Alienware Area-51 Gaming Laptops Now Discounted for the First Time

Alienware's latest flagship gaming laptop, the Alienware Area-51, has hit the market with a bang, replacing the beloved m-series with a suite of impressive upgrades. This year's model sports a sleek new design, the latest generation components, and an enhanced cooling system. For the first time, both the 16" and 18" models, powered by the cutting-edge Intel Core Ultra 9 processor and the formidable GeForce RTX 5080 graphics, are available at a discounted price. Act fast, as orders are set to ship out in late May; secure your reservation now to avoid any potential delays.

Save Up to $500 Off Alienware Area-51 Gaming Laptops

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13$3,799.99 save 13%$3,299.99 at AlienwareThe 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 larger 2560x1600 300Hz IPS display. The 18" variant, being physically larger, also includes a dedicated numpad and superior cooling capabilities. Both models come 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 stands out as a significant upgrade, typically found in higher-priced configurations.

This CPU / GPU Combo Excels in Any Game

The Area-51 laptop is equipped with an exceptionally powerful CPU: the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX. With a max turbo frequency of 5.4GHz, 24 cores, and 40MB of L2 cache, it's the fastest laptop processor on the market, outpacing the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D by 7% according to Passmark.

Tom's Hardware reports that the RTX 5080 mobile GPU offers a 15%-20% performance increase over its predecessor, the RTX 4080 mobile GPU, and is approximately 5% more powerful than the RTX 4090. Remarkably, it provides better value than the pricier RTX 5090, lagging only 15% behind despite being nearly $1,000 cheaper. Given that the Alienware Area-51 uses a QHD+ (2560x1600) display instead of 4K, the RTX 5080 should deliver high framerates in new and upcoming games, especially with DLSS 4 support.

The Area-51: New Style, More Power, Better Cooling

For 2025, the Alienware Area-51 gaming laptop introduces a magnesium alloy chassis with advanced cooling technology to handle the latest high-performance components. This includes additional fans, larger cutouts for improved airflow, increased copper usage, and a new thermal interface material for better heat dissipation. Dell claims the laptop can manage a higher power ceiling of up to 240W TDP without increased noise.

In terms of design, the Area-51 features smooth contours with rounded edges and soft corners, departing from the traditional squared-off look. The hinges are mostly internal, nearly invisible, enhancing the sleek aesthetic. As expected from an Alienware product, there are extensive RGB LED customization options. 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 is slightly heavier at 9.6 pounds.

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