After relaunching its Area-51 brand with a new 16-inch laptop in 2025, Alienware is teasing two new laptops at CES 2026 in an attempt to reach an even larger audience. Dell's gaming brand plans to ...

Alienware expanded its gaming lineup with two new laptops and a powerful desktop at CES 2026. The Alienware 16 Area-51 and 16X Aurora laptops build on the success of Alienware's QD-OLED monitors, now ...

The new Alienware 16 Area-51 keeps the same design and most of the internal component options as its predecessor. While this machine might be a modest spec bump, the inclusion of an OLED panel, lower ...

The Alienware Area-51 was the kind of laptop that gets you excited to game. It felt great on the fingertips thanks to its mechanical keyboard with Cherry Ultra switches. It looked the part—like it had ...

I am at CES 2026, where Dell’s gaming arm, Alienware, has teased a new portfolio, unveiled anti-glare OLEDs, and introduced new silicon. From laptops that blend power with an immersive front-of-screen ...

Logic Remote transforms iPad and iPhone devices into sophisticated control surfaces for Logic Pro, extending the music production workflow beyond the computer screen and into a more tactile, mobile ...

Very pretty desktop with nice lighting, especially if you like Tron. GPU, RAM, and storage are simple upgrades. Tool-less latch system to remove the side panel. Great value. CPU upgrades are limited.

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 ...

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CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. The Alienware 16 Area-51 sets the stage for the Dell-owned ...

Alienware Command Center (AWCC) is a gaming optimization and customization suite for Windows. It provides RGB lighting synchronization, thermal and power management, performance tuning, and ...

So, you’re looking at the Alienware Aurora R15 and wondering what’s actually inside? It’s a pretty popular gaming desktop, and for good reason. People want to know what makes it tick, what parts are ...