Alienware/Configurable
Alienware 18 Area-51 Gaming Laptop
US · DELL-BASE-ALIENWARE18AREA51AA18250
GamingConfigurable laptop · Advertised base configuration
Configurable modelDELL-BASE-ALIENWARE18AREA51AA18250
The hardware
Full Specifications
Configuration choices and fixed specifications. Upgrade limits do not guarantee an orderable choice.
Performance — CPU / GPU▾
Processor
- Intel® Core Ultra 7 processor 270HX Plus (20-Core, 30MB Cache, 2.4Ghz to 5.3GHz)
- Intel® Core Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus (24-Core, 36MB Cache, 2.7Ghz to 5.5GHz)
Dell initially selects Intel® Core Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus (24-Core, 36MB Cache, 2.7Ghz to 5.5GHz). These are documented model choices. Selecting an option can change other specifications, price and availability. Confirm the final build in Dell’s configurator.
Manufacturer options ↗Graphics Card
- NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 8 GB GDDR7
- NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 8 GB GDDR7
- NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Ti 12 GB GDDR7
- NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 16 GB GDDR7
- NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 24 GB GDDR7
Dell initially selects NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 8 GB GDDR7. These are documented model choices. Selecting an option can change other specifications, price and availability. Confirm the final build in Dell’s configurator.
Manufacturer options ↗Memory & Storage▾
| Installed RAM | 32GB (2 X 16GB)Source & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-06T02:33:00.607178+00:00 Dell US Camoufox configurator; actual initial option IDs and selected controls View RAM layout source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T02:33:00.607178+00:00 Installed RAM modules stated for the exact product or selected build View RAM stick count source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T02:33:00.607178+00:00 Installed RAM modules stated for the exact product or selected build |
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Memory
- 32GB: 2x16GB, DDR5, up to 6400 MT/s, CSoDIMM
- 32GB, 2x16GB, DDR5, up to 7200MT/s XMP
- 64GB, 2x32GB, DDR5, up to 6400MT/s
Dell initially selects 32GB: 2x16GB, DDR5, up to 6400 MT/s, CSoDIMM. These are documented model choices. Selecting an option can change other specifications, price and availability. Confirm the final build in Dell’s configurator.
Manufacturer options ↗Storage
- 1TB M.2 2230 SSD Gen4x4 TLC
- 2TB M.2 2280 SSD with DRAM Gen5x4 TLC SED
- 4TB M.2 2280 SSD with DRAM Gen5x4 TLC SED
- 4TB M.2 2280 RAID 0 (2 x 2TB) TLC NVMe M.2 PCIe Gen5 SSD
- 8TB M.2 2280 RAID 0 (2 x 4TB) TLC NVMe M.2 PCIe Gen5 SSD
- 12TB M.2 2280 RAID 0 (3 x 4TB) TLC NVMe M.2 PCIe Gen5 SSD
Dell initially selects 1TB M.2 2230 SSD Gen4x4 TLC. These are documented model choices. Selecting an option can change other specifications, price and availability. Confirm the final build in Dell’s configurator.
Manufacturer options ↗Display▾
| Screen technology | Unpublished |
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| Size | 18 inSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-06T02:33:00.607178+00:00 Dell US Camoufox configurator; actual initial option IDs and selected controls |
| Refresh rate | 300 HzSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-06T02:33:00.607178+00:00 Dell US Camoufox configurator; actual initial option IDs and selected controls |
Displays
- 18", WQXGA, 300Hz, 500 nits, 100% DCI-P3, Advanced Optimus, ComfortView Plus, G-SYNC, FHD Cam.
Dell initially selects 18", WQXGA, 300Hz, 500 nits, 100% DCI-P3, Advanced Optimus, ComfortView Plus, G-SYNC, FHD Cam.. These are documented model choices. Selecting an option can change other specifications, price and availability. Confirm the final build in Dell’s configurator.
Manufacturer options ↗Battery & Power▾
| Battery capacity | 96 WhSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-06T02:33:00.607178+00:00 Dell US Camoufox configurator; actual initial option IDs and selected controls |
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Power Supply
- 280W 7.4mm AC Adapter
- 360W Small Form Factor Adapter
Dell initially selects 280W 7.4mm AC Adapter. These are documented model choices. Selecting an option can change other specifications, price and availability. Confirm the final build in Dell’s configurator.
