Alienware 18 Area-51 RTX 5090 64GB Laptop - Liquid Teal

24GB GDDR7 Dedicated Graphics

18-inch WQXGA

System Memory

NVMe SSD

WQXGA detail at up to 300Hz

The 2560 × 1600 panel combines a spacious 16:10 workspace with a 300Hz refresh rate, letting compatible games take advantage of very high frame rates. Dell specifies 500-nit brightness, 100% DCI-P3 colour coverage, NVIDIA G-SYNC and Advanced Optimus for this display. ComfortView Plus adds a low blue light feature. The large screen is also useful for editing timelines, working across windows and enjoying detailed media.

Processing power for play and productivity

The Core Ultra 9 275HX offers 24 cores, 36MB cache and boost speeds up to 5.4GHz. Dedicated RTX 5090 graphics provide 24GB GDDR7 memory for demanding supported gaming and creative workloads. This specification describes the 275HX configuration supplied here; processors and storage can vary across other Area-51 listings.

Memory and storage

With 64GB DDR5 memory and a 2TB NVMe SSD already included, this configuration provides substantial room for demanding applications and a growing game library. The platform supports serviceable memory and storage components. Check the exact installed modules, drive format and available expansion positions against the service manual before buying additional parts.

Designed for everyday use

The English US keyboard includes per-key AlienFX RGB lighting, complemented by the chassis lighting design. An FHD infrared camera and dual microphones support calls and Windows Hello sign-in. Four speakers provide separate woofers and tweeters with Dolby Atmos support. The 96Wh battery is paired with a 360W power adapter for demanding use.

Connect your complete setup

The RTX 5090 configuration includes two Thunderbolt 5 connections, three USB-A 5Gbps ports and HDMI 2.1. One USB-A port supports PowerShare. A 5GbE RJ-45 connection provides fast wired networking when the rest of your network supports it, while Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750 and Bluetooth 5.4 handle wireless connections. The full-size SD reader and headset jack sit alongside a largely rear-facing connection layout.

Which configuration is this?

This is the Alienware 18 Area-51 AA18250 in Liquid Teal with Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5090 24GB, 64GB DDR5 and a 2TB SSD. The operating system is Windows 11 Home.

Can I upgrade the memory or SSD?

The Area-51 platform supports serviceable memory and storage. This unit already includes 64GB RAM and 2TB SSD storage; confirm compatible parts and the occupied slots before planning upgrades.

What screen does this model have?

The 18-inch WQXGA display is 2560 × 1600 with a 300Hz refresh rate, 500-nit brightness and 100% DCI-P3 coverage. It supports G-SYNC, Advanced Optimus and ComfortView Plus.

What should I know about size and power?

This is a substantial desktop-replacement laptop: 410 × 320mm, 24.32mm front height and up to 4.34kg. The included 360W adapter adds approximately 1kg. Use AC power for sustained gaming; battery runtime depends on workload.