Alienware 18 Series

Alienware 18 Area-51

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Average Score: 89.8% - very good

Reviews

80% Alienware 18 Area-51 (2025) review
Source: PC Gamer
With such a high price tag, you'd expect Alienware to pack this laptop with all the best goodies. For the most part, it has, but the screen is disappointing, the unplugged performance is awful, and the keyboard feels cheap. At least this gives Dell plenty of scope to make next year's version better.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/28/2025
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Alienware 18 Area-51 (2025) review
Source: PC Gamer
With such a high price tag, you'd expect Alienware to pack this laptop with all the best goodies. For the most part, it has, but the screen is disappointing, the unplugged performance is awful, and the keyboard feels cheap. At least this gives Dell plenty of scope to make next year's version better.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/28/2025
Rating: Total score: 80%

95% Alienware 18 Area-51 Gaming Laptop Review
Source: CG Mag Online
But even though a gaming laptop may not leave the home very often, a laptop is still supposed to be portable, even if it’s only once in a blue moon. Even if you aren’t moving it, it’s still a behemoth to fit on a desk or table, and that power brick is an obstacle in itself. This isn’t a dealbreaker, just something to keep in the back of your mind should you pick up your own: with great power comes great space commitment. And if I can nitpick for just a moment, I could do without the dedicated button for Microsoft’s Copilot. I get it, integrating AI features like this is a current trend. But, I can think of at least half a dozen other shortcuts I’d want taking up 1.5 letter keys’ worth of real estate instead (even on such a big keyboard). These are minor foibles, at the end of the day, and don’t offset all the power packed into this sleek form.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/20/2025
Rating: Total score: 95%

95% Alienware 18 Area-51 Gaming Laptop Review
Source: CG Mag Online
But even though a gaming laptop may not leave the home very often, a laptop is still supposed to be portable, even if it’s only once in a blue moon. Even if you aren’t moving it, it’s still a behemoth to fit on a desk or table, and that power brick is an obstacle in itself. This isn’t a dealbreaker, just something to keep in the back of your mind should you pick up your own: with great power comes great space commitment. And if I can nitpick for just a moment, I could do without the dedicated button for Microsoft’s Copilot. I get it, integrating AI features like this is a current trend. But, I can think of at least half a dozen other shortcuts I’d want taking up 1.5 letter keys’ worth of real estate instead (even on such a big keyboard). These are minor foibles, at the end of the day, and don’t offset all the power packed into this sleek form.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/20/2025
Rating: Total score: 95%

90% Alienware 18 Area-51 Review
Source: Trusted Reviews
The Alienware 18 Area-51 is the most powerful gaming laptop we’ve tested, with serious performance alongside a classically over-the-top look, a sublime mechanical keyboard, and a decent 18-inch screen. It is horrendously expensive though, and comes with meagre battery life. The Medion Erazer Beast 16 X1 Ultimate (RTX 5090) is virtually £1000 less, comes with a 16-inch Mini LED screen for punchier brightness and deeper blacks, as well as much better battery life, although it lacks the space-age design and ultimate power of Alienware’s choice. If you want a laptop that’s big and brash in every way, then the new 18 Area-51 is likely to tick a lot of boxes in a way that only Alienware really can. For more options, check out our list of the best gaming laptops we’ve tested.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/13/2025
Rating: Total score: 90%

93% Alienware 18 Area-51 Review: When performance means everything, this Alien has your back
Source: Techaeris
I usually set up my review laptops with everything I need to get work done and also some play. The Alienware 18 Area-51 was different. This is like getting a Ferrari. I felt like this wasn’t really a laptop I should do basic work on. I mean, I don’t need to test if web browsing and email work. Just look at the specs! So I set this up to game, and I did test basic video editing. I really don’t play heavy games, and I am pretty anti-social, so I don’t get involved in online gaming. My basic gaming list is simple games that aren’t massively heavy, and this laptop just breezed through those. I am not a pixel peeper or a frame rate snob. I’m not examining the performance as closely as those of you considering buying this laptop.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/13/2025
Rating: Total score: 93% price: 95% performance: 100% display: 95% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%

