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Alienware 16 Area-51 AA16250 (Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5080) vs HP OMEN 16 (2025, 16-ap0000)

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16 Area-51 AA16250 (Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5080)

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OMEN 16 (2025, 16-ap0000)

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  1. BatteryA: 96WhB: 83WhAlienware is 13 Wh higher.

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Weight (published)
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AAlienware 16 Area-51 AA16250 (Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5080)
BHP OMEN 16 (2025, 16-ap0000)

General

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Series
Alienware Area-511Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Area-51 line of Alienware laptops.
OMEN1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026
Model numbers
AA162501Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual title and regulatory model P141F cover the Alienware 16 Area-51 AA16250. The AA16250 number is shared by the 2025 Core Ultra 9 275HX models and the 2026 refresh. This product is the 275HX and RTX 5080 configuration.
16-ap0097nr, B96S8UA#ABA1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026HP US store page for OMEN Gaming Laptop 16-ap0097nr, product number B96S8UA#ABA, model line OMEN 16 inch Gaming Laptop PC 16-ap0000. Read through HP's store mirror store-prodlive-us.hpcloud.hp.com. Reference is this 32 GB, 1 TB, RTX 5070 configuration. The UK model 16-ap0007na has 24 GB RAM, so it is a different configuration and is not listed.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
1989906843521Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026UPC 198990684352 in the store page data.
Announced
6 January 20253Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/the-return-of-area-51-302343722.htmlRead 15 October 2026Dell release dated Jan. 6, 2025 introduces the Area-51 laptops.
7 January 20255Press articlegamesbeat.com/hp-unveils-a-range-of-ai-and-gaming-pc-hardware-at-ces-2025Read 15 October 2026Article of January 7, 2025 on HP's CES announcement of the new OMEN 16.
Status
Available4Press articlewindowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/dell-revives-alienware-area-51-with-powerful-new-gaming-pcsRead 15 October 2026Available to order from Dell at launch. Later reviews in 2025 and 2026 still sell it.
Available1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026Page lists the exact SKU for sale. This is lifecycle availability, not a claim about current stock.
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
$3,199.993Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/the-return-of-area-51-302343722.htmlRead 15 October 2026The release gives a launch configuration price of about $3,199 with an RTX 5080 and an entry price of about $1,999. Windows Central states the exact $3,199.99 for the 1 TB, 32 GB RTX 5080 configuration in launch week.4Press articlewindowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/dell-revives-alienware-area-51-with-powerful-new-gaming-pcsRead 15 October 2026Configurations start at $3,199.99 for the 16-inch model with the RTX 5080, 1 TB and 32 GB. US dollars, shown without tax by Dell US.
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
US4Press articlewindowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/dell-revives-alienware-area-51-with-powerful-new-gaming-pcsRead 15 October 2026Dell US store.
US1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026
Colours
Liquid Teal3Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/the-return-of-area-51-302343722.htmlRead 15 October 2026The Liquid Teal finish is the only color named.
Shadow Black1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026Product color: Shadow black, black chrome logo. The family page also offers Ceramic White, which this SKU is not.
Segment
Gaming11Press articleultrabookreview.com/70281-dell-alienware-16-18-area-51Read 15 October 2026Laptop sold as a gaming laptop in the Alienware line.
Gaming1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026HP files it under OMEN gaming laptops.
Form factor
Clamshell1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Views in the manual show a conventional clamshell.
Clamshell1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026Page lists form factor as standard laptop.

Chassis

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Dimensions
Width365Depth290Thickness (min)24.22Thickness (max)28.5mm(14.4 × 11.4 × 1 to 1.1 in)1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 1 p14: width 365 mm, depth 290 mm, front height 24.22 mm, maximum height 28.50 mm. Published as front and maximum height.
Width357.5Depth269Thickness (min)23.7Thickness (max)25.4mm(14.1 × 10.6 × 0.9 to 1 in)3Maker product pagehp.com/gb-en/shop/products/laptops/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0007na-bu3d5ea-abuRead 15 October 2026HP UK spec page for 16-ap0007na (same CPU, GPU and display, 24 GB RAM): 35.75 x 26.9 x 2.37 cm (front), 2.54 cm (rear). The US page gives 14.07 x 10.59 x 0.94 in front and 1 in rear, which matches.
Weight (published)
3.15kg(6.9 lb)1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 1 p14: minimum 3.15 kg, maximum 3.40 kg, depends on configuration. The starting weight is stored. Reviews of the RTX 5080 model list 3.4 kg or 7.49 lb.
2.44kg(5.4 lb)1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026US page states 5.4 lb. HP UK 16-ap0007na, same CPU, GPU and display, states 2.44 kg. The two agree (2.44 kg is 5.38 lb). HP's family page says 5.36 lb (2.43 kg). The metric value is stored.
Lid material
Aluminium3Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/the-return-of-area-51-302343722.htmlRead 15 October 2026Liquid Teal finish on anodized aluminum for the Area-51 laptops. Stored as the lid material.
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Bottom material
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Max hinge angle
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MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)
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Display

