Dell’s Alienware family was an original trailblazer for the modern gaming computer—and their new 18-inch Area-51 laptop proves they’re still a leader in this market. The mighty Alienware 18 Area-51 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Alienware is at its best when it makes no-holds-barred gaming machines that are big on style and performance. By reviving an iconic nameplate ...

The Alienware 16 Area-51 (2026) costs way more than before, but at least the OLED screen is so much better. Reading time 8 minutes The Alienware 16 Area-51 (2025) didn’t need much to become an ...

Alienware’s beefy 16-inch Area 51 packs excellent CPU and GPU performance, though battery life suffers. The Alienware Area 51 is a laptop with history. The first Alienware Area 51 desktop was released ...

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With an iridescent color scheme and a futuristic aluminum design, the Area-51 (starts at $1,999.99; $3,399.99 as tested) is Alienware’s ode to its current brand identity and a showcase for what the ...

I am the first to admit that I am only a casual gamer with not a lot of time to dedicate to gaming. So something like the Alienware 18 Area-51 is absolutely too much firepower for me. But, holy cow! I ...

Use left and right arrow keys to seek audio. Alienware stomped into CES 2026 with a bunch of new gaming laptops with new flagship Area-51 gaming laptops in 18-inch and 16-inch variants, a new 16X ...

Twenty-five years ago, Alienware was basically synonymous with “gaming PCs.” It was really the only company that was making high-end gaming PCs and basically created the kind of RGB-heavy aesthetic ...