Dell Alienware 16 Area-51 (2026) vs Dell XPS 17 (9720) comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Dell Alienware 16 Area-51 (2026)	Dell XPS 17 (9720)
key specs
Display size	16.00-inch	17.00-inch
Display resolution	2560x1600 pixels	1920x1200 pixels
Processor	Intel Core	Core i5
RAM	64GB	8GB
OS	Windows 11	Windows 11
SSD	1TB	512GB
Graphics	Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060	-
Weight	-	2.17 kg
general
Brand	Dell	Dell
Model	Alienware 16 Area-51 (2026)	XPS 17 (9720)
Release date	July 21, 2026	March 24, 2022
Launched in India	Yes	-
Model Name	Dell Alienware 16 Area-51	XPS 17
Series	Alienware	XPS
Operating system	Windows 11	Windows 11
Battery Capacity (WHR)	96	97
Model Number	-	9720
Dimensions (mm)	-	248.08 x 374.48 x 13.15
Weight (kg)	-	2.17
Colours	-	Platinum Silver
Material	-	Aluminium
Battery Cell	-	6
display
Size	16.00-inch	17.00-inch
Resolution	2560x1600 pixels	1920x1200 pixels
Refresh Rate	240Hz	60Hz
processor
Processor	Intel Intel Core 290HX Plus	Intel Core i5 12th Gen 12500H
Cache	-	18MB
memory
RAM	64GB	8GB
graphics
Dedicated Graphics	Yes	-
Graphics Processor	Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060	-
Dedicated Graphic Memory Type	GDDR7	-
storage
SSD	1TB	512GB
connectivity
Wi-Fi 7	Yes	-
Bluetooth version	5.4	5.2
Wi-Fi standards supported	-	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
inputs
Web Camera	Yes	720p
Backlit Keyboard	Yes	Yes
Touchpad	Yes	Yes
Pointer Device	-	Touchpad
Internal Mic	-	Yes
Speakers	-	2 Speakers
Finger Print Sensor	-	Yes
ports and slots
Number of USB Ports	4	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type A)	2	-
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type C)	2	-
HDMI Port	Standard	-
RJ45 (LAN)	Yes	-
Thunderbolt 4 (Type C)	-	4
Multi Card Slot	-	Yes
Lock Slot	-	Yes
Headphone and Mic Combo Jack	-	Yes

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