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Screen size
16in(40.6 cm)1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 20 p23: 16-inch wide-field WQXGA, diagonal 406.46 mm.
16in(40.6 cm)1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026
Native resolution
2560 × 1600px1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 20: 2560 x 1600.
2560 × 1600px1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026
Pixel density
188.7ppi
188.7ppi
Panel type
IPS5Measurementlaptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/alienware-16-area-51-rtx-5080-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table names a 16-inch 2560 x 1600 240 Hz IPS display. Dell lists the panel technology as WVA.6Reviewpcworld.com/article/2804897/alienware-16-area-51-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Spec list names an IPS display with 240 Hz. PCWorld lists 3200 x 1800, which disagrees with Dell's 2560 x 1600, so the resolution is not taken from PCWorld.
IPS1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026
Backlight
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Dimming zones
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Panel part number
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Screen surface
Matte1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 20: anti-glare, not glossy.
Matte1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026Display row: anti-glare, micro-edge.
Touchscreen
No1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 20: touch options not supported.
No1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026
Stylus
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Refresh rate modes
AAlienware 16 Area-51 AA16250 (Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5080)
Width (px)Height (px)Maximum operating refresh (Hz)VRR
25601600240Yes
Source1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 20: refresh rate 240 Hz at the native 2560 x 1600. VRR flag from the G-SYNC statements in the retailer copy of the Dell configuration.
BHP OMEN 16 (2025, 16-ap0000)
Width (px)Height (px)Maximum operating refresh (Hz)VRR
25601600240Yes
Source1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026Display row: 60-240 Hz at WQXGA 2560x1600. Variable refresh is named on the family page and FreeSync on the UK spec page, see those sources.
Max refresh rate
240Hz
240Hz
Adaptive sync
G-SYNC2Retailer pagedotcom.com.pk/products/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-intel-core-ultra-9-32gb-1tb-rtx-5080Read 15 October 2026Display line names NVIDIA G-SYNC.5Measurementlaptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/alienware-16-area-51-rtx-5080-reviewRead 15 October 2026Display spec names Nvidia G-Sync.
FreeSync3Maker product pagehp.com/gb-en/shop/products/laptops/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0007na-bu3d5ea-abuRead 15 October 2026Special features: AMD FreeSync. The UK page is for 16-ap0007na. The US page does not list it.
Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)
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Native panel colour depth
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Brightness (SDR, claimed)
500nits1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 20: luminance (typical) 500 nits.
500nits1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026500 nits in the display row. HP footnote says the figures are typical specifications from component makers.
Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)
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Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)
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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)
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sRGB coverage (claimed)
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100%1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026100% sRGB in the display row. Coverage or volume is not stated.
DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)
100%1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 20: colour gamut 100% DCI-P3 (typical). Coverage or volume is not stated.
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Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)
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HDR certification
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Factory calibrated
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Second display
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Processor

