Dell Alienware 16 Area-51 (2026)

Launched Jul 2026 · Gaming

60
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Good for gamingGood for performanceGood for display

Launch price₹3,97,960

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  • Ultra 9 290HX Plus · 32GB/1TB · 16" 240Hz2560x1600 · Windows 11 Home
    60 launched at ₹3,97,960

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launch price ₹3,97,960

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Score breakdown

Performance
100
Battery
3
Display
62
Portability & build
34
Graphics
—
Memory & storage
100
Features
95

For the laptop. Each part is measured the same way for every laptop (processor and graphics from benchmark results) and moves up or down with what reviewers praise or criticise.

Pros

  • Keeps its speed under long loads, even in balanced mode
  • Clearly faster CPU for multi-core work
  • OLED option with deep blacks and full DCI-P3
  • Very fast PCIe 5.0 SSD and a slim 360 W charger
  • Strong gaming speed
  • Mechanical keyboard upgrade is worth it
  • Lots of ports

Cons

  • Hardly any gain in games over 2025
  • Draws more power and runs hotter
  • Short battery life
  • Heavier than most 16-inch gaming laptops; OLED looks slightly grainy
  • Big and heavy
  • Battery lasts less than the 2025 model
  • Base webcam dropped to 1080p
  • NotebookcheckMay 2026

    Tested Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus + RTX 5080 (175 W), 32 GB/1 TB, OLED: the new OLED is the real upgrade; the Plus CPU adds multi-core speed but little in games, at the cost of more heat and power.

  • Tom's HardwareMay 2026

    Tested Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus + RTX 5080, 32 GB/2 TB, OLED ($4,310): basically last year's laptop with an anti-glare OLED added.

  • Tom's GuideSep 2026

    Tested Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus + RTX 5080, 32 GB/1 TB, OLED ($3,829): an Editor's Choice for buyers who can pay top money and keep it on a desk.

  • TechaerisAug 2026

    Tested Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus + RTX 5080, 32 GB/2 TB, OLED ($4,329): a desktop replacement that gives up portability for cooling headroom and easy upgrades.

Full specs

Battery
Battery96 Wh
Battery test3.55 h (Tom's Hardware / Tom's Guide light web use (Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus + RTX 5080, OLED))
Charger360 W
Build
Weight3.3 kg
Thickness28.5 mm
Materialmagnesium alloy / metal
Keyboard & more
KeyboardRGB backlit
Webcam2MP FHD IR or 8MP UHD IR (configurable)
Fingerprint / face unlockIR face unlock
Speakersquad
Connections
Ports2× USB-C, 3× USB-A, Thunderbolt/USB4, HDMI 2.1, SD card, 3.5 mm audio
Wi-Fi / BluetoothWi-Fi 7 (Intel Killer BE1750W), Bluetooth 5.4
Other
CoolingRTX 5080 runs at 175 W. The new Plus CPU runs hotter than the 2025 chip (cores up to about 100 C, Notebookcheck), though sustained speed stays strong even in balanced mode. Fans are loud under load (Techaeris). Tom's Hardware measured a warm but bearable keyboard while gaming.
Warranty1 year
ColoursLiquid Teal

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