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Alienware 16 Area-51, RTX 5070 TiProcessor: Intel Arrow Lake Ultra 9 275HX, Intel Raptor Lake-H Core 7 240H
Grafische Kaart: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop
Beeldscherm: 16.00 inch
Gewicht: 2.555kg, 2.57kg, 2.66kg, 3.297kg, 3.4kg
Prijs: 1100, 3500 euro
Gemiddelde Score: 81.91% - goed
Gemiddelde van 33 score (van 57 beoordelingen)
prijs: 80%, prestatie: 92%, functionaliteiten: 66%, beeldscherm: 75%, mobiliteit: 55%, afwerking: 81%, ergonomie: 83%, emissies: 57%

 

Alienware 16 Area-51

Laptopspecificaties

Alienware 16 Area-51Notebook: Alienware 16 Area-51
Processor: Intel Arrow Lake Ultra 9 275HX
Grafische Kaart: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop 16384 MB
Beeldscherm: 16.00 inch, 16:10, 2560 x 1600 pixels
Gewicht: 3.297kg
Prijs: 3500 euro
Links: Alienware startpagina
 Alienware laptopsectie

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Gemiddelde Score: 82.9% - goed

Gemiddelde van 20 score (van 38 beoordelingen)

 

Testrapporten

85.7% Alienware 16 Area-51 laptop test: Dell's beste gaming-vlaggenschip tot nu toe | Notebookcheck
Dell vernieuwt zijn Alienware line-up dit jaar vanaf de grond met nieuwe Arrow Lake CPU's, nieuwe Blackwell GPU's en een nieuwe AW30 designtaal. De Area-51 ziet er beter uit en voelt beter aan dan wat ervoor kwam, maar hij vertoont nog steeds veel van dezelfde Alienware voor- en nadelen.

