Dell Alienware Aurora ACT1250 2024, Core Ultra 7 265F, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 Ti, Black
HP OMEN GT16-0364 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Panda Metal
What Buyers Say
Dell Alienware Aurora ACT1250 2024, Core Ultra 7 265F, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 Ti, Black
Most buyers are thrilled with this computer, praising its speed, quiet operation, and excellent value for the price. However, one verified review reports a critical defect: the unit arrived without the graphics card, which is a serious issue. Another user notes that upgrading is inconvenient due to proprietary Alienware parts, so potential buyers should research the components carefully.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Whisper quiet operation
- Easy setup
- Excellent value for price
- Great for gaming
Cons
- Arrived without graphics card
- Proprietary parts hinder upgrades
HP OMEN GT16-0364 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Panda Metal
The HP OMEN 35L desktop with Ryzen 7 8700F and RTX 5070 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback. Users praise its powerful performance, quiet operation, and excellent cooling, making it ideal for gaming and productivity. The build quality and design are also highlighted as solid and modern. A few minor concerns about included peripherals and lighting customization are noted in Q&A, but overall sentiment is very high.
Pros
- Powerful performance
- Quiet operation
- Excellent cooling
- Solid build quality
- Fast SSD storage
Cons
- No keyboard/mouse included
- Lighting customization unclear
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Alienware Aurora ACT1250 | HP OMEN GT16-0364 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF★ | AMD Ryzen 7 8700F |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 3.3 GHz | 4.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | 16 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | 12 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mid-tower | mid-tower |
| PSU | 500W | 850W★ |
| Weight | 15.37 kg | 14.50 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 4★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 7 | 8★ |
| Thunderbolt | USB4 | 0 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1 x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 3x DisplayPort | 3 x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | 2.5 GbE | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Dell Alienware Aurora ACT1250 2024, Core Ultra 7 265F, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 Ti, Black
- Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong cpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong gpu (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (35th percentile)
HP OMEN GT16-0364 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Panda Metal
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong port selection (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
Dell Alienware Aurora ACT1250 2024, Core Ultra 7 265F, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 Ti, Black
HP OMEN GT16-0364 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Panda Metal
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 6 of 26 specs.
