by Andrew Jun 19,2025
Alienware has officially launched its latest flagship gaming laptop — the all-new Alienware Area-51, marking a significant evolution from the previous m-series. This upgraded powerhouse delivers a sleeker design, top-tier components, and enhanced thermal management for optimal performance. As part of the Dell Memorial Day Sale, select configurations of both the Alienware 16 Area-51 and Alienware 18 Area-51 are now available at discounted prices — a first since their release. These models come equipped with cutting-edge Nvidia Blackwell architecture GPUs, including the high-performance RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 5080, and flagship-level RTX 5090. All orders are expected to ship in mid-June.
New Release### Alienware 18 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop (32GB/2TB)
21$3,499.99 save 10%$3,149.99 at Alienware
### Alienware 18 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5090 Gaming Laptop (64GB/2TB)
0$4,049.99 save 7%$3,749.99 at Alienware
### Alienware 16 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5070 Ti Gaming Laptop (32GB/2TB)
0$3,099.99 save 8%$2,849.99 at Alienware
New Release### Alienware 16 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop (32GB/1TB)
18$3,199.99 save 6%$2,999.99 at Alienware
New Release### Alienware 16 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop (64GB/2TB)
0$3,449.99 save 9%$3,149.99 at Alienware
### Alienware 16 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5090 Gaming Laptop (64GB/2TB)
0$3,849.99 save 5%$3,649.99 at Alienware
The Alienware 18 Area-51 is designed more as a mobile desktop replacement than a portable everyday carry. Weighing close to 10 pounds and measuring just 0.95 inches at its thinnest, this laptop prioritizes performance over portability. It includes a 360W power adapter and is best used while plugged in due to its high power draw.
Its larger frame allows for an expansive 18-inch display, a full-sized keyboard with integrated numpad, and a robust cooling system that efficiently manages heat while maintaining low noise levels. Additionally, it features a dedicated RJ45 Ethernet port for ultra-stable wired connections.
Currently, two models are on sale during the Memorial Day event:
New Release### Alienware 18 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop (32GB/2TB)
21$3,499.99 save 10%$3,149.99 at Alienware
### Alienware 18 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5090 Gaming Laptop (64GB/2TB)
0$4,049.99 save 7%$3,749.99 at Alienware
While slightly more compact than the Alienware 18, the Alienware 16 Area-51 remains a premium choice for gamers who demand raw power and advanced thermal control. At 7.5 pounds and 0.85 inches thick, it's still built for performance rather than travel-friendly mobility. Like the 18-inch version, it also comes with a 360W power supply and is recommended for use while connected to a power source.
It offers a 16-inch QHD+ display, a standard-size keyboard layout without a discrete numpad, and omits the Ethernet jack for a sleeker profile. However, internal specs remain top-of-the-line, featuring the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor and up to the powerful RTX 5090 GPU — made possible by Alienware’s redesigned thermal system.
Four variants are currently discounted for the Memorial Day event:
### Alienware 16 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5070 Ti Gaming Laptop (32GB/2TB)
0$3,099.99 save 8%$2,849.99 at Alienware
New Release### Alienware 16 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop (32GB/1TB)
18$3,199.99 save 6%$2,999.99 at Alienware
New Release### Alienware 16 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop (64GB/2TB)
0$3,449.99 save 9%$3,149.99 at Alienware
The Alienware Area-51 series pairs the latest Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor with next-gen graphics cards, delivering unmatched performance for modern gaming and creative workloads. The 24-core processor runs at up to 5.4GHz boost clock speed and features 40MB of L2 cache, making it one of the most powerful mobile CPUs available today. It competes closely with AMD’s Ryzen 9 7945HX3D in multi-threaded performance.
In terms of graphics, the RTX 5070 Ti mobile GPU offers performance comparable to the previous generation’s RTX 4080, making it ideal for smooth gameplay at native 1920x1200 resolution. Meanwhile, the RTX 5080 mobile GPU outperforms the RTX 4080 by 15–20%, even surpassing the prior-gen RTX 4090 by about 5%. Paired with the Area-51’s QHD+ (2560x1
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