A fairly staid design and a small performance bump leave the refreshed 16X Aurora tougher to recommend than last year's.

At CES 2026, Alienware has expanded it’s lineup with a new ultra-slim gaming laptop, a new entry-level Alienware model, and major hardware upgrades across its flagship Area-51 laptops and desktop.

While parent company Dell is doing a big rebrand of its entire PC portfolio, at CES 2025 Alienware is sort of returning to its roots by bringing back the classic Area-51 name back for its new flagship ...

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The Alienware 16X Aurora is the model that serious gamers should consider over the 16 Aurora and that's pretty obvious when you compare the specs. Just look at the all of the upgrades: Compared to ...

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With an iridescent color scheme and a futuristic aluminum design, the Area-51 (starts at $1,999.99; $3,399.99 as tested) is Alienware’s ode to its current brand identity and a showcase for what the ...

The Alienware 16 Area-51 sets the stage for the Dell-owned brand’s new flagship laptop design. It certainly provides some intrigue with its looks, is quite potent and it operates without too much ...

Alienware has always been known for its over-the-top and expensive gaming PCs, but it just announced the Alienware 15, its first true budget gaming laptop. The Alienware 15 will come with either an ...

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. In the throes of the RAMpocalypse, checking prices on new gaming laptops is enough to make you ragequit. Luckily, there are some good budget ...