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Alienware 18 Area-51, RTX 5080Processor: Intel Arrow Lake Ultra 9 275HX
Grafische Kaart: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop
Beeldscherm: 18.00 inch
Gewicht: 4.179kg, 4.34kg
Prijs: 4100, 4400 euro
Gemiddelde Score: 89.47% - zeer goed
Gemiddelde van 11 score (van 21 beoordelingen)
prijs: 95%, prestatie: 99%, functionaliteiten: 91%, beeldscherm: 91%, mobiliteit: 72%, afwerking: 94%, ergonomie: 82%, emissies: 79%

 

Alienware 18 Area-51

Laptopspecificaties

Alienware 18 Area-51Notebook: Alienware 18 Area-51
Processor: Intel Arrow Lake Ultra 9 275HX
Grafische Kaart: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop 24576 MB
Beeldscherm: 18.00 inch, 16:10, 2560 x 1600 pixels
Gewicht: 4.179kg
Prijs: 4400 euro
Links: Alienware startpagina
 Alienware laptopsectie

Price comparison

Gemiddelde Score: 89.8% - zeer goed

Gemiddelde van 10 score (van 18 beoordelingen)

 

Testrapporten

86.2% Alienware 18 Area-51 laptop test: Prestaties boven alles | Notebookcheck
De opnieuw ontworpen Alienware 18 bewijst dat je niet de dunste of lichtste hoeft te zijn om sexy te zijn. Het dikkere profiel zorgt voor zowel extra prestaties als functies die op de meeste andere gaminglaptops niet te vinden zijn, zoals CherryMX-toetsen, meerdere PCIe5 SSD-sleuven en een vaak stillere game-ervaring.

