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

Dell has officially brought back the iconic Alienware Area-51 gaming laptop, first announced at CES 2025, and it's now available for order. The much-anticipated return of this powerhouse comes in two sizes: the 16" model, starting at $3,199.99, and the 18" model, starting at $3,399.99. Packed with the latest technology, the Area-51 features the cutting-edge Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU and NVIDIA Blackwell GPU. To ensure you don't miss out, place your order now as shipments are set 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

$3,199.99 at AlienwareNew Release### Alienware 18 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop

$3,399.99 at Alienware

Both the 16" and 18" variants of the Area-51 gaming laptops are currently offered with a single configuration: the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU combined with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 GPU. The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX offers a maximum turbo frequency of 5.4GHz, 24 cores, and a substantial 40MB of L2 cache. According to Passmark, this processor leads the market with a 7% performance edge over the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D. Coupled with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 mobile GPU, which VideoCardz.com reports to be 16% more powerful than the RTX 4080 in preliminary 3DMark Time Spy benchmarks, this setup promises exceptional gaming performance enhanced by DLSS 4.0 compatibility, enabling high framerates on the QHD+ display.

The base configurations include a choice between a 16" or 18" QHD+ display, boasting refresh rates of 240Hz-300Hz and 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

The 2025 Alienware Area-51 gaming laptop showcases a sleek magnesium alloy chassis with enhanced cooling capabilities designed to manage the heat from its high-performance components. The system features more fans, larger cutouts for improved airflow, increased copper usage, and a new thermal interface material for efficient heat dissipation. Dell asserts that the laptop can sustain a 240W TDP without increasing noise levels.

The Area-51's design emphasizes smooth contours with rounded edges and soft corners, moving away from the typical squared-off look. The hinges are cleverly hidden for a cleaner aesthetic. True to Alienware's style, extensive RGB LED customization options are available. For connectivity, the laptop offers 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 comes in at 9.6 pounds.

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