Anderstalige testrapporten

80% Alienware 16 Area-51 review: the gaming laptop I’d ditch my desktop for
Bron: Stuff TV Engels EN→NL
The Alienware 16 Area-51 is unashamedly old school, in more ways than one. Its standout design gets a lot closer to the firm’s iconic earlier efforts after years of strong Dell influence, and isn’t trying to be an ultraportable travel machine that can also game. While bigger and heavier than its main rivals – and not able to last nearly as long on battery power – it makes perfect sense if you’ve no intention of taking a gaming laptop out with you on the regular, but want something with the oomph of a desktop rig. An OLED display would admittedly be nice, but It has character that other gaming laptops lack, along with ample connectivity, a fantastic keyboard, and potent performance.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Kort, Datum: 09-01-2026
Beoordeling: Totale score: 80%
80% Alienware 16 Area-51 review: the gaming laptop I’d ditch my desktop for
Bron: Stuff TV Engels EN→NL
The Alienware 16 Area-51 is unashamedly old school, in more ways than one. Its standout design gets a lot closer to the firm’s iconic earlier efforts after years of strong Dell influence, and isn’t trying to be an ultraportable travel machine that can also game. While bigger and heavier than its main rivals – and not able to last nearly as long on battery power – it makes perfect sense if you’ve no intention of taking a gaming laptop out with you on the regular, but want something with the oomph of a desktop rig. An OLED display would admittedly be nice, but It has character that other gaming laptops lack, along with ample connectivity, a fantastic keyboard, and potent performance.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Kort, Datum: 09-01-2026
Beoordeling: Totale score: 80%
The new Alienware 16 Area-51 has the one thing I wanted — here’s my hands-on preview
Bron: Tom's Guide Engels EN→NL
The new Alienware 16 Area-51 keeps the same design and most of the internal component options as its predecessor. While this machine might be a modest spec bump, the inclusion of an OLED panel, lower latency, and better cooling could make this otherworldly laptop a must-buy.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Kort, Datum: 06-01-2026
The new Alienware 16 Area-51 has the one thing I wanted — here’s my hands-on preview
Bron: Tom's Guide Engels EN→NL
The new Alienware 16 Area-51 keeps the same design and most of the internal component options as its predecessor. While this machine might be a modest spec bump, the inclusion of an OLED panel, lower latency, and better cooling could make this otherworldly laptop a must-buy.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Kort, Datum: 06-01-2026
Alienware's two new laptops are aimed at professionals and gamers alike
Bron: XDA Developers Engels EN→NL
I'm not sure about you, but personally, I love a gaming laptop. There's just something about companies packing powerful hardware into a thin but durable shell that turns them into a real marvel of engineering. Plus, laptops are a lot easier to carry around, which is always a bonus.
Vergelijking, online beschikbaar, Zeer kort, Datum: 06-01-2026
Alienware's two new laptops are aimed at professionals and gamers alike
Bron: XDA Developers Engels EN→NL
I'm not sure about you, but personally, I love a gaming laptop. There's just something about companies packing powerful hardware into a thin but durable shell that turns them into a real marvel of engineering. Plus, laptops are a lot easier to carry around, which is always a bonus.
Vergelijking, online beschikbaar, Zeer kort, Datum: 06-01-2026
Alienware 16 & 18 Area-51 Laptops Reviewed: Benchmark-Crushing Gaming Beasts
Bron: Hot Hardware Engels EN→NL
If you are even casually interested in PC gaming, you know about Alienware. You probably know that it's a brand that represents some of the fastest hardware out there, and yes, there's a price premium, but historically, you could rest assured that you were getting one of the fastest gaming PCs in the world. On the other hand, that aspect of the brand also was tarnished in years past, as some reviews found that some Alienware systems had certain design flaws that limited their potential. In other words, these new Alienware laptops are as close to flawless as we've seen in a gaming laptop in a long time. We do wish the 16-inch machine had an integrated Ethernet port, but that's easy enough to work around with a Thunderbolt docking station or even just a USB Ethernet adapter.If you are even casually interested in PC gaming, you know about Alienware. You probably know that it's a brand that represents some of the fastest hardware out there, and yes, there's a price premium, but historically, you could rest assured that you were getting one of the fastest gaming PCs in the world. On the other hand, that aspect of the brand also was tarnished in years past, as some reviews found that some Alienware systems had certain design flaws that limited their potential. In other words, these new Alienware laptops are as close to flawless as we've seen in a gaming laptop in a long time. We do wish the 16-inch machine had an integrated Ethernet port, but that's easy enough to work around with a Thunderbolt docking station or even just a USB Ethernet adapter.
Vergelijking, online beschikbaar, Zeer lang, Datum: 25-11-2025
Alienware 16 & 18 Area-51 Laptops Reviewed: Benchmark-Crushing Gaming Beasts
Bron: Hot Hardware Engels EN→NL