Manufacturer options ↗Connectivity▾
| Ports | UnpublishedSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-06T02:33:00.607178+00:00 Dell US Camoufox configurator; actual initial option IDs and selected controls |
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Wireless
- Intel® Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750 (2x2 320Hz) MIMO 802.11be Wireless LAN and Bluetooth 5.4
Dell initially selects Intel® Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750 (2x2 320Hz) MIMO 802.11be Wireless LAN and Bluetooth 5.4. These are documented model choices. Selecting an option can change other specifications, price and availability. Confirm the final build in Dell’s configurator.
Manufacturer options ↗Build & Physical▾
| Weight | UnpublishedSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-06T02:33:00.607178+00:00 Dell US Camoufox configurator; actual initial option IDs and selected controls |
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| Dimensions | UnpublishedSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-06T02:33:00.607178+00:00 Dell US Camoufox configurator; actual initial option IDs and selected controls |
Software & Bundle▾
| Included bundle | Unpublished |
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Operating System
- Windows 11 Pro
- Windows 11 Home
Dell initially selects Windows 11 Home. These are documented model choices. Selecting an option can change other specifications, price and availability. Confirm the final build in Dell’s configurator.
Manufacturer options ↗Operating System Languages
- English, French, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese
Dell initially selects English, French, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese. These are documented model choices. Selecting an option can change other specifications, price and availability. Confirm the final build in Dell’s configurator.
Manufacturer options ↗Keyboard
- English US CherryMX ultra low-profile mechanical keyboard with per-key AlienFX RGB lighting
- English US keyboard with per-key AlienFX RGB lighting
Dell initially selects English US keyboard with per-key AlienFX RGB lighting. These are documented model choices. Selecting an option can change other specifications, price and availability. Confirm the final build in Dell’s configurator.
Manufacturer options ↗Primary Battery
- 6-Cell Battery, 96 Whr (Integrated)
Dell initially selects 6-Cell Battery, 96 Whr (Integrated). These are documented model choices. Selecting an option can change other specifications, price and availability. Confirm the final build in Dell’s configurator.
Manufacturer options ↗Documentation
- Regular - No Documentation
Dell initially selects Regular - No Documentation. These are documented model choices. Selecting an option can change other specifications, price and availability. Confirm the final build in Dell’s configurator.
Manufacturer options ↗Power Cord
- E5 Power Cord 1M for US
Dell initially selects E5 Power Cord 1M for US. These are documented model choices. Selecting an option can change other specifications, price and availability. Confirm the final build in Dell’s configurator.
Manufacturer options ↗Camera
- 1080p (FHD) @ 30 fps UVC Compliant, FHD/IR Camera
Dell initially selects 1080p (FHD) @ 30 fps UVC Compliant, FHD/IR Camera. These are documented model choices. Selecting an option can change other specifications, price and availability. Confirm the final build in Dell’s configurator.
Manufacturer options ↗Keep - specific to Alienware
- Daughterboard Perkey KB
Dell initially selects Daughterboard Perkey KB. These are documented model choices. Selecting an option can change other specifications, price and availability. Confirm the final build in Dell’s configurator.
Manufacturer options ↗Base Warranty
- Basic Hardware Service with Mail-In
Dell initially selects Basic Hardware Service with Mail-In. These are documented model choices. Selecting an option can change other specifications, price and availability. Confirm the final build in Dell’s configurator.
Manufacturer options ↗Motherboard & Memory Expansion▾
| Motherboard model | UnpublishedSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-06T02:33:00.607178+00:00 Unpublished: no unambiguous exact-device manufacturer specification |
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| Total RAM slots | UnpublishedSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-06T02:33:00.607178+00:00 Unpublished: no unambiguous exact-device manufacturer specification |
Independent testing
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Benchmarks & Reviews
Published test results and reviewer comments.
No test results available (for now).
Read the reviews
- Notebookcheck ↗2025-07-02Alienware 18 Area-51 (18 Series) · Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop · 64 GB RAM
Configuration matching & limitations
Notebookcheck: Model review. Results describe the tested hardware; unspecified power modes and RAM topology do not establish an exact target test.
gaming pilot
- cpu
- Not measured
- gpu
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- gaming
- Not measured
performance pilot
- cpu
- Not measured
- gpu
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- gaming
- Not measured
- sustained
- Not measured
whole device
- cpu
- Not measured
- gpu
- Not measured
- gaming
- Not measured
- sustained
- Not measured
- noise
- Not measured
- battery
- Not measured
- display
- Not measured
- build
- Not measured
An overall buying score is unavailable. The available measurements do not cover every aspect of the device.
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