Alienware Area-51 Gaming Laptop Revamped: Enhanced Style, Power, and Cooling

Dell has exciting news for gaming enthusiasts: the iconic Alienware Area-51 gaming laptop, announced at CES 2025, is now available for order. You can choose between two sizes: the 16" model starting at $3,199.99 and the 18" model at $3,399.99. Both variants are packed with the latest technology, featuring the Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU and NVIDIA Blackwell GPU. To ensure you get your hands on one without delay, place your order now, as shipping is 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

Currently, both the 16" and 18" Area-51 gaming laptops are available with a single configuration: the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 GPU. The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX offers a max turbo frequency of 5.4GHz, 24 cores, and 40MB of L2 cache, making it the fastest laptop processor on the market according to Passmark, with a 7% performance edge over the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, as reported by VideoCardz.com, shows a 16% performance increase over the RTX 4080 in preliminary 3DMark Time Spy benchmarks. Combined with DLSS 4.0 compatibility, this setup promises to deliver exceptional gaming performance on the QHD+ display.

The base configurations also include your choice of a 16" or 18" QHD+ display with a refresh rate ranging from 240Hz to 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 on both models.

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

For 2025, the Alienware Area-51 gaming laptop introduces a magnesium alloy chassis and enhanced cooling systems designed to manage the heat from its powerful components. This includes additional fans, larger cutouts for better airflow, increased use of copper, and a new thermal interface material for efficient heat dissipation. Dell claims the laptop can maintain a power ceiling of up to 240W TDP without increasing noise levels.

The design of the Area-51 emphasizes sleekness with rounded edges and soft corners, moving away from the typical squared-off look of many laptops. The hinges are mostly hidden, adding to the laptop's modern aesthetic. True to Alienware's style, the laptop offers extensive RGB LED customization options. Connectivity 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, while the 18" model is slightly heavier at 9.6 pounds.

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