Alienware 16 Area-51 Gaming Laptop

Model: AA16250
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Estimated Value $2,679.99
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Alienware's flagship 16-inch gaming laptop, built with innovation that brings performance to the most passionate gamers

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Tech Specs

  • Processor

    Intel® Core Ultra 7 processor 255HX (20-Core, 30MB Cache, 2.4Ghz to 5.2GHz)

  • Operating System
    (Dell Technologies recommends Windows 11 Pro for business)

    Windows 11 Home

  • Graphics Card

    NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 8 GB GDDR7

  • Display

    16" WQXGA 2560x1600 240Hz 3ms 100% DCI-P3 500 nit, NVIDIA G-SYNC + Advanced Optimus, FHD Camera

  • Memory *

    16GB, 2x8GB, DDR5, 6400MT/s

  • Storage

    1TB TLC NVMe M.2 PCIe Gen4 SSD

  • Microsoft Office

    Activate Your Microsoft 365 For A 30 Day Trial

  • Home and Small Business Security Solutions

    None

  • Protect your purchase - View Support offers below *

    Mail In Service 12 Months, 12 Month(s)

  • Hardware Support Services Upgrades

    Alienware Care Next Business Day Onsite Service, 12 Month(s)

  • Accidental Damage Service

    None

  • Keyboard

    English US keyboard with per-key AlienFX RGB lighting

  • Ports

    Left Side Ports
    1 Global headset jack

    Rear Ports

    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™ 5070 Ti and above)
    1 HDMI 2.1

  • Slots

    1 SD-card slot

  • Dimensions & Weight

    Height (max): 1.12 in. (28.50 mm)
    Height (front): 0.85 in. (21.60 mm)
    Width: 14.37 in. (365.00 mm)
    Depth: 11.41 in. (290.00 mm)
    Weight (maximum): 7.49 lb (3.40 kg)
    360W power adapter: 2.20 lb (1.00 kg)

  • Touchpad

    Multi-touch gesture Premium Precision glass non-RGB touchpad with integrated scrolling
    Multi-touch gesture Premium Precision glass RGB LED AlienFX lighting touchpad with integrated scrolling (on configurations including NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Ti and higher only)

  • Camera

    Alienware 2MP FHD 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 Family
    Teal

    Product Color
    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)

Reviews

Ratings & Reviews are provided by verified users through email, My Account, or at events.
What customers are saying
The Alienware 16 Area‑51 Gaming Laptop is praised by customers for its powerful desktop‑class performance, solid build quality, and vibrant 16‑inch display that handles demanding games and professional workloads smoothly. However, many customers note drawbacks such as the heavy and bulky chassis, loud fans, missing Ethernet port, and occasional software or hardware issues that lead to frustrating support experiences. Overall, the majority of reviews highlight the machine’s impressive speed and premium feel while repeatedly mentioning the trade‑offs of size, weight, and limited connectivity.
This AI-generated summary reflects customer review from the past two years and is updated weekly.
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