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Alienware AA16250 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Laptop 40.6 cm (16") WQXGA 32 GB DDR5-SDRAM 1 TB SSD NVID
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Description
Experience Alienware's flagship 16-inch gaming laptop, built with innovation that brings performance to the most passionate.
Key Features
- Windows 11 Home 64-bit
- Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX (36MB Cache)
- 40.6 cm (16") WQXGA 2560 x 1600 WVA, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 (24GB GDDR7)
- 32GB DDR5-SDRAM (2 x 16) & 1000GB SSD
Reasons To Buy
The new performance precedent
Unapologetic power
Up to 240W
Total Performance Power is the combined maximum of TGP and TDP, enhancing overall performance across all you do.
Up to 175W
Total Graphics Power means higher GPU performance with more istic gameplay.
Game changing graphics
Ray Tracing Redefined
Experience cinematic ism with full ray tracing and breakthrough neural rendering technologies. F stunning light reflections to intricate shadows, your in-game world looks better than ever.
AI-Boosted Gameplay
Unleash next-level performance and image quality with DLSS 4. Achieve ultra-smooth frame rates with Multi Frame Generation and enhanced Ray Reconstruction.
Competitive Advantage
Compete faster with NVIDIA® Reflex 2 technology featuring Frame Warp, which further reduces latency based on the game’s latest mouse input.
Unparalleled Video Playback
The RTX 50 Series redefines how you enjoy your favourite movies, shows and videos. With advanced AI-powered upscaling and buttery-smooth playback, immerse yourself in vibrant colours, stunning clarity and flawless streaming.
Immersive Entertainment
Rethink how you stream, chat or create content with NVIDIA Broadcast’s advanced AI enhancements. Clear your audio, upgrade your video, and craft your AI-powered home studio effortlessly.
Intelligent processing
CPU
Ensures everything runs smoothly and as expected; like controlling non-player characters, calculating istic physics, translating a button press into an action, and triggering sound effects at the right time in the game.
NPU
Uses AI with compatible livestreaming software to remove your background thus offloading this performance demand f the CPU or GPU.
iGPU
Delivers graphics rendering capabilities and imagery editing power at home and on the go.
Supercharged data stream
With two SO-DIMM slots designated for DDR5 system memory, Area-51 laptops can support up to 64GB of memory. This amount exceeds the needs of a majority of popular games but can assist gamers who create where multiple applications may need to be ran at the same time such as video editing, streaming, and playing large scale games simultaneously.
Storage that keeps up
Area-51 is the first Alienware laptop to support up to Gen 5 SSD storage which is capable of improving read speeds by up to 84% and write speeds by up to 75% over the average performance of various Gen 4 SSDs. Bringing you the latest in storage and performance to run games and work faster than ever before.
Introducing the Cryo-Chamber
Performance Driven Thermals
Quad fans
Helps increase total airflow and pressurises the chassis, keeping even the most aggressive hotspots properly cooled.
More copper, less heat
With up to 3x more copper in weight than previous 16" laptops and a vapor chamber 40% larger, Alienware 16 Area-51 dynamically balances heat across up to 7 heat pipes making it our most performance forward 16" laptop to date.
Element 31 thermal interface
Encapsulated gallium-silicone across the CPU, dissipates heat faster, allowing you to take on marathon gaming sessions with ease.
Bringing comfort to the forefront
Fluid design contours with thoughtful edges provide enhanced tactile feeling.
V-Rail edges
Easy and comfortable open and closing for the lid of your laptop.
Pillowed palm rest
Seamless pillowed palm rest redefines comfort during any gaming session.
Zero hinge innovation
A more robust closure and nearly invisible hinge creates a floating display. Engineered for strength and sophistication this patent pending design drives motion in the radial direction and telescopes out, enabling an adaptive rear design that features translucent materials and new AlienFX lighting.
Advanced dynamic lighting
Ambient AlienFX lighting inspired by the aurora bois takes on colour and movement which reflects across surfaces to create an otherworldly experience. The masterful layering of materials marks a new level of technical ability and design sophistication.
