Alienware has unveiled its latest flagship gaming laptop, the Alienware Area-51, earlier this year, marking a significant upgrade over the m-series. This new model boasts a sleek redesign, cutting-edge components, and enhanced cooling systems. For the first time, both the 16" and 18" models, powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra 9 processor and the robust GeForce RTX 5080 graphics, are available at a discount. Act fast to reserve your unit, as orders are slated to ship in late May.
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New Release### Alienware 16 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop (64GB/2TB)
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New Release### Alienware 18 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop (32GB/1TB)
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The primary distinction between the two Area-51 gaming laptops lies in their displays. The 16" model features a 2560x1600 resolution with a 240Hz IPS display, while the 18" model offers a larger 2560x1600 resolution at a 300Hz IPS display. The 18" model, being larger, includes a dedicated numpad and enhanced cooling. Both models come equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, and a 2TB SSD. The 16" model boasts 64GB of DDR5-6400MHz RAM, a notable upgrade from the standard 32GB at this price point.
This CPU / GPU Combo Excels in Any Game
The Alienware Area-51 laptop is powered by the formidable Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, featuring a max turbo frequency of 5.4GHz, 24 cores, and 40MB of L2 cache. According to Passmark, it's the fastest laptop processor available, outperforming the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D by 7%. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 mobile GPU, as reported by Tom's Hardware, delivers a 15%-20% performance boost over the RTX 4080 and is approximately 5% more powerful than the RTX 4090. It offers excellent value, being nearly $1,000 less than the RTX 5090 while only lagging by about 15%. With its QHD+ (2560x1600) display, the RTX 5080 can run new and upcoming games at high frame rates, especially when utilizing DLSS 4.
The Area-51: New Style, More Power, Better Cooling
The 2025 Alienware Area-51 gaming laptop introduces a magnesium alloy chassis with advanced cooling to manage the heat generated by its powerful components. It features additional fans, larger cutouts for increased airflow, more copper usage, and a new thermal interface material for efficient heat dissipation. Dell states that the laptop can support a power ceiling of up to 240W TDP without increasing noise levels.
Design-wise, the Area-51 showcases smooth contours with rounded edges and soft corners, moving away from the typical squared-off design. The hinges are discreetly positioned, enhancing the laptop's sleek profile. Customizable RGB LED lighting adds a personal touch, while connectivity options include three USB Type-A 3.2 15Gbps ports (one with PowerShare), two Thunderbolt / USB Type-C ports, an HDMI 2.1 port, and a card reader. The 16" model weighs 7.5 pounds, and the 18" model weighs 9.6 pounds.
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New Release### Alienware 16 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop (64GB/2TB)
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