Alienware’s 18-inch Area-51 laptop brings a lot of hardware into a portable form - or at least as portable as an 18-inch machine gets. At its core is an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX (24 ... Read more The ...

Compact relative to its 18-inch sibling, the Alienware 16 Area-51 Gaming Laptop still delivers a meaningful hardware configuration: an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX with 24 cores and a boost up to 5.4GHz, ...

Dell’s Alienware family was an original trailblazer for the modern gaming computer—and their new 18-inch Area-51 laptop proves they’re still a leader in this market. The mighty Alienware 18 Area-51 ...

This particular configuration comes well-equipped with a 16" 2560x1600 240Hz G-Sync display, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU, ...

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With an iridescent color scheme and a futuristic aluminum design, the Area-51 (starts at $1,999.99; $3,399.99 as tested) is Alienware’s ode to its current brand identity and a showcase for what the ...

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I am the first to admit that I am only a casual gamer with not a lot of time to dedicate to gaming. So something like the Alienware 18 Area-51 is absolutely too much firepower for me. But, holy cow! I ...

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. The Alienware 16 Area-51 sets the stage for the Dell-owned ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Alienware is at its best when it makes no-holds-barred gaming machines that are big on style and performance. By reviving an iconic nameplate ...

Use left and right arrow keys to seek audio. Alienware stomped into CES 2026 with a bunch of new gaming laptops with new flagship Area-51 gaming laptops in 18-inch and 16-inch variants, a new 16X ...

The Alienware 16 Area 51 may just be the most unique gaming laptop I’ve reviewed this year. Its sci-fi-inspired styling immediately makes it stand out from the pack, but its great gaming performance ...