Dell has officially brought back the iconic Alienware Area-51 gaming laptop, initially announced at CES 2025, and it's now available for purchase. You can choose between two sizes: the 16" model, starting at $3,199.99, and the 18" model, starting at $3,399.99. Both variants are packed with the latest technology, featuring the powerful Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU and NVIDIA Blackwell GPU. Make sure to place your order soon, as shipments are set to begin on April 30 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

$3,199.99 at AlienwareNew Release### Alienware 18 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop

$3,399.99 at Alienware

Both the 16" and 18" models of the Area-51 gaming laptops come with a single CPU and GPU configuration: the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX paired with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 GPU. The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX reaches a maximum turbo frequency of 5.4GHz and boasts 24 cores with a 40MB L2 cache. According to Passmark, this processor leads the market, outperforming the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D by 7%. Coupled with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 mobile GPU, which is reportedly 16% more powerful than the RTX 4080 based on 3DMark Time Spy benchmarks from VideoCardz.com, these laptops are designed to deliver exceptional performance. The integration of DLSS 4.0 compatibility ensures that you can enjoy high frame rates on the QHD+ display.

The base configurations include a choice between a 16" or 18" QHD+ display with refresh rates ranging from 240Hz to 300Hz, G-Sync certification, 32GB of DDR5-6400MHz RAM, and a 1TB M.2 SSD. You also have the option to upgrade to 64GB of RAM and a 2TB SSD on both models.

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 manage the heat generated by its advanced components. The new design features increased airflow with additional fans and larger cutouts, increased copper usage, and an advanced thermal interface material. Dell states that the laptop can sustain a power ceiling of up to 240W TDP without increasing noise levels.

The design of the Area-51 showcases smooth contours with rounded edges and soft corners, moving away from the typical squared-off laptop design. The hinges are nearly invisible, being mostly internal. True to Alienware's style, there are numerous options for RGB LED customization. For connectivity, you get 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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