Advanced features tailored to gamers
Next-gen hardware in every aspect
Incredible Battery
A new, larger, 96WHr Lithium Ion battery enables fast charging and uses Alienware Battery Defender technology to optimize power consumption while monitoring its own temperature with the intent to prolong lifespan. The Alienware 16 Area-51 can deliver up to 6 hours and 18 minutes of battery life.
Powerful Webcam
Up to a new 8MP 4K HDR webcam delivers incredible resolution and clarity. The included HDR technology also helps improve dynamic range to manage when bright light sources are in frame.
Superior Wi-Fi
Area-51 laptops come standard with Wi-Fi 7 technology ensuring high peak rates and low latency across multiple connections.
Versatile Thunderbolt
New Thunderbolt™ 5 technology provides the best connectivity to all your external devices supporting up to dual 4K displays at 240Hz and up to 120Gbps of data throughput. Additionally, they can also charge devices with up to 15W of power output each.
Smart Power
Designed for portability and high performance we've designed a more compact and capable power adaptor.
Alienware Elite Care
We know gaming. Talk directly to our elite Alienware support experts, anytime.
Support Essential
Accidents happen. Alienware Elite Care includes Accidental Damage Service for fast and seamless repairs due to drops, spills and electrical surges.
SupportAssist Technology
Your personal wingman to keep you gaming at peak performance – predicting and resolving issues before they occur.
Total Command
Convenient presets
Maximise your gameplay with performance presets for the power you need, no matter what you're doing.
Performance overlay
Manage and see CPU, GPU, memory and thermals stats without exiting the game.
AlienFX
Customise your set up with lighting settings that extend to all your Alienware accessories, as well as key binds and calibration.
AlienVision
Toggle external Alienware monitor hardware-based overlays on/off to help you focus on the targets at hand.
Make everyday easier
Windows Copilot Key
Get your game on
Features
Alienware 16 Area-51 Gaming Laptop
A new age of power is born
Experience Alienware's flagship 16-inch gaming laptop, built with innovation that brings performance to the most passionate.
The new performance precedent
Alienware Area-51 gaming laptops are engineered for maximum power, packed with innovation, and encased in otherworldly design. By fusing an advanced thermal strategy, increasing airflow and elevating power with Intel® Core™ Ultra HX processors and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 50 Series Laptop GPUs, we're bringing alien-class performance to the most passionate gamers.
Unapologetic power
Area-51 was intentionally designed to reach new performance horizons by enabling higher graphics and processor power limits. This Total Performance Power (TPP) can reach up to 240W¹ in our Alienware 16 Area-51. With more power provided to the silicon components, gamers can run their games on the highest settings, making this our most powerful 16" gaming laptop yet.²
Up to 240W
Total Performance Power¹ is the combined maximum of TGP and TDP, enhancing overall performance across all you do.
Up to 175W
Total Graphics Power¹ means higher GPU performance with more istic gameplay.
Up to 65W
CPU Thermal Design Power means full power devoted towards processing tasks in -time.
Game changing graphics
Step into the future of gaming and creation with NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 50 Series Laptop GPUs, powered by NVIDIA Blackwell and AI. Designed to push boundaries, RTX 50 Series with NVIDIA Max-Q delivers optimised battery life and performance and jaw-dropping graphics fidelity—perfect for those who demand the extraordinary on the go.
Ray Tracing Redefined
Experience cinematic ism with full ray tracing and breakthrough neural rendering technologies. F stunning light reflections to intricate shadows, your in-game world looks better than ever.
AI-Boosted Gameplay
Unleash next-level performance and image quality with DLSS 4. Achieve ultra-smooth frame rates with Multi Frame Generation and enhanced Ray Reconstruction.
Competitive Advantage
Compete faster with NVIDIA® Reflex 2 technology featuring Frame Warp, which further reduces latency based on the game’s latest mouse input.
