Dell has announced the highly anticipated return of the iconic Alienware Area-51 gaming laptop, initially unveiled at CES 2025, and it is now available for order. The new Area-51 comes in two sizes: the 16-inch model starting at $3,199.99 and the 18-inch model at $3,399.99. As Alienware's flagship offering, these laptops are powered by cutting-edge components, featuring the latest Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU and NVIDIA Blackwell GPU. To ensure you receive your unit without delay, place 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
Both the 16-inch and 18-inch Area-51 gaming laptops are available in a singular configuration featuring the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 GPU. The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX offers a maximum turbo frequency of 5.4GHz, 24 cores, and a substantial 40MB L2 cache. According to Passmark, this processor outperforms the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D by 7%, making it the fastest laptop processor currently on the market. Coupled with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 mobile GPU, which reportedly shows a 16% performance increase over the RTX 4080 in preliminary 3DMark Time Spy benchmarks from VideoCardz.com, these laptops are primed to deliver exceptional gaming performance. The inclusion of DLSS 4.0 compatibility further enhances the potential for high frame rates on the QHD+ display.
The base configurations of both models include 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. Upgrades are available to increase the RAM to 64GB and the storage to 2TB.
The Area-51: New Style, More Power, Better Cooling
The 2025 Alienware Area-51 gaming laptop introduces a sleek magnesium alloy chassis with enhanced cooling solutions designed to manage the heat from the latest high-performance components. The improved cooling system features additional fans, larger air vents, increased copper usage, and an advanced thermal interface material to efficiently dissipate heat. Dell claims the laptop can sustain 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, moving away from the typical squared-off laptop design. The hinges are mostly internal, making them nearly invisible. True to Alienware's style, the laptop offers extensive RGB LED lighting customization options. For connectivity, it 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 weighs 9.6 pounds.
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