If you are even casually interested in PC gaming, you know about Alienware. You probably know that it's a brand that represents some of the fastest hardware out there, and yes, there's a price premium, but historically, you could rest assured that you were getting one of the fastest gaming PCs in the world. On the other hand, that aspect of the brand also was tarnished in years past, as some reviews found that some Alienware systems had certain design flaws that limited their potential. In other words, these new Alienware laptops are as close to flawless as we've seen in a gaming laptop in a long time. We do wish the 16-inch machine had an integrated Ethernet port, but that's easy enough to work around with a Thunderbolt docking station or even just a USB Ethernet adapter.If you are even casually interested in PC gaming, you know about Alienware. You probably know that it's a brand that represents some of the fastest hardware out there, and yes, there's a price premium, but historically, you could rest assured that you were getting one of the fastest gaming PCs in the world. On the other hand, that aspect of the brand also was tarnished in years past, as some reviews found that some Alienware systems had certain design flaws that limited their potential. In other words, these new Alienware laptops are as close to flawless as we've seen in a gaming laptop in a long time. We do wish the 16-inch machine had an integrated Ethernet port, but that's easy enough to work around with a Thunderbolt docking station or even just a USB Ethernet adapter.
Vergelijking, online beschikbaar, Zeer lang, Datum: 25-11-2025
The Laptop I'd Buy with My Own Money in 2025
Bron: Ben G Kaiser Engels
This powerhouse laptop just replaced my entire desktop setup—and it’s better than ever. With Thunderbolt 5, triple M.2 slots, a 4K matte display, and RTX 5080 performance, the Alienware 16 Area 51 is built to crush creative workflows.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Zeer lang, Datum: 10-10-2025
The Laptop I'd Buy with My Own Money in 2025
Bron: Ben G Kaiser Engels
This powerhouse laptop just replaced my entire desktop setup—and it’s better than ever. With Thunderbolt 5, triple M.2 slots, a 4K matte display, and RTX 5080 performance, the Alienware 16 Area 51 is built to crush creative workflows.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Zeer lang, Datum: 10-10-2025
86% Alienware 16 Area-51 review: A fully retooled gaming mothership
Bron: Engadget Engels EN→NL
Even though the Alienware 16 Area-51 might not be as portable as some of its rivals, it's got a lot to offer. There’s a striking design, a nice screen (though more options would be nice), tons of ports and class-leading performance with plenty of configurability so you can dial in its specs exactly how you like. Granted, Alienware's attention-grabbing space-age aesthetics might not be for folks who aren't ready to be beamed up to the mothership. But aside from its short battery life and high price for well-equipped models, this system delivers pretty much everything you want from a flagship gaming laptop.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Kort, Datum: 01-10-2025
Beoordeling: Totale score: 86%
86% Alienware 16 Area-51 review: A fully retooled gaming mothership
Bron: Engadget Engels EN→NL
Even though the Alienware 16 Area-51 might not be as portable as some of its rivals, it's got a lot to offer. There’s a striking design, a nice screen (though more options would be nice), tons of ports and class-leading performance with plenty of configurability so you can dial in its specs exactly how you like. Granted, Alienware's attention-grabbing space-age aesthetics might not be for folks who aren't ready to be beamed up to the mothership. But aside from its short battery life and high price for well-equipped models, this system delivers pretty much everything you want from a flagship gaming laptop.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Kort, Datum: 01-10-2025
Beoordeling: Totale score: 86%
86% Alienware 16 Area-51 Review: Part Desktop, Part Laptop and a Whole Lotta Lights
Bron: CNet Engels EN→NL
Generally speaking, the Alienware 16 Area-51 is an excellent 16-inch gaming laptop. Due to its size and weight, it's much more of a desktop replacement than something you'll want to travel with regularly. The display is a bit of a weak spot, and the option to swap it for an OLED would be nice, but it's not a deal-breaker. Plus, its port assortment makes it easy to connect up to an external display and more. Its desktop-like processor performance is truly impressive; its GPU is less so, but it is still plenty powerful for a gaming laptop, and there is the option to pay for a faster 5090 chip. I also appreciate the lights and styling, and the option to upgrade storage and RAM. Again, you might be paying a premium, but it's a fair value for what's on offer.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Gemiddeld, Datum: 16-09-2025
Beoordeling: Totale score: 86%
86% Alienware 16 Area-51 Review: Part Desktop, Part Laptop and a Whole Lotta Lights
Bron: CNet Engels EN→NL
Generally speaking, the Alienware 16 Area-51 is an excellent 16-inch gaming laptop. Due to its size and weight, it's much more of a desktop replacement than something you'll want to travel with regularly. The display is a bit of a weak spot, and the option to swap it for an OLED would be nice, but it's not a deal-breaker. Plus, its port assortment makes it easy to connect up to an external display and more. Its desktop-like processor performance is truly impressive; its GPU is less so, but it is still plenty powerful for a gaming laptop, and there is the option to pay for a faster 5090 chip. I also appreciate the lights and styling, and the option to upgrade storage and RAM. Again, you might be paying a premium, but it's a fair value for what's on offer.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Gemiddeld, Datum: 16-09-2025
