The Alienware Area-51 is back, but rather than a DIY-inspired giant, this year's iteration keeps things a little more slick. This range now sits at the top of Dell's gaming hierarchy, offering the fastest components in the most premium chassis. The screen is still a downgrade compared to the competition, and you'll either love or hate the mechanical keyboard, but after two weeks with the 16-inch model it's undeniably giving the best gaming laptops something to think about.
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Price |
$3,449.99 / £3,498.99 |
$1,999.99 - $5,549.99 / £2,149 - £5,879 |
Display |
16-inch QHD+ at 240Hz |
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Processor |
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX |
GPU |
RTX 5080 |
RTX 5060, RTX 5070, RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 5090 |
RAM |
32GB DDR5 |
16GB, 64GB DDR5 |
Storage |
2TB SSD |
1TB, 4TB, 8TB, 12TB SSD |
Connectivity |
Wifi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 |
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Ports |
3x USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 1, 2x Thunderbolt 5, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm audio |
3x USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 1, 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm audio |
Dimensions |
14.37 x 11.41 x 1.12 inch |
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Weight |
7.49lbs (3.4kg) |
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