Dell Alienware 18 Area-51 (2026)

Dell Alienware 18 Area-51 (2026)

Launched Jul 2026 · Gaming

69
OkayGifng score of the starting version; up to 78 for the top version
Good for gamingGood for performance

Best price today₹7,99,990on Amazon

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Versions

The same laptop is sold with different processors, graphics, memory and screens. Each version has its own score.

  • Ultra 9 290HX Plus · 18" 300HzIPS · 2560x1600 · Windows 11 Home
    69 launched at ₹3,95,200
  • Ultra 9 275HX · RTX 5070 Ti · 32GB/1TB · 18" 300HzIPS · 2560x1600 · Windows 11 Home · CAN18250CTO01MINO
    78
  • Ultra 9 275HX · RTX 5080 · 32GB/2TB · 18" 300HzIPS · 2560x1600 · Windows 11 Home · CAN18250CTO02MINO
    78 ₹7,99,990Amazon
  • Ultra 9 275HX · RTX 5090 · 64GB/2TB · 18" 300HzIPS · 2560x1600 · Windows 11 Home · CAN18250CTO03MINO
    78

Where to buy

launch price ₹3,95,200

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Score breakdown

Performance
100
Battery
57
Display
78
Portability & build
38
Graphics
—
Memory & storage
—
Features
95

For the starting version. 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

  • RTX 5090 gets its full 175 W
  • Stays cool and fairly quiet while gaming
  • Room for three SSDs
  • Comfortable Cherry MX mechanical keys
  • Extremely high frame rates, even with full ray tracing
  • No throttling, manageable noise
  • Handles 4K video editing

Cons

  • Very big and heavy even for 18 inches
  • Only IPS - no OLED, Mini-LED, 4K or HDR
  • Short battery life and high power draw
  • Charges slowly while gaming
  • About 2 h of light use on battery
  • Close to 4.5 kg plus a 1 kg charger
  • IPS feels dated next to OLED/Mini-LED at this price
  • NotebookcheckJul 2025

    Tested 2025 Core Ultra 9 275HX + RTX 5090 (175 W), 64 GB (about $4,400): the huge body buys top speed, cool running, mechanical keys, three SSD slots and better sound, at the cost of battery, power draw and plain display choices.

  • Business TodayAug 2025

    Indian review of a Core Ultra 9 275HX + RTX 5090 unit (Rs 5,39,727 as tested, from Rs 3,14,990): the most powerful laptop you can get, best treated as a movable desktop, not for everyone.

  • CGMagazineAug 2025

    Tested 18-inch Core Ultra 9 275HX + RTX 5070 Ti, 32 GB/2 TB: a powerful, well-cooled and comfortable machine that should last for years; the size and price are the catches.

  • The AU ReviewJan 2026

    Tested RTX 5090 version: a reliable powerhouse that runs anything smoothly and stays cool, worth it for those who can afford it but too heavy to carry around.

Full specs

Battery
Battery96 Wh
Charger360 W
Build
Weight4.18 kg
Thickness24.3 mm
Materialaluminium
Keyboard & more
KeyboardRGB backlit, number pad
Webcam2 MP (1080p) IR or 8 MP IR, depending on configuration; no shutter
Fingerprint / face unlockIR face unlock
Speakersquad (2 tweeters + 2 woofers, 8 W total)
Connections
Ports2× USB-C, 3× USB-A, Thunderbolt/USB4, HDMI 2.1, SD card, Ethernet, 3.5 mm audio
Wi-Fi / BluetoothWi-Fi 7 (Intel Killer BE1750W), Bluetooth 5.4
Other
CoolingRuns cool and fairly quiet in Performance mode even while gaming, and the RTX 5090 keeps its full 175 W; Overdrive mode adds noise but no CPU speed (Notebookcheck). Some reviewers found the fans loud under load or even in everyday use (CGMagazine, The AU Review)