Alienware's latest flagship, the Alienware Area-51 gaming laptop, was unveiled earlier this year, stepping in as a worthy successor to the m-series. This powerhouse comes with a sleek new design, cutting-edge components, and enhanced cooling systems. For the first time, both the 16" and 18" models, featuring the new Intel Core Ultra 9 processor and the formidable GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card, are available at discounted prices. Act fast to secure your order, as shipments are slated for late May.
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New Release### Alienware 16 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop (64GB/2TB)
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The primary distinction between these two Area-51 models lies in their displays. The 16" version sports a 2560x1600 resolution with a 240Hz refresh rate on an IPS panel, while the 18" variant boasts a larger 2560x1600 screen with a 300Hz refresh rate, also on an IPS panel. The larger 18" model not only offers a dedicated numpad but also benefits from improved cooling capabilities. Both models, despite their discounts, come equipped with the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, 64GB of DDR5-6400MHz RAM, and a 2TB SSD, showcasing a significant upgrade in RAM at this price point.
This CPU / GPU Combo Excels in Any Game
The Area-51 is powered by the high-performance Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, which achieves a maximum turbo frequency of 5.4GHz with 24 cores and 40MB of L2 cache. According to Passmark, this processor leads the market, outperforming the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D by 7%. Complementing this, the RTX 5080 mobile GPU offers a 15%-20% performance increase over its predecessor, the RTX 4080, and even edges out the RTX 4090 by about 5%. The RTX 5080 presents excellent value compared to the more expensive RTX 5090, with only a 15% performance gap for nearly $1,000 less. Given the QHD+ resolution of the Area-51, this GPU is well-suited to deliver high frame rates in the latest games, especially when utilizing DLSS 4 technology.
The Area-51: New Style, More Power, Better Cooling
The 2025 model of the Alienware Area-51 features a magnesium alloy chassis and advanced cooling solutions to manage the heat from its top-tier components. Enhanced with additional fans, larger vents, more copper, and a new thermal interface material, the laptop supports a high power ceiling of up to 240W TDP without increasing noise levels. The design showcases smooth contours and rounded edges, moving away from traditional squared designs. The internal hinge placement adds to the sleek look, while ample RGB LED customization options keep it true to Alienware's style. Connectivity options are robust, including three USB Type-A 3.2 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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