Alienware Area-51 Gaming Laptops First-Time Discount

Alienware has just launched its new flagship gaming laptop, the Alienware Area-51, earlier this year. This model replaces the m-series laptops and introduces several upgrades including a sleeker design, the latest generation components, and enhanced cooling systems. For the first time, both the 16" and 18" models, featuring the cutting-edge Intel Core Ultra 9 processor and the powerful GeForce RTX 5080 graphics, are available at a discount. Orders are set to ship out in late May, so make sure to place your reservation soon to avoid any 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 difference between the two Area-51 gaming laptops lies in their screen sizes; the 16" model boasts a 2560x1600 240Hz IPS display, while the 18" model features a larger 2560x1600 300Hz IPS display. The larger 18" model includes a dedicated numpad and improved 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 64GB of RAM represents 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 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, which boasts a maximum turbo frequency of 5.4GHz with 24 cores and a total L2 cache of 40MB. According to Passmark, this is the fastest laptop processor currently available, outperforming the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D by 7%.

Tom's Hardware reports that the RTX 5080 mobile GPU offers a 15%-20% performance increase over the RTX 4080 mobile GPU it replaces. It also outperforms the RTX 4090 by about 5%, which was the flagship card of the previous generation. The RTX 5080 provides better value than the pricier RTX 5090, being only 15% less powerful while costing nearly $1,000 less. Given that the Alienware Area-51 uses a QHD+ (2560x1600) display instead of 4K, this GPU should deliver high framerates in new and upcoming games, especially with the support of DLSS 4.

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

The 2025 Alienware Area-51 gaming laptop features a sleek magnesium alloy chassis with upgraded cooling designed to manage the latest high-performance components. This includes additional fans, larger cutouts for enhanced airflow, increased use of copper, and a new thermal interface material for better heat dissipation. Dell claims the laptop can handle a power ceiling of up to 240W TDP without increasing noise levels.

In terms of design, the Area-51 showcases smooth contours with rounded edges and soft corners, moving away from the squared-off look of most other laptops. The hinges are mostly internal, nearly invisible, and the laptop offers ample customization options for RGB LED lighting. 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 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)

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