The Alienware Area-51 is an absolute powerhouse of a gaming PC, and the RTX 5090 models specifically will help you reach the frame rate ceiling. However, the sub-brand's revival trims down on some of ...

After relaunching its Area-51 brand with a new 16-inch laptop in 2025, Alienware is teasing two new laptops at CES 2026 in an attempt to reach an even larger audience. Dell's gaming brand plans to ...

The Alienware Area-51 was the kind of laptop that gets you excited to game. It felt great on the fingertips thanks to its mechanical keyboard with Cherry Ultra switches. It looked the part—like it had ...

I am at CES 2026, where Dell’s gaming arm, Alienware, has teased a new portfolio, unveiled anti-glare OLEDs, and introduced new silicon. From laptops that blend power with an immersive front-of-screen ...

Very pretty desktop with nice lighting, especially if you like Tron. GPU, RAM, and storage are simple upgrades. Tool-less latch system to remove the side panel. Great value. CPU upgrades are limited.

The Alienware 16 Area 51 may just be the most unique gaming laptop I’ve reviewed this year. Its sci-fi-inspired styling immediately makes it stand out from the pack, but its great gaming performance ...

The Alienware Aurora R16 is more down to earth than its predecessor in terms of looks, but the RTX 4090 version provides out-of-this-world performance in demanding PC games. It’s still a pain to ...

Solid gaming performance. Really bright, 240-Hz display. Convenient ports in the back. Responsive touchpad. Battery life is decent. Keyboard and palm rests get warm. Cheaper gaming laptops perform ...

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. The Alienware Area-51 (AAT2250) is quite something. Its ...

The Alienware Area-51 (AAT2250) is quite something. Its monstrous size and weight may make it a lot to deal with, but it also moves away from some of the chaotic proprietary componentry that made ...

The Alienware Area 51 is the ultimate pre-built gaming PC for anyone who wants top-tier performance without the headaches of building their own. It’s pricey and massive, but if you’ve got the space ...

Hats off to whoever designed the Alienware Aurora R16 case - from the iconic light-up alien head that doubles as a power button, to the smouldering ring of light behind the front panel, this curvy, ...