Dell Alienware 16 Area-51 (2026) vs Dell XPS 17 9700 comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Dell Alienware 16 Area-51 (2026)	Dell XPS 17 9700
key specs
Display size	16.00-inch	17.00-inch
Display resolution	2560x1600 pixels	1920x1200 pixels
Processor	Intel Core	Core i5
RAM	64GB	8GB
OS	Windows 11	Windows 10 Home
SSD	1TB	256GB
Graphics	Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060	-
Weight	-	2.11 kg
general
Brand	Dell	Dell
Model	Alienware 16 Area-51 (2026)	XPS 17 9700
Release date	July 21, 2026	May 13, 2020
Launched in India	Yes	-
Model Name	Dell Alienware 16 Area-51	XPS 17
Series	Alienware	XPS
Operating system	Windows 11	Windows 10 Home
Battery Capacity (WHR)	96	56
Model Number	-	9700
Dimensions (mm)	-	248.05 x 374.45 x 19.50
Weight (kg)	-	2.11
Colours	-	Platinum Silver with Black Carbon Fiber Palmrest
Material	-	Aluminium
display
Size	16.00-inch	17.00-inch
Resolution	2560x1600 pixels	1920x1200 pixels
Refresh Rate	240Hz	-
processor
Processor	Intel Intel Core 290HX Plus	Intel Core i5 10th Gen i5-10300H
Cache	-	8MB
memory
RAM	64GB	8GB
RAM Slots	-	2
graphics
Dedicated Graphics	Yes	-
Graphics Processor	Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060	-
Dedicated Graphic Memory Type	GDDR7	-
storage
SSD	1TB	256GB
connectivity
Wi-Fi 7	Yes	-
Bluetooth version	5.4	5
Wi-Fi standards supported	-	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
inputs
Web Camera	Yes	Yes
Backlit Keyboard	Yes	Yes
Touchpad	Yes	Yes
Pointer Device	-	Touchpad
Internal Mic	-	Yes
Speakers	-	4 Speakers
ports and slots
Number of USB Ports	4	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type A)	2	-
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type C)	2	-
HDMI Port	Standard	-
RJ45 (LAN)	Yes	-
USB Ports	-	1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Type C), 3 x Thunderbolt 3 (Type C)
Multi Card Slot	-	Yes
Lock Slot	-	Yes
Headphone and Mic Combo Jack	-	Yes

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