Dell Alienware 18 Area-51 NVIDIA RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop - 32GB RAM - 1TB SSD 18" WQXGA 300Hz
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 processors and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 50 Series Laptop GPUs, we're bringing the most performance to the most passionate gamers. Performance by design - 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 280W in our Alienware 18 Area-51. With more power provided to the silicon components, gamers can run their games on the highest settings, making this our most powerful 18" gaming laptop yet. Up to 280WTotal Performance Power is the combined maximum of TGP and TDP, enhancing overall performance across all you do. Up to 175WTotal Graphics Power means higher GPU performance with more realistic gameplay. Up to 105WCPU Thermal Design Power means full power devoted towards processing tasks in real-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 RedefinedExperience cinematic realism with full ray tracing and breakthrough neural rendering technologies. From stunning light reflections to intricate shadows, your in-game world looks better than ever. AI-Boosted GameplayUnleash next-level performance and image quality with DLSS 4. Achieve ultra-smooth frame rates with Multi Frame Generation and enhanced Ray Reconstruction. Competitive AdvantageCompete faster with NVIDIA® Reflex 2 technology featuring Frame Warp, which further reduces latency based on the game's latest mouse input. Unparalleled Video PlaybackThe 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 EntertainmentRethink 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. CPUEnsures everything runs smoothly and as expected; like controlling non-player characters, calculating realistic physics, translating a button press into an action, and triggering sound effects at the right time in the game. NPUUses AI with compatible livestreaming software to remove your background thus offloading this performance demand from the CPU or GPU. iGPUDelivers graphics rendering capabilities and imagery editing power at home and on the go.
Supercharged data stream Multitasking made smootherHigh speed memory helps load and change between data while multitasking with up to 64GB DDR5 memory. Perfect for video editing, streaming, running multiple apps, and playing large scale games. Storage that keeps upArea-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 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, promoting increased airflow, and features a clear Gorilla Glass panel 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 280W TPP, without raising acoustics. - Up to 15% Quieter with engineered directional airflow- Up to 37% More air moving through the system- Up to 32% Bigger 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 fansHelps increase total airflow and pressurises the chassis, keeping even the most aggressive hotspots properly cooled.
More copper, less heatWith up to 48% more copper in weight than our previous 18" laptops and a vapor chamber that is 4x larger the Alienware 18 Area-51 dynamically balances heat across up to 7 heat pipes making it our most performance forward 18" laptop to date.
Element 31 thermal interfaceEncapsulated gallium-silicone across the CPU, dissipates heat fast, allowing you to take on marathon gaming sessions with ease.
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. ContoursFluid design contours with thoughtful edges provide enhanced tactile feeling. V-Rail edgesEasy and comfortable open and closing for the lid of your laptop. Pillowed palm restSeamless 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 borealis 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. Beauty with less blurDolby Vision™, ClearMR 8000 display and
WQXGA with 500 nits brightness brings beauty and detail to a new level. Enhanced switchesOptional Cherry Ultra Low-Profile Keyboard with AlienFX per-key lighting. Smarter soundAmplified Dolby Atmos® Quad speakers deliver dynamic and spatial audio. Enhanced touchpadLarger, multi-point and precise touchpad. New animations available on configurations with NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Ti or higher.
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 BatteryA new, larger, 96WHr Lithium-Ion battery enables fast charging and uses Alienware Battery Defender technology to optimise power consumption while monitoring its own temperature with the intent to prolong lifespan. Powerful Webcam8MP 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-FiArea-51 laptops come standard with Wi-Fi 7 technology ensuring high peak rates and low latency across multiple connections. Versatile ThunderboltNew 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 PowerDesigned for portability and high performance we've designed a more compact and capable power adaptor.
Total Command Control more than ever with Alienware Command Center. Convenient presetsMaximise your gameplay with performance presets for the power you need, no matter what you're doing. Performance overlayManage and see CPU, GPU, memory and thermals stats without exiting the game. AlienFXCustomise your set up with lighting settings that extend to all your Alienware accessories, as well as key binds and calibration. AlienVisionToggle external Alienware monitor hardware-based overlays on/off to help you focus on the targets at hand.
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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 Pass.
