The New 2025 Alienware Area-51 Gaming Laptops Are Discounted for the First Time

Alienware has just launched its new flagship gaming laptop, the Alienware Area-51, earlier this year, replacing the m-series with significant upgrades. This model boasts a sleeker redesign, the latest components, and enhanced cooling systems. For the first time, both the 16" and 18" models, powered by the cutting-edge Intel Core Ultra 9 processor and GeForce RTX 5080 graphics, are available at a discount. These laptops are set to ship in late May, so it's wise to place your order soon to avoid any shipping delays.

Save Up to $300 Off Alienware Area-51 Gaming Laptops

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

15$3,599.99 save 8%$3,299.99 at AlienwareNew Release### Alienware 18 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop (32GB/1TB)

15$3,399.99 save 6%$3,199.99 at AlienwareThe primary distinction between the two Area-51 gaming laptops lies in their displays. The 16" model features a 2560x1600 resolution with a 240Hz IPS display, while the 18" model offers a 2560x1600 resolution with a higher 300Hz IPS display. The larger 18" model also includes a dedicated numpad and superior cooling capabilities. Both configurations on sale come equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, and a 2TB SSD. The 16" model additionally includes 64GB of DDR5-6400MHz RAM, a significant upgrade from the usual 32GB at this price point.

This CPU / GPU Combo Excels in Any Game

The Area-51 laptop features the powerful Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, which has a max turbo frequency of 5.4GHz, 24 cores, and 40MB of L2 cache. According to Passmark, it's the fastest laptop processor available, outperforming the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D by 7%.

Tom's Hardware reports that the RTX 5080 mobile GPU offers a 15%-20% performance boost over the RTX 4080 it replaces and is about 5% more powerful than the RTX 4090. It's also a better value than the pricier RTX 5090, being only 15% less powerful despite being nearly $1,000 cheaper. With the QHD+ (2560x1600) display, the RTX 5080 should handle new and upcoming games at high frame rates, especially with DLSS 4 support.

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

The 2025 Alienware Area-51 features a magnesium alloy chassis and advanced cooling solutions to manage the heat from its high-performance components. These include larger fans, increased copper usage, and a new thermal interface material to enhance heat dissipation. Dell claims the laptop can handle a 240W TDP without increasing noise levels.

The design of the Area-51 emphasizes smooth contours with rounded edges and soft corners, setting it apart from typical squared-off laptop designs. The hinges are almost invisible, being mostly internal. As expected from Alienware, there are numerous RGB LED customization options. Connectivity includes 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 weighs 9.6 pounds.

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

15$3,599.99 save 8%$3,299.99 at AlienwareNew Release### Alienware 18 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop (32GB/1TB)

15$3,399.99 save 6%$3,199.99 at Alienware### Alienware m16 R2 16" Intel Core Ultra 9 185H RTX 4060 Gaming Laptop

16$1,699.99 at Alienware### Alienware m16 R2 16" Intel Core Ultra 9 185H RTX 4070 Gaming Laptop

7$1,999.99 at Alienware### Alienware x16 R2 16" Intel Core Ultra 9 185H RTX 4080 Gaming Laptop (32GB/1TB)

3$3,099.99 save 16%$2,599.99 at Alienware### Dell G15 15" Intel Core i9-13900HX RTX 4060 Gaming Laptop (32GB/1TB)

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