Anderstalige testrapporten

80% Alienware 18 Area-51 (2025) review
Bron: PC Gamer Engels EN→NL
With such a high price tag, you'd expect Alienware to pack this laptop with all the best goodies. For the most part, it has, but the screen is disappointing, the unplugged performance is awful, and the keyboard feels cheap. At least this gives Dell plenty of scope to make next year's version better.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Gemiddeld, Datum: 28-08-2025
Beoordeling: Totale score: 80%
80% Alienware 18 Area-51 (2025) review
Bron: PC Gamer Engels EN→NL
With such a high price tag, you'd expect Alienware to pack this laptop with all the best goodies. For the most part, it has, but the screen is disappointing, the unplugged performance is awful, and the keyboard feels cheap. At least this gives Dell plenty of scope to make next year's version better.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Gemiddeld, Datum: 28-08-2025
Beoordeling: Totale score: 80%
95% Alienware 18 Area-51 Gaming Laptop Review
Bron: CG Mag Online Engels EN→NL
But even though a gaming laptop may not leave the home very often, a laptop is still supposed to be portable, even if it’s only once in a blue moon. Even if you aren’t moving it, it’s still a behemoth to fit on a desk or table, and that power brick is an obstacle in itself. This isn’t a dealbreaker, just something to keep in the back of your mind should you pick up your own: with great power comes great space commitment. And if I can nitpick for just a moment, I could do without the dedicated button for Microsoft’s Copilot. I get it, integrating AI features like this is a current trend. But, I can think of at least half a dozen other shortcuts I’d want taking up 1.5 letter keys’ worth of real estate instead (even on such a big keyboard). These are minor foibles, at the end of the day, and don’t offset all the power packed into this sleek form.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Lang, Datum: 20-08-2025
Beoordeling: Totale score: 95%
95% Alienware 18 Area-51 Gaming Laptop Review
Bron: CG Mag Online Engels EN→NL
But even though a gaming laptop may not leave the home very often, a laptop is still supposed to be portable, even if it’s only once in a blue moon. Even if you aren’t moving it, it’s still a behemoth to fit on a desk or table, and that power brick is an obstacle in itself. This isn’t a dealbreaker, just something to keep in the back of your mind should you pick up your own: with great power comes great space commitment. And if I can nitpick for just a moment, I could do without the dedicated button for Microsoft’s Copilot. I get it, integrating AI features like this is a current trend. But, I can think of at least half a dozen other shortcuts I’d want taking up 1.5 letter keys’ worth of real estate instead (even on such a big keyboard). These are minor foibles, at the end of the day, and don’t offset all the power packed into this sleek form.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Lang, Datum: 20-08-2025
Beoordeling: Totale score: 95%
90% Alienware 18 Area-51 Review
Bron: Trusted Reviews Engels EN→NL
The Alienware 18 Area-51 is the most powerful gaming laptop we’ve tested, with serious performance alongside a classically over-the-top look, a sublime mechanical keyboard, and a decent 18-inch screen. It is horrendously expensive though, and comes with meagre battery life. The Medion Erazer Beast 16 X1 Ultimate (RTX 5090) is virtually £1000 less, comes with a 16-inch Mini LED screen for punchier brightness and deeper blacks, as well as much better battery life, although it lacks the space-age design and ultimate power of Alienware’s choice. If you want a laptop that’s big and brash in every way, then the new 18 Area-51 is likely to tick a lot of boxes in a way that only Alienware really can. For more options, check out our list of the best gaming laptops we’ve tested.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Lang, Datum: 13-08-2025
Beoordeling: Totale score: 90%
93% Alienware 18 Area-51 Review: When performance means everything, this Alien has your back
Bron: Techaeris Engels EN→NL
I usually set up my review laptops with everything I need to get work done and also some play. The Alienware 18 Area-51 was different. This is like getting a Ferrari. I felt like this wasn’t really a laptop I should do basic work on. I mean, I don’t need to test if web browsing and email work. Just look at the specs! So I set this up to game, and I did test basic video editing. I really don’t play heavy games, and I am pretty anti-social, so I don’t get involved in online gaming. My basic gaming list is simple games that aren’t massively heavy, and this laptop just breezed through those. I am not a pixel peeper or a frame rate snob. I’m not examining the performance as closely as those of you considering buying this laptop.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Zeer lang, Datum: 13-08-2025
Beoordeling: Totale score: 93% prijs: 95% prestatie: 100% beeldscherm: 95% mobiliteit: 80% afwerking: 90%
90% Alienware 18 Area-51 Review
Bron: Trusted Reviews Engels EN→NL
The Alienware 18 Area-51 is the most powerful gaming laptop we’ve tested, with serious performance alongside a classically over-the-top look, a sublime mechanical keyboard, and a decent 18-inch screen. It is horrendously expensive though, and comes with meagre battery life. The Medion Erazer Beast 16 X1 Ultimate (RTX 5090) is virtually £1000 less, comes with a 16-inch Mini LED screen for punchier brightness and deeper blacks, as well as much better battery life, although it lacks the space-age design and ultimate power of Alienware’s choice. If you want a laptop that’s big and brash in every way, then the new 18 Area-51 is likely to tick a lot of boxes in a way that only Alienware really can. For more options, check out our list of the best gaming laptops we’ve tested.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Lang, Datum: 13-08-2025
Beoordeling: Totale score: 90%
93% Alienware 18 Area-51 Review: When performance means everything, this Alien has your back
Bron: Techaeris Engels EN→NL
I usually set up my review laptops with everything I need to get work done and also some play. The Alienware 18 Area-51 was different. This is like getting a Ferrari. I felt like this wasn’t really a laptop I should do basic work on. I mean, I don’t need to test if web browsing and email work. Just look at the specs! So I set this up to game, and I did test basic video editing. I really don’t play heavy games, and I am pretty anti-social, so I don’t get involved in online gaming. My basic gaming list is simple games that aren’t massively heavy, and this laptop just breezed through those. I am not a pixel peeper or a frame rate snob. I’m not examining the performance as closely as those of you considering buying this laptop.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Zeer lang, Datum: 13-08-2025
Beoordeling: Totale score: 93% prijs: 95% prestatie: 100% beeldscherm: 95% mobiliteit: 80% afwerking: 90%
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 18 Area-51 vs Razer Blade 18 2025 - Battle of the 18" Gaming laptops
Bron: Mash IT Engels
In this video we put the Alienware 18 Area-51 against the Razer Blade 18 2025 to see which is the better 18" gaming laptop this year.
Vergelijking, online beschikbaar, Zeer lang, Datum: 30-07-2025
Alienware 18 Area-51 vs Razer Blade 18 2025 - Battle of the 18" Gaming laptops
Bron: Mash IT Engels
In this video we put the Alienware 18 Area-51 against the Razer Blade 18 2025 to see which is the better 18" gaming laptop this year.
Vergelijking, online beschikbaar, Zeer lang, Datum: 30-07-2025
I replaced my work PC with this Dell laptop, and it was one of my best decisions
Bron: Zdnet.com Engels EN→NL
Be prepared to shell out the big bucks for the Alienware 18 Area-51. Prices start at $3,200 for the base model. My review unit retails for $4,450, although I have seen discounts on it. If you're looking for a lighter option, I suggest checking out the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i. It houses similar hardware and weighs just 5.67 pounds. The MSI Raider 18 HX is another solid option that comes with a 4K display.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Kort, Datum: 21-07-2025
I replaced my work PC with this Dell laptop, and it was one of my best decisions
Bron: Zdnet.com Engels EN→NL
Be prepared to shell out the big bucks for the Alienware 18 Area-51. Prices start at $3,200 for the base model. My review unit retails for $4,450, although I have seen discounts on it. If you're looking for a lighter option, I suggest checking out the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i. It houses similar hardware and weighs just 5.67 pounds. The MSI Raider 18 HX is another solid option that comes with a 4K display.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Kort, Datum: 21-07-2025
Replacing my work PC with this Dell laptop was one of my best decisions - and it's on sale
Bron: Zdnet.com Engels EN→NL
Be prepared to shell out the big bucks for the Alienware 18 Area-51. Prices start at $3,200 for the base model. My review unit retails for $4,450, although I have seen discounts on it. If you're looking for a lighter option, I suggest checking out the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i. It houses similar hardware and weighs just 5.67 pounds. The MSI Raider 18 HX is another solid option that comes with a 4K display.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Kort, Datum: 07-07-2025
Replacing my work PC with this Dell laptop was one of my best decisions - and it's on sale
Bron: Zdnet.com Engels EN→NL
Be prepared to shell out the big bucks for the Alienware 18 Area-51. Prices start at $3,200 for the base model. My review unit retails for $4,450, although I have seen discounts on it. If you're looking for a lighter option, I suggest checking out the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i. It houses similar hardware and weighs just 5.67 pounds. The MSI Raider 18 HX is another solid option that comes with a 4K display.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Kort, Datum: 07-07-2025
91% Dieser Gaming-Laptop ersetzt deinen Rechner!
Bron: Basic Tutorials Duits DE→NL
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Lang, Datum: 16-06-2025
Beoordeling: Totale score: 91% prestatie: 100% functionaliteiten: 100% beeldscherm: 90% mobiliteit: 80% afwerking: 100%
91% Dieser Gaming-Laptop ersetzt deinen Rechner!
Bron: Basic Tutorials Duits DE→NL
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Lang, Datum: 16-06-2025
Beoordeling: Totale score: 91% prestatie: 100% functionaliteiten: 100% beeldscherm: 90% mobiliteit: 80% afwerking: 100%

