Alienware 18 Area-51 (AA18250)
- Processor
- Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
- Everyday speed
- Handles heavy creative work
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
- Gaming
- Plays the latest games at very high settings
- Memory
- 32 GB
- Storage
- 1 TB SSD
- Screen
- 18" WQXGA 300Hz
- Weight
- 4.34 kg (9.6 lb)
- Operating system
- Windows 11 Home
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Alienware 18 Area-51 (AA18250) at a glance
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Performance
Handles heavy creative work
Powerful enough for 3D, large video projects and long software builds. There is memory to spare for big projects.
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Gaming
Plays the latest games at very high settings
Runs the newest games at high to top settings.
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Display
18-inch screen
Smooth scrolling, plus enough brightness for a sunny room.
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Battery life
Not listed
No runtime is given for this configuration.
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Portability
4.34 kg (9.6 lb)
Mostly a desk machine that travels now and then.
Alienware 18 Area-51 (AA18250) full specifications
Performance
Powerful enough for 3D, large video projects and long software builds. There is memory to spare for big projects. Its graphics card also makes it a serious gaming machine.
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
|---|---|
| CPU cores | 24 |
| Core types | 8 performance + 16 efficiency |
| Threads | 24 |
| Base clock | 2.7 GHz |
| Max boost clock | 5.5 GHz |
| Cache | 36 MB |
| Processor base power | 55 W |
| Manufacturing process | TSMC N3B |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti |
| Graphics architecture | Blackwell |
| Graphics cores | 5888 CUDA cores |
| Graphics boost clock | 1447–2220 MHz |
| Graphics power range | 60–115 W |
| Graphics AI performance | 992 TOPS |
| Graphics memory | 12 GB |
| Memory (RAM) | 32 GB |
| Memory type | DDR5-6400 |
| Memory upgrades | Upgradeable (slots) |
| Storage | 1 TB |
| Storage type | SSD |
| Storage interface | M.2 2230 Gen4x4 |
Screen
Expect smooth scrolling and enough brightness for a sunny room.
| Screen size | 18" |
|---|---|
| Resolution | WQXGA |
| Panel | LCD |
| Refresh rate | 300 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | Yes |
| Brightness | 500 nits |
| Color range | 100% DCI-P3 |
Battery and size
Mostly a desk machine that travels now and then.
| Battery capacity | 96 Wh |
|---|---|
| Charger | 360 W |
| Weight | 4.34 kg (9.6 lb) |
| Dimensions | 410.00 x 320.00 x 24.32 mm (16.14 x 12.6 x 0.96 in) |
| Color | Liquid Teal |
| Colors available | Liquid Teal |
Ports and wireless
| Card reader | SD |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Wi-Fi card | Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 |
Features
Handy extras include face login.
| Webcam | 1080p + IR |
|---|---|
| Keyboard | English US keyboard with per-key AlienFX RGB lighting |
| Login | Face |
Software and model
It runs Windows 11, so almost any Windows app or game will install.
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home |
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Specs from Alienware's published product information. Makers revise hardware between production runs, so check the part number before you buy. Spotted an error? Let us know.