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Alienware 16 Area-51 AA16250 (Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5080) vs HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2024, 14-fb0)

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

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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.

OMEN Transcend1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

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.

14-fb0013dx, 9Q4B5UA#ABA1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 20264Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/hp-omen-transcend-14-120hz-3k-oled-gaming-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-155h-16gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-rtx-4060-1tb-ssd-shadow-black/JJGP4GYW53/sku/6569023Read 5 October 2026Original US 14-fb0013dx / 9Q4B5UA#ABA, Best Buy 6569023, 155H/RTX 4060/16 GB/1 TB/Home/Shadow black. Current page retains identity and says no longer available new. Retailer title 2023 is processor branding, not laptop retail year. No current stock or refurbished hardware claim.

GTIN / EAN

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1979618711801Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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.

8 January 20245Press releasehp.com/us-en/newsroom/press-releases/2024/hpatces-play.htmlRead 5 October 2026Manufacturer publication January 8, 2024 announces the first 14-inch model and explicitly opens expected preorders, not actual first stocked retail.

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.

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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HP OMEN Transcend 14 (2025, 14-fb1)9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/HP-Omen-Transcend-14-upgraded-with-Intel-Arrow-Lake-H-CPUs-and-GeForce-RTX-50-series-GPUs.980777.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says HP refreshed the Omen Transcend 14 with Arrow Lake H chips and RTX 50 GPUs and kept the same OLED screen and chassis.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$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)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US4Press articlewindowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/dell-revives-alienware-area-51-with-powerful-new-gaming-pcsRead 15 October 2026Dell US store.

US4Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/hp-omen-transcend-14-120hz-3k-oled-gaming-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-155h-16gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-rtx-4060-1tb-ssd-shadow-black/JJGP4GYW53/sku/6569023Read 5 October 2026Exact original US retailer and maker #ABA configuration. Country not inferred only from language.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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 spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 20264Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/hp-omen-transcend-14-120hz-3k-oled-gaming-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-155h-16gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-rtx-4060-1tb-ssd-shadow-black/JJGP4GYW53/sku/6569023Read 5 October 2026

Segment

Gaming11Press articleultrabookreview.com/70281-dell-alienware-16-18-area-51Read 15 October 2026Laptop sold as a gaming laptop in the Alienware line.

Gaming1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026

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.

Clamshell2Owner's manualdevice.report/m/ebc02cb6339bb584076e193b6a2546e51243b2b56e8434417ceae62f707e2a16_optim.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original complete conventional hinge/chassis component inventories and exact maker photo identify clamshell. Generic tablet instructions do not establish a 360-degree hinge.

Chassis

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DimensionsiClosed laptop body size. Minimum and maximum thickness describe the front and rear or other points stated by the maker.

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.

Width313Depth233.5Thickness (min)16.9Thickness (max)18mm(12.3 × 9.2 × 0.7 in)2Owner's manualdevice.report/m/ebc02cb6339bb584076e193b6a2546e51243b2b56e8434417ceae62f707e2a16_optim.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 69 table gives width 313.0 mm, depth 233.5 mm, front height 16.9 mm and rear height 18.0 mm. Exact sheet rounded inches agree. These are maker-named front/rear thickness points. Weight 1755 g conflicts with selected exact-sheet 3.60 lb and remains omitted.

Weight (published)iPublished laptop weight without the charger. A starting weight is identified in the source note and may vary with configuration.

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.

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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.

Aluminium1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026Exact shadow black aluminium top cover with sandblasted anodized finish. Keyboard deck is also aluminium. Recycled-metal base wording does not establish its exact alloy, so bottom material remains omitted.

Bottom material

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Max hinge angle

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MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)iManufacturer claim of MIL-STD-810 testing. The revision and tested procedures belong in the source note. This is not proof of every standard test.

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Display

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Screen sizeiDiagonal of the main built-in display. Rounded-corner displays may be measured as a full rectangle.

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.

14in(35.6 cm)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 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.

2880 × 1800px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026

Pixel density

188.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

242.6ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Panel typeiDell's WVA means wide viewing angle and names no panel technology, so it is stored as IPS only when Dell or a review names IPS.

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.

OLED1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026

Backlight

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None (self-emissive)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026

Dimming zonesiIndependently controlled backlight zones, not the number of LEDs or screen pixels.

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Panel part numberiPanel part number identified in a matching review unit. Suppliers may vary within the same laptop configuration.

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Screen surfaceiSurface of the stored display configuration. Anti-reflective coatings do not by themselves make a glossy display matte. A matte finish of the chassis is not the 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.

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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.