90% Alienware 18 Area-51 Review
Source: Trusted Reviews
The Alienware 18 Area-51 is the most powerful gaming laptop we’ve tested, with serious performance alongside a classically over-the-top look, a sublime mechanical keyboard, and a decent 18-inch screen. It is horrendously expensive though, and comes with meagre battery life. The Medion Erazer Beast 16 X1 Ultimate (RTX 5090) is virtually £1000 less, comes with a 16-inch Mini LED screen for punchier brightness and deeper blacks, as well as much better battery life, although it lacks the space-age design and ultimate power of Alienware’s choice. If you want a laptop that’s big and brash in every way, then the new 18 Area-51 is likely to tick a lot of boxes in a way that only Alienware really can. For more options, check out our list of the best gaming laptops we’ve tested.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/13/2025
Rating: Total score: 90%

93% Alienware 18 Area-51 Review: When performance means everything, this Alien has your back
Source: Techaeris
I usually set up my review laptops with everything I need to get work done and also some play. The Alienware 18 Area-51 was different. This is like getting a Ferrari. I felt like this wasn’t really a laptop I should do basic work on. I mean, I don’t need to test if web browsing and email work. Just look at the specs! So I set this up to game, and I did test basic video editing. I really don’t play heavy games, and I am pretty anti-social, so I don’t get involved in online gaming. My basic gaming list is simple games that aren’t massively heavy, and this laptop just breezed through those. I am not a pixel peeper or a frame rate snob. I’m not examining the performance as closely as those of you considering buying this laptop.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/13/2025
Rating: Total score: 93% price: 95% performance: 100% display: 95% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%

Alienware FINALLY Nailed It - Area-51 16" & 18" Gaming Laptop Review
Source: Hardware Canucks
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/11/2025

Alienware FINALLY Nailed It - Area-51 16" & 18" Gaming Laptop Review
Source: Hardware Canucks
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/11/2025

Alienware 18 Area-51 vs Razer Blade 18 2025 - Battle of the 18" Gaming laptops
Source: Mash IT
In this video we put the Alienware 18 Area-51 against the Razer Blade 18 2025 to see which is the better 18" gaming laptop this year.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/30/2025

Alienware 18 Area-51 vs Razer Blade 18 2025 - Battle of the 18" Gaming laptops
Source: Mash IT
In this video we put the Alienware 18 Area-51 against the Razer Blade 18 2025 to see which is the better 18" gaming laptop this year.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/30/2025

I replaced my work PC with this Dell laptop, and it was one of my best decisions
Source: Zdnet.com
Be prepared to shell out the big bucks for the Alienware 18 Area-51. Prices start at $3,200 for the base model. My review unit retails for $4,450, although I have seen discounts on it. If you're looking for a lighter option, I suggest checking out the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i. It houses similar hardware and weighs just 5.67 pounds. The MSI Raider 18 HX is another solid option that comes with a 4K display.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/21/2025

I replaced my work PC with this Dell laptop, and it was one of my best decisions
Source: Zdnet.com
Be prepared to shell out the big bucks for the Alienware 18 Area-51. Prices start at $3,200 for the base model. My review unit retails for $4,450, although I have seen discounts on it. If you're looking for a lighter option, I suggest checking out the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i. It houses similar hardware and weighs just 5.67 pounds. The MSI Raider 18 HX is another solid option that comes with a 4K display.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/21/2025

Replacing my work PC with this Dell laptop was one of my best decisions - and it's on sale
Source: Zdnet.com
Be prepared to shell out the big bucks for the Alienware 18 Area-51. Prices start at $3,200 for the base model. My review unit retails for $4,450, although I have seen discounts on it. If you're looking for a lighter option, I suggest checking out the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i. It houses similar hardware and weighs just 5.67 pounds. The MSI Raider 18 HX is another solid option that comes with a 4K display.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/07/2025

