Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 32GB 2TB
The new performance precedent. Alienware Area-51 gaming laptops are engineered for maximum power, packed with innovation, and encased in an otherworldly design. By fusing an advanced thermal strategy, increasing airflow, and elevating power with Intel Core Ultra HX processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPUs, Alienware brings alien-class performance to the most passionate gamers.
Alienware 18 Area-51 Gaming Laptop
Alienware Area-51 gaming laptops are engineered for maximum power, packed with innovation, and encased in an otherworldly design.
18.0 inch WQXGA 2560×1600 300Hz 3ms 100% DCI-P3 500 nit, ComfortView+, NVIDIA G-SYNC + Advanced Optimus Display
Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 275HX, 24 Core, 36MB Total Cache, 2.7GHz to 5.4GHz
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16 GB GDDR7
2TB NVMe M.2 PCIe Gen4 SSD
32GB, 2x16GB, DDR5, 6400MT/s Memory
Playtime. Anytime.
Play the latest games with graphics that rival reality. Play with players on console. Play with the peripherals that you love. When it comes to playing your way, Windows 11 makes it happen.
Unapologetic power
This Total Performance Power can reach 280W in the Alienware 18 Area-51. With more power provided to the silicon components, gamers can run their games on the highest settings, making this one of the most powerful 18-inch gaming laptops yet.
Available on configurations with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 and above.
Based on internal Dell analysis, December 2024.
Game-changing graphics
Step into the future of gaming and creation with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs, powered by NVIDIA Blackwell and AI. Designed to push boundaries, RTX 50 Series with NVIDIA Max-Q delivers optimized battery life, performance, and impressive graphics fidelity for users who demand more on the go.
Intelligent processing
Intel Core Ultra HX processors integrate CPU, built-in GPU, and NPU into a single package designed for AI acceleration and balanced performance across your favorite tasks.
CPU
Ensures everything runs smoothly and as expected, including controlling non-player characters, calculating realistic physics, translating a button press into an action, and triggering sound effects at the right time in the game.
Supercharged data stream
With two SO-DIMM slots designated for DDR5 system memory, Area-51 laptops can support 32GB of memory.
Introducing the Cryo-Chamber
Developed by Alienware engineers, the new Cryo-Chamber structure is located at the bottom of the laptop and focuses air to the core components where it matters most. The Cryo-Chamber props up the laptop and introduces a much larger air intake, promoting increased airflow, and features a clear Gorilla Glass panel providing a view of the AlienFX fans. This structure, combined with more copper and bigger fans than ever before, enables a higher power ceiling of 280W TPP without raising acoustics.
Performance Driven Thermals
Marathon gaming requires absolute power. Alienware Cryo-tech advanced cooling technology is designed to maintain system stability even during the most demanding sessions.
Quad fans
Helps increase total airflow and pressurizes the chassis, keeping even the most aggressive hot spots properly cooled.
Available on configurations with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti and above.
More copper, less heat
With 48% more copper by weight than previous 18-inch laptops and a vapor chamber that is 4 times larger, the Alienware 18 Area-51 dynamically balances heat across 7 heat pipes, making it one of the most performance-forward 18-inch laptops to date.
Based on internal Dell analysis, December 2024.
Element 31 thermal interface
Encapsulated gallium silicone across the CPU dissipates heat quickly, allowing you to take on marathon gaming sessions with ease.
Bringing comfort to the forefront
These new Area-51 laptops combine mystery and otherworldly design with fluid contours and soft surfaces that inspire comfortable gameplay for hours.
Contours: Fluid design contours with thoughtful edges provide an enhanced tactile feeling.
V-Rail edges: Easy and comfortable opening and closing of the lid of your laptop.
Pillowed palm rest: A seamless pillowed palm rest redefines comfort during any gaming session.
Zero hinge innovation
A more robust closure and nearly invisible hinge create a floating display. Engineered for strength and sophistication, this patent-pending design drives motion in the radial direction and telescopes out, enabling an adaptive rear design that features translucent materials and new AlienFX lighting.
Advanced dynamic lighting
Ambient AlienFX lighting inspired by the aurora borealis takes on color and movement that reflects across surfaces to create an otherworldly experience. The masterful layering of materials marks a new level of technical ability and design sophistication.
Advanced features tailored to gamers
Uniquely engineered to reflect the limitless possibilities within.
Enhanced switches: Optional Cherry Ultra Low Profile keyboard with AlienFX per-key lighting.
Enhanced touchpad: Larger, multi-point, and precise touchpad. New animations are available on configurations with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 or higher.
Smarter sound: Amplified Dolby Atmos quad speakers deliver dynamic and spatial audio.
Total Command
Convenient presets: Maximize your gameplay with performance presets for the power you need, no matter what you are doing.
Performance overlay: Manage and view CPU, GPU, memory, and thermal stats without exiting the game.
AlienFX: Customize your setup with lighting settings that extend to Alienware accessories, as well as key binds and calibration.
AlienVision: Toggle external Alienware monitor hardware-based overlays on and off to help you focus on the targets at hand.
Ports and slots
Rear view
1. RJ-45 Killer E5000 5 Gbps Ethernet | 2. 2x USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 1 5 Gbps | 3. USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 1 5 Gbps | 4. 2x Thunderbolt | 5. HDMI 2.1 | 6. Power/DC-In
Left view
6. Full-sized SD card | 7. Global headset jack
Gorilla Glass panels on the Cryo-Chamber require a configuration with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti or higher.
Available on configurations with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 and above.
Thunderbolt 5 is included on configurations with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti and higher. On NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 and below, Thunderbolt 4.
Purchased model configurations will vary. Subject to third-party purchase of additional memory. Memory is user-replaceable for 64GB of dual-channel memory.
Based on internal analysis during October 2024 using the Alienware Area-51 desktop and various supplied SSDs. Actual results may vary.
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