Dell Alienware 18 Area-51 (2026) vs Dell Alienware m17 R5 comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Dell Alienware 18 Area-51 (2026)	Dell Alienware m17 R5
key specs
Display size	16.00-inch	17.30-inch
Display resolution	2560x1600 pixels	1,920x1,080 pixels
Processor	Intel Core	Ryzen 7
RAM	64GB	8GB
OS	Windows 11	-
SSD	1TB	256GB
Graphics	Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060	-
Weight	-	3.30 kg
general
Brand	Dell	Dell
Model	Alienware 18 Area-51 (2026)	Alienware m17 R5
Release date	July 21, 2026	January 4, 2022
Launched in India	Yes	-
Model Name	Dell Alienware 16 Area-51	-
Series	Alienware	-
Operating system	Windows 11	-
Battery Capacity (WHR)	96	-
Dimensions (mm)	-	22.60 x 298.71 x 297.30
Weight (kg)	-	3.3
Colours	-	Dark Side of the Moon
display
Size	16.00-inch	17.30-inch
Resolution	2560x1600 pixels	1,920x1,080 pixels
Refresh Rate	240Hz	120Hz
processor
Processor	Intel Intel Core 290HX Plus	AMD Ryzen 7 6th Gen AMD Ryzen 7 6800H
memory
RAM	64GB	8GB
graphics
Dedicated Graphics	Yes	No
Graphics Processor	Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060	-
Dedicated Graphic Memory Type	GDDR7	-
storage
SSD	1TB	256GB
connectivity
Wi-Fi 7	Yes	-
Bluetooth version	5.4	Bluetooth v5.2
inputs
Web Camera	Yes	-
Backlit Keyboard	Yes	-
Touchpad	Yes	-
ports and slots
Number of USB Ports	4	5
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type A)	2	3
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type C)	2	1
HDMI Port	Standard	Standard
RJ45 (LAN)	Yes	Yes
Multi Card Slot	-	1 Micro SD Card Reader
Headphone and Mic Combo Jack	-	Yes

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