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UFO-Inspired: Alienware's New Gaming Laptops for 2025 Feature High-End Specs and Special Design

Dell's gaming division Alienware has unveiled two new gaming notebooks: the Alienware 16 Area 51 and Alienware 18 Area 51. The laptops feature a completely redesigned aluminum chassis with heavily rounded edges, giving them a distinctive UFO-inspired appearance.

Key features include:

Alienware 16 Area 51:

• 16-inch 2560x1600 display with 240Hz refresh rate
• Intel Core Ultra 255HX (20 cores) or Ultra 9 275HX (24 cores)
• Up to 64GB DDR5 RAM
• Storage up to 12TB (3 M.2 slots)
• 96Wh battery
• Weight: up to 3.45kg

Alienware 18 Area 51:

• 18-inch 2560x1600 display with 300Hz refresh rate
• Similar specs to 16-inch model
• Additional 2.5Gb Ethernet port
• Weight: up to 4.46kg

Both models feature:

• 500 nits brightness
• 100% DCI-P3 color coverage
• Nvidia G-Sync support
• WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
• Choice between standard rubber dome or Cherry MX Ultra mechanical keyboard
• Thunderbolt 5 ports

Graphics card specifications remain undisclosed, pending Nvidia's announcement, but the laptops are expected to support up to RTX 5090m with 280W power delivery.

Pricing and availability:

• Starting price: $1,999
• Launch configuration: $3,199
• Available: Later in Q1 2025

Notable design elements include aircraft engine-inspired oval air vents at the rear and a unique transparent window on the bottom panel showing illuminated fans.