Alienware Area-51 Laptop Revamped: More Power, Style

Dell has officially relaunched the legendary Alienware Area-51 gaming laptop, first unveiled at CES 2025, with preorders now live. Available in 16" and 18" models starting at $3,199.99 and $3,399.99 respectively, this flagship device packs cutting-edge hardware including Intel's Core Ultra 9 processor and NVIDIA's Blackwell GPU. Shipping begins April 30 - secure your unit now to avoid stock shortages.

Alienware Area-51: Now Available for Purchase

New Release

Alienware 16 Area-51: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX + RTX 5080

$3,199.99 at AlienwareNew Release

Alienware 18 Area-51: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX + RTX 5080

$3,399.99 at Alienware

Both models currently offer identical top-tier specs: Intel's 24-core Core Ultra 9 275HX (5.4GHz boost, 40MB cache) paired with NVIDIA's RTX 5080 mobile GPU. Benchmarks indicate the GPU delivers 16% better performance than its predecessor, coupled with DLSS 4.0 for exceptional QHD+ gaming performance. The processor holds a 7% lead over competing AMD chips in synthetic benchmarks.

Standard configurations feature QHD+ displays (240-300Hz with G-Sync), 32GB DDR5-6400 RAM, and 1TB SSD storage - upgradable to 64GB RAM and 2TB SSD. The 16" model weighs 7.5 lbs while the 18" version comes in at 9.6 lbs.

Redesigned for Performance: Area-51's 2025 Upgrades

The 2025 redesign introduces a magnesium alloy chassis with enhanced cooling: optimized airflow ducts, copper heat pipes, and advanced thermal interface materials enable 240W TDP handling without excessive fan noise. The streamlined design features subtle RGB lighting and invisible hinges, with ports including Thunderbolt/USB-C, HDMI 2.1, and a card reader.

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