Alienware Area-51 Gaming Laptops First-Time Discount

Alienware has unveiled its new flagship gaming laptop, the Alienware Area-51, earlier this year, succeeding the m-series with a suite of impressive enhancements. This new model sports a sleek redesign, state-of-the-art 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, are available at a discount. Act fast to secure your reservation; shipping is slated for late May to avoid further delays.

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

New Release### Alienware 16 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop (64GB/2TB)

11$3,599.99 save 8%$3,299.99 at AlienwareNew Release### Alienware 18 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop (64GB/2TB)

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 2560x1600 300Hz IPS display. The larger 18" model also includes a dedicated numpad and superior cooling capabilities. Both discounted versions 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 inclusion of 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 powered by the formidable Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, which boasts a maximum turbo frequency of 5.4GHz, 24 cores, and a 40MB L2 cache. According to Passmark, this processor leads the market, outperforming the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D by 7%.

Tom's Hardware reports that the RTX 5080 mobile GPU offers a performance boost of 15%-20% over its predecessor, the RTX 4080, and even surpasses the RTX 4090 by about 5%. It provides excellent value, being nearly $1,000 less expensive than the RTX 5090 while only trailing by about 15%. Given the QHD+ (2560x1600) display on the Alienware Area-51, this GPU is well-suited to deliver high frame rates 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 enhanced cooling to handle the latest high-performance components. This includes additional fans, larger cutouts for better airflow, increased use of copper, and an advanced thermal interface material for improved heat dissipation. Dell claims the laptop can manage up to a 240W TDP without increasing noise levels.

The design of the Area-51 showcases smooth contours, with rounded edges and soft corners replacing the more angular designs found in other laptops. The hinges are cleverly positioned internally to be nearly invisible. True to Alienware's style, the laptop offers extensive RGB LED lighting customization options. Connectivity is robust with 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 comes in at 9.6 pounds.

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New Release### Alienware 16 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop (64GB/2TB)

11$3,599.99 save 8%$3,299.99 at AlienwareNew Release### Alienware 18 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop (64GB/2TB)

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