Beoordeling: Totale score: 86%
80% Alienware 16 Area-51 review
Bron: PC Gamer Engels EN→NL
The Alienware 16 Area-51 is a great pick for someone looking to game primarily on a laptop and still have some semblance of portability. It lacks an OLED panel, which is its biggest miss, and performance is a touch slower than some we've seen. But it more than makes up for these with a price tag lower than others offering the same level of quality.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Gemiddeld, Datum: 28-08-2025
Beoordeling: Totale score: 80%
80% Alienware 16 Area-51 review
Bron: PC Gamer Engels EN→NL
The Alienware 16 Area-51 is a great pick for someone looking to game primarily on a laptop and still have some semblance of portability. It lacks an OLED panel, which is its biggest miss, and performance is a touch slower than some we've seen. But it more than makes up for these with a price tag lower than others offering the same level of quality.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Gemiddeld, Datum: 28-08-2025
Beoordeling: Totale score: 80%
BRAND NEW DESIGN | Alienware 16 Area 51 (2025)
Bron: Ben G Kaiser Engels
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Lang, Datum: 15-08-2025
BRAND NEW DESIGN | Alienware 16 Area 51 (2025)
Bron: Ben G Kaiser Engels
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Lang, Datum: 15-08-2025
80% Alienware 16 Area-51 Review: If Only the Display Was as Fantastic as the Mechanical Keyboard
Bron: Gizmodo Engels EN→NL
The new Area-51 laptop feels like Alienware in a way that its most recent gaming PCs like its mammoth Area-51 desktop have not. The gaming laptop is extra: extra glowy, extra clicky, and all too over the top. The bottom panel sports a massive window where you can peer directly at the fan components. The only way you’d catch a glimpse of the rotating fans and the tint of RGB is if you lift up your laptop as if you were looking for a quarter that rolled under your dresser. The Razer Blade 18 has a similar portal on its undercarriage. As pointless as that is on either laptop, for the ever-extra Dell-owned Alienware, it seems more on point.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Lang, Datum: 12-08-2025
Beoordeling: Totale score: 80%
80% Alienware 16 Area-51 Review: If Only the Display Was as Fantastic as the Mechanical Keyboard
Bron: Gizmodo Engels EN→NL
The new Area-51 laptop feels like Alienware in a way that its most recent gaming PCs like its mammoth Area-51 desktop have not. The gaming laptop is extra: extra glowy, extra clicky, and all too over the top. The bottom panel sports a massive window where you can peer directly at the fan components. The only way you’d catch a glimpse of the rotating fans and the tint of RGB is if you lift up your laptop as if you were looking for a quarter that rolled under your dresser. The Razer Blade 18 has a similar portal on its undercarriage. As pointless as that is on either laptop, for the ever-extra Dell-owned Alienware, it seems more on point.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Lang, Datum: 12-08-2025
Beoordeling: Totale score: 80%
Alienware FINALLY Nailed It - Area-51 16" & 18" Gaming Laptop Review
Bron: Hardware Canucks Engels
Vergelijking, online beschikbaar, Zeer lang, Datum: 11-08-2025
Alienware FINALLY Nailed It - Area-51 16" & 18" Gaming Laptop Review
Bron: Hardware Canucks Engels
Vergelijking, online beschikbaar, Zeer lang, Datum: 11-08-2025
Alienware 16 Area51 vs Razer Blade 16 - Chonky or Slim, Which is a Better Gaming Laptop?
Bron: Mash IT Engels
In this video we check out which 16" gaming laptop is right for you between the Razer Blade 16 and Alienware Area-51 16" Sadly we could not get the exact specs between them so the Blade has a RTX 5090 and the Alienware a 5080.
Vergelijking, online beschikbaar, Zeer lang, Datum: 08-08-2025
Alienware 16 Area51 vs Razer Blade 16 - Chonky or Slim, Which is a Better Gaming Laptop?
Bron: Mash IT Engels
In this video we check out which 16" gaming laptop is right for you between the Razer Blade 16 and Alienware Area-51 16" Sadly we could not get the exact specs between them so the Blade has a RTX 5090 and the Alienware a 5080.
Vergelijking, online beschikbaar, Zeer lang, Datum: 08-08-2025
80% Alienware 16 Area-51 Review: This Gaming Laptop Is a True Heavyweight Contender
Bron: PC Mag Engels EN→NL
The Alienware 16 Area-51 earns its place as a premium gaming laptop in every sense. Our testing proved it has the style, build quality, performance, and indeed the price to justify this classification. It errs on the more understated side of flashy design while retaining a unique look and thoughtful build. This laptop's performance aligns with other top-end machines, even outperforming some better-equipped laptops, ensuring a smooth gaming experience at high resolution. Its high cost is a barrier to entry for many shoppers, but beyond that, the laptop's battery life is its only major pitfall. We don’t recommend the Alienware 16 Area-51 if you plan to use it on the go and off the charger often, but it excels as a desktop-replacement gaming rig.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Lang, Datum: 26-07-2025
Beoordeling: Totale score: 80%
80% Alienware 16 Area-51 Review: This Gaming Laptop Is a True Heavyweight Contender
Bron: PC Mag Engels EN→NL
