The Alienware Area-51, the latest flagship gaming laptop from Alienware, hit the market earlier this year, marking a significant upgrade from the m-series. This powerhouse boasts a sleek redesign, cutting-edge components, and enhanced cooling capabilities. For the first time, both the 16-inch and 18-inch models, powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra 9 processor and the formidable GeForce RTX 5080 graphics, are available at a discount. Act fast—orders are set to ship in late May, so secure your reservation now to avoid any delays.
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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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New Release### Alienware 18 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop (64GB/2TB)
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The primary difference between these two models lies in their display sizes: the 16-inch model features a 2560x1600 resolution with a 240Hz IPS display, while the 18-inch model offers a 2560x1600 resolution with a 300Hz IPS display. The larger 18-inch model includes a dedicated numpad and superior cooling. Both configurations are discounted and 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 64GB of RAM is a notable upgrade, typically found in higher-priced models.
This CPU / GPU Combo Excels in Any Game
The Area-51 laptop is engineered with a formidable CPU, the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, which reaches a max turbo frequency of 5.4GHz with 24 cores and 40MB of L2 cache. According to Passmark, this processor leads the market, outperforming the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D by 7%.
Tom's Hardware reports that the RTX 5080 mobile GPU surpasses the RTX 4080 by 15%-20% and even edges out the RTX 4090 by 5%. It's also a better value than the more expensive RTX 5090, offering nearly the same performance for $1,000 less. Given the QHD+ (2560x1600) display on the Alienware Area-51, this GPU can handle new and upcoming games at high framerates, especially with the support of DLSS 4.
The Area-51: New Style, More Power, Better Cooling
For 2025, the Alienware Area-51 introduces a magnesium alloy chassis with enhanced cooling to manage the heat from its powerful components. This includes larger fans, bigger cutouts for improved airflow, increased copper usage, and a new thermal interface material for efficient heat dissipation. Dell claims the laptop can maintain a 240W TDP without increasing noise levels.
The design of the Area-51 features smooth contours with rounded edges and soft corners, moving away from the typical squared-off look. The hinges are mostly internal, nearly invisible, and there are plenty of options for RGB LED 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-inch model weighs 7.5 pounds, while the 18-inch model weighs 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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