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Processor
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX2Retailer pagedotcom.com.pk/products/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-intel-core-ultra-9-32gb-1tb-rtx-5080Read 15 October 2026Copy of the Dell configuration AA16250 with Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5080 16 GB, 32 GB, 1 TB. This configuration is the stored product.
AMD Ryzen AI 9 3651Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026
Processor brand
Intel2Retailer pagedotcom.com.pk/products/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-intel-core-ultra-9-32gb-1tb-rtx-5080Read 15 October 202610Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242293/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-275hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026
AMD1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026
Core configuration
AAlienware 16 Area-51 AA16250 (Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5080)
Core typeCountBase clock (GHz)Max clock (GHz)
Performance82.75.4
Efficiency162.14.6
Source1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 2 p14, option two Core Ultra 9 275HX: 8 performance cores 2.7 GHz base and 5.4 GHz turbo, 16 efficient cores 2.1 GHz base and 4.6 GHz turbo. The listed 55 W is the chip's generic power, not the laptop limit.
BHP OMEN 16 (2025, 16-ap0000)
Core typeCountCoreBase clock (GHz)Max clock (GHz)
Zen 54Zen 525
Zen 5c6Zen 5c23.3
Source4Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-365.htmlRead 15 October 20264x Zen 5 and 6x Zen 5c, base 2 GHz each. Max boost up to 5 GHz (single core), Zen 5c up to 3.3 GHz. The 5 GHz is mapped to Zen 5 as for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 entries.
CPU cores
24
10
Cores labelled performance
8
0
Cores labelled efficiency
16
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Threads
241Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 2: 24 threads for the 275HX.10Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242293/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-275hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 202624 threads.
204Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-365.htmlRead 15 October 202610 cores, 20 threads.
Max boost clock
5.4GHz
5GHz
L3 cache
36MB1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 2 lists 36 for the 275HX. Intel ARK confirms 36 MB Intel Smart Cache.10Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242293/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-275hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 202636 MB Intel Smart Cache. 40 MB total L2 is separate.
24MB4Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-365.htmlRead 15 October 2026L3 cache 24 MB. L2 is 10 MB and is not stored.
Process
3nm10Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242293/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-275hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Lithography row TSMC N3B, stored as 3 nm like the other Arrow Lake products.
4nm4Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-365.htmlRead 15 October 2026TSMC 4nm FinFET.
Sustained CPU power (configured)
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Peak CPU power (configured)
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Combined CPU and GPU power
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NPU performance
13TOPS6Reviewpcworld.com/article/2804897/alienware-16-area-51-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Intel AI Boost, up to 13 TOPS.10Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242293/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-275hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026NPU peak 13 TOPS (INT8).
50TOPS2Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/gaming-pc/laptops/2025-omen-16-amd-nvidia.htmlRead 15 October 2026Processor row: AMD Ryzen AI (50 NPU TOPS).

Graphics

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Discrete GPU
Yes2Retailer pagedotcom.com.pk/products/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-intel-core-ultra-9-32gb-1tb-rtx-5080Read 15 October 2026
Yes1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU2Retailer pagedotcom.com.pk/products/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-intel-core-ultra-9-32gb-1tb-rtx-5080Read 15 October 2026
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026
GPU brand
NVIDIA2Retailer pagedotcom.com.pk/products/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-intel-core-ultra-9-32gb-1tb-rtx-5080Read 15 October 2026
NVIDIA1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026
VRAM
16GB1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 21 p24: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16 GB GDDR7.
8GB1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026
Max GPU power (TGP)
175W3Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/the-return-of-area-51-302343722.htmlRead 15 October 2026Area-51 laptops dedicate up to 175 W total graphics power. This is a line-level claim stated for configurations up to the RTX 5090. GamesRadar confirms the RTX 5080 review unit runs the full 175 W.7Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-laptops/alienware-16-area-51-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec list: RTX 5080 (175 W). PC Gamer also reports 73 minutes in the PCMark gaming battery test on its unit. That value is not stored, since the battery rows come from one reviewer per test.8Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/laptops/alienware-16-area-51-reviewRead 15 October 2026The RTX 5080 in the 275HX review unit can run at its full 175 W, with a combined CPU and GPU power of 240 W.
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Dynamic Boost
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GPU boost clock
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GPU switching
MUX switch, Advanced Optimus2Retailer pagedotcom.com.pk/products/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-intel-core-ultra-9-32gb-1tb-rtx-5080Read 15 October 2026Display line: NVIDIA G-SYNC + Advanced Optimus. Advanced Optimus implies a MUX.8Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/laptops/alienware-16-area-51-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review unit with 275HX and RTX 5080. Dual graphics switching with Advanced Optimus is described in the PC Gamer review.11Press articleultrabookreview.com/70281-dell-alienware-16-18-area-51Read 15 October 2026Early Dell material lists the GPU with MUX, Advanced Optimus and G-Sync.
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Integrated GPU
Intel Xe LPG1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 2: integrated graphics Intel Xe LPG.
AMD Radeon 880M1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026

