Dell Alienware 18 Area-51 (2026) vs Dell Alienware m18 R2 comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Dell Alienware 18 Area-51 (2026)	Dell Alienware m18 R2
key specs
Display size	16.00-inch	18.00-inch
Display resolution	2560x1600 pixels	2560x1600 pixels
Processor	Intel Core	Core i9
RAM	64GB	32GB
OS	Windows 11	Windows 11
SSD	1TB	1TB
Graphics	Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060	Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070
Weight	-	4.23 kg
general
Brand	Dell	Dell
Model	Alienware 18 Area-51 (2026)	Alienware m18 R2
Release date	July 21, 2026	March 14, 2024
Launched in India	Yes	Yes
Model Name	Dell Alienware 16 Area-51	Alienware
Series	Alienware	-
Operating system	Windows 11	Windows 11
Battery Capacity (WHR)	96	97
Model Number	-	m18 R2
Dimensions (mm)	-	319.90 x 410.30 x 26.70
Weight (kg)	-	4.23
Colours	-	Dark Metallic Moon
Battery Cell	-	6
display
Size	16.00-inch	18.00-inch
Resolution	2560x1600 pixels	2560x1600 pixels
Refresh Rate	240Hz	165Hz
processor
Processor	Intel Intel Core 290HX Plus	Intel Core i9 14th Gen 14900HX
memory
RAM	64GB	32GB
RAM Slots	-	2
graphics
Dedicated Graphics	Yes	Yes
Graphics Processor	Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060	Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070
Dedicated Graphic Memory Type	GDDR7	GDDR6
Dedicated Graphic Memory	-	8GB
storage
SSD	1TB	1TB
connectivity
Wi-Fi 7	Yes	-
Bluetooth version	5.4	5.4
inputs
Web Camera	Yes	1080p
Backlit Keyboard	Yes	Yes
Touchpad	Yes	Yes
Pointer Device	-	Touchpad
Speakers	-	Stereo Speakers
ports and slots
Number of USB Ports	4	-
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type A)	2	-
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type C)	2	3
HDMI Port	Standard	Yes
RJ45 (LAN)	Yes	-
Thunderbolt 4 (Type C)	-	2
Headphone and Mic Combo Jack	-	Yes

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