Alienware has unveiled its latest flagship gaming laptop, the Alienware Area-51, which hit the market earlier this year. This model replaces the m-series and comes with significant enhancements such as a sleeker design, the latest generation components, and improved cooling systems. For the first time, both the 16" and 18" versions, powered by the new Intel Core Ultra 9 processor and GeForce RTX 5080 graphics, are available at a discount. Orders are set to ship in late May, so make sure to place your reservation soon to avoid any 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 screen sizes. The 16" model features a 2560x1600 240Hz IPS display, while the 18" model boasts a 2560x1600 300Hz IPS display. Due to its larger size, the 18" version includes a dedicated numpad and enhanced cooling capabilities. Both discounted configurations are equipped with the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card, 64GB of DDR5-6400MHz RAM, and a 2TB SSD. The increased RAM from the usual 32GB at this price point is a significant upgrade.
The Alienware Area-51 features a powerhouse CPU with the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, which achieves a maximum turbo frequency of 5.4GHz and is equipped with 24 cores and 40MB of 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 surpasses the RTX 4090 by about 5%. It offers a better value than the pricier RTX 5090, trailing it by only 15% while being nearly $1,000 cheaper. With a QHD+ (2560x1600) display instead of 4K, the RTX 5080 should deliver high frame rates in new and upcoming games, especially with the support of DLSS 4.
For 2025, the Alienware Area-51 introduces a magnesium alloy chassis and an upgraded cooling system designed to handle the latest high-performance components. The system includes additional fans, larger cutouts for better airflow, increased use of copper, 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.
The Area-51's design emphasizes smooth contours with rounded edges and soft corners, departing from the typical squared-off look of other laptops. The hinges are discreetly placed internally, nearly invisible. As expected from Alienware, there are extensive options for RGB LED customization. Connectivity 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" model weighs 7.5 pounds, while the 18" model is 9.6 pounds.
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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 AlienwareNew 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
### Alienware m16 R2 16" Intel Core Ultra 9 185H RTX 4060 Gaming Laptop
16$1,699.99 at Alienware### Alienware m16 R2 16" Intel Core Ultra 9 185H RTX 4070 Gaming Laptop
7$1,999.99 at Alienware
### Alienware x16 R2 16" Intel Core Ultra 9 185H RTX 4080 Gaming Laptop (32GB/1TB)
3$3,099.99 save 16%$2,599.99 at Alienware
### Dell G15 15" Intel Core i9-13900HX RTX 4060 Gaming Laptop (32GB/1TB)
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