Memory

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Installed RAM
32GB2Retailer pagedotcom.com.pk/products/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-intel-core-ultra-9-32gb-1tb-rtx-5080Read 15 October 202632 GB as 2 x 16 GB DDR5-6400.
32GB1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 202632 GB DDR5-5600 MT/s (2 x 16 GB).
RAM type
DDR51Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 4 p15: DDR5.
DDR51Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026
RAM speed
6,400MT/s1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 4: 32 GB as 2 x 16 GB is listed at 6400 MT/s. The 7200 MT/s XMP option is a separate 2 x 16 GB configuration.
5,600MT/s1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026
Memory channels
22Retailer pagedotcom.com.pk/products/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-intel-core-ultra-9-32gb-1tb-rtx-5080Read 15 October 2026Two 16 GB modules in the two slots, so two channels.
21Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026
RAM upgrade
Slots1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 4: two SODIMM slots. Memory is replaceable.
Slots1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026
Memory slots
AAlienware 16 Area-51 AA16250 (Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5080)
SlotCountOccupiedModule size (GB)
SO-DIMM2Yes16
Source2Retailer pagedotcom.com.pk/products/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-intel-core-ultra-9-32gb-1tb-rtx-5080Read 15 October 20262 x 16 GB listed, so both SODIMM slots hold a 16 GB module.
BHP OMEN 16 (2025, 16-ap0000)
SlotCountOccupiedModule size (GB)
SO-DIMM2Yes16
Source1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026Two SO-DIMM slots, both occupied by 16 GB modules (2 x 16 GB).
RAM slots
2
2
Free RAM slots
0
0
Maximum supported RAM
64GB1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 4: maximum configuration 64 GB, 2 x 32 GB.
32GB1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026HP's family page says up to 32 GB DDR5-5600 (2 x 16 GB). Retailers sell larger modules in these slots. HP states no higher figure.

Storage

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Installed storage
1TB2Retailer pagedotcom.com.pk/products/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-intel-core-ultra-9-32gb-1tb-rtx-5080Read 15 October 20261 TB NVMe M.2 PCIe Gen4 SSD, stored as 1000 GB.
1TB1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026
Storage type
NVMe SSD1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 9 p18: PCIe NVMe M.2 SSDs.
NVMe SSD1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026
Installed drive PCIe generation
42Retailer pagedotcom.com.pk/products/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-intel-core-ultra-9-32gb-1tb-rtx-5080Read 15 October 2026The installed SSD is PCIe Gen4.
41Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026
Storage slots
AAlienware 16 Area-51 AA16250 (Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5080)
Form factorInterfacePCIe generationPCIe lanesCountOccupied
M.2 2280PCIe NVMe541Yes
M.2 2280PCIe NVMe542No
Source1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Tables 6 and 9 pp16-18: three M.2 slots. Slot 1 takes a 2230 or 2280 drive, slots 2 and 3 take 2280. Gen 5 x4 works in all three slots on RTX 5070 Ti and higher configurations. One slot holds the installed drive.
BHP OMEN 16 (2025, 16-ap0000)
InterfaceCountOccupied
PCIe NVMe1Yes
PCIe NVMe1No
Source1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026Expansion slots: 2 M.2 (SSD). One 1 TB drive is installed, so one slot is stored as free. Form factors and slot speeds are not stated by HP.
M.2 slots
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Free storage slots
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1
Maximum slot PCIe generation
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Ports

