Alienware Area-51 Laptops: $300 Off for Memorial Day

Alienware's flagship Area-51 gaming laptop series makes its grand entrance this year, replacing the m-series with a sleek redesign, cutting-edge components, and enhanced thermal performance. For the first time ever, multiple configurations of both the Alienware 16 and 18 Area-51 models are discounted during Dell's Memorial Day sale, featuring Nvidia's latest Blackwell GPUs including the RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 5080 and RTX 5090. Shipping begins mid-June.

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New Release: Alienware 18 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 (32GB/2TB)

$3,499.99 save 10% $3,149.99 at Alienware

Alienware 18 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5090 (64GB/2TB)

$4,049.99 save 7% $3,749.99 at Alienware

Alienware 16 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5070 Ti (32GB/2TB)

$3,099.99 save 8% $2,849.99 at Alienware

Memorial Day Alienware 18 Area-51 Deals

The Area-51 18-inch model leans more toward desktop replacement than portable workstation, tipping the scales at nearly 10 pounds with a thickness starting at 0.95 inches. Its 360W power adapter demands constant AC power, but rewards users with an expansive 18-inch display, full-keyboard layout with numpad, advanced cooling that maintains whisper-quiet operation, and even a dedicated Ethernet port.

Two configurations are currently discounted:

• $3,150 model w/ RTX 5080 & 32GB RAM
• $3,750 model w/ RTX 5090 & 64GB RAM

Memorial Day Alienware 16 Area-51 Deals

While more compact than its 18-inch sibling, the 16-inch variant retains the same premium DNA with a focus on uncompromising performance. Weighing 7.5 pounds at its thinnest 0.85-inch profile, it shares the same 360W power requirements. The slightly smaller footprint means a 16-inch display and standard keyboard layout (sans numpad), though it can still accommodate the same powerhouse Intel Core Ultra 9 HX processor and up to RTX 5090 graphics.

Four discounted configurations available:

• $2,850 - RTX 5070 Ti
• $2,999 - RTX 5080 (32GB/1TB)
• $3,150 - RTX 5080 (64GB/2TB)
• $3,650 - RTX 5090

Unmatched Processing Power

The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX delivers desktop-level performance with its 5.4GHz turbo boost, 24 cores, and 40MB cache - rivaling AMD's Ryzen 9 7945HX3D in benchmarks. Regarding graphics:

The RTX 5070 Ti serves as a proper successor to the RTX 4070, while the RTX 5080 outperforms last-generation's RTX 4090 by 5% - making it a sweet spot for the Area-51's QHD+ display. The 5090 delivers 15% more performance but at a premium price point.

Redesigned for 2025

The new magnesium alloy chassis incorporates:

• Improved thermal solutions with additional fans and copper elements
• Able to handle up to 240W TDP quietly
• Refined aesthetics with smooth contours and hidden hinges
• Full RGB lighting customization
• Comprehensive port selection including Thunderbolt

Additional Gaming Laptop Deals

Alienware Aurora 16: $1,949 (RTX 5070)

Alienware Aurora 16X: $2,299 (RTX 5070)

Alienware x16 R2: $2,299 (RTX 4070)

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