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Alienware 16 Area-51
A entry-level pick in the laptops line-up, with 16 in up front.
48/100
16 inCore Ultra 9RTX 5070Ti32 GB1000 GBIPS
£3,342best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- NPU
- HDMI
- SD card reader
- Above-average refresh rate
- Spec-sheet rated, not bench-tested
Score profile
Scored against the laptops classWhere the Alienware 16 Area-51 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Display
Screen size16 "
Panel typeIPS
Resolution2560
Refresh rate240 Hz
Design and build
Weight3.4 kg
Chassis materialGorilla Glass
Performance
CPUCore Ultra 9
GPURTX 5070Ti
NPUYes
Memory and storage
RAM32 GB
RAM typeDDR5
Storage1000 GB
Storage typeSSD
Battery
Battery capacity96
Ports
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5
HDMIYes
SD card readerYes
Keyboard and biometrics
Backlit keyboardYes
Fingerprint readerYes
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Home
Release
Announced2025
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowAlienware 16 Area-51 vs Razer Razer Blade Pro 17
Alienware 16 Area-51Razer Blade Pro 17
| AlienwareAlienware 16 Area-51This page | RazerRazer Blade Pro 17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48 /100 | 48 /100 |
| Size | 16 " | 17.3 " |
| Weight | 3.4 kg | 2.75 kgBetter |
| RAM | 32 GBBetter | 16 GB |
| Storage | 1000 GBBetter | 512 GB |
| CPU | Core Ultra 9 | Intel Core i7-11800H |
| GPU | RTX 5070Ti | RTX 3070 |
Who it's for
Is the Alienware 16 Area-51 right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable laptop for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need top-end performance and battery, in which case a higher-tier laptop is the better call.
Power user
Heavy multitasking, creative work or gaming on the go.
okay
Everyday user
Browsing, docs, calls and media.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable machine for the basics.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Alienware 16 Area-51 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 48/100 against other laptops, a entry-level result where the class average is around 45.
What stands out on the Alienware 16 Area-51?
Its npu stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GA605KM?
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GA605KM scores 49/100 versus this one at 48/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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