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Ports
AAlienware 16 Area-51 AA16250 (Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5080)
TypeVersionCountSideMaximum data rate (Gbps)Thunderbolt or USB4DP Alt Mode
USB-AUSB 3.2 Gen 13Rear5Not availableNot available
USB-CThunderbolt 52Rear80Thunderbolt 5Yes
HDMIHDMI 2.11RearNot availableNot availableNot available
DC inNot available1RearNot availableNot availableNot available
SD cardNot available1LeftNot availableNot availableNot available
3.5 mm audioNot available1LeftNot availableNot availableNot available
Source1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 5 p16 and rear view p9: two Thunderbolt 5 (80 Gb/s, DisplayPort 2.1 alt mode) on RTX 5070 Ti and higher, three USB 3.2 Gen 1 5 Gb/s Type-A (one with PowerShare), one HDMI 2.1, 7.4 mm barrel DC-in at the rear. SD card slot and universal audio jack on the left. Bandwidth Boost to 120 Gb/s is not stored. No Ethernet port. USB-C charging input limit is not stated.
BHP OMEN 16 (2025, 16-ap0000)
TypeVersionCountSideMaximum data rate (Gbps)DP Alt ModeMaximum charging input (W)
USB-CUSB 10Gbps1Left10Yes100
USB-AUSB 10Gbps1Not available10Not availableNot available
USB-AUSB 5Gbps2Not available5Not availableNot available
HDMIHDMI 2.11RearNot availableNot availableNot available
Ethernet (RJ45)Not available1Rear1Not availableNot available
3.5 mm audioNot available1LeftNot availableNot availableNot available
DC inNot available1RearNot availableNot availableNot available
Source1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 20261 USB Type-A 10Gbps, 2 USB Type-A 5Gbps, 1 USB Type-C 10Gbps (USB Power Delivery 3.0, DisplayPort 1.4, HP Sleep and Charge), 1 HDMI 2.1, 1 headphone/microphone combo, 1 RJ-45, 1 AC smart pin. Gigabit Ethernet from the network row. Sides for USB-C, audio, HDMI, RJ-45 and the power jack are read from HP's product photos on this page. The USB-A sides are not stated, so they are left out. Peripheral output power is not stated.2Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/gaming-pc/laptops/2025-omen-16-amd-nvidia.htmlRead 15 October 2026Footnote: the 100W/20V Type-C adapter or a power bank can be used for light loading tasks, so 100 W is stored as the USB-C charging input. System-off charging is only supported on a 20V Type-C adapter or power bank.
USB-C ports
2
1
Thunderbolt
Yes
Not available
Highest HDMI version
HDMI 2.1
HDMI 2.1
Card reader
Yes
No
Ethernet speed
Not available
1Gbps
Maximum USB-C charging input
Not available
100W

Wireless

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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 72Retailer pagedotcom.com.pk/products/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-intel-core-ultra-9-32gb-1tb-rtx-5080Read 15 October 2026
Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 7 p16: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz.
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026Wi-Fi 6E includes the 6 GHz band, where regulation allows.
Wi-Fi module
Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE17502Retailer pagedotcom.com.pk/products/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-intel-core-ultra-9-32gb-1tb-rtx-5080Read 15 October 2026Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750 (2x2) MIMO 802.11be and Bluetooth 5.4.
MediaTek Wi-Fi 6E MT7922 (2x2)1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026Wireless row: MediaTek Wi-Fi 6E MT7922 (2x2) and Bluetooth 5.3 wireless card.
Bluetooth
5.41Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 7: Bluetooth 5.4. Version depends on the OS.
5.31Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026
Cellular
Not available
Not available

Keyboard and touchpad

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Keyboard layouts
English US2Retailer pagedotcom.com.pk/products/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-intel-core-ultra-9-32gb-1tb-rtx-5080Read 15 October 2026English US keyboard with per-key AlienFX RGB lighting. The Cherry MX keyboard is a separate option.
Not available
Key switches
Not available
Not available
Keyboard backlight
RGB per key2Retailer pagedotcom.com.pk/products/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-intel-core-ultra-9-32gb-1tb-rtx-5080Read 15 October 2026Per-key AlienFX RGB lighting for the standard keyboard of this configuration.
RGB zones1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026Full-size, 4-zone RGB backlit keyboard with numeric keypad.
Numpad
No1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 11: 85 keys for the English US layout. This count has no room for a numeric keypad. Photos show none.
Yes1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026
Key travel
Not available
Not available
Pointing stick
Not available
Not available
Touchpad size
Width112Height65mm(4.4 × 2.6 in)1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 16 p21: 112 mm horizontal, 65 mm vertical.
Not available
Touchpad mechanism
Mechanical5Measurementlaptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/alienware-16-area-51-rtx-5080-reviewRead 15 October 2026The touchpad has a crisp mechanical clicking action.
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Camera and audio

