Alienware's latest flagship gaming laptop, the Alienware Area-51, hit the market earlier this year, replacing the m-series with a suite of significant upgrades. Featuring a sleeker design, cutting-edge components, and enhanced cooling capabilities, this laptop is a game-changer. For the first time, both the 16" and 18" models, equipped with the latest Intel Core Ultra 9 processor and powerful GeForce RTX 5080 graphics, are on sale. Act fast to secure your reservation; orders are set to ship in late May to avoid any delays.
Save Up to $300 Off Alienware Area-51 Gaming Laptops
New Release### Alienware 16 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop (64GB/2TB)
15$3,599.99 save 8%$3,299.99 at Alienware
New Release### Alienware 18 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop (32GB/1TB)
15$3,399.99 save 6%$3,199.99 at Alienware
The primary distinction between the two Area-51 gaming laptops lies in their displays: the 16" model boasts a 2560x1600 240Hz IPS display, while the 18" model offers a 2560x1600 300Hz IPS display. The larger 18" model includes a dedicated numpad and enhanced cooling. Both discounted configurations come with an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, and a 2TB SSD. The 16" model stands out with 64GB of DDR5-6400MHz RAM, a significant upgrade over the typical 32GB at this price point.
This CPU / GPU Combo Excels in Any Game
The Area-51 laptop boasts a formidable CPU with the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, achieving a max turbo frequency of 5.4GHz and featuring 24 cores and 40MB of L2 cache. According to Passmark, this is the fastest laptop processor available, outpacing the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D by 7%.
Tom's Hardware reports that the RTX 5080 mobile GPU offers a 15%-20% performance boost over its predecessor, the RTX 4080, and even surpasses the RTX 4090 by about 5%. The RTX 5080 represents excellent value, trailing the much pricier RTX 5090 by only 15% while being nearly $1,000 cheaper. With the QHD+ (2560x1600) display on the Alienware Area-51, this GPU is poised to run new and upcoming games at high frame rates, particularly with DLSS 4 support.
The Area-51: New Style, More Power, Better Cooling
The 2025 Alienware Area-51 gaming laptop features a magnesium alloy chassis and upgraded cooling to manage the latest high-performance components. This includes additional fans, larger cutouts for increased airflow, more copper, and a new thermal interface material to efficiently dissipate heat. Dell asserts that the laptop can handle a power ceiling of up to 240W TDP without increased noise levels.
The Area-51's design showcases smooth contours with rounded edges and soft corners, departing from the typical squared-off design. The hinges are discreetly positioned internally, and as expected from Alienware, there are extensive RGB LED customization options. Connectivity includes 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)
15$3,599.99 save 8%$3,299.99 at AlienwareNew Release### Alienware 18 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop (32GB/1TB)
15$3,399.99 save 6%$3,199.99 at Alienware
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### Alienware x16 R2 16" Intel Core Ultra 9 185H RTX 4080 Gaming Laptop (32GB/1TB)
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### Dell G15 15" Intel Core i9-13900HX RTX 4060 Gaming Laptop (32GB/1TB)
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