The Alienware 16 Area-51 earns its place as a premium gaming laptop in every sense. Our testing proved it has the style, build quality, performance, and indeed the price to justify this classification. It errs on the more understated side of flashy design while retaining a unique look and thoughtful build. This laptop's performance aligns with other top-end machines, even outperforming some better-equipped laptops, ensuring a smooth gaming experience at high resolution. Its high cost is a barrier to entry for many shoppers, but beyond that, the laptop's battery life is its only major pitfall. We don’t recommend the Alienware 16 Area-51 if you plan to use it on the go and off the charger often, but it excels as a desktop-replacement gaming rig.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Lang, Datum: 26-07-2025
Beoordeling: Totale score: 80%
90% I've tested laptops for years, and the Alienware 16 Area-51 is easily one of the best gaming laptops ever made
Bron: Techradar Engels EN→NL
The Alienware 16 Area-51 stands out with an eye-catching design that sets a tough standard for competitors. Underneath, it delivers impressive gaming performance, an excellent keyboard, and capable speakers. While the 240Hz display offers fast refresh rates, the overall image quality doesn’t quite live up to expectations, and battery life during non-gaming use is lackluster.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Lang, Datum: 18-07-2025
Beoordeling: Totale score: 90% prijs: 80% prestatie: 100% mobiliteit: 60% afwerking: 100%
90% I've tested laptops for years, and the Alienware 16 Area-51 is easily one of the best gaming laptops ever made
Bron: Techradar Engels EN→NL
The Alienware 16 Area-51 stands out with an eye-catching design that sets a tough standard for competitors. Underneath, it delivers impressive gaming performance, an excellent keyboard, and capable speakers. While the 240Hz display offers fast refresh rates, the overall image quality doesn’t quite live up to expectations, and battery life during non-gaming use is lackluster.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Lang, Datum: 18-07-2025
Beoordeling: Totale score: 90% prijs: 80% prestatie: 100% mobiliteit: 60% afwerking: 100%
Alienware 16 Area-51 Review - Power From Another Planet!
Bron: Jarrod'sTech Engels
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Zeer lang, Datum: 24-06-2025
Alienware 16 Area-51 Review - Power From Another Planet!
Bron: Jarrod'sTech Engels
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Zeer lang, Datum: 24-06-2025
97% Alienware 16 Area-51 review: Performance from another planet
Bron: PC World Engels EN→NL
The Alienware 16 Area-51 is an amazing 16-inch gaming laptop. Yes, it’s a good amount of money — but it’s competitively priced with other high-end gaming laptops with similar hardware, and you also get an amazing package. I love having a mechanical keyboard in a laptop. If you’re looking for a capable PC with the latest high-end hardware and this fits your budget, you’ll be happy with this machine. It’s excellent. But not everything is for everyone! Be sure to consider what type of display you want — if you want an OLED screen, the HP Omen Max 16 may be a better pick. That greenish “Liquid Teal” may give some people pause, too — I like the look, but I imagine it’s not everyone’s style. It’d be nice if Dell offered multiple color options for this laptop.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Lang, Datum: 11-06-2025
Beoordeling: Totale score: 97%
97% Alienware 16 Area-51 review: Performance from another planet
Bron: PC World Engels EN→NL
The Alienware 16 Area-51 is an amazing 16-inch gaming laptop. Yes, it’s a good amount of money — but it’s competitively priced with other high-end gaming laptops with similar hardware, and you also get an amazing package. I love having a mechanical keyboard in a laptop. If you’re looking for a capable PC with the latest high-end hardware and this fits your budget, you’ll be happy with this machine. It’s excellent. But not everything is for everyone! Be sure to consider what type of display you want — if you want an OLED screen, the HP Omen Max 16 may be a better pick. That greenish “Liquid Teal” may give some people pause, too — I like the look, but I imagine it’s not everyone’s style. It’d be nice if Dell offered multiple color options for this laptop.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Lang, Datum: 11-06-2025
Beoordeling: Totale score: 97%
80% Alienware Area 51 Die Spitzenklasse unter den Gaming-Laptops
Bron: Gamestar Duits DE→NL
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Lang, Datum: 08-07-2025
Beoordeling: Totale score: 80%
80% Alienware Area 51 Die Spitzenklasse unter den Gaming-Laptops
Bron: Gamestar Duits DE→NL
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Lang, Datum: 08-07-2025
Beoordeling: Totale score: 80%
70% Test Alienware Area-51 16 pouces : un lourd parti pris… dans tous les sens du terme
Bron: Clubic Frans FR→NL
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Lang, Datum: 07-07-2025
Beoordeling: Totale score: 70% prestatie: 90% beeldscherm: 70% mobiliteit: 50% afwerking: 70%
70% Test Alienware Area-51 16 pouces : un lourd parti pris… dans tous les sens du terme
Bron: Clubic Frans FR→NL
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Lang, Datum: 07-07-2025
Beoordeling: Totale score: 70% prestatie: 90% beeldscherm: 70% mobiliteit: 50% afwerking: 70%
素晴らしいメカニカルキーボードを搭載したゲーミングノート Alienware 16 Area-51
Bron: Gizmodo JP JA→NL
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Gemiddeld, Datum: 18-08-2025
素晴らしいメカニカルキーボードを搭載したゲーミングノート Alienware 16 Area-51
Bron: Gizmodo JP JA→NL
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Gemiddeld, Datum: 18-08-2025

