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Alienware 18 Area-51 Gaming Laptop AA18250-18.0" WQXGA 300Hz 3ms Display, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, 32GB 2x16GB DDR5, 2TB SSD, 2MP FHD IR Camera, Windows 11 Home

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CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9-275HX


RAM Size: 32 GB


Capacity: 18-inches


Style: RTX 5080


Features

  • Unapologetic power: Area-51 was intentionally designed to reach new performance horizons by enabling higher graphics and processor power limits.
  • Game changing graphics: Designed to push boundaries, RTX 5080 with NVIDIA Max-Q delivers optimized battery life and performance and jaw-dropping graphics fidelityperfect for those who demand the extraordinary on the go.
  • Intelligent processing: Intel Core Ultra HX processors integrate CPU, built-in GPU, and NPU into a single package designed for AI acceleration and balanced performance across your favorite things to do.
  • Introducing the Cryo-Chamber: The Cryo-Chamber props up the laptop and introduces a much larger air intake, promoting increased airflow, and features a clear Gorilla Glass panel* providing a view of the AlienFX fans.
  • Advanced dynamic lighting: Ambient AlienFX lighting inspired by the aurora borealis takes on color and movement which reflects across surfaces to create an other-worldly experience.
  • Dell Services: 1 Year Onsite Service provides support when and where you need it. Dell will come to your home, office, or location of choice, if an issue covered by Limited Hardware Warranty cannot be resolved remotely.

Description

The new performance precedent. Alienware Area-51 gaming laptops are engineered for maximum power, packed with innovation, and encased in other-worldly design. By fusing an advanced thermal strategy, increasing airflow and elevating power with Intel Core Ultra HX processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPUs, we're bringing alien-class performance to the most passionate gamers.

Brand: Alienware


Model Name: Alienware 18 Area 51 AA18250 Laptop


Screen Size: 18 Inches


Color: Liquid Teal


Hard Disk Size: 2 TB


CPU Model: Intel Core Ultra 9


Ram Memory Installed Size: 32 GB


Operating System: Windows 11 Home


Special Feature: Backlit Keyboard, Memory Card Slot, Numeric Keypad


Graphics Card Description: Dedicated


Color: Liquid Teal


Hard-Drive Size: 2 TB


Operating System: Windows 11 Home


Other Special Features of the Product: Backlit Keyboard, Memory Card Slot, Numeric Keypad


Graphics Description: Dedicated


Graphics Coprocessor: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080


Hard Disk Description: SSD


Item Weight: 9.56 Pounds


Video Processor: NVIDIA


Specific Uses For Product: Entertainment, Gaming, Student


Webcam Capability: Yes


Graphics Card Ram: 16 GB


Form Factor: Clamshell


Hard Disk Interface: Solid State


Voltage: 240 Volts (AC)


Camera Description: Front


Biometric Security Feature: No Fingerprint Reader


Graphics Ram Type: GDDR7


Compatible Devices: External displays, keyboards, mice, storage devices, printers, and other accessories with USB, HDMI, Thunderbolt, SD card, or Bluetooth connectivity


Warranty Type: 1 Year Warranty


Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness: 12.6"L x 16.1"W x 1.2"Th


Optical Storage Device: No Optical Drive


Video Output: HDMI, Thunderbolt 4


RAM Memory Installed: 32 GB


RAM Memory Technology: DDR5


Memory Clock Speed: 6400 MHz


Ram Memory Maximum Size: 32 GB


Memory Speed: 6400 MHz


RAM Type: DDR5 RAM


Cache Memory Installed Size: 36


Memory Slots Available: 2


Battery Cell Type: Other Than Listed


Number Of Cells: 6


Lithium-Battery Energy Content: 96 Watt Hours


Total Usb Ports: 5


Hardware Interface: Bluetooth, HDMI, Secure Digital Card, Solid State Drive, Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 1


Number of Ports: 7


Total Thunderbolt Ports: 2


Total Number of HDMI Ports: 1


Processor Series: Intel Core Ultra 9


Processor Speed: 2.1 GHz


Processor Count: 24


Processor Brand: Intel


CPU Model Number: 275HX


CPU Model Generation: 9th Gen


CPU Model Speed Maximum: 5.4 GHz


Brand: Alienware


Model Name: Alienware 18 Area 51 AA18250 Laptop


Model Year: 2025


Model Number: LAA18250 -9420BLU-PUS


Built-In Media: 360-Watt Small Form Factor Adapter, Alienware 18 Area-51 AA18250 Gaming Laptop, Documentation, Power Cord