Ports and slots Rear view1 - RJ-45 Killer™ E5000 (5 Gbps) Ethernet2 - 2x USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)3 - USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) with PowerShare 4 - 2x Thunderbolt™5 - HDMI 2.16 - Power/DC-In Left view7 - Full sized SD card8 - Global headset jack
Dimensions and weight 1 - Height (max): 30.5 mm (1.2 in.)2 - Height (front): 24.32 mm (0.95 in.)3 - Depth: 320 mm (12.6 in.)4 - Width: 410 mm (16.1 in.) Maximum Weight: 4.34 kg (9.56 lb)360W power adapter: 1 kg (2.2 lb)
- Processor
- Intel® Core Ultra 9 processor 275HX (24-Core, 36MB Total Cache, 2.7GHz to 5.4GHz)
- Operating System
- Windows 11 Home
- Video Card
- NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 16 GB GDDR7
- Display
- 18.0" WQXGA 300Hz 3ms 100% DCI-P3 500 nit, ComfortView+, NVIDIA G-SYNC + Advanced Optimus, 4K Camera
- Memory
- 32GB, 2x16GB, DDR5, 6400MT/s
- Storage
- 1TB NVMe M.2 PCIe Gen4 SSD
- Microsoft Office
- Activate Your Microsoft 365 For A 30 Day Trial
- Security Software
- No anti-virus software
- Accidental Damage Protection
- None
- Keyboard
- English US keyboard with per-key AlienFX RGB lighting
- Ports
- Left Side Ports
- 1 Global headset jack
- 1 Full sized SD card (push-pull)
- Rear Ports
- 1 RJ45 Ethernet port, 5GbE
- 2 USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
- 1 USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) with PowerShare
- 2 Thunderbolt 4 ports (for configurations with NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 and below)
- 2 Thunderbolt 5 ports (for configurations with NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070Ti and above)
- 1 HDMI 2.1
- Slots
- 1 SD-card slot
- Dimensions & Weight
- Height (front): 24.32 mm (0.95 in.)
- Width: 410 mm (16.14 in.)
- Depth: 320 mm (12.59 in.)
- Weight (maximum): 4.34 kg (9.56 lb)
- Touchpad
- Multi-touch gesture Premium Precision glass RGB LED AlienFX lighting touchpad with integrated scrolling
- Camera
- Alienware 2MP FHD HDR IR (1920 x 1080 resolution) camera with dual-array microphones and Windows Hello support
- Audio and Speakers
- Woofer: 2W x 2 = 4W total
- Tweeter: 2W x 2 = 4W total
- Realtek Smart Amplifier ALC1708 (Woofer)
- RealTek amplifier ALC3329 (Tweeter)
- Dual-array microphones; Dolby Atmos; IntelliGo noise reduction
- Chassis
- AlienFX Lighting Zones
- Programmable with up to 16.8 million distinct colors
- Color Options
- Liquid Teal
- Customized Features
- Alienware Command Center
- AlienFX Lighting Technology
- Game Library with auto-tune game profile functionality
- Fusion (Includes support for Overclock, Thermal, Power, Audio, and Audio Recon profiles)
- Wireless
- Intel® Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750 (2x2 320Hz) MIMO 802.11be Wireless LAN and Bluetooth 5.4
- Primary Battery
- 6-Cell Battery, 96 Whr (Integrated)
As an international traveller you are entitled to bring a certain amount/value of goods that are free of Customs duty and exempt Goods and Services tax (GST) into New Zealand. This is called your duty free allowance and personal goods concession. It is important to review these for any purchases you make on The Mall.
Your duty free allowance entitles you to bring into New Zealand the following quantities of alcohol products free of customs duty and GST provided you are over 17 years of age. You do need to be 18 years or over to purchase.
- Up to six bottles (4.5 litres) of wine, champagne, port or sherry or
- Up to twelve cans (4.5 litres) of beer
- And three bottles (or other containers) each containing not more than 1125ml of spirits, liqueur, or other spirituous beverages
Goods other than alcohol and tobacco, whether purchased overseas or purchased duty free in New Zealand, that have a combined total value not exceeding NZ$700 may also be brought as part of your personal goods concession.
When travelling overseas there are legal limits on the amount of duty free alcohol and other goods you can take with you. These amounts will vary depending on the country you are flying into. We always recommend you check the latest limits and exemptions.
Your order can be picked up at an Auckland Airport Collection Point. There is one in departures and one at arrivals in the international terminal. Alternatively, if you are arriving between 11pm and 6am you will be able to collect your order from our lockers. See map
Please bring your order confirmation email and your passport. If you are collecting from lockers you will have been sent an email with your access code, be sure to have this on you in order to collect your order.
If you’re departing Auckland Airport, we recommend that you come to the Auckland Airport Collection Point at least 60 minutes before your flight. If you miss your pickup time or your flight details have changed please let us know as soon as possible.
When you collect your order you will have the opportunity to inspect the items and sign for them.
If you need to return an item, our Collection Point team are there to help you. If you are collecting after hours please return the item to your locker and our team will be in touch as soon as possible. You may also like to view our Returns & refunds which provides information on how this works and outlines the individual retailer's returns and refunds policies.
After Hours Collections
If your order needs to be collected after the Auckland Airport Collection Point desk is closed, your order will be placed in the lockers next to the desk. All the details you will need to collect your order will be provided in your Order Confirmation and Ready to Collect Email.