Alienware's latest flagship gaming laptop, the Alienware Area-51, launched earlier this year, marking a significant upgrade from the m-series. With a sleek new design, cutting-edge components, and enhanced cooling, the Area-51 sets a new standard in gaming performance. For the first time, both the 16" and 18" models, featuring the Intel Core Ultra 9 processor and the powerful GeForce RTX 5080 graphics, are available at a discount. Don't miss out—orders are expected to ship in late May, so secure your reservation now to avoid any delays.
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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 difference between the two Area-51 models lies in their displays. The 16" version sports a 2560x1600 240Hz IPS display, while the 18" model features a 2560x1600 300Hz IPS display. Due to its larger size, the 18" model includes a dedicated numpad and improved cooling. Both configurations, available at a discount, are powered by an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, and come with a generous 64GB of DDR5-6400MHz RAM and a 2TB SSD. The 64GB of RAM is a significant upgrade, typically seen at a higher price point.
This CPU / GPU Combo Excels in Any Game
The Area-51 is equipped with the formidable Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, which boasts a max turbo frequency of 5.4GHz, 24 cores, and a 40MB L2 cache. According to Passmark, this is the fastest laptop processor available, outperforming the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D by 7%.
Tom's Hardware reports that the RTX 5080 mobile GPU is 15%-20% more powerful than its predecessor, the RTX 4080, and even edges out the RTX 4090 by about 5%. It offers excellent value, trailing the much pricier RTX 5090 by only 15% while being nearly $1,000 cheaper. With a QHD+ (2560x1600) display rather than 4K, the RTX 5080 should deliver high framerates in new and upcoming games, especially with DLSS 4 support.
The Area-51: New Style, More Power, Better Cooling
The 2025 Alienware Area-51 gaming laptop introduces a magnesium alloy chassis with enhanced cooling capabilities to manage the latest high-performance components. This includes additional fans, larger vents for improved airflow, more 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 emphasizes smooth contours with rounded edges and soft corners, departing from the typical squared-off designs. The hinges are mostly internal, nearly invisible, and the laptop offers 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 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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