Dell has officially relaunched the iconic Alienware Area-51 gaming laptop, first showcased at CES 2025, and it's now available for purchase. The lineup includes a 16" model starting at $3,199.99 and an 18" model at $3,399.99. True to Alienware's flagship status, the Area-51 is packed with cutting-edge components, featuring the latest Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU and NVIDIA Blackwell GPU. Orders placed today are set to ship starting April 30, so it's wise to place your reservation promptly to avoid any potential delays.
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 AlienwareBoth the 16" and 18" Area-51 gaming laptops are currently available in a single configuration, featuring the powerful Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU alongside the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 GPU. The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX is a beast with a maximum turbo frequency of 5.4GHz, 24 cores, and a 40MB L2 cache. According to Passmark, it's the fastest laptop processor available, boasting a 7% performance edge over the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D. Paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, which according to VideoCardz.com's 3DMark Time Spy benchmarks is approximately 16% more powerful than the RTX 4080, this setup promises exceptional gaming performance, especially when enhanced by DLSS 4.0 compatibility on the QHD+ display.
The base configurations also include your choice of a 16" or 18" 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. Both models offer upgrade options 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 introduces a magnesium alloy chassis with enhanced cooling systems to handle the powerful, heat-generating components. This includes additional fans, larger air vents, increased copper usage, and a new thermal interface material for efficient heat dissipation. Dell asserts that the laptop can manage a power ceiling of up to 240W TDP without increasing noise levels.
Design-wise, the Area-51 showcases smoother contours with rounded edges and soft corners, departing from the typical squared-off designs. The hinges are cleverly hidden inside, enhancing the sleek aesthetic. As expected from an Alienware product, there are extensive RGB LED lighting customization options. Connectivity is robust, featuring 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 slightly heavier at 9.6 pounds.
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