Dell's Alienware 16 Area-51 is a powerhouse gaming laptop with a luxurious mechanical keyboard and matte OLED display.

Earlier this month, Alienware announced its new mainstream lineup of 2025 gaming laptops, dubbed the "Alienware Aurora". The first 16" models are now available for pruchase at Dell. The Alienware ...

While parent company Dell is doing a big rebrand of its entire PC portfolio, at CES 2025 Alienware is sort of returning to its roots by bringing back the classic Area-51 name back for its new flagship ...

At CES 2026, Alienware has expanded it’s lineup with a new ultra-slim gaming laptop, a new entry-level Alienware model, and major hardware upgrades across its flagship Area-51 laptops and desktop.

The Alienware m16 R2 is a “do it all” 16-inch laptop for gamers who also want a portable PC with good battery life. It delivers strong RTX 4070 GPU performance with a capable, compact cooling system ...

Alienware has brought a trio of refreshed gaming laptops to CES and this includes the newly redesigned m16 R2 which is now smaller with better, more efficient cooling. Thermals and cooling are part of ...

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 ...

Alienware has shared more information about its upcoming gaming laptops, the Alienware 16X Aurora and Area-51, at the ongoing CES 2026 event. Both laptops have OLED screens, Intel Core Ultra 200HX ...

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 ...

Consistently popular due to being stylish and also powerful, the Alienware x14 R2 gaming laptop is currently on sale at Dell with a pretty good discount. Usually priced at $1,700, you can buy it right ...

The Alienware Area-51 was the kind of laptop that gets you excited to game. It felt great on the fingertips thanks to its mechanical keyboard with Cherry Ultra switches. It looked the part—like it had ...

Solid gaming performance. Really bright, 240-Hz display. Convenient ports in the back. Responsive touchpad. Battery life is decent. Keyboard and palm rests get warm. Cheaper gaming laptops perform ...