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Alienware’s New Area-51 Line Just Got Its First Major Price Cut

It’s your opportunity to grab the latest Alienware Area-51 series for a price drop up to $350

By Shubham Yewale

June 11, 2025, 3:50pm

If your current laptop sounds like it might take off every time you open Steam, it might be time for an upgrade. Not just any upgrade, it’s a mothership-class one. Alienware’s latest Area-51 laptop series looks like they crash-landed from Roswell and were rebuilt for gaming greatness. Right now, both the Alienware 18 and Alienware 16 models equipped with RTX GPUs are drawing attention, not just for their power, but for how much futureproofing they pack at their price. The 18-inch version starts at $2,999.99, while the 16-inch variant is listed at $2,799.99, both delivering desktop-caliber performance that’s out of this world. With these discounted prices, you can save up to $350 on these machines. Plus, we have some special news for you that can make these machines compatible with your budget.

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Alienware 16 Area-51 Model

Think of it as the scout ship. It’s smaller, faster, and still wildly overpowered. It comes equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, a choice of RTX 5070 Ti, 5080, or 5090 GPUs, and support for up to 64GB DDR5 RAM and 2TB SSD storage. The 16-inch QHD+ display (2560×1600) runs at a 240Hz refresh rate and 500 nits brightness, making it excellent for fast-paced gaming.

The chassis has been reworked for 2025 with a magnesium alloy frame, improved airflow (thanks to extra fans and a better thermal interface), and a sleek, curved design that wouldn’t look out of place in a hangar at Roswell. It’s 7.5 pounds of high-performance hardware, packed into a shape that’s still technically portable. However, I won’t recommend exploring the Nevada desert with this machine on your back.

Alienware 18 Area-51 Model

Now, if you want the mothership, look to the Alienware 18 Area-51. This model also runs on Intel’s Core Ultra 9 275HX and Blackwell RTX GPUs, and goes bigger across the board: up to 64GB RAM, 8TB SSD, and a 3840 x 2160 QHD+ 18-inch display with a 300Hz refresh rate and 500 nits brightness. It weighs close to 10 pounds and ships with a 360W power brick. If it falls on someone’s head, it may work as a Neuralyzer from the Men in Black series that wipes your memory.

The 18-inch model also includes a discrete numpad, a beefier cooling system, Dolby Atmos speakers, and a full port spread including Ethernet. It’s not meant for travel, it’s meant to live on your desk and intimidate lesser machines.

Which Alienware Area 51 Model Should You Get

The 16-inch model is ideal for gamers, students, and creators who want maximum performance but don’t need a full mobile command center. It’s still heavy, but easier to carry and manage than the 18-inch variant, especially for people who game in different rooms or occasionally leave the house.

The 18-inch version is for users who demand absolutely everything. Think video editors juggling 8K timelines, streamers running multiple apps at once, or gamers who like their laptop to double as a space heater. Just kidding, the upgraded cooling system efficiently keeps the machine at tolerable temperatures. That said, if you’re okay with weight and power draw, it’s a long-term investment that could outlive your next desktop.

Now, if you have decided on the size of your machine, let’s discuss the power. Dell lets you customize the requirements as per your needs, so you can have the machine that fits your budget. Here’s the discounted pricing from Alienware’s official site on models available as ready to ship: