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Alienware - Area-51 18" 2.5K Gaming Laptop Intel Core Ultra 9 Series 2 275HX 2025 32GB Memory NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070Ti 2TB Storage - Liquid Teal

Model:
LAA18250 -9444BLU-PUS
SKU:
6628371
$3,599.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 90 reviews

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97%
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Customers are saying

Customers are delighted by the Area-51 gaming laptop's exceptional performance and robust build quality. The powerful processor and effective cooling system contribute to high frame rates while maintaining surprisingly quiet fan operation. However, some customers find the laptop to be somewhat heavy and not ideal for portability. Also, the battery life is not sufficient for gaming on the go.

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  • Best Buy, worth it! Fedex not!

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    The Alienware system was very nice and I received it in quick time. My issue was with FEDEX, who indicated that a signature would be required which I figured would happen for a 2500 dollar machine. Well, they left it on my doorstep without a signature. Best Buy needs a better carrier for deliveries. The box looked like it played against the buccaneers, so I was happy the inside was secure.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great laptop

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great powerful laptop computer. It does everything I need it to do. The computer needs to be plugged in for longer sessions as the internal battery does not last a long time unplugged but that is to be expected considering the power needed to run this amazingly powerful laptop.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great laptop

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a great laptop, just a bit on the heavy side. But if you plan on leaving it in one spot no problem

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great Purchase

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Performs well, cooling is absolutely improved over prior model lines, coming from an M17 where keys would become hot to the touch even during light gaming the Are-51 is handling much better.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Good performance

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Build qualiy stands out best with performance, good design + gaming power house

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • it works great

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It works great with no problems, I'm impressed on how fast it is

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Alienware must have stolen this from actual aliens

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best laptop out there, especially at the sale price. Truly a replacement for a desktop. Build is phenomenal, it feels as premium as it should be. Definitely a head turner. The weight is a thing, but if you’re looking for a desktop replacement, that you can take on the road. This is it!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • superb

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very best laptop ive had by far perfoamce wise this machine is amazing and great on solo batery power when not plugged in perfoamce is amaizng by far the best among others

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Awesome with one issue

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought my laptop in August and so far it performs like a champ, until about a week ago the keyboard stops functioning when I switch account users or log off and on. Contacted dell support and they had to escalate it further up the chain because they couldn’t resolve the issue but, otherwise this is a great laptop.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Five star laptop with great ergonomics

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A wonderful laptop with a very bright screen and excellent keyboard and ergonomics

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Bulky but great

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Beast of a machine. Perform awesome and quiet most of the time.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • AWESOME LAPTOP

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love this laptop!! I have been enjoying every second owning this! I recommend getting this over any other brand gaming laptop.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • 5070Ti model

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    great pc got it on sale for $2600 right before 2026 New year ram price increase

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Gaming Pc Alien Ware

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The PC is a Monster and is Phenomenal or what I game and use it for PERIOD!!! On Con is the Battery life is Terrible.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • best gaming laptop

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    EXcellent computer for gaming, been playing arc all these day!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • very good laptop

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    works great when can I say? performs very good very high FPS.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Awesome gaming laptop

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This thing is a beast i havent had any issues with it.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great for Golf Simulator

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great product. Fast boot and handles all the golf sim software and video I need

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Alien laptop is great

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good laptop does what i need it to and its portable

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Alienware Area 51 computer for the win!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome computer. Fast, powerful and fun to use. Thank you Dell!!! I look forward to years of quality use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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