Unparalleled Video Playback
The RTX 50 Series redefines how you enjoy your favourite movies, shows and videos. With advanced AI-powered upscaling and buttery-smooth playback, immerse yourself in vibrant colours, stunning clarity and flawless streaming.
Immersive Entertainment
Rethink how you stream, chat or create content with NVIDIA Broadcast’s advanced AI enhancements. Clear your audio, upgrade your video, and craft your AI-powered home studio effortlessly.
Intelligent processing
Intel® Core™ Ultra HX processors integrate CPU, built-in GPU, and NPU into a single package designed for AI acceleration and balanced performance across your favourite things to do.
CPU
Ensures everything runs smoothly and as expected; like controlling non-player characters, calculating istic physics, translating a button press into an action, and triggering sound effects at the right time in the game.
NPU
Uses AI with compatible livestreaming software to remove your background thus offloading this performance demand f the CPU or GPU.
iGPU
Delivers graphics rendering capabilities and imagery editing power at home and on the go.
Supercharged data stream
Multitasking for Gamers and Creators
With two SO-DIMM slots designated for DDR5 system memory, Area-51 laptops can support up to 64GB of memory.³ This amount exceeds the needs of a majority of popular games but can assist gamers who create where multiple applications may need to be ran at the same time such as video editing, streaming, and playing large scale games simultaneously.
Storage that keeps up
Area-51 is the first Alienware laptop to support up to Gen 5 SSD storage⁴ which is capable of improving read speeds by up to 84% and write speeds by up to 75% over the average performance of various Gen 4 SSDs⁵. Bringing you the latest in storage and performance to run games and work faster than ever before.
Introducing the Cryo-Chamber
Developed by our engineers, Area-51’s new Cryo-Chamber structure, located at the bottom of the laptop, focuses air to the core components where it matters the most. The Cryo-Chamber props up the laptop and introduces a much larger air intake, poting increased airflow, and features a clear Gorilla Glass panel⁶ providing a view of the AlienFX fans. This structure, combined with more copper and bigger fans than ever before, enable a higher power ceiling, up to 240W TPP,¹ without raising acoustics.
Up to 15%
Quieter⁷ with engineered directional airflow
Up to 35%
More⁷ air moving through the system
Up to 32%
Bigger⁸ fans by volume
Performance Driven Thermals
Marathon gaming requires absolute power. Our advanced cooling technology, Alienware Cryo-tech™, is designed to maintain system stability even during the most demanding sessions.
Quad fans
Helps increase total airflow and pressurises the chassis, keeping even the most aggressive hotspots properly cooled⁹.
More copper, less heat
With up to 3x more copper in weight² than previous 16" laptops and a vapor chamber 40% larger², Alienware 16 Area-51 dynamically balances heat across up to 7 heat pipes making it our most performance forward 16" laptop to date.
Element 31 thermal interface
Encapsulated gallium-silicone across the CPU, dissipates heat faster, allowing you to take on marathon gaming sessions with ease.⁹
Bringing comfort to the forefront
Our new Area-51 laptops combine mystery and otherworldly design with fluid contours and soft surfaces that inspires comfortable gameplay for hours.
Contours
Fluid design contours with thoughtful edges provide enhanced tactile feeling.
V-Rail edges
Easy and comfortable open and closing for the lid of your laptop.
Pillowed palm rest
Seamless pillowed palm rest redefines comfort during any gaming session.
Zero hinge innovation
A more robust closure and nearly invisible hinge creates a floating display. Engineered for strength and sophistication this patent pending design drives motion in the radial direction and telescopes out, enabling an adaptive rear design that features translucent materials and new AlienFX lighting.
Advanced dynamic lighting
Ambient AlienFX lighting inspired by the aurora bois takes on colour and movement which reflects across surfaces to create an otherworldly experience. The masterful layering of materials marks a new level of technical ability and design sophistication.
Advanced features tailored to gamers
Uniquely engineered to reflect the limitless possibilities within.
Next-gen hardware in every aspect
With focused design on features to enhance the Area-51 lifestyle, bring superior technology to anything you can imagine.
