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

Dell has officially brought back the iconic Alienware Area-51 gaming laptop, which was first announced at CES 2025, and it's now available for purchase. You can choose between the 16" model, starting at $3,199.99, and the 18" model, starting at $3,399.99. As expected from Alienware's flagship offering, the Area-51 is 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" and 18" Area-51 gaming laptops are currently available in a single configuration: the powerful Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU paired with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 GPU. The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX offers a peak turbo frequency of 5.4GHz, 24 cores, and an impressive 40MB L2 cache. According to Passmark, this processor leads the market with a 7% advantage over the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D. Alongside it, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 mobile GPU, which early 3DMark Time Spy benchmarks from VideoCardz.com suggest is 16% more powerful than the RTX 4080, promises exceptional gaming performance, especially when combined with DLSS 4.0 technology, ensuring smooth gameplay even on the high-resolution QHD+ display.

The base models come equipped with either a 16" or 18" QHD+ display, boasting refresh rates of 240Hz-300Hz and G-Sync certification, 32GB of DDR5-6400MHz RAM, and a 1TB M.2 SSD. You have the option to upgrade to 64GB of RAM and a 2TB SSD for both models.

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

For 2025, the Alienware Area-51 gaming laptop introduces a magnesium alloy chassis designed to manage the heat generated by its advanced components. Enhancements include additional fans, larger ventilation cutouts for improved airflow, increased use of copper, and a new thermal interface material that efficiently dissipates heat. Dell states that the laptop can sustain a power ceiling of up to 240W TDP without increasing noise levels.

The design of the Area-51 features sleek contours, with rounded edges and soft corners, setting it apart from the typical squared-off laptop designs. The hinges are cleverly concealed, adding to the laptop's streamlined appearance. 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" model weighs 7.5 pounds, while the 18" model is slightly heavier at 9.6 pounds.

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