Alienware Area-51 Gaming Laptop Returns with Enhanced Style, Power, and Cooling

Dell thrilled gaming enthusiasts at CES 2025 with the announcement of the return of the iconic Alienware Area-51 gaming laptop, and as of today, it's finally ready for pre-order. Available in two sizes, the 16" model is priced starting at $3,199.99, while the 18" variant starts at $3,399.99. True to Alienware's flagship status, the Area-51 is packed with cutting-edge components, featuring the latest Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU and NVIDIA Blackwell GPU. Act fast—orders are set to ship starting April 30, so make your reservation now to avoid any potential delays.

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 powerhouse 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, boasting 24 cores and a massive 40MB of L2 cache. According to Passmark, it leads the market as the fastest laptop processor, outperforming the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D by 7%. Coupled with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, a GPU that's reportedly 16% more powerful than the RTX 4080 based on preliminary 3DMark Time Spy benchmarks from VideoCardz.com, and enhanced with DLSS 4.0 compatibility, you're looking at a machine that can run virtually any game at incredibly high frame rates on its QHD+ display.

The base configurations come with a choice between a 16" or 18" QHD+ display, offering refresh rates from 240Hz to 300Hz with G-Sync certification, 32GB of DDR5-6400MHz RAM, and a 1TB M.2 SSD. Both models offer the flexibility to upgrade to 64GB of RAM and a 2TB SSD.

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

For 2025, the Alienware Area-51 gaming laptop showcases a sleek magnesium alloy chassis enhanced with superior cooling to manage the heat from its top-tier components. This includes an increase in the number of fans, larger cutouts for improved airflow, more extensive use of copper, and a new thermal interface material for efficient heat dissipation. Dell claims this design supports a higher power ceiling of up to 240W TDP without increasing noise levels.

The Area-51 sports a modern design with smooth contours, rounded edges, and soft corners, departing from the typical squared-off laptop aesthetics. Its hinges are nearly invisible, being mostly internal. Staying true to Alienware's signature style, the laptop offers extensive RGB LED lighting customization options. 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 tips the scales at 7.5 pounds, while the 18" model weighs 9.6 pounds.

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