Incredible Battery
A new, larger, 96WHr Lithium Ion battery enables fast charging and uses Alienware Battery Defender technology to optimize power consumption while monitoring its own temperature with the intent to prolong lifespan. The Alienware 16 Area-51 can deliver up to 6 hours and 18 minutes of battery life¹⁰.
Powerful Webcam
Up to a new 8MP 4K HDR webcam delivers incredible resolution and clarity. The included HDR technology also helps improve dynamic range to manage when bright light sources are in frame.
Superior Wi-Fi
Area-51 laptops come standard with Wi-Fi 7¹¹ technology ensuring high peak rates and low latency across multiple connections.
Versatile Thunderbolt
New Thunderbolt™ 5 technology¹² provides the best connectivity to all your external devices supporting up to dual 4K displays at 240Hz and up to 120Gbps of data throughput. Additionally, they can also charge devices with up to 15W of power output each.
Smart Power
Designed for portability and high performance we've designed a more compact and capable power adaptor.
Alienware Elite Care
Next-Level Gaming Support
We know gaming. Talk directly to our elite Alienware support experts, anytime¹³.
Support Essential
Accidents happen. Alienware Elite Care includes Accidental Damage Service for fast and seamless repairs due to drops, spills and electrical surges¹⁴.
SupportAssist Technology
Your personal wingman to keep you gaming at peak performance – predicting and resolving issues before they occur¹⁵.
Total Command
Control more than ever with Alienware Command Center.
Convenient presets
Maximise your gameplay with performance presets for the power you need, no matter what you're doing.
Performance overlay
Manage and see CPU, GPU, memory and thermals stats without exiting the game.
AlienFX
Customise your set up with lighting settings that extend to all your Alienware accessories, as well as key binds and calibration.
AlienVision
Toggle external Alienware monitor hardware-based overlays on/off to help you focus on the targets at hand.
Make everyday easier
Windows 11 comes with a ern design and multitasking tools¹⁶ to help you make everyday easier.
Windows Copilot Key
With one click, you have instant access to Copilot¹⁷ in Windows – Your own personal AI assistant. Get answers, inspiration and solutions at your fingertips.
All for play, play for all
Game with the graphics you need, with the people you want, with the peripherals you prefer on Windows 11. Discover compatibility with a wide range of games, including the latest releases, through PC Game Pass¹⁸.
Get your game on
Play hundreds of PC games, and day one blockbusters with your new Alienware PC and PC Game Pass — including EA play. With new games added all the time, there’s always something new to play¹⁹.
Ports and slots
Rear view
- 2x USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
- USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) with PowerShare
- 2x Thunderbolt™⁹
- HDMI 2.1
- Power / DC-in
Left view
6. Full size SD card
7. Global headset jack
Dimensions and weight
- Height (max): 1.12 in. (28.50 mm)
- Height (front): 0.85 in. (21.60 mm)
- Depth: 11.41 in. (290.00 mm)
4. Width: 365.00 mm (14.37 in.)
Maximum Weight: 3.40 kg (7.49 lb)²⁰
360W power adapter: 1.00 kg (2.20 lb)²¹
Regulatory Product Compliance & Environmental
Dell Technologies is committed to compliance with the laws and regulations in each country into which the company ships it's products. Dell products are designed and tested to meet the appropriate worldwide standards for Product Safety, Electagnetic Compatibility, Ergonomics, and other regulatory compulsory requirements when used for their intended purpose.
In addition, Dell products are developed with design for the environment in mind. Our environmental stewardship program drives conservation of product energy consumption, develops methods to reduce or eliminate materials for disposal, prolongs product life span, and provides effective and convenient equipment recovery solutions.
Tom's Guide Awards 2025: Alienware 16 Area-51 Gaming Laptop (AA16250)
"Best Gaming Laptop." — Tom's Guide
1. Available on configurations with NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 and above.
2. Based on internal Dell analysis, December 2024.
3. Purchase el configurations will vary. Subject to third party purchase of additional memory. Memory is user-replaceable for up to 64GB of dual channel memory.