Replacing my work PC with this Dell laptop was one of my best decisions - and it's on sale
Source: Zdnet.com
Be prepared to shell out the big bucks for the Alienware 18 Area-51. Prices start at $3,200 for the base model. My review unit retails for $4,450, although I have seen discounts on it. If you're looking for a lighter option, I suggest checking out the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i. It houses similar hardware and weighs just 5.67 pounds. The MSI Raider 18 HX is another solid option that comes with a 4K display.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/07/2025

Foreign Reviews

91% Dieser Gaming-Laptop ersetzt deinen Rechner!
Source: Basic Tutorials DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/16/2025
Rating: Total score: 91% performance: 100% features: 100% display: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 100%

91% Dieser Gaming-Laptop ersetzt deinen Rechner!
Source: Basic Tutorials DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/16/2025
Rating: Total score: 91% performance: 100% features: 100% display: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 100%

Alienware 18 Area-51, RTX 5080

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Reviews

Alienware Area 51 Gaming Laptop - 16 or 18" Which Is Right For You?
Source: Mash IT
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/04/2025

Alienware 18 Area-51 - Finally a Premium and Powerful 18" from the Aliens?
Source: Mash IT
In this video we follow up on our unboxing and first impressions to give our comprehensive review of the new Alienware 18 Area-51 gaming laptop, a solid return to form for the Alienware flagship.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/22/2025

Alienware 18 Area-51 | Unboxing and First Impressions
Source: Mash IT
In this video we unbox and give our first impressions of the new Alienware 18 Area-51 gaming laptop. This is one expensive laptop but could be a return to form from Alienware.
Hands-On, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/13/2025

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Alienware: Alienware was founded in the USA in 1996. The European headquarters is located in Ireland. Alienware has been part of the Dell Group since 2006. The product range mainly focuses on gaming laptops and desktops, which are developed and manufactured by Dell. The trademark is a slightly futuristic design with an Alien as the logo. Additionally, workstations for private and business customers are sold.

As with every brand, there are also some points of criticism with Alienware. Some customers have complained about the high prices of the products, while others have criticized the quality of customer services. There have also been some reports of problems with the reliability and durability of some Alienware products. However, many customers have also had positive experiences with the brand and appreciate the powerful gaming computers.

These graphics cards are able to play the latest and most demanding games in high resolutions and full detail settings with enabled Anti-Aliasing.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop: The GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile uses the GB203 chip and utilizes 10,496 shaders / CUDA cores of the maximum 10,752 that the chip has. This makes the RTX 5090 Laptop more similar to the RTX 5080 desktop variant (same chip) than the Desktop RTX 5090 with 20,760 cores and higher clock rates.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop: A fast graphics card from the Blackwell family for laptops that is based on the GB203 chip and uses 8,192 shaders and 16 GB GDDR7 graphics memory (256-bit graphics bus).

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

Intel Arrow Lake:

Ultra 9 275HX: Mobile high-end CPU for gaming notebooks based on the Arrow Lake architecture. Offers 24 cores consisting of 8 fast performance cores with up to 5.4 GHz and 16 smaller efficiency cores with up to 4.6 GHz clock speed. The CPU can access 40 MB L2 cache and 36 MB L3 cache and is specified with a TDP of 55 watts. The SoC integrates a small dedicated NPU called AI Boost with 13 TOPS (Int8) and optionally supports vPro Essentials.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.

4.179 kg:

A laptop with this weight is comparatively heavy and less designed for mobility than for use at the desk. Therefore, the devices tend to shine less with battery life than with a large screen and higher performance.

4.34 kg:

89.47%: There are not very many models that are rated better. Most of the assessments are in percentage ranges below that. The tested product is not considered perfect, but the sources give a clear purchase recommendation.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

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