Dell has officially relaunched the iconic Alienware Area-51 gaming laptop, first unveiled at CES 2025, and it's now available for purchase. You can choose between two models: the 16-inch version starting at $3,199.99 and the 18-inch version at $3,399.99. Both are packed with the latest technology, featuring the cutting-edge Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU and NVIDIA Blackwell GPU. To ensure you don't miss out, place your order now, as shipments are scheduled 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-inch and 18-inch Area-51 gaming laptops are currently available 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 offers a maximum turbo frequency of 5.4GHz, 24 cores, and 40MB of L2 cache, making it the fastest laptop processor available according to Passmark, with a 7% performance advantage over the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, while not yet tested by us, is reported by VideoCardz.com to be about 16% more powerful than the RTX 4080 in 3DMark Time Spy benchmarks. With DLSS 4.0 compatibility, this GPU should deliver exceptional performance on the QHD+ display at high frame rates.

The base configurations come with your choice of a 16-inch or 18-inch QHD+ display, boasting a refresh rate between 240Hz and 300Hz, and G-Sync certification. Both models include 32GB of DDR5-6400MHz RAM and a 1TB M.2 SSD, with options to upgrade to 64GB of RAM and a 2TB SSD.

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

The 2025 Alienware Area-51 gaming laptop introduces a sleek magnesium alloy chassis designed to manage the heat from its powerful components. It features enhanced cooling with additional fans, larger air vents, increased copper usage, and a new thermal interface material for efficient heat dissipation. Dell states that the laptop can maintain a high power ceiling of up to 240W TDP without increasing noise levels.

The design of the Area-51 emphasizes smooth lines with rounded edges and soft corners, moving away from the typical squared-off look. The hinges are cleverly hidden, enhancing the laptop's aesthetic appeal. True to Alienware's style, there are extensive 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 is heavier at 9.6 pounds.

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