 

Alienware 16 Area-51, RTX 5080

Laptopspecificaties

Alienware 16 Area-51, RTX 5080Notebook: Alienware 16 Area-51, RTX 5080
Processor: Intel Arrow Lake Ultra 9 275HX
Grafische Kaart: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop 16384 MB
Beeldscherm: 16.00 inch, 16:10, 2560 x 1600 pixels
Gewicht: 3.4kg
Links: Alienware startpagina
 Alienware laptopsectie

Price comparison

Gemiddelde Score: 83.33% - goed

Gemiddelde van 6 score (van 9 beoordelingen)

 

Anderstalige testrapporten

90% This Premium Gaming Laptop Might Just Be My New Favorite
Bron: How to Geek Engels EN→NL
In my opinion, the Alienware 16 Area-51 (2025) has very few faults. Those small flaws include the bulky, weighty build (which I really didn't mind!), the fan noise, the fairly dismal battery life, and the lack of an OLED display option. Those small things aside, the Area-51 outperformed most gaming laptops I've seen to date, which is why it's at the top of my list for the price range. If you're looking for beautiful graphics on a large display, two of the best gaming laptop CPUs and GPUs you can get, and enough power to eke out impressively high frame rates for resource-heavy games like Cyberpunk 2077 and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, you won't want to look elsewhere. Still, this laptop won't be for everyone. Especially if you prefer a slimmer, less powerful option for travel purposes.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Zeer lang, Datum: 19-07-2025
Beoordeling: Totale score: 90%
70% Alienware 16 Area-51 review: One weird gaming laptop
Bron: XDA Developers Engels EN→NL
Despite some earned criticism, I can't help but love the Alienware 16 Area-51. It's not a perfect laptop by any means, with a disappointing display, so-so keyboard, and performance just a touch behind the competition. But it's also a laptop that swings big in a way few devices do, and it manages success in the process. This isn't the right laptop for all or even most buyers, but if you've been caught up in the allure of Alienware trying something different, you won't be disappointed with the 16 Area-51.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Lang, Datum: 11-07-2025
Beoordeling: Totale score: 70%
Alienware Area 51 Gaming Laptop - 16 or 18" Which Is Right For You?
Bron: Mash IT Engels
Vergelijking, online beschikbaar, Zeer lang, Datum: 04-07-2025
90% I tested Alienware's new Area-51 RTX 5080 gaming laptop — and it's out of this world
Bron: Tom's Guide Engels EN→NL
There’s no denying that the Alienware 16 Area-51 is a fantastic gaming laptop that delivers uncompromising RTX 50-series performance. On top of that, it’s also a beautiful-looking machine with elegant curves and tasty RGB lighting. Yes, it’s heavy and expensive, but it’s also freakin’ awesome! If you want a gaming laptop offering comparable performance but with an OLED panel, the Legion Go 7i Pro or HP Omen Max 16 are great, if expensive, alternatives. But if you like what I have to say about Alienware’s gaming notebook and can stomach its price, then you won’t go wrong with this purchase. The Alienware 16 Area-51 comes with my highest recommendation.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Gemiddeld, Datum: 06-06-2025
Beoordeling: Totale score: 90%
80% Alienware 16 Area-51 review: performance from another planet
Bron: T3 Engels EN→NL
The Alienware 16 Area-51 is a sports car of a gaming laptop for gamers who want it all, with everything tweaked to maximum, and plenty of other things to fiddle with under the hood. For most people it's overkill that you won't need. But this otherworldly machine isn't about need, it's about want. And if you want the best-of-the-best in terms of power then it's an epic machine... if you can afford one, anyway.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Lang, Datum: 04-06-2025
Beoordeling: Totale score: 80%
Alienware 16 Area 51 Review - Alienware's Mobile Monster!
Bron: Mash IT Engels
n this video we review the new Alienware 16 Area-51 Gaming laptop with intel 275HX and RTX 5080 gfx. This new design is stunning and a good return to form from Dell.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Zeer lang, Datum: 04-06-2025
90% The Alienware 16 Area-51 is one of the cheapest RTX 5080 gaming laptops — and it’s near-perfect
Bron: Laptop Mag Engels EN→NL
The Alienware 16 Area-51 is a near-perfect gaming laptop, boasting incredible performance, a bright 16-inch display, a great keyboard, strong speakers, and a beautiful design. But its display can’t beat OLED, and we’ve seen much better battery life numbers elsewhere. A gaming laptop that supports both an OLED panel and significantly better battery life is the Razer Blade 16, although you’ll need to pay about $1,000 more to get it. I’ll pray to Cthulhu for an OLED variant of the Alienware 16 Area-51 in the future, although right now, this gaming laptop is easily one of the best we’ve seen this year, and its price point makes it all the more compelling.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Gemiddeld, Datum: 30-05-2025
Beoordeling: Totale score: 90%
Alienware 16 Area-51 | Unboxing and First Impressions
Bron: Mash IT Engels
In this video we check out the new Alienware 16 Area-51 gaming laptop. This is a new line from Alienware and includes the new intel Core 275HX cpu and Nvidia 5000 series graphics.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Zeer lang, Datum: 13-05-2025
80% Alienware 16 Area-51
Bron: Les Numeriques Frans FR→NL
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Zeer lang, Datum: 30-06-2025
Beoordeling: Totale score: 80% prestatie: 100% beeldscherm: 80% mobiliteit: 20% afwerking: 60%

 

Alienware 16 Aurora

Laptopspecificaties

Alienware 16 AuroraNotebook: Alienware 16 Aurora
Processor: Intel Raptor Lake-H Core 7 240H
Grafische Kaart: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop 8192 MB
Beeldscherm: 16.00 inch, 16:10, 2560 x 1600 pixels
Gewicht: 2.555kg
Prijs: 1100 euro
Links: Alienware startpagina
 Alienware laptopsectie

Price comparison

Gemiddelde Score: 80% - goed

Gemiddelde van 2 score (van 6 beoordelingen)

 

Testrapporten

76.2% Alienware 16 Aurora beoordeling: Betaalbare beginnerslaptop voor 1080p Ultra gaming | Notebookcheck
Voor 1100 dollar krijgen gebruikers een geweldig 120 Hz IPS-scherm met volledige sRGB-kleuren en een respectabele GeForce RTX 5060 GPU. Eén specifiek nadeel kan echter sommige mainstream of competitieve gamers afschrikken.

Anderstalige testrapporten

80% Alienware Aurora 16 Review: Desktop-Class Muscle in a Transportable Form
Bron: Exhibit.tech Engels EN→NL
Ultimately, the Alienware Aurora 16 is a performance-first machine wrapped in bold, unmistakable design. It excels in gaming, handles creative workloads with confidence, maintains strong thermals under pressure, and offers a sharp, colour-accurate 16:10 display. However, it is heavy, the fans are audible under load, and the absence of an OLED panel at this price feels like a missed opportunity.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Kort, Datum: 24-02-2026
Beoordeling: Totale score: 80% prestatie: 90% beeldscherm: 75% mobiliteit: 70% afwerking: 75%
80% Alienware Aurora 16 Review: Desktop-Class Muscle in a Transportable Form
Bron: Exhibit.tech Engels EN→NL
Ultimately, the Alienware Aurora 16 is a performance-first machine wrapped in bold, unmistakable design. It excels in gaming, handles creative workloads with confidence, maintains strong thermals under pressure, and offers a sharp, colour-accurate 16:10 display. However, it is heavy, the fans are audible under load, and the absence of an OLED panel at this price feels like a missed opportunity.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Kort, Datum: 24-02-2026
Beoordeling: Totale score: 80% prestatie: 90% beeldscherm: 75% mobiliteit: 70% afwerking: 75%
How to open Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) - disassembly and upgrade options
Bron: Laptop Media Engels
Steun, online beschikbaar, Zeer lang, Datum: 07-01-2026
How to open Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) - disassembly and upgrade options
Bron: Laptop Media Engels
Steun, online beschikbaar, Zeer lang, Datum: 07-01-2026
Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) review – Great Battery and CPU, Disappointing GPU
Bron: Laptop Media Engels EN→NL
The Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) is a gaming laptop that tries to balance sleek, office-friendly aesthetics with gaming capability, but ultimately finds itself caught in an awkward middle ground. It sheds the aggressive “gamer” look for a sophisticated, understated design that feels surprisingly premium, making it a viable option for professionals who game on the side. However, beneath the stylish exterior lies a series of frustrating compromises. While it excels in battery life and display quality, its performance is held back by conservative tuning and severe thermal issues, making it hard to recommend over more balanced competitors.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Zeer lang, Datum: 07-01-2026
Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) review – Great Battery and CPU, Disappointing GPU
Bron: Laptop Media Engels EN→NL
The Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) is a gaming laptop that tries to balance sleek, office-friendly aesthetics with gaming capability, but ultimately finds itself caught in an awkward middle ground. It sheds the aggressive “gamer” look for a sophisticated, understated design that feels surprisingly premium, making it a viable option for professionals who game on the side. However, beneath the stylish exterior lies a series of frustrating compromises. While it excels in battery life and display quality, its performance is held back by conservative tuning and severe thermal issues, making it hard to recommend over more balanced competitors.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Zeer lang, Datum: 07-01-2026

