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Alienware 18 Series

Alienware 18 Area-51, RTX 5080Processor: Intel Arrow Lake Ultra 9 275HX
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop
Display: 18.00 inch
Weight: 4.179kg, 4.34kg
Price: 4100, 4400 euro
Average Score: 89.47% - very good
Average of 11 scores (from 21 reviews)
price: 95%, performance: 99%, features: 91%, display: 91%, mobility: 72%, workmanship: 94%, ergonomy: 82%, emissions: 79%

 

Alienware 18 Area-51

Specifications

Alienware 18 Area-51Notebook: Alienware 18 Area-51
Processor: Intel Arrow Lake Ultra 9 275HX
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop 24576 MB
Display: 18.00 inch, 16:10, 2560 x 1600 pixels
Weight: 4.179kg
Price: 4400 euro
Links: Alienware homepage
 Alienware notebook section

Price comparison

Average Score: 89.8% - very good

Average of 10 scores (from 18 reviews)

 

Reviews

86.2% Alienware 18 Area-51 笔记本电脑评测:性能至上 | Notebookcheck
重新设计的 Alienware 18 证明,不一定要最薄、最轻才性感。更厚的机身不仅能带来更高的性能,还能提供其他大多数游戏笔记本电脑所不具备的功能,包括 CherryMX 按键、多个 PCIe5 SSD 插槽以及更安静的游戏体验。

Foreign Reviews

80% Alienware 18 Area-51 (2025) review
Source: PC Gamer English EN→zh-CN
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 English EN→zh-CN
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 English EN→zh-CN
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 English EN→zh-CN
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 English EN→zh-CN
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 English EN→zh-CN
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 English EN→zh-CN
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 English EN→zh-CN
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 English
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/11/2025
Alienware FINALLY Nailed It - Area-51 16" & 18" Gaming Laptop Review
Source: Hardware Canucks English
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 English
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 English
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 English EN→zh-CN
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 English EN→zh-CN
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 English EN→zh-CN
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 English EN→zh-CN
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
91% Dieser Gaming-Laptop ersetzt deinen Rechner!
Source: Basic Tutorials German DE→zh-CN
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 German DE→zh-CN
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

Specifications

Alienware 18 Area-51, RTX 5080Notebook: Alienware 18 Area-51, RTX 5080
Processor: Intel Arrow Lake Ultra 9 275HX
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop 16384 MB
Display: 18.00 inch, 16:10, 2560 x 1600 pixels
Weight: 4.34kg
Price: 4100 euro
Links: Alienware homepage
 Alienware notebook section

Price comparison

 

Foreign Reviews

Alienware Area 51 Gaming Laptop - 16 or 18" Which Is Right For You?
Source: Mash IT English
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 English
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 English
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

 

Comment

Alienware:


NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop: GeForce RTX 5090 移动版使用的是 GB203 芯片,使用了 10,496 个着色器/CUDA 内核,而该芯片的最大值为 10,752 个。这使得 RTX 5090 笔记本电脑与 RTX 5080 台式机变体(相同芯片)比 台式机 RTX 5090更接近。

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop: Blackwell 系列笔记本电脑的快速显卡,基于 GB203 芯片,使用 8,192 个着色器和 16 GB GDDR7 显存(256 位图形总线)。

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


Intel Arrow Lake:

Ultra 9 275HX: 基于 Arrow Lake 架构的游戏笔记本移动高端 CPU。提供 24 个内核,包括 8 个主频高达 5.4 GHz 的高性能内核和 16 个主频高达 4.6 GHz 的高效能内核。CPU 可访问 40 MB 二级缓存和 36 MB 三级缓存,TDP 为 55 瓦。SoC 集成了一个名为 AI Boost 的小型专用 NPU,具有 13 个 TOPS (Int8),可选择支持 vPro Essentials。

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


18.00: 这是笔记本电脑中非常大的屏幕尺寸,适合在桌面使用而缺乏便携性。

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


4.179 kg:

这是17寸桌面型笔记本电脑的常见重量,便携性低。

4.34 kg:

这是17寸以桌面使用为设计方向的笔记本电脑的重量水平。这个设备不便于携带。


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Stefan Hinum (Update: 2025-08- 3)