 

Alienware 18 Area-51, RTX 5080

Laptopspecificaties

Alienware 18 Area-51, RTX 5080Notebook: Alienware 18 Area-51, RTX 5080
Processor: Intel Arrow Lake Ultra 9 275HX
Grafische Kaart: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop 16384 MB
Beeldscherm: 18.00 inch, 16:10, 2560 x 1600 pixels
Gewicht: 4.34kg
Prijs: 4100 euro
Links: Alienware startpagina
 Alienware laptopsectie

Price comparison

 

Anderstalige testrapporten

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
Alienware 18 Area-51 - Finally a Premium and Powerful 18" from the Aliens?
Bron: Mash IT Engels
In this video we follow up on our unboxing and first impressions to give our comprehensive review of the new Alienware 18 Area-51 gaming laptop, a solid return to form for the Alienware flagship.
Enkel testrapport, online beschikbaar, Zeer lang, Datum: 22-05-2025
Alienware 18 Area-51 | Unboxing and First Impressions
Bron: Mash IT Engels
In this video we unbox and give our first impressions of the new Alienware 18 Area-51 gaming laptop. This is one expensive laptop but could be a return to form from Alienware.
Hands-On, online beschikbaar, Zeer lang, Datum: 13-05-2025

 

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 5090 Laptop: De GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile maakt gebruik van de GB203-chip en gebruikt 10.496 shaders / CUDA-kernen van de maximale 10.752 die de chip heeft. Hierdoor lijkt de RTX 5090 Laptop meer op de RTX 5080 desktop variant (zelfde chip) dan de Desktop RTX 5090 met 20.760 cores en hogere kloksnelheden.

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).


>> 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.