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Stylus

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Refresh rate modesiHighest confirmed operating refresh rate of the built-in display at each resolution. Add a second row only for a documented dual-mode panel, not an ordinary supported timing.

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

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
2560	1600	240	Yes

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 Transcend 14 (2024, 14-fb0)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
2880	1800	120	Yes

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026Exact OLED native 2880 x 1800 display explicitly 48-120 Hz VRR. No ordinary supported lower-resolution timing added. Named Microsoft DRR comes separately from original guide.

Max refresh rate

240Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

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Adaptive synciNamed variable refresh technologies for the built-in display. Manual switching between 60Hz and 120Hz is not VRR.

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.

Windows DRR2Owner's manualdevice.report/m/ebc02cb6339bb584076e193b6a2546e51243b2b56e8434417ceae62f707e2a16_optim.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 1 explicitly Microsoft Dynamic Refresh Rate for the unique OLED panel, alongside actual panel VRR. No named G-SYNC or FreeSync inferred.

Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)iManufacturer claim for a gray-to-gray pixel transition. Do not use generic response times, black-to-white values, or motion-picture response times.

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Native panel colour depthiPhysical panel colour depth per channel. Do not infer native bit depth or FRC from the number of supported colours.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer typical SDR luminance. Outdoor maxima and an unspecified peak are not typical SDR brightness.

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.

400nits1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026Exact SDR 400 nits with footnote 20 explicitly typical component performance. HDR 500 nits lacks peak method and is omitted. Native bit depth and generic 0.2 ms response are not transformed into native depth or GTG response.

Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)iManufacturer maximum SDR luminance explicitly claimed for outdoor use. Ambient light, automatic brightness and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not typical SDR or HDR brightness.

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Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer explicitly sustained HDR luminance. Screen area, duration, temperature and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not a brief peak or SDR luminance.

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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer peak luminance explicitly measured or claimed in HDR. Window size and duration belong in the source note.

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sRGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated sRGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated DCI-P3 gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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.

100%1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026Exact 100% DCI-P3 claim. Coverage/volume method unstated. No colour-space conversions.

Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated Adobe RGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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HDR certification

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DisplayHDR True Black 5001Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026Exact VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500. IMAX Enhanced is separate and is not an HDR luminance or native bit-depth claim.

Factory calibratediThe maker explicitly states factory colour calibration. Certification alone does not establish calibration.

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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.

Intel Core Ultra 7 155H1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 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

Intel1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026

Core configurationiProcessor core groups using the chip maker's names. MediaTek Big, Apple Super and AMD Zen architecture labels remain distinct from Intel P and E labels.

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

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	8	2.7	5.4
Efficiency	16	2.1	4.6

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 Transcend 14 (2024, 14-fb0)

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	6	1.4	4.8
Efficiency	8	0.9	3.8
Low-power efficiency	2	0.7	2.5

Source3Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/236847/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-155h-24m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Intel 155H: six P at base/max 1.4/4.8 GHz, eight E at 0.9/3.8 GHz, two low-power E at 0.7/2.5 GHz. Generic chip 28/115 W powers are not laptop limits.

CPU cores

24=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

16=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Cores labelled performanceiCounts only rows classified as performance. Other labels, including Big, Super and AMD Zen architecture rows, are not included.

8=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

6=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Cores labelled efficiencyiCounts only efficiency and low-power-efficiency rows. AMD Zen 5c and Apple super cores are not included.

16=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

10=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

ThreadsiMaximum hardware threads of the processor, including simultaneous multithreading where supported.

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.

223Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/236847/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-155h-24m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact 22 hardware threads, including supported Hyper-Threading. Not newer 255H sixteen threads.

Max boost clock

5.4GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

4.8GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

L3 cacheiL3 cache only. Do not copy a combined L2 plus L3 cache total. Qualcomm's total cache, such as 30 MB on Snapdragon X, is not L3, even when a laptop maker labels it L3.

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.

24MB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026

ProcessiProcess size class of the processor compute die in nm, as on CPUs: TSMC N3B is 3, Intel 7 is 10, Intel 4 is 7 and Intel 18A is 1.8. Marketing process names and other chiplet processes belong in the source note.

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.

7nm3Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/236847/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-155h-24m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026CPU Lithography: Intel 4. Intel 4 is the 7 nm class process, as Notebookcheck lists it, so it is stored as 7 by the field rule.

Sustained CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's sustained configured CPU power limit, such as PL1. A chip manufacturer's generic base power is not the laptop setting.

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Peak CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's configured short-duration CPU limit, such as PL2. Do not substitute generic processor maximum turbo power.

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Combined CPU and GPU poweriMaker stated simultaneous CPU plus discrete-GPU budget for the exact configuration and power mode.

