The Alienware 16 Area-51 is one of the cheapest RTX 5080 gaming laptops — and it’s near-perfect

Alienware 16 Area-51 (RTX 5080) open at an angle on a white desk with Elden Ring Nightreign on screen.

I wouldn’t call any RTX 50-series gaming laptop cheap, but Alienware, of all brands, comes knocking with its flagship Area-51 at an alluring price point for all of its premium qualities.

For a whopping $3,249 (yes, that’s competitive in this market [insert cry GIF here]), the Alienware 16 Area-51 packs a punch with its Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080, supported by a bright 16-inch display, a punchy mechanical keyboard, and solid audio.