Dell has officially reintroduced the iconic Alienware Area-51 gaming laptop, first showcased at CES 2025, and it's now available for order. The lineup includes two models: the 16-inch variant starting at $3,199.99 and the 18-inch variant at $3,399.99. These flagship laptops come equipped with cutting-edge components, featuring the latest Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU and NVIDIA Blackwell GPU. To avoid any delays, secure your order now, as shipments are scheduled to begin on April 30.
The Alienware Area-51 Gaming Laptop Is Now Available
Alienware 16 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop
$3,199.99 at Alienware
Alienware 18 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop
$3,399.99 at Alienware
Currently, both the 16-inch and 18-inch Area-51 gaming laptops are available in a single configuration: the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 GPU. The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX is a powerhouse, boasting a maximum turbo frequency of 5.4GHz, 24 cores, and 40MB of L2 cache. According to Passmark, it's the fastest laptop processor on the market, surpassing the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D by 7%. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 mobile GPU, as reported by VideoCardz.com, shows a 16% performance increase over the RTX 4080 in preliminary 3DMark Time Spy benchmarks. With DLSS 4.0 compatibility, this GPU can handle even the most demanding games at high framerates on the QHD+ display.
The base configurations offer a choice between a 16-inch or 18-inch QHD+ display with refresh rates ranging from 240Hz to 300Hz and G-Sync certification, 32GB of DDR5-6400MHz RAM, and a 1TB M.2 SSD. Both models allow for upgrades to 64GB RAM and 2TB storage.
The Area-51: New Style, More Power, Better Cooling
For 2025, the Alienware Area-51 gaming laptop introduces a magnesium alloy chassis with enhanced cooling capabilities to manage the heat from its top-tier components. The cooling system features additional fans, larger cutouts for improved airflow, increased copper usage, and a new thermal interface material for efficient heat dissipation. Dell claims the laptop can handle a power ceiling of up to 240W TDP without increasing noise levels.
The design of the Area-51 showcases smooth contours with rounded edges and soft corners, departing from the typical squared-off laptop designs. The hinges are mostly hidden for a sleek look. As expected from Alienware, there are numerous RGB LED lighting 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-inch model weighs 7.5 pounds, while the 18-inch model weighs 9.6 pounds.
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