Dell has officially relaunched the iconic Alienware Area-51 gaming laptop, announced at CES 2025, and it's now available for order starting today. You can choose between two sizes: the 16-inch model, priced at $3,199.99, and the 18-inch model at $3,399.99. These flagship laptops come equipped with cutting-edge components, including the latest Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU and NVIDIA Blackwell GPU. To ensure you don't miss out, place your order now as shipments are scheduled 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
0$3,199.99 at Alienware
New Release### Alienware 18 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop
0$3,399.99 at Alienware
Currently, both the 16-inch and 18-inch Area-51 gaming laptops are available in a single configuration featuring the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 GPU. The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX is a powerhouse with a max turbo frequency of 5.4GHz, 24 cores, and 40MB of total L2 cache. According to Passmark, this processor leads the market by 7% over the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D. Coupled with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 mobile GPU, which reportedly outperforms the RTX 4080 by 16% in 3DMark Time Spy benchmarks, as per VideoCardz.com, the Area-51 promises exceptional gaming performance, especially with DLSS 4.0 compatibility for high framerates on QHD+ displays.
The base configurations offer either a 16-inch or 18-inch QHD+ display with refresh rates between 240Hz and 300Hz, and G-Sync certification, 32GB of DDR5-6400MHz RAM, and a 1TB M.2 SSD. Both models allow for upgrades to 64GB of RAM and a 2TB SSD.
The Area-51: New Style, More Power, Better Cooling
For 2025, the Alienware Area-51 gaming laptop boasts a magnesium alloy chassis with enhanced cooling to manage the heat from its high-performance components. This includes additional fans, larger air vents, increased copper usage, and a new thermal interface material for efficient heat dissipation. Dell claims the laptop can maintain a high power ceiling of up to 240W TDP without increasing noise levels.
The design of the Area-51 features smoother contours with rounded edges and soft corners, distinguishing it from the typical squared-off laptop designs. The hinges are mostly internal, making them nearly invisible, and the laptop offers extensive RGB LED lighting 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-inch model weighs 7.5 pounds, while the 18-inch model is 9.6 pounds.
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