PC gaming is becoming more popular than ever, thanks to more affordable hardware like the Alienware laptop lineup, and a huge breadth of content available on digital storefronts.
From classic games of yesteryear to the latest releases, your PC library holds decades of gaming potential, but it’s not always possible to wring every morsel of power out of your hardware.
Thankfully, Alienware models have some tricks up their sleeve to help you get a pixel-perfect gaming experience, whether you’re looking for extra frames or improved resolution. Here are five you may not have known about.
TL;DR
Alienware laptops are packed with power, including the latest GPUs and incredible display quality, letting you play the kind of games you’d find on a desktop PC on a laptop you can fit in your backpack.
1. AI-powered GPUs
Gaming laptops used to need powerful and costly GPUs that would do the heavy lifting to offer the best levels of graphical fidelity. The latest NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ graphics found in the Alienware 16 and 18 Area-51 models utilize the power of AI to accomplish better results more efficiently.
This means technologies like DLSS 4.0 with multi-frame generation can use AI to build frames, improving your frame-per-second count drastically without getting as hot while in use. That dovetails nicely with Alienware’s thermal engineering, which does a great job of pushing what heat there is out of the laptop while remaining quieter so you can focus on gaming.
2. Perfect for multitasking
Configurable with up to 64GB of RAM, the Alienware 16 Area-51 and Alienware 18 Area-51 are perfect for gamers who like to juggle multiple windows.
Watching YouTube in a browser while queuing for your next match, or streaming your favorite album from Spotify while browsing a guide and waiting for your opponent to take their turn? It’s all easily done with the amount of RAM on offer here, plus it can be upgraded later if you find you need more.
Better yet, 16 and 18-inch displays are ideal for running games while having additional windows and tools open, like Microsoft’s new AI-based Gaming Copilot.
Gaming content creators will love the big displays on each of these devices to view creative projects on, too.
3. Unique design
Laptops are pretty homogenized these days, but Alienware continues to take design leaps that pay off, particularly with the latest Area-51 models.
Not only do the soft edges and surfaces — alongside customizable AlienFX RGB lighting help the Area-51 models — live up to that Alienware logo, but the unique ‘Zero Hinge’ makes the display feel as if it’s floating while being durable.
That helps you stay focused on the game happening on-screen, not unsightly bezels, and the way the ports are all located at the back means you can plug the Area-51 in and have it look nice and neat wherever you’re playing. The Liquid Teal anodized aluminum is more than beautiful — it’s made to last.
Simply put, it’s a great-looking laptop, whether you’re playing games on it or not.
4. Gaming on the go that doesn’t sacrifice power
Once upon a time, running a gaming laptop felt like an exercise in compromise. It required bulky designs, disappointing battery life, and subpar keyboards.
Now, the Alienware 16 Area-51 and Alienware 18 Area-51 models use low-profile keys with mechanical switches, and can be hooked up to a display to give you desktop-level performance on a machine you can throw in your backpack.
That makes it an ideal partner for LAN parties or local gaming sessions with friends.
5. Incredible frame rates
We’ve danced around the display on the Area-51 machines, but we’re arguably saving the best for last. Whether you opt for the 16 or 18-inch model, you’re getting NVIDIA® G-SYNC® support to counter any screen-tearing for smoother gameplay, as well as 500 nits of brightness so you can play just about anywhere.
The 16-inch model has a refresh rate of 240Hz, meaning you can play games at up to 240FPS, while the 18-inch model can reach 300Hz.
That means your screen will refresh much faster than your rivals, giving you a genuine competitive advantage over the competition in twitchy shooters like VALORANT or Counter-Strike 2.
If you think an Alienware Area-51 laptop is for you, find out more on the Dell website: US readers click here, and UK readers here.
And there’s one more thing to know before you buy: Dell offers a price match guarantee. To learn more about the Dell price match and price guarantee, including the terms, exclusions and restrictions, US readers can click here, and UK readers here.
