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Alienware 18 Area-51 18" Gaming Laptop WQXGA 300Hz G-Sync
A entry-level pick in the laptops line-up, with 18 in up front.
54/100
18 inCore Ultra 9RTX 508032 GB2000 GBIPS
£4,249best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Touchscreen
- NPU
- Upgradeable storage
- Above-average refresh rate
- Below-average peak brightness
Score profile
Scored against the laptops classWhere the Alienware 18 Area-51 18" Gaming Laptop WQXGA 300Hz G-Sync wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Display
Screen size18 "
Panel typeIPS
Resolution2560
Refresh rate300 Hz
Peak brightness500 nits
TouchscreenYes
DCI-P3 coverage100
Design and build
Weight4.34 kg
Thickness24.3 mm
Performance
CPUCore Ultra 9
CPU cores24
CPU max clock5.4 GHz
GPURTX 5080
GPU VRAM16 GB
NPUYes
Memory and storage
RAM32 GB
RAM typeDDR5
RAM speed6400 MHz
Max RAM64 GB
Storage2000 GB
Storage typePCIe Gen4 SSD
Upgradeable storageYes
Battery
Battery capacity96
Ports
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5
HDMIYes
SD card readerYes
Keyboard and biometrics
Backlit keyboardYes
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Home
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowAlienware 18 Area-51 18" Gaming Laptop WQXGA 300Hz G-Sync vs Apple MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro
Alienware 18 Area-51 18" Gaming Laptop WQXGA 300Hz G-SyncMacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro
| AlienwareAlienware 18 Area-51 18" Gaming Laptop WQXGA 300Hz G-SyncThis page | AppleMacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54 /100 | 54 /100 |
| Size | 18 " | 14.2 " |
| Weight | 4.34 kg | 1.67 kgBetter |
| RAM | 32 GBBetter | 24 GB |
| Storage | 2000 GBBetter | 512 GB |
| CPU | Core Ultra 9 | Apple M4 Pro |
| GPU | RTX 5080 | 16 |
Who it's for
Is the Alienware 18 Area-51 18" Gaming Laptop WQXGA 300Hz G-Sync 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.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Alienware 18 Area-51 18" Gaming Laptop WQXGA 300Hz G-Sync worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 54/100 against other laptops, a entry-level result where the class average is around 45.
What stands out on the Alienware 18 Area-51 18" Gaming Laptop WQXGA 300Hz G-Sync?
Its touchscreen stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M4 Pro?
The Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M4 Pro scores 55/100 versus this one at 54/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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