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, starting at $3,399.99. As expected from Alienware's flagship, the Area-51 is packed with cutting-edge components, including the latest Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU and NVIDIA Blackwell GPU. Secure your order now, as shipping is set to begin on April 30, to avoid any potential delays.

The Alienware Area-51 Gaming Laptop Is Now Available

Alienware 16 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop

$3,199.99 at Alienware

Alienware 18 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop

$3,399.99 at Alienware

Both 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 is a powerhouse with a max turbo frequency of 5.4GHz, 24 cores, and 40MB of L2 cache. According to Passmark, it's the fastest laptop processor available, boasting a 7% performance edge over the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D. Paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, which VideoCardz.com reports as being 16% more powerful than the RTX 4080 in preliminary 3DMark Time Spy benchmarks, this laptop promises exceptional performance. Enhanced by DLSS 4.0 compatibility, it can handle any game at high framerates on its QHD+ display.

The base configurations include a choice between a 16" or 18" QHD+ display with a 240Hz-300Hz refresh rate and G-Sync certification, 32GB of DDR5-6400MHz RAM, and a 1TB M.2 SSD. Upgrades to 64GB of RAM and 2TB of storage are available 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 with enhanced cooling to manage the heat from its powerful components. This includes additional fans, larger cutouts for improved airflow, increased copper usage, and a new thermal interface material for better heat dissipation. Dell claims the laptop can maintain a 240W TDP without increasing noise levels.

The Area-51's design features smooth contours with rounded edges and soft corners, replacing the traditional squared-off look. The hinges are mostly internal, making them nearly invisible. As expected from Alienware, there are extensive RGB LED lighting 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 weighs 9.6 pounds.

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