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

Author : Savannah Update : May 26,2025

Dell has officially brought back the legendary Alienware Area-51 gaming laptop, first showcased at CES 2025, and it's now available for order. The new lineup includes a 16" model starting at $3,199.99 and an 18" model at $3,399.99. Both models are packed with cutting-edge technology, featuring the latest Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU and NVIDIA Blackwell GPU. To secure your unit without further delays, place your order now, as shipping is set to begin on April 30.

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

Currently, both the 16" and 18" Area-51 gaming laptops come in a single configuration, equipped with the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU and the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 GPU. The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX offers a maximum turbo frequency of 5.4GHz and is powered by 24 cores with 40MB of L2 cache. According to Passmark, it's the fastest laptop processor available, outperforming the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D by 7%. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080, while not yet tested by us, is reported by VideoCardz.com to be approximately 16% more powerful than the RTX 4080 in 3DMark Time Spy benchmarks. Combined with DLSS 4.0 compatibility, this GPU can deliver incredibly high framerates on the QHD+ display.

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

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

The 2025 Alienware Area-51 gaming laptop introduces a magnesium alloy chassis, enhanced with upgraded cooling systems to manage the latest high-performance components. This includes additional fans, larger air vents, increased copper usage, and a new thermal interface material for superior heat dissipation. Dell claims the laptop can support a power ceiling of up to 240W TDP without increasing noise levels.

In terms of design, the Area-51 features smooth contours with rounded edges and soft corners, moving away from the typical squared-off look. The hinges are discreetly placed for a sleek 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 tips the scales at 9.6 pounds.

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