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 ...

The Alienware 16 Area-51 sets the stage for the Dell-owned brand's new flagship laptop design. It certainly provides some intrigue with its looks, is quite potent and it operates without too much ...

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

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Alienware’s 16X Aurora and Area-51 laptops won a Best of CES 2026 Award for adding beautiful OLED displays to the line. These computers have Intel Core Ultra 200HX chips and up to RTX 5090 graphics.

The Alienware Area-51 is an incredibly powerful gaming PC, even if its design feels a little less alien and a little more corporate than I’d like.

At CES 2026, Alienware announced a complete refresh of its gaming laptop lineup. The company brought back the Area-51 name with 16-inch and 18-inch models and introduced the Alienware 16X Aurora, a ...

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. The Alienware 16 Area-51 sets the stage for the Dell-owned ...

The Alienware 16 Area 51 may just be the most unique gaming laptop I’ve reviewed this year. Its sci-fi-inspired styling immediately makes it stand out from the pack, but its great gaming performance ...