Alienware's latest flagship gaming laptop, the Alienware Area-51, hit the market earlier this year, stepping up from the m-series with a host of enhancements. This model sports a sleeker design, the latest generation components, and enhanced cooling capabilities. For the first time, both the 16" and 18" versions, powered by the cutting-edge Intel Core Ultra 9 processor and the formidable GeForce RTX 5080 graphics, are available at a discount. Act fast and place your order now; shipments are scheduled for late May to avoid any further delays.
New Release### Alienware 16 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop (64GB/2TB)
15$3,599.99 save 8%$3,299.99 at Alienware
New Release### Alienware 18 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop (32GB/1TB)
15$3,399.99 save 6%$3,199.99 at Alienware
The primary distinction between the two Area-51 gaming laptops lies in their screens. The 16" model features a 2560x1600 resolution with a 240Hz IPS display, while the 18" model boasts a 2560x1600 resolution with a 300Hz IPS display. The larger 18" model also includes a dedicated numpad and enhanced cooling systems. Both configurations on sale come equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, 64GB of DDR5-6400MHz RAM, and a 2TB SSD. The inclusion of 64GB of RAM at this price point marks a significant upgrade, as these models typically come with 32GB.
The Area-51 laptop doesn't just stop at powerful graphics; it's also equipped with a formidable CPU. The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX features a maximum turbo frequency of 5.4GHz, 24 cores, and an impressive 40MB of L2 cache. According to Passmark, this processor outperforms the market, leading the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D by a solid 7%.
Tom's Hardware reports that the RTX 5080 mobile GPU offers a performance boost of 15%-20% over its predecessor, the RTX 4080. It even edges out the RTX 4090 by about 5%, making it a more cost-effective choice compared to the pricier RTX 5090, despite a 15% performance gap. With the Alienware Area-51's QHD+ (2560x1600) display, this GPU is well-suited to run new and upcoming games at high frame rates, especially with the potential support for DLSS 4.
The 2025 Alienware Area-51 gaming laptop introduces a magnesium alloy chassis with an advanced cooling system designed to manage the heat from its powerful components. This includes more fans, larger air vents, increased copper usage, and a new thermal interface material for better heat dissipation. Dell claims the laptop can handle a power ceiling of up to 240W TDP without increasing noise levels.
Aesthetically, the Area-51 embraces smooth contours with rounded edges and soft corners, moving away from the typical squared-off design. Its hinges are almost invisible, being mostly internally positioned. True to Alienware's style, there are plenty of options for 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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New Release### Alienware 16 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop (64GB/2TB)
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