Manufacturer: Dell


UPC: 884116651420


Unit Count: 1.0 Count


Warranty Description: 1-Year Basic Onsite Service


Screen Size: 18 Inches


Resolution: WQXGA


Native Resolution: 2560 x 1600 pixels


Display Type: LED


Display Resolution Maximum: 2560x1600


Display Technology: WQXGA


Touch Screen Type: No Touchscreen


Screen Finish: Matte


Connectivity Technology: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi


Wireless Technology: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi


Wireless Compability: 802.11.be, Bluetooth


Bluetooth Version: 5.4


Bluetooth support?: Yes


Wi-Fi Generation: Wi-Fi 7


Human-Interface Input: Keyboard


Keyboard Description: Backlit


Keyboard Layout: QWERTY


Audio Output Type: Headphones, Speakers


Speaker Description: Integrated High-Definition Performance Audio


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Awesome beast of a machine. Heavy, but quality. You get what you pay for. Would buy again... if I could afford it.
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This laptop works great but it's not something you'd want to carry around because it is heavy. There are tons of reviews available online, so I won't repeat all they say. It lives up to the hype and performs reliably.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2026 by Pete Nelson
    • Documented defect + evasive seller behavior + unresolved refund
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Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2025 by Hannah Bremer
    • Was really awesome!! Update
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This is my 3rd Alienware laptop, and I have loved them all. Of course the cost is very pricey, but for me its worth it. I did have to get through about 2 hours updates when I first started it up. The built quality is really great, plenty of memory for my use, the sound quality is just okay, sounds very boxy. Fans work really great, this laptop runs much cooler then I thought it would. Two complaints: The startup sound is not controllable at all and you can not mute it, 2nd I wish I could control keeping the touchpad light on all the time and other adjustments for it. Update to my first review.. I had to lower the rating of this laptop. After 6 months of owning it I have spent almost 20% of its on time dealing with updates and restarts. Also, had an update cause a complete black screen so I had to preform a complete factory reboot. The alienware support features are now gone "no longer supported", though it still shows up, but does nothing. I paid close to 4k for this laptop and at this point I just should have gone with something with the same specs with half the price, Alienware seems to have lost its edge. Microsoft and Copilot are just going to continue their unwanted updates and Alienware and Dell couldn't care less it seems. Well I got 2 months of owning a really cool laptop. But then....well read above. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2025 by Matt Stephens
    • Area-51 Alienware, Laptop of the future!!!
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I recently purchase this laptop, it was alway something I wanted but couldn't purchase it. Thanks to the offered package deal Amazon afford me this dream became a reality! Hats off to amazon and the online chat team that made this happen, thanks very much for meeting your customers at the point of their need. Boy this laptop didn't disappoint, I use it for work purposes and its a head turner for sure... the sheer speed of opening documents, working on multiple screens is mind blowing. Functionality is unmatched from all other laptops I have used, this laptop is running full system updates whilst working on powerpoint, word documents and have games running on the back ground. its durable engineering is amazing and the slimmer design on the 2025 Area-51 model make it easier for transporting. I recommend the Alienware 18" Backpack ... show more
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    • Great Laptop, but False Advertising
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The laptop itself runs amazing. The hardware in it is more than capable of keeping up with modern titles. Buyer beware, however, because the SSD is only a Gen 3 despite the title saying Gen 5 and the description saying Gen 4. Please see the picture of the SanDisk dashboard for the interface speed. Update: So more shadiness that I just discovered. The RAM is advertised as 2x16GB DDR5-6400, and the service tag specs confirm this. However, there is one stick of 32GB ADATA RAM at DDR5-5600 (P/N: AD5S560032G-B). I doubt the RAM is CSODIMM as what the service tag says the 2x16GB is supposed to be. I will have to physically check if there's a clock driver on the module (highly doubt it because of researching the ADATA part number). I'm glad I bought this machine at its lowest price, or I would be very upset at the slower RAM and the lack of PCIe Gen 5 NVMe. ... show more
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