The Alienware 18 Area-51 RTX 5090 Gaming Laptop Drops Below $2,900 for Black Friday
If you’re in the market for a top-tier gaming laptop, there’s an incredible deal currently available on the Alienware 18 Area-51, which boasts the powerful GeForce RTX 5090 mobile GPU. Normally priced at over $4,000, this “Like New” certified refurbished model is now available for just $2,886.40 at Dell Outlet, thanks to an additional 18% discount that is automatically applied at checkout. This significant reduction makes it one of the most affordable options for a high-performance 18″ gaming laptop, especially considering that similar new models from competitors like Razer and Lenovo are priced well above $4,000. Not only does this deal provide substantial savings, but it also includes a one-year warranty, ensuring peace of mind for buyers.
The Alienware 18 Area-51 is designed with gamers and creators in mind, featuring an impressive 18″ 2560×1600 300Hz G-Sync display, an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU, and a whopping 64GB of DDR5 memory, alongside a spacious 2TB SSD. This laptop is not just about performance; it also showcases a sleek design with anodized aluminum and magnesium alloy construction, upgraded cooling systems, and customizable RGB illumination. The RTX 5090 GPU, which outperforms its predecessor by approximately 15%, is ideal for 4K gaming and demanding creative applications, making this laptop a powerhouse for both gaming and productivity. With limited options available in the 18″ gaming laptop market, this deal from Dell Outlet stands out as a remarkable opportunity for those looking to invest in a high-end gaming machine without breaking the bank.
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The biggest and most powerful gaming laptop that anyone can get is an 18″ laptop equipped with a GeForce RTX 5090 mobile GPU. Normally such a system would cost you over $4,000, but there’s a pretty outrageous deal going on right now. Dell Outlet currently has
“Like New” Alienware 18 Area-51
RTX 5090 gaming laptops in stock starting at $2,840. Even better, there’s an
additional 18% discount
(automatically applied in your shopping cart) that drops the price to just $2,886.40 with free shipping. That is a huge price drop from the current price of
$4,550 new from Dell (Alienware)
. Note that “Like New” models are certified refurbished and include the
same 1 year warranty as buying new
.
About Dell Outlet Gaming PCs
Dell’s certified refurbished systems are submitted to a rigorous refurbishing process. These previously owned products could have observable minor blemishes that do not affect performance, or could look as good as new. Most importantly, these PCs include the same one-year manufacturer’s warrany as buying brand new.
Alienware 18 Area-51 RTX 5090 Laptop for $2,886.40
Like new (refurbished) with 1 year Dell warranty
This particular configuration comes very well equipped with a gorgeous 18″ 2560×1600 300Hz G-Sync display, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU, RTX 5090 24GB mobile GPU, 64GB of DDR5-6400MHz memory, and a 2TB SSD.
There aren’t very many 18″ gaming laptops around, and even fewer that are equipped with the RTX 5090 mobile GPU. Of the ones that are available for purchase at the moment, this is far and away the least expensive deal. In fact, it’s one of the only laptops I’ve found with a price tag under $4,000. Take a look at its competition (and note these are sale prices):
Alienware 18 Area-51
(same config but new) –
$4,550
Razer Blade 18
for
$4,200
Lenovo Legion Pro 9
for
$4,455
Asus ROG Strix Scar
for
$4,100
MSI Raider 18 HX
for
$3,739
The Area-51: new color, curvy design, metal construction, and upgraded cooling
The Alienware Area-51 is a considerable upgrade compared to the previous generation’s Alienware m16. For starters, it’s clad in anodized aluminum for both the lid and bottom chassis and features a unique iridescent finish that sparkles in direct lighting. The frame is made of a durable and lightweight magnesium alloy. Cooling has been upgraded with generous amounts of copper and a new thermal interface. Dell claims that it can handle up to 240W TDP without raising acoustics.
Design-wise, the Area 51 has a sleeker, more contoured shape compared to previous models, with rounded edges and soft corners replacing the traditional squared off design. The hinges are internally positioned so that they’re near invisible. There’s a transparent window on the undercarriage to show off the internal components. There’s also plenty of RGB illumination, although most of it can be turned off if you don’t like that sort of thing.
The RTX 5090 mobile is undisputedly the best GPU for gamers and creators
The RTX 5090 is the most powerful mobile gaming CPU available and performs about 15% better than the RTX 5080. Currently you can get an Alienware Area-51 RTX 5090 gaming laptop for as low as $3,299.99. It’s about $400 more expensive than the RTX 5080 model, which is a fair price premium for a more powerful graphics card that also has a lot more VRAM (24GB vs 16GB). The extra memory is useful for 4K gaming as well as generative AI.
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Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn’t hunting for deals for other people at work, he’s hunting for deals for himself during his free time.
