Alienware Area-51 Returns: Enhanced Style, Power, Cooling

Dell has officially reintroduced the iconic Alienware Area-51 gaming laptop, first showcased at CES 2025, and it's now available for order. The lineup includes two models: the 16" version starting at $3,199.99 and the 18" version at $3,399.99. True to Alienware's flagship standards, the Area-51 is packed with cutting-edge technology, featuring the latest Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU and NVIDIA Blackwell GPU. To secure your unit and avoid any delays, place your order now, with shipping expected to commence 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 AlienwareBoth the 16" and 18" 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 of L2 cache, is recognized by Passmark as the fastest laptop processor available, outperforming the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D by 7%. Paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 mobile GPU, which is reportedly 16% more powerful than the RTX 4080 according to preliminary 3DMark Time Spy benchmarks from VideoCardz.com, this setup is primed for exceptional gaming performance, especially with DLSS 4.0 compatibility, allowing for high framerates on the QHD+ display.

The base configurations come equipped with either a 16" or 18" QHD+ display, boasting refresh rates between 240Hz and 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

The 2025 Alienware Area-51 introduces a magnesium alloy chassis designed for enhanced cooling, adept at managing the heat from its powerful components. This includes an increased number of fans, larger air vents, more copper, and a new thermal interface material for improved heat dissipation. Dell asserts that the laptop can manage a power ceiling of up to 240W TDP while maintaining low noise levels.

In terms of design, the Area-51 features sleek, rounded edges and soft corners, diverging from the typical squared-off laptop design. The hinges are cleverly hidden for a seamless look. True to Alienware's style, there's no shortage of RGB LED customization options. On the connectivity front, you'll find 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 comes in at 9.6 pounds.

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