Dell has officially brought back the iconic Alienware Area-51 gaming laptop, which was first showcased at CES 2025, and as of today, it's ready for you to order. Available in two sizes, the 16" model starts at $3,199.99, while the 18" model is priced from $3,399.99. True to Alienware's flagship standards, the Area-51 is powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU and NVIDIA Blackwell GPU. Make sure to place your order soon, as shipments are scheduled to begin on April 30, ensuring you don't face any additional 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 Alienware
New Release### Alienware 18 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop
$3,399.99 at AlienwareBoth the 16" and 18" Area-51 gaming laptops come 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 5.4GHz max turbo frequency, 24 cores, and 40MB of L2 cache, is currently the fastest laptop processor available, outperforming the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D by 7% according to Passmark. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, while not yet tested by us, is reported by VideoCardz.com to be 16% more powerful than the RTX 4080 in preliminary 3DMark Time Spy benchmarks. This performance boost, combined with DLSS 4.0 compatibility, promises to deliver exceptional frame rates on the QHD+ display.
The base configurations offer a choice between a 16" or 18" QHD+ display with a refresh rate of 240Hz-300Hz and G-Sync certification, 32GB of DDR5-6400MHz RAM, and a 1TB M.2 SSD. You can upgrade the RAM to 64GB and the storage to 2TB on both models.
The Area-51: New Style, More Power, Better Cooling
The 2025 Alienware Area-51 gaming laptop boasts a magnesium alloy chassis with enhanced cooling systems designed to handle the latest high-performance components. It features additional fans, larger cutouts for improved airflow, increased copper usage, and a new thermal interface material to efficiently dissipate heat. Dell asserts that the laptop can maintain a power ceiling of up to 240W TDP without increasing noise levels.
In terms of design, the Area-51 showcases sleek contours with rounded edges and soft corners, moving away from the traditional squared-off look. The hinges are cleverly hidden for a seamless aesthetic. As expected from Alienware, there are numerous options for RGB LED customization. For connectivity, the laptop 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, and the 18" model comes in at 9.6 pounds.
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