti)
Display ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070)
Battery and build Alienware 16X Aurora (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070 Ti)
Value ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070)

Specifications side by side

Spec
ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070)
Alienware 16X Aurora (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070 Ti)
Overview
Type
Gaming
Gaming
Operating system
Windows
Windows
OS edition
Windows 11 Home
Windows 11 Home
Office included
Microsoft Office Home 2024 + Microsoft 365 Basic (1 year)
Microsoft Office Home 2024
Model number
G615LP
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Launched
2026
—
Performance
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
Processor brand
Intel
Intel
CPU cores
24
24
NPU (AI) performance
13 TOPS
—
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR7
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU 12GB
Dedicated graphics
Yes
Yes
Graphics memory
8 GB
12 GB (better)
Memory and storage
RAM
32 GB
32 GB
RAM type
DDR5-5600
DDR5-5600
RAM upgradeable
Yes
—
Storage
1 TB
1 TB
Storage type
PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD
PCIe NVMe SSD (Gen4)
Display
Display size
16"
16"
Resolution
2560 x 1600
WQXGA
Display panel
IPS
OLED
Refresh rate
300 Hz (better)
240 Hz
Peak brightness
500 nits
—
Battery and build
Battery
90 Wh
96 Wh (better)
Charger
280 W
—
Weight
2.65 kg
2.57 kg (better)
Thickness
30.8 mm
23.4 mm (better)
Backlit keyboard
Yes
Yes
Colours
Eclipse Gray
Interstellar Indigo
Connectivity and warranty
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7
Ports
3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort / power delivery / G-SYNC), 1x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort / power delivery), 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x RJ45 LAN, 1x 3.5mm combo audio jack
2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) ports, 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) Type-C® port with Power Delivery, 1 Thunderbolt™ 4 (40 Gbps) port with DisplayPort™ 2.1
Warranty
1 year
1 year

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Price and availability

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ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070)

₹3,09,990

Alienware 16X Aurora (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070 Ti)

₹3,79,390

Pros and cons

ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070)

  • Pro: 300 Hz display, a higher refresh rate than 92% of the 42 gaming laptops on Comparezi that state it
  • Pro: RAM can be upgraded later
  • Con: Heavier than 87% of the 40 gaming laptops on Comparezi that state it (2.65 kg)
  • Con: Thicker than 95% of the 40 gaming laptops on Comparezi that state it (30.8 mm)

Alienware 16X Aurora (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070 Ti)

  • Pro: 96 Wh battery, larger than 88% of the 42 gaming laptops on Comparezi that state it
  • Pro: 240 Hz display, a higher refresh rate than 76% of the 42 gaming laptops on Comparezi that state it
  • Con: Heavier than 85% of the 40 gaming laptops on Comparezi that state it (2.57 kg)

Which should you buy?

Alienware 16X Aurora (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070 Ti) if you want the strongest overall specification: it has the higher Comparezi Score (61.4).

ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070) if price matters most: it is the cheaper option at ₹3,09,990 and gives the most score per rupee .

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