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

Dell has officially relaunched the iconic Alienware Area-51 gaming laptop, first showcased at CES 2025, and it's now available for order. This powerhouse comes in two sizes: the 16-inch model starting at $3,199.99 and the 18-inch model at $3,399.99. Packed with cutting-edge technology, the Area-51 features the latest Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU and NVIDIA Blackwell GPU. To ensure you don't miss out, place your order now, as shipping begins 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

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 AlienwareBoth the 16" and 18" Area-51 gaming laptops come equipped with the formidable 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, 24 cores, and 40MB of L2 cache, making it the top-performing laptop processor according to Passmark, with a 7% advantage over the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, based on early 3DMark Time Spy benchmarks from VideoCardz.com, outperforms the RTX 4080 by about 16%. With DLSS 4.0 compatibility, this GPU can deliver exceptional frame rates on the QHD+ display.

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

For 2025, the Alienware Area-51 boasts a sleek magnesium alloy chassis with enhanced cooling systems to manage the heat from its powerful components. The design features more fans, larger air vents, increased copper usage, and a new thermal interface material to efficiently dissipate heat. Dell claims 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 laptop designs. The hinges are cleverly hidden for a seamless look. True to Alienware's style, the laptop offers extensive 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.

Check out more of the best Alienware deals today.

Why Should You Trust IGN's Deals Team?

IGN's deals team brings over 30 years of combined experience in uncovering the best discounts across gaming, tech, and various other categories. We prioritize transparency and value, ensuring our readers only get recommendations for deals that are genuinely worthwhile. Our team's firsthand experience with the brands we feature adds credibility to our selections. Learn more about our deals standards here, and stay updated with the latest deals by following IGN's Deals account on Twitter.