Alienware Area-51 Gaming Laptop Revamped: Enhanced Style, Power, and Cooling

Dell has brought back the iconic Alienware Area-51 gaming laptop, initially showcased at CES 2025, and it's now available for order. This powerhouse comes in two sizes: the 16" model starting at $3,199.99 and the 18" model at $3,399.99. Packed with cutting-edge technology, the Area-51 features the latest Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU and NVIDIA Blackwell GPU, ensuring top-tier performance. To secure 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" and 18" Area-51 models come equipped with a single configuration featuring the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 GPU. The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, with its impressive max turbo frequency of 5.4GHz, 24 cores, and 40MB of L2 cache, is currently the fastest laptop processor available, outperforming the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D by 7% according to Passmark. The RTX 5080 GPU, although not yet tested by us, is reported by VideoCardz.com to be 16% more powerful than the RTX 4080 in 3DMark Time Spy benchmarks. This significant performance boost, combined with DLSS 4.0 compatibility, ensures that you can enjoy any game at high frame rates on the QHD+ display.

The base configurations include either a 16" or 18" QHD+ display with refresh rates between 240Hz and 300Hz, 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

For 2025, the Alienware Area-51 introduces a sleek magnesium alloy chassis with enhanced cooling systems to manage the heat from its high-performance components. The new design includes more fans, larger vents for improved airflow, increased copper usage, and a new thermal interface material for efficient heat dissipation. Dell claims the laptop can handle up to a 240W TDP while maintaining low noise levels.

Aesthetically, the Area-51 features smooth contours with rounded edges and soft corners, deviating 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. 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 heavier at 9.6 pounds.

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