Dell Launches 2026 Alienware Starship 16X Laptop with Intel Ultra HX Plus and RTX 5060

Dell has launched the 2026 Alienware Starship 16X gaming laptop in China. The new model brings Intel’s latest Core Ultra HX Plus processors and a choice of NVIDIA RTX 50-series graphics. It targets gamers who want high-refresh OLED displays and premium build quality.

Intel Ultra HX Plus processors and RTX 50-series graphics

The Starship 16X is available with either an Intel Ultra 7 270HX Plus or an Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor. All current SKUs ship with an RTX 5060 GPU, but buyers can customize to an RTX 5070. The laptop uses a dual-fan and triple-heat-pipe cooling system to handle the thermal load.

Specifications

• Processor: Intel Ultra 7 270HX Plus / Ultra 9 290HX Plus
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 (customizable to RTX 5070)
• Display: 2.5K 240Hz OLED, HDR peak brightness 620 nits, 100% DCI-P3
• Memory: 32GB 5600MT/s DDR5
• Storage: 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD

The display is a 2.5K OLED panel with a 240Hz refresh rate. It hits 620 nits peak HDR brightness and covers 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut. The laptop packs 32GB of 5600MT/s DDR5 RAM and a 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD. A 96Whr battery powers the system.

2.5K OLED display with 240Hz refresh rate

Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 7 via a MediaTek MT7925 card. Port selection covers one RJ45 Ethernet, two USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, one USB-C, one Thunderbolt 4, one HDMI 2.1, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The laptop is available in China starting June 1, 2025.

Pricing starts at 18349 CNY (about $2,704) for the Ultra 7 model. The Ultra 9 version costs 20349 CNY (about $2,998). Some regions offer a government subsidy that drops the price to 16457.26 CNY (about $2,425) for the Ultra 7 SKU and 18447.26 CNY (about $2,718) for the Ultra 9 SKU.

The Starship 16X replaces earlier Alienware 16-inch models with updated processors and a faster OLED screen. It competes with other high-end gaming laptops that feature Intel’s new HX Plus chips and RTX 50-series GPUs. Dell positions it as a premium option for gamers and creators.

The 2026 Alienware Starship 16X is now on sale in China with confirmed specs and pricing. It offers a 2.5K 240Hz OLED display, Intel Ultra HX Plus processors, and RTX 5060 or 5070 graphics. Buyers can expect strong performance for gaming and content creation.