Alienware has just launched its flagship gaming laptop, the Alienware Area-51, earlier this year. This new model replaces the m-series and brings a suite of impressive upgrades, including a sleek redesign, cutting-edge components, and enhanced cooling systems. For the first time, both the 16" and 18" versions, powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra 9 processor and the formidable GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card, are available for purchase. Act fast to reserve yours, as orders are set to ship in late May to avoid any delays.
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The primary distinction between the two Area-51 gaming laptops lies in their screens. The 16" model features a 2560x1600 240Hz IPS display, while the 18" model boasts a 2560x1600 300Hz IPS display. The larger 18" version also includes a dedicated numpad and improved cooling. Both discounted models come equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, 64GB of DDR5-6400MHz RAM, and a 2TB SSD. The 64GB of RAM marks a significant upgrade, as these laptops typically come with 32GB at this price point.
This CPU / GPU Combo Excels in Any Game
The Area-51 laptop is not just about the GPU; it's also powered by the formidable Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX. This processor offers a maximum turbo frequency of 5.4GHz, 24 cores, and a 40MB L2 cache. According to Passmark, it's the fastest laptop processor on the market, outpacing the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D by 7%.
Tom's Hardware reports that the RTX 5080 mobile GPU outperforms the RTX 4080 mobile GPU it replaces by 15%-20%. It's also about 5% more powerful than the RTX 4090, the previous generation's flagship. The RTX 5080 offers a better value than the pricier RTX 5090, being only about 15% less powerful yet nearly $1,000 cheaper. Given the Area-51's QHD+ (2560x1600) display, this GPU can handle new and upcoming games at high frame rates, especially with the support of DLSS 4.
The Area-51: New Style, More Power, Better Cooling
For 2025, the Alienware Area-51 gaming laptop introduces a magnesium alloy chassis and advanced cooling technology to manage the heat from its latest components. This includes more fans, larger cutouts for increased airflow, more copper, and a new thermal interface material to efficiently dissipate heat. Dell asserts that the laptop can support up to a 240W TDP without increasing noise levels.
The Area-51's design features smooth contours with rounded edges and soft corners, moving away from the traditional squared-off look. The hinges are mostly internal, making them nearly invisible. True to Alienware's style, there are extensive RGB LED lighting customization options. For connectivity, you get 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, and the 18" model weighs 9.6 pounds.
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