Alienware unveils new Area-51 laptops with RGB lighting at CES 2025

Alienware has reintroduced its Area-51 laptops at CES 2025, featuring Intel Arrow Lake CPUs and Nvidia 50-series GPUs. Available in 16-inch and 18-inch sizes, they start at $1,999, with high-end models priced at $3,199. The new laptops showcase extensive RGB lighting, including illuminated trackpads and fans. They weigh significantly more than previous models, with the 16-inch version at 7.6 pounds and the 18-inch at nearly 10 pounds. While the Area-51 laptops offer improved thermal performance and a variety of ports, they use older IPS display technology, lacking the advanced OLED options found in other Alienware products.