Dell Alienware 16 Area-51 (2026)
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| Launch price | ₹3,97,960 |
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| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
| Memory (RAM) | 32 GB |
| Storage | 1 TB |
| Screen | |
| Size | 16" |
| Panel | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz |
| Battery | |
| Battery | 96 Wh |
| Battery test | 3.55 h (Tom's Hardware / Tom's Guide light web use (Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus + RTX 5080, OLED)) |
| Charger | 360 W |
| Build | |
| Weight | 3.3 kg |
| Thickness | 28.5 mm |
| Versions sold | 1 |
| Material | magnesium alloy / metal |
| Keyboard & more | |
| Keyboard | RGB backlit |
| Webcam | 2MP FHD IR or 8MP UHD IR (configurable) |
| Fingerprint / face unlock | IR face unlock |
| Speakers | quad |
| Connections | |
| Ports | 2× USB-C, 3× USB-A, Thunderbolt/USB4, HDMI 2.1, SD card, 3.5 mm audio |
| Wi-Fi / Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel Killer BE1750W), Bluetooth 5.4 |
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| Cooling | RTX 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. |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Colours | Liquid Teal |
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