The Latest Breaking News from Alienware

'Quite frankly it was missing one thing': Alienware has fixed one of the biggest issues with its Area-51 gaming PC

The new Ryzen 7 9850X3D is part of the Alienware's CES 2026 party.

PC Gamer · Jan 6

Alienware brings OLED to its gaming laptops for the first time in years — anti-glare OLED display boasts 240Hz refresh rate and 0.2ms response time

Alienware is bringing its 16-inch laptops up to speed with other high-end offerings, introducing a 240Hz OLED panel for the first time ever across its Area-51 and Aurora designs.

Tom’s Hardware · Jan 6

Alienware teases 'covert' ultraslim gaming laptop line and a new budget-friendly option at CES 2026

Alienware announced that it will be expanding its gaming laptop portfolio in 2026 with two new classes of product: an ultraslim 'covert' gaming laptop line, and a budget-oriented gaming laptop.

TechRadar · Jan 6

The new Alienware 16 Area-51 has the one thing I wanted — here’s my hands-on preview

The Alienware 16 Area-51 (2026) might not be a vast refresh over its predecessor, but the inclusion of an OLED panel could make an already stellar laptop even better.

Tom’s Guide · Jan 6

HP puts HyperX name on Omen gaming laptops — new systems get Intel and AMD's latest processors

HP has put HyperX front and center as its gaming system brand, combining it with Omen as it updates systems to Panther Lake and Gorgon Point.

Tom’s Hardware · Jan 5

Dell brings back XPS laptops — ditches the capacitive touch bar, adds 1Hz display option, and upgrades 14 and 16-inch models

Dell is bringing back the XPS laptop brand, and has redesigned the system to remove the controversial capacitive function row. This year's XPS 14 and 16 are getting Intel's Panther Lake processors, and a new 13-incher is coming later this year.

Tom’s Hardware · Jan 5

Dell’s great undoing: XPS returns in 2026 after a year of missteps — and the all-new XPS 14 and XPS 16 might be the company’s smartest move yet

After admitting it “underperformed” and “didn’t listen,” Dell reintroduces XPS with thinner hardware, smarter power management, and a broader portfolio.

Windows Central · Jan 5

I tested dozens of gaming laptops this year — these are the 3 fastest you can buy

Looking for the most powerful gaming laptops of 2025? After testing the latest machines of the year, here are the fastest you can buy, according to our benchmarks.

Tom’s Guide · Dec 28, 2025

PC Gamer Hardware Awards: The best gaming monitor of 2025

Two 4K and one 1440p monitor take the nominations this year, with one being a potential dark horse.

PC Gamer · Dec 25, 2025

I review gaming laptops for a living — and this is my favorite of 2025

2025 was a big year for RTX 50 gaming laptops, and the Alienware 16 Area-51 stood out above the rest. Here's why it was my favorite gaming laptop of 2025.

Tom’s Guide · Dec 24, 2025