4. Purchase el configurations will vary. Subject to third party purchase of additional storage. SSDs are user-replaceable for up to 12TB of total SSD storage. It's recommended to add a bracket and thermal pad when you add a SSD to upgrade your storage capacity. Configurations with an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 or lower only support Gen5 SSDs on SSD slot 2.
5. Based on internal analysis during October 2024 using the Alienware Area-51 desktop and various supplied SSDs. Actual results may vary.
6. Gorilla Glass panels on the Cryo-Chamber require a configuration with NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Ti or higher.
7. Based on internal analysis on October 2024 comparing Alienware 16 Area-51 and Alienware x16 R2.
8. Based on internal analysis on October 2024 comparing Alienware 16 Area-51 and Alienware m16 R2.
9. Available on configurations with NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Ti and above.
10. Local video playback battery benchmark: Alienware 16 Area-51 tested with Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics. Testing conducted by Dell labs in June 2025 using the Microsoft Movies & TV app.Actual battery life may be significantly less than the test results and varies depending on product configuration and use, software, usage, operating conditions, power management settings and other factors. Maximum battery life will decrease with time. The stated Watt Hour (WHr) is not an indication of battery life.
11. Wi-Fi 7 products will roll out in accordance with the Wi-Fi Alliance certification schedule throughout 2024. Wi-Fi 7 requires the latest Wi-Fi Alliance certification, Windows HLK device driver, hardware update, supported Windows OS version and compatible router. Wi-Fi 7 connectivity with Windows 11 is limited and will leverage prior generation of Wi-Fi until drivers are available and hardware adoption increases. Ubuntu OS will not support Wi-Fi 7 and will operate on Wi-Fi 6/6E speeds when configured for Wi-Fi 7. Router requires a separate purchase. Wi-Fi 7 connectivity is only available in select locations. Check availability with your service provider. The Bluetooth wireless card version may vary depending on the operating system that is installed on your computer.
12. Thunderbolt™ 5 is included on configurations with NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Ti and higher. On NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 and below, Thunderbolt™ 4.
13. Alienware Elite Care requires a separate purchase. Designated tech support - Availability may differ outside of North America and is limited to commercially reasonable efforts. For more information, visit www.dell.com/support to determine how to get more assistance.
14. Accidental damage coverage excludes theft, loss, and damage due to fire, flood, or other acts of nature, or intentional damage. Customer must return damaged unit. Limit of 1 qualified incident per contract year.
15. For supported system and requirements, please refer to our user guide (SupportAssist for Home PCs version for personal use) or administrator guide (SupportAssist for Business PCs version for PC fleet management) and select supported PCs. Proactive and predictive capabilities depend upon your active service plan and Dell Technologies business rules. For ProSupport Suite for PCs capabilities view our administrator guide and select Connect and manage capabilities and Dell service plans. For Premium Support Suite for PCs capabilities view the user guide and select SupportAssist capabilities and Dell Services plans.
16. Timing of feature delivery varies by device. Feature availability varies by market. Requires Microsoft account sign in.
17. Copilot in Windows availability depends on local government regulation. For regions where Copilot is not available, pressing the Copilot key will bring up the Windows search menu.
18. Subscription sold separately.
19. Credit card required. Subscription continues automatically at regular monthly price unless cancelled. Subject to xbox.com/subscriptionterms. Digital Direct: Your digital content will be delivered directly to your device during set up; no codes required.
20. Weights vary depending on configurations and manufacturing variability.
21. 360W power adapter required for configurations with NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Ti graphics and above.
Specifications
Design
Display
Processor
Neural processor unit (NPU)
Memory
Storage
Graphics
Audio
Audio
Camera
Network
Ports & interfaces
Performance
Keyboard
Software
Battery
Power
Operational conditions
Weight & dimensions
Packaging content
Additional Information
| EAN/UPC | 5397184969663 |
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| MPN | 8PGTM |
