Dell's modern Alienware gaming laptops are powerful and cool-looking machines, but they have a reputation of being hefty and ...

That's the 2026 laptop market for you. Meet the Alienware 15.

The relaunch of the XPS brand dominated Dell’s CES 2026 announcements, but its Alienware gaming laptop line is also receiving some exciting screen and silicon upgrades. The 16X Aurora and the 16 ...

A cheaper Alienware gaming laptop sounds great—until you look at what was cut to get there.

The Alienware 16 Area-51 is one of the most powerful gaming laptops on the market right now, and multiple configurations are on sale for Memorial Day.

Alienware has shared more information about its upcoming gaming laptops, the Alienware 16X Aurora and Area-51, at the ongoing CES 2026 event. Both laptops have OLED screens, Intel Core Ultra 200HX ...

The more budget-friendly Alienware 15 starts at $1,299 USD, but this version pairs the Ryzen 5 220 with the older GeForce RTX ...

To put that into perspective, when I reviewed the 2025 Alienware 16 Area-51, a model with 32GB of RAM, an Nvidia GeForce RTX ...

Whether you’re upgrading an old laptop, building a smoother gaming setup or improving a remote working space, the right hardware can make everyday tasks noticeably faster, clearer and more comfortable ...

Gaming laptops used to be straightforward. They were powerful but thick and unwieldy. These days, you have options. There are gaming laptops that prioritize performance at all costs and others that ...

Dell's Alienware 16 Area-51 is a powerhouse gaming laptop with a luxurious mechanical keyboard and matte OLED display.

Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus on laptops and streaming services. Matt has more than 20 years of experience testing and reviewing laptops. He has worked for CNET in New York and ...