 

Alienware 16 Area-51, RTX 5070 Ti

Laptopspecificaties

Alienware 16 Area-51, RTX 5070 TiNotebook: Alienware 16 Area-51, RTX 5070 Ti
Processor: Intel Arrow Lake Ultra 9 275HX
Grafische Kaart: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop 12288 MB
Beeldscherm: 16.00 inch, 16:10, 2560 x 1600 pixels
Gewicht: 3.4kg
Links: Alienware startpagina
 Alienware laptopsectie

Price comparison

Gemiddelde Score: 80% - goed

Gemiddelde van 1 score (van 1 beoordelingen)

 

Anderstalige testrapporten

80% Test de l’Alienware 16 Area 51 : belle révision de châssis pour monstre habituel
Bron: Frandroid Frans FR→NL
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Lang, Datum: 11-07-2025
Beoordeling: Totale score: 80% prestatie: 90% beeldscherm: 70% mobiliteit: 50% afwerking: 80%

 

Alienware 16 Aurora, RTX 5050

Laptopspecificaties

Notebook: Alienware 16 Aurora, RTX 5050
Processor: Intel Raptor Lake-H Core 7 240H
Grafische Kaart: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop 8192 MB
Beeldscherm: 16.00 inch, 16:10, 2560 x 1600 pixels
Gewicht: 2.66kg
Links: Alienware startpagina
 Alienware laptopsectie

Price comparison

Gemiddelde Score: 73% - gemiddeld

Gemiddelde van 1 score (van 2 beoordelingen)

 

Anderstalige testrapporten

73% I Tested Two Alienware Aurora Gaming Laptops, and This Is Not the One to Get
Bron: CNet Engels EN→NL
If you missed the answer above to this question, I'll repeat it here: No, no it is not. My advice is to spend the extra $200 or so for the Alienware 16X Aurora. And if your budget doesn't stretch that far, then the Acer Nitro V 16S AI is a better choice for $1,300. The biggest disadvantage with the Nitro V 16S AI is its 1,920x1,200-pixel display, which is a step down from the 16 Aurora's 2.5K display. But with a throttled RTX 5050 in the case of the 16 Aurora or a throttled RTX 5060 in the case of the Nitro V 16S AI, you are likely gaming at 1080p/1200p, so you don't necessarily need the 16 Aurora's higher-res display.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Kort, Datum: 25-09-2025
Beoordeling: Totale score: 73%
Review Alienware 16 Aurora | Notebook de entrada com RTX 5050 que peca na tela
Bron: Canaltech Portugees PT→NL
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Gemiddeld, Datum: 14-12-2025

 

Alienware 16 Aurora, RTX 5060

Laptopspecificaties

Notebook: Alienware 16 Aurora, RTX 5060
Processor: Intel Raptor Lake-H Core 7 240H
Grafische Kaart: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop 8192 MB
Beeldscherm: 16.00 inch, 16:10, 2560 x 1600 pixels
Gewicht: 2.57kg
Links: Alienware startpagina
 Alienware laptopsectie

Price comparison

Gemiddelde Score: 70% - gemiddeld

Gemiddelde van 1 score (van 1 beoordelingen)

 

Anderstalige testrapporten

70% Alienware 16 Aurora review: Solid choice for what it is
Bron: The Times of India Engels EN→NL
At Rs 1,32,790, the Aurora faces a pricing reality that's hard to ignore. You can find laptops with similar Intel Core 7 and RTX 5060 configuration for notably less money from other manufacturers. The price premium here isn't about getting better specs—it's about getting those specs wrapped in genuine Alienware design, build quality, and brand experience. If you're shopping purely on performance-per-rupee, other options will serve you better. But the Aurora succeeds precisely because some buyers aren't making a purely rational hardware decision. This is a well-constructed laptop that delivers authentic Alienware character without requiring enthusiast-level spending. The sophisticated design, solid build quality, and capable gaming performance create a cohesive package that feels distinctly premium in ways that spec sheets don't capture.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Gemiddeld, Datum: 17-09-2025
Beoordeling: Totale score: 70%

 

Commentaar

Alienware: Alienware werd in 1996 opgericht in de VS. Het Europese hoofdkantoor is gevestigd in Ierland. Alienware maakt sinds 2006 deel uit van de Dell Group. Het productassortiment richt zich voornamelijk op gaming laptops en desktops, die ontwikkeld en geproduceerd worden door Dell. Het handelsmerk is een licht futuristisch ontwerp met een Alien als logo. Daarnaast worden er werkstations voor particulieren en bedrijven verkocht.

