Alienware Aurora 16X RTX 5060 (2025) vs MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW RTX 5070 Ti (2025)
What Aurora 16X RTX 5060 (2025) does better (10) and where Vector 16 HX AI A2XW RTX 5070 Ti (2025) wins (10) — every spec side by side.
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7.1Graphics8.8
7.6Overall performance8.5
9.0Display8.0
4.5Memory & storage3.6
8.3Battery & portability3.6
9.4Features & cooling8.9
Dimensions
Size comparison
Aurora 16X RTX 5060 (2025)Vector 16 HX AI A2XW RTX 5070 Ti (2025)
| Aurora 16X RTX 5060 (2025) | Vector 16 HX AI A2XW RTX 5070 Ti (2025) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 265 mm | 284 mm | −19 mm |
| Width | 357 mm | 357 mm | = |
| Thickness | 23 mm | 29 mm | −6 mm |
| Weight | 2.6 kg | 2.7 kg | −0.1 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Aurora 16X RTX 5060 (2025) better than Vector 16 HX AI A2XW RTX 5070 Ti (2025)?
- RAM (up to)32 GB vs 16 GB2×
- Battery capacity96 Wh vs 90 Wh+7%
- Weight2.61 kg vs 2.7 kg+3%
- Thickness23 mm vs 29 mm+26%
- G-Sync / FreeSyncYes · Vector 16 HX AI A2XW RTX 5070 Ti (2025): No
- Advanced OptimusYes · Vector 16 HX AI A2XW RTX 5070 Ti (2025): No
- RAM (base)32 GB vs 16 GB2×
- Vapor chamber coolingYes · Vector 16 HX AI A2XW RTX 5070 Ti (2025): No
- Dolby AtmosYes · Vector 16 HX AI A2XW RTX 5070 Ti (2025): No
- Pixel density189 ppi vs 142 ppi+33%
Why is Vector 16 HX AI A2XW RTX 5070 Ti (2025) better than Aurora 16X RTX 5060 (2025)?
- GPU compute (FP32)18.4 TFLOPS vs 31.2 TFLOPS+70%
- GPU power (TGP)115 W vs 140 W+22%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light13,457 vs 19,432+44%
- GPU shader cores3,328 vs 5,888+77%
- Video memory8 GB vs 12 GB+50%
- SD card readerNo · Aurora 16X RTX 5060 (2025): Yes
- CPU cores20 vs 24+20%
- Fan noise (max. load)58 dB vs 49 dB+18%
- RAM speed5,600 MHz vs 6,400 MHz+14%
- Max CPU clock5.2 GHz vs 5.4 GHz+4%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 115 W | 140 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 3,328 | 5,888 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 18.4 TFLOPS | 31.2 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 13,457 | 19,432 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 7 255HX | Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 20 | 24 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 5 235HX, Core Ultra 7 255HX, Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus, Core Ultra 9 275HX, Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Core Ultra 7 255HX, Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 500 nits | — |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | — |
| Response time | 3 ms | — |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 97% | — |
| Pixel density | 189 ppi | 142 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | No |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM (base) | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 5,600 MHz | 6,400 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 96 GB | 96 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 1,000 GB | 1,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,000 GB | 1,000 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 96 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Power adapter | 280 W | 330 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | — | 140 W |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.61 kg | 2.7 kg |
| Thickness | 23 mm | 29 mm |
| Width | 357 mm | 357 mm |
| Depth | 265 mm | 284 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium, Magnesium alloy | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | Blue | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | Yes | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | No | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 58 dB | 49 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | No |
| Ethernet | 1 Gbit/s | 1 Gbit/s |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | No | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | 1.8 mm | — |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | — |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2 speakers | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | No |
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