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Webcam
8 MP, 3840 x 2160 at 30 fps1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 15 p20: 4K HDR RGB + infrared camera, 8.29 MP, 3840 x 2160 at 30 fps. The 1080p option is a separate camera choice. The 4K camera is in the stored Dell configuration.
1080p FHD1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026HP True Vision 1080p FHD camera with temporal noise reduction and integrated dual array digital microphones.
IR face login
Yes1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 15: both camera options are RGB + infrared cameras.6Reviewpcworld.com/article/2804897/alienware-16-area-51-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026An IR camera for Windows Hello sign-in.
Not available
Webcam privacy
Not available
Physical shutter1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026Security row: camera privacy shutter.
Built-in speaker drivers
41Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 8 p17: 2 tweeters and 2 woofers.
21Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026Audio row: dual speakers.
Total speaker power
8W1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 8: average 2 W + 2 W tweeters and 2 W + 2 W woofers, 8 W. Peak is 2.5 W per driver, 10 W, and is not stored.2Retailer pagedotcom.com.pk/products/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-intel-core-ultra-9-32gb-1tb-rtx-5080Read 15 October 2026Woofer 2 W x 2 = 4 W and tweeter 2 W x 2 = 4 W, 8 W in total. Matches the manual's average figures.
Not available
Audio features
Dolby Atmos2Retailer pagedotcom.com.pk/products/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-intel-core-ultra-9-32gb-1tb-rtx-5080Read 15 October 2026Dolby Atmos and IntelliGo noise reduction are listed.
DTS:X Ultra, HP Audio Boost, HyperX1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026
Microphones
Not available
21Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026Camera row says dual array digital microphones, read as two microphones.

Battery and power

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Battery energy
96Wh1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 19 p22: 6-cell 96 Wh lithium-ion, 11.7 V.
83Wh1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 20266-cell, 83 Wh Li-ion polymer.
Claimed battery life
Not available
Not available
Adapter rated output
360W1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Tables 17 and 18 pp21-22: 280 W or 360 W adapter. The documented optimal adapter for RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 is 360 W. This is the recommended adapter rating, not a USB-C charging limit.
230W1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026230 W AC power adapter.
Laptop charging connector
Barrel1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 5: one 7.4 mm barrel-type DC-in connector.
Barrel1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026HP calls the connector an AC smart pin. It is HP's round smart plug, stored as barrel.
Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)
Not available
30min1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026Fast charge: approximately 50% in 30 minutes. UK footnote: system off, HP adapter provided.

Cooling

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Fans
47Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-laptops/alienware-16-area-51-reviewRead 15 October 2026Teardown: four fans under the rear cover.
Not available
Vapor chamber
Yes9Reviewgizmodo.com/alienware-16-area-51-review-if-only-the-display-was-as-fantastic-as-the-mechanical-keyboard-2000640678Read 15 October 2026Review text names the Cryo Chamber thermal system with larger fans and vapor chambers on the RTX 5080 review unit.
Not available
Liquid metal
Not available
Not available
Power modes
Not available
Not available

Security

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Fingerprint
None6Reviewpcworld.com/article/2804897/alienware-16-area-51-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026No fingerprint reader. Windows Hello uses the IR camera.
Not available
TPM
Not available
Not available
Remote management
Not available
Not available
Security lock slot
No1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 5: security-cable slot not supported.
Not available

Software

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Operating system
Windows 11 Home2Retailer pagedotcom.com.pk/products/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-intel-core-ultra-9-32gb-1tb-rtx-5080Read 15 October 2026Windows 11 Home.
Windows 11 Home1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026Windows 11 Home.
OS family
Windows2Retailer pagedotcom.com.pk/products/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-intel-core-ultra-9-32gb-1tb-rtx-5080Read 15 October 2026
Windows1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026
Security updates until
Not available
Not available

Measured display

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Brightness (measured, centre)
Not available
Not available
Brightness (measured, average)
Not available
Not available
Contrast ratio (measured)
Not available
Not available
HDR peak brightness (measured)
Not available
Not available
sRGB coverage (measured)
Not available
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage (measured)
Not available
Not available
Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
0.215Measurementlaptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/alienware-16-area-51-rtx-5080-reviewRead 15 October 2026Color accuracy 0.21, lower is better, from the Laptop Mag colorimeter. The Delta-E formula and display mode are not stated.
Not available
PWM flicker found
Not available
Not available
PWM frequency (measured)
Not available
Not available
PWM at or below brightness
Not available
Not available
Response black to white (measured)
Not available
Not available
Response grey to grey (measured)
Not available
Not available

Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-core
Not available
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Cinebench 2024 multi-core
Not available
Not available
Geekbench 6 single-core
Not available
Not available
Geekbench 6 multi-core
Not available
Not available
3DMark Time Spy graphics
Not available
Not available
3DMark Steel Nomad
Not available
Not available
SSD sequential read (measured)
Not available
Not available
Game frame rates
AAlienware 16 Area-51 AA16250 (Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5080)
GameWidth (px)Height (px)PresetAverage FPS
Assassin's Creed Mirage19201080Not available149
Black Myth: Wukong19201080Cinematic58
Cyberpunk 207719201080Not available62.94
Far Cry 619201080Not available121
Monster Hunter Wilds19201080Not available82.82
Red Dead Redemption 219201080Ultra117
Shadow of the Tomb Raider19201080Not available183
Source5Measurementlaptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/alienware-16-area-51-rtx-5080-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review unit: Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5080, 32 GB DDR5-6400, 1 TB. 1080p results from the built-in game benchmarks. The presets that are not named are not stored. Laptop Mag states that its benchmarks do not use DLSS 4, but the upscaling setting is not stored.
BHP OMEN 16 (2025, 16-ap0000)
Not available

Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per mode
Not available
Not available
Max fan noise
Not available
Not available
Fan noise while gaming
Not available
Not available
Top surface under load
48.2°C5Measurementlaptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/alienware-16-area-51-rtx-5080-reviewRead 15 October 2026Gaming test, 118.7 F measured between the F8 and F9 keys, stored as 48.2 C.
Not available
Bottom surface under load
33.9°C5Measurementlaptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/alienware-16-area-51-rtx-5080-reviewRead 15 October 2026Underside reached 93.1 F while gaming, stored as 33.9 C.
Not available
Palm rest under load
Not available
Not available
CPU temperature in stress test
Not available
Not available
CPU clock in stress test
Not available
Not available
GPU temperature while gaming
78°C7Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-laptops/alienware-16-area-51-reviewRead 15 October 2026Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition benchmark, three runs, GPU 78 C on average and 80 C maximum. Stored as the average. Review unit has a 275HX, RTX 5080 and a 2 TB SSD.
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Measured battery and power

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Battery runtime per test
AAlienware 16 Area-51 AA16250 (Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5080)
TestBrightness (nits)Hours (h)
Wi-Fi browsing1504.17
Video playback2504.22
GamingNot available1.83
Source5Measurementlaptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/alienware-16-area-51-rtx-5080-reviewRead 15 October 2026Laptop Mag battery test: continuous web surfing over Wi-Fi at 150 nits, 4 h 10 min. PCMark 10 Gaming battery test, 1 h 50 min, brightness and power mode not stated.6Reviewpcworld.com/article/2804897/alienware-16-area-51-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Looped 4K Tears of Steel video with airplane mode at 250 nits until the laptop suspended, 253 minutes. Power mode not stated.
BHP OMEN 16 (2025, 16-ap0000)
Not available
Wi-Fi browsing runtime
4.17h
Not available
Video runtime
4.22h
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
Not available
Not available
Power draw idle
Not available
Not available
Power draw gaming
Not available
Not available
Power draw max
Not available
Not available
Sustained CPU power (measured)
Not available
Not available
GPU power while gaming (measured)
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Weight (measured)
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Certifications

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Intel Evo
Not available
Not available
Copilot+ PC
No6Reviewpcworld.com/article/2804897/alienware-16-area-51-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026The NPU is slow and does not meet the Copilot+ PC bar.
Yes1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026Store page tags the SKU Copilot+ PC.
Colour certifications
Not available
Not available
ENERGY STAR
Not available
Yes1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026Store page lists ENERGY STAR for this SKU.
EPEAT
Not available
Gold1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 2026Store page lists EPEAT Gold with Climate+.
Other certifications
TÜV Rheinland low blue light display1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Low blue light section p26: the display meets TÜV Rheinland low blue light requirements, enabled at the factory.
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In the box

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In the box
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Power adapter included
Not available
Yes2Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/gaming-pc/laptops/2025-omen-16-amd-nvidia.htmlRead 15 October 2026Footnote: use the power adapter that ships with the PC. The 100W/20V Type-C adapter is for light loading only.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
Not available
1year1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nrRead 15 October 20261-year limited hardware warranty and 1-year limited technical support.
Warranty service
Not available
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