Solid gaming performance. Really bright, 240-Hz display. Convenient ports in the back. Responsive touchpad. Battery life is decent. Keyboard and palm rests get warm. Cheaper gaming laptops perform ...

Gaming laptops are an interesting market, and there are a ton of great options to choose from. The Alienware 16X Aurora is just one of them, and it’s the smaller cousin to the Alienware 18 Area-51 I ...

For 2025, Alienware revived its iconic Area-51 name and gave it an all-new design and flagship components. (Sam Rutherford for Engadget) Alienware is at its best when it makes no-holds-barred gaming ...

I am the first to admit that I am only a casual gamer with not a lot of time to dedicate to gaming. So something like the Alienware 18 Area-51 is absolutely too much firepower for me. But, holy cow! I ...

Three years after the OG 34-inch ultrawide OLED from Alienware, this updated model brings elevated refresh rates. But even without a price bump, it's a tricky sell compared to the latest 4K OLED ...

The company reveals its least-expensive QD-OLED to date and more with its newest design and less intrusive base for the stand. I've been reviewing hardware and software, devising testing methodology ...

Dell has a new range of Alienware OLED monitors at more affordable price points. Dell has a new range of Alienware OLED monitors at more affordable price points. is a senior editor and founding member ...

The Alienware M16 R2 doubles down on the machine's mid-range ancestors, tapping out at an RTX 4070 configuration. It's a laptop that thrives on its look, feel, and everyday usability, offering a ...

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The Alienware m16 R2 is a “do it all” 16-inch laptop for gamers who also want a portable PC with good battery life. It delivers strong RTX 4070 GPU performance with a capable, compact cooling system ...