Dell has officially brought back the iconic Alienware Area-51 gaming laptop, announced at CES 2025 and now available for order starting today. This flagship model is offered in two sizes: the 16" variant starting at $3,199.99 and the 18" variant at $3,399.99. Both versions boast cutting-edge technology, featuring the latest Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU and NVIDIA Blackwell GPU. To secure your unit without delay, place your order now, as shipping is set to begin on April 30.
The Alienware Area-51 Gaming Laptop Is Now Available
New Release### Alienware 16 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop
$3,199.99 at Alienware
New Release### Alienware 18 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop
$3,399.99 at AlienwareBoth the 16" and 18" Area-51 gaming laptops come equipped with a single configuration: the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 GPU. The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX offers a peak turbo frequency of 5.4GHz, 24 cores, and 40MB of L2 cache, making it the fastest laptop processor available, surpassing the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D by 7% according to Passmark. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 mobile GPU, while not yet tested by us, is reported by VideoCardz.com to be 16% more powerful than the RTX 4080 based on 3DMark Time Spy benchmarks. With DLSS 4.0 compatibility, this GPU can deliver exceptional frame rates on the QHD+ display for any game.
The base configurations include a choice between a 16" or 18" QHD+ display with a refresh rate of 240Hz-300Hz and G-Sync certification, 32GB of DDR5-6400MHz RAM, and a 1TB M.2 SSD. Both models offer upgrade options to 64GB of RAM and 2TB of storage.
The Area-51: New Style, More Power, Better Cooling
The 2025 Alienware Area-51 introduces a sleek magnesium alloy chassis with enhanced cooling systems designed to manage the heat from the latest high-performance components. This includes additional fans, larger cutouts for improved airflow, increased copper usage, and a new thermal interface material for better heat dissipation. Dell claims the laptop can handle up to 240W TDP without increasing noise levels.
The design features smooth contours with rounded edges and soft corners, moving away from the typical squared-off look. The hinges are mostly hidden, adding to the sleek aesthetic. As expected from an Alienware product, there are extensive RGB LED customization options. 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, while the 18" model is 9.6 pounds.
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