Alienware is bringing back the iconic Area-51 name for its latest generation of high-performance gaming laptops. The new Area-51 models boast a refreshed design, enhanced thermal performance, and top-of-the-line specs.
Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. While parent company Dell is doing a big rebrand of its entire PC portfolio, at CES 2025 Alienware is sort of returning to its roots by bringing back the classic Area-51 name back for its new flagship laptop line.
Available in 16- and 18-inch versions, the resurrected Area-51 gaming notebooks feature what Alienware is calling a brand-new industrial design. Though if you look closely, you can see some similarities to existing systems like the. Both models sport a striking anodized liquid teal paint job with an almost iridescent quality. Around back, the company’s Aurora lighting has been integrated into the rear of the system to create a striking gradient effect on the laptop’s thermal shelf. And as before, you still get plenty of customizable RGB lights on the inside including behind both the touchpad and keyboard. But the Area-51 laptop’s most distinctive feature might be its bottom, where Alienware has installed a Gorilla Glass window with an integrated vent to help manage airflow while also giving you a peek at the hardware inside. The company claims that thanks to its new thermal architecture, Area-51 laptops have 35 percent better airflow while being 15 percent quieter than before. There’s also a new hinge design that’s meant to hide exterior components while still allowing for easy access and stability.Naturally, as Alienware’s latest flagship gaming laptops, the new Area-51 notebooks should offer top-notch performance thanks to support for up to Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPUs, 64GB of RAM (at up to 7200 MT/s, the highest yet on any Alienware laptop), 12 TB of PCIe Gen 5 SSD storage and next-gen NVIDIA RTX 5090 GPUs. More specifically, both models can handle up to 175 watts of total graphics power with an additional 105 watts dedicated to the CP
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