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

Dell has officially announced the highly anticipated return of the Alienware Area-51 gaming laptop, initially showcased at CES 2025. As of today, this powerhouse is available for order in two distinct sizes: the 16" model starting at $3,199.99 and the 18" model at $3,399.99. Packed with the latest technology, the Area-51 features the cutting-edge 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 set to begin on April 30.

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 AlienwareNew Release### Alienware 18 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop

0$3,399.99 at Alienware

Both the 16" and 18" versions of the Area-51 gaming laptops are currently offered in 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 L2 cache, leads the market as the fastest laptop processor, outpacing the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D by 7% according to Passmark. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080, though not yet tested by us, is reported by VideoCardz.com to be approximately 16% more powerful than the RTX 4080, promising exceptional performance especially when combined with DLSS 4.0 for high frame rates on the QHD+ display.

The base models come equipped with either a 16" or 18" QHD+ display, boasting refresh rates between 240Hz-300Hz and G-Sync certification. Both sizes include 32GB of DDR5-6400MHz RAM and a 1TB M.2 SSD, with options to upgrade to 64GB RAM and 2TB storage.

The Area-51: New Style, More Power, Better Cooling

The 2025 Alienware Area-51 introduces a sleek magnesium alloy chassis with enhanced cooling solutions to manage the heat from its advanced components. This includes additional fans, larger air vents, increased use of copper, and a new thermal interface material for efficient heat dissipation. Dell asserts that the laptop can sustain a higher power ceiling of up to 240W TDP without compromising on noise levels.

The design of the Area-51 has evolved, featuring smoother contours with rounded edges and soft corners, departing from the traditional squared-off look. The hinges are cleverly concealed within the chassis, enhancing the aesthetic appeal. True to Alienware's style, the laptop offers extensive RGB LED 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" model weighs 7.5 pounds, while the 18" model is slightly heavier at 9.6 pounds.

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