Zoals bij elk merk zijn er ook bij Alienware enkele punten van kritiek. Sommige klanten hebben geklaagd over de hoge prijzen van de producten, terwijl anderen kritiek hadden op de kwaliteit van de klantenservice. Er zijn ook enkele meldingen geweest van problemen met de betrouwbaarheid en duurzaamheid van sommige Alienware-producten. Veel klanten hebben echter ook positieve ervaringen met het merk en waarderen de krachtige spelcomputers.


Deze grafische kaarten zouden de meeste moderne spellen op een hoge resolutie en hoge details moeten kunnen draaien (enkele uitzonderingen zijn mogelijk).

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop: Een snelle grafische kaart uit de Blackwell-familie voor laptops die is gebaseerd op de GB203-chip en gebruik maakt van 8.192 shaders en 16 GB GDDR7 grafisch geheugen (256-bits grafische bus).

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop: Een aankomende grafische kaart uit de Blackwell-familie voor laptops, die Team Green waarschijnlijk op CES 2025 zal presenteren. We nemen aan dat deze gebaseerd zal zijn op de GB205-chip, met 5.888 actieve unified shaders (CUDA-kernen).

Deze middenklasse grafische kaarten kunnen alle huidige spellen vloeiend spelen. Veeleisende spellen kunnen alleen met gemiddelde detail instellingen gespeeld worden.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop: Mobiele mid-range videokaart uit de Blackwell familie gebaseerd op de GB206 chip met 3328 shaders en 8 GB GDDR7 grafisch geheugen (128 bit).

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop: Instap grafische kaart uit de Blackwell-familie voor Latpops met 2.560 unified shaders (CUDA-kernen) en een kloksnelheid van 1500 - 2662 MHz, afhankelijk van de TDP-instelling. Volgens Nvidia zouden de prestaties zonder DLSS en framegeneratie vergelijkbaar moeten zijn met een RTX 4060.


>> Meer informatie kan gevonden worden in ons Vergelijk van Mobiele Grafische Kaarten en de passende Benchmark Tabel.


Intel Arrow Lake:

Ultra 9 275HX: Mobiele high-end CPU voor gaming notebooks gebaseerd op de Arrow Lake architectuur. Biedt 24 cores, bestaande uit 8 snelle cores met een kloksnelheid tot 5,4 GHz en 16 kleinere efficiënte cores met een kloksnelheid tot 4,6 GHz. De CPU heeft toegang tot 40 MB L2 cache en 36 MB L3 cache en heeft een TDP van 55 watt. De SoC bevat een kleine speciale NPU genaamd AI Boost met 13 TOPS (Int8) en ondersteunt optioneel vPro Essentials.

Intel Raptor Lake-H:

Core 7 240H: Op Alder Lake gebaseerde mobiele CPU met 6 prestatie-kernen en 4 efficiënte kernen. De prestatie-kernen bieden hyper-threading voor in totaal 16 threads. De CPU draait op 1,8 tot 5,2 GHz. Vergeleken met de oudere Core i7-13620H biedt de Core 7 240H hogere kloksnelheden (vooral Turbo Boost) en ondersteuning voor DDR5-5600.


>> Meer informatie kan gevonden worden in ons Vergelijk van Mobiele Processors.



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2.555 kg:

Dit gewicht is typisch voor laptops met een 14-16 inch schermdiagonaal.

3.4 kg:

Normaal hebben laptops met een 17 inch schermdiagonaal dit gewicht. Dit is redelijk zwaar voor een 15 inch laptops maar aanvaardbaar voor toestellen bedoeld voor stationair gebruik.


81.91%: Deze score moet gezien worden als gemiddeld, omdat het aantal notebooks dat hoger scoort ongeveer gelijk is aan het aantal dat lager scoort.

>> De verdere informatie kan worden gevonden in onze hulp voor de aankoop van laptops.

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Laptops met dezelfde schermgrootte en gewicht

Alienware 16 Aurora, RTX 5060
GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop, Raptor Lake-H Core 7 240H, 16.00", 2.57 kg
Alienware 16 Aurora, RTX 5050
GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop, Raptor Lake-H Core 7 240H, 16.00", 2.66 kg
Prijsvergelijking
Alienware 16 Area-51, RTX 5070 Ti
Alienware 16 Area-51, RTX 5080
Stefan Hinum, 2025-07-28 (Update: 2025-07-28)