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


18.00: Dit is een erg groot schermformaat voor laptops, bedoeld voor niet-mobiel gebruik op een bureau.


>>Om de fijnheid van het scherm te vinden, kijk in onze DPI-lijst.


4.179 kg:

Dit gewicht is typisch voor desktopvervangers met 17 inch schermen en beperkte mobiliteit.

4.34 kg:

Dit gewicht is typisch voor desktopvervangers met 17 inch schermen bedoeld voor stationair gebruik. Dit toestel is ongeschikt voor mobiel gebruik.


89.47%: Er zijn weinig modellen die beter gescoort hebben. De meeste krijgen scores die iets lager zijn.

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

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Notebooks met dezelfde grafische kaart en schermgrootte

Lenovo Legion 9 18IAX10, RTX 5080
GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop, Arrow Lake Ultra 9 275HX, 3.5 kg
Asus ROG Strix G18 G815LW
GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop, Arrow Lake Ultra 9 275HX, 3.2 kg
Acer Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-73, RTX 5080
GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop, Arrow Lake Ultra 9 275HX, 3.2 kg
Razer Blade 18 2025 RTX 5080
GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop, Arrow Lake Ultra 9 275HX, 3 kg
MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XWIG
GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop, Arrow Lake Ultra 9 285HX, 3.6 kg
MSI Vector A18 HX A9WIG
GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop, Dragon Range (Zen 4, Ryzen 7X4X/8X4X) R9 9955HX, 3.6 kg
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LW
GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop, Arrow Lake Ultra 9 275HX, 3.3 kg
MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG
GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop, Arrow Lake Ultra 9 285HX, 3.6 kg
MSI Raider A18 HX A9WIG-080
GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop, Dragon Range (Zen 4, Ryzen 7X4X/8X4X) R9 9955HX3D, 3.64 kg

Laptops met dezelfde grafische kaart

MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XWIG
GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop, Arrow Lake Ultra 9 275HX, 17.00", 2.89 kg
Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605CW
GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop, Arrow Lake Ultra 9 285H, 16.00", 1.95 kg
Alienware 16 Area-51, RTX 5080
GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop, Arrow Lake Ultra 9 275HX, 16.00", 3.4 kg
Asus ROG Strix Scar 16 G635LW
GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop, Arrow Lake Ultra 9 275HX, 16.00", 2.8 kg
MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWIG
GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop, Arrow Lake Ultra 9 275HX, 16.00", 2.7 kg
Aorus Master 16 AM6H, RTX 5080 (BYH)
GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop, Arrow Lake Ultra 9 275HX, 16.00", 2.5 kg
MSI Vector 17 HX AI A2XWIG
GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop, Arrow Lake Ultra 9 275HX, 17.00", 3 kg
Alienware 16 Area-51
GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop, Arrow Lake Ultra 9 275HX, 16.00", 3.297 kg
Razer Blade 16 RTX 5080
GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop, Strix Halo/Point (Zen 5/5c, Ryzen AI 300) Ryzen AI 9 365, 16.00", 2.1 kg
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2025 GA403WW
GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop, Strix Halo/Point (Zen 5/5c, Ryzen AI 300) Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, 14.00", 1.58 kg
Asus ROG Strix G16 G615
GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop, Arrow Lake Ultra 9 275HX, 16.00", 2.606 kg
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i 16 Gen 10
GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop, Arrow Lake Ultra 9 275HX, 16.00", 2.643 kg
Lenovo Legion Pro 7 16IAX10H
GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop, Arrow Lake Ultra 9 275HX, 16.00", 2.32 kg
HP Omen Max 16-ah0000ng
GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop, Arrow Lake Ultra 9 275HX, 16.00", 2.68 kg

Laptops met dezelfde schermgrootte en gewicht

Alienware 16 Area-51, RTX 5070 Ti
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop, Arrow Lake Ultra 9 275HX, 16.00", 3.4 kg
Alienware 16X Aurora, RTX 5070
GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop, Arrow Lake Ultra 9 275HX, 16.00", 2.549 kg
Alienware 16X Aurora
GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop, Arrow Lake Ultra 7 255HX, 16.00", 2.66 kg
Alienware 18 Area-51
GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, Arrow Lake Ultra 9 275HX, 18.00", 4.179 kg
Prijsvergelijking
Alienware 18 Area-51, RTX 5080
Stefan Hinum, 2025-08- 3 (Update: 2025-08- 3)