Alienware's Area-51 gaming laptop lineup has arrived as the brand's new flagship, replacing the previous m-series with significant upgrades including a refined design, cutting-edge components, and enhanced thermal performance. For the Dell Memorial Day Sale, both the Alienware 16 and 18 Area-51 models debut with exclusive discounts, featuring NVIDIA's latest Blackwell architecture GPUs - RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 5080, and RTX 5090. Shipping begins mid-June.
Featured models
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Alienware 18 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop (32GB/2TB)
21$3,499.99 10% off $3,149.99 at Alienware
Alienware 18 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5090 Gaming Laptop (64GB/2TB)
0$4,049.99 7% off $3,749.99 at Alienware
Alienware 16 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5070 Ti Gaming Laptop (32GB/2TB)
0$3,099.99 8% off $2,849.99 at Alienware
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Alienware 16 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop (32GB/1TB)
18$3,199.99 6% off $2,999.99 at Alienware
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Alienware 16 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop (64GB/2TB)
0$3,449.99 9% off $3,149.99 at AlienwareAlienware 16 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5090 Gaming Laptop (64GB/2TB)
0$3,849.99 5% off $3,649.99 at AlienwareAlienware 18 Area-51 Memorial Day specials
The Alienware 18 Area-51 blurs the line between laptop and desktop, designed as a high-performance workstation rather than a portable companion. Its substantial 10-pound frame houses an expansive 18-inch display, full-size keyboard with numpad, and robust cooling system that minimizes fan noise while supporting its thermal demands. The inclusion of a 360W power adapter signals its need for consistent outlet power during intensive gaming sessions. Traditional connectivity remains with an RJ45 Ethernet port alongside modern interfaces.
Two configurations headline the Memorial Day promotion: the $3,150 model featuring an RTX 5080 GPU with 32GB RAM, and the premium $3,750 variant boasting an RTX 5090 with 64GB RAM.
Just launched
Alienware 18 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop (32GB/2TB)
21$3,499.99 10% off $3,149.99 at Alienware
Alienware 18 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5090 Gaming Laptop (64GB/2TB)
0$4,049.99 7% off $3,749.99 at Alienware
Alienware 16 Area-51 Memorial Day offers
The Alienware 16 Area-51 delivers desktop-caliber performance in a more portable 7.5-pound chassis, maintaining the series' hallmark cooling efficiency despite its slimmer 0.85-inch profile. The 16-inch display comes paired with a standard keyboard layout (sans numpad) and omits the Ethernet port found on larger models. Remarkably, it matches its bigger sibling in processing power - accommodating up to the RTX 5090 GPU and Intel Core Ultra 9 HX processor through an equally capable thermal solution.
Four configurations are discounted for Memorial Day: the $2,850 base model (RTX 5070 Ti), two RTX 5080 variants ($2,999 and $3,150), and the $3,650 flagship with RTX 5090.
Alienware 16 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5070 Ti Gaming Laptop (32GB/2TB)
0$3,099.99 8% off $2,849.99 at Alienware
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Alienware 16 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop (32GB/1TB)
18$3,199.99 6% off $2,999.99 at Alienware
Just launched
Alienware 16 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop (64GB/2TB)
0$3,449.99 9% off $3,149.99 at Alienware
Alienware 16 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5090 Gaming Laptop (64GB/2TB)
0$3,849.99 5% off $3,649.99 at Alienware
Unmatched CPU/GPU combination
The Area-51's Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX represents mobile processing excellence, with 24 cores reaching 5.4GHz turbo speeds and 40MB L2 cache - a direct competitor to AMD's Ryzen 9 7945HX3D in benchmark performance. NVIDIA's Blackwell GPUs elevate gameplay further: the RTX 5070 Ti delivers RTX 4080-level performance at a lower tier, while the RTX 5080 surpasses both its predecessor and even the last-gen RTX 4090 by 5-20%. The QHD+ display ensures buttery frame rates at native resolution, with DLSS 4 compatibility future-proofing the technology.
Redesigned thermal architecture
The 2025 Area-51 redesign introduces a magnesium alloy chassis with revolutionary cooling solutions - expanded copper heat pipes, additional fan arrays, and next-generation thermal interface materials enable a 240W TDP handling capability without increased noise. The streamlined aesthetic features subtle rounded edges and hidden hinges, contrasting typical gaming laptop designs. Connectivity includes triple USB-A 3.2 ports (one with PowerShare), dual Thunderbolt/USB-C ports, HDMI 2.1, and an SD card reader, wrapped in a chassis weighing 7.5 pounds (16-inch) or 9.6 pounds (18-inch).
Additional Alienware Memorial Day promotions
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Alienware Aurora 16 Intel Core Ultra 9 270H RTX 5070 (85W) Gaming Laptop (16GB/1TB)
0$1,949.99 at Alienware
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Alienware Aurora 16X Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5070 (115W) Gaming Laptop (32GB/2TB)
0$2,299.99 at Alienware
Alienware x16 R2 16" Intel Core Ultra 7 155H RTX 4060 Gaming Laptop (16GB/1TB)
0$2,099.99 19% off $1,699.99 at Alienware
Alienware x16 R2 16" Intel Core Ultra 9 185H RTX 4070 Gaming Laptop (32GB/1TB)
10$2,699.99 15% off $2,299.99 at Alienware
Alienware x16 R2 16" Intel Core Ultra 9 185H RTX 4090 Gaming Laptop (32GB/2TB)
4$3,599.99 25% off $2,699.99 at AlienwareWhy trust our recommendations
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