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NPU performanceiNPU-only claimed operations per second. Excludes combined CPU, GPU and platform AI throughput. Precision belongs in the source note.

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).

11TOPS3Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/236847/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-155h-24m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Intel NPU Peak TOPS (INT8) 11. Overall 33 and integrated GPU 18 TOPS are excluded.

Graphics

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Discrete GPUiA separate dedicated graphics processor is installed. Integrated or unified-memory graphics do not qualify.

Yes2Retailer pagedotcom.com.pk/products/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-intel-core-ultra-9-32gb-1tb-rtx-5080Read 15 October 2026

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 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 4060 Laptop GPU1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 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 spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026

VRAMiDedicated video memory of the installed discrete GPU. Shared system memory is excluded.

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 spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026Exact installed RTX 4060 dedicated 8 GB GDDR6, distinct from newer RTX 5060/GDDR7. Chip range or unverified article power boosts do not establish configured TGP/boost clock.

Max GPU power (TGP)iMaximum configured discrete-GPU power including Dynamic Boost. Mode and any maker qualification belong in the source note.

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 BoostiMaximum additional GPU power shifted from the CPU through NVIDIA Dynamic Boost. This is part of maximum TGP, not extra to it. A figure written as "up to 115W Dynamic Boost" is the total, so it goes in gpu_tgp_max_w.

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GPU boost clockiHighest maker configured GPU boost clock, including factory overclock where explicitly stated. Mode belongs in the source note.

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GPU switchingiExplicit GPU display-routing or power-sharing features. Advanced Optimus includes hardware display multiplexing.

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.

Optimus2Owner's manualdevice.report/m/ebc02cb6339bb584076e193b6a2546e51243b2b56e8434417ceae62f707e2a16_optim.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original printed page 1 expressly NVIDIA Optimus. Unnamed GPU Performance Scaling does not establish Advanced Optimus or a MUX.

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.

Intel Arc Graphics2Owner's manualdevice.report/m/ebc02cb6339bb584076e193b6a2546e51243b2b56e8434417ceae62f707e2a16_optim.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original platform explicitly Intel Arc integrated graphics, and matching measured review independently describes active Intel Arc / RTX 4060 hybrid switching. CPU-only graphics eligibility is not treated as OEM enablement.

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Installed RAMiTotal installed RAM in this product configuration, not the maximum purchase option.

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.

16GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 20264Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/hp-omen-transcend-14-120hz-3k-oled-gaming-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-155h-16gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-rtx-4060-1tb-ssd-shadow-black/JJGP4GYW53/sku/6569023Read 5 October 2026

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.

LPDDR5X1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026Exact installed 16 GB onboard LPDDR5x. Sheet advertises 7467 MHz, not transfers per second. Data rate, active channels and maximum same-CPU/GPU purchase capacity remain omitted. Generic family 32 GB is not automatically assigned to this 155H/4060 reference.

RAM speediConfigured memory data rate in transfers per second. Do not treat the DRAM clock in MHz as the data rate.

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.

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Memory channelsiActive memory channels of the installed configuration, not the number of RAM modules or slots. One installed module is one channel. This holds for DDR5 too, whose two 32-bit subchannels on one module do not count as two channels. Soldered LPDDR memory counts in 64-bit units, so a 128-bit bus is 2 channels, even when a maker calls it quad-channel.

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.

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RAM upgradeiWhether the installed RAM is soldered, socketed in slots, or a mixture. Purchase-time configurations are not upgrades.

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.

Soldered2Owner's manualdevice.report/m/ebc02cb6339bb584076e193b6a2546e51243b2b56e8434417ceae62f707e2a16_optim.pdfRead 5 October 2026Integrated RAM is not accessible or upgradeable. Exact board 155H/RTX 4060/16 GB is N84268. Higher other-CPU boards and generic capacity are not customer upgrades.

Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable RAM module sockets grouped by type and occupancy. Clocked SO-DIMM uses CSODIMM. Soldered memory is excluded.

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

Slot	Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
SO-DIMM	2	Yes	16

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 Transcend 14 (2024, 14-fb0)

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Free RAM slots

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Maximum supported RAMiManufacturer supported maximum RAM, including purchase-time soldered options. Does not imply post-purchase upgradeability.

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.

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Storage

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Installed storageiTotal advertised installed storage in decimal GB. Convert 1TB to 1000GB, without changing an explicitly published 512GB value.

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 spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026Exact advertised 1 TB is decimal 1000 GB. Gen4 describes the installed Performance NVMe SSD, not the physical connector maximum.4Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/hp-omen-transcend-14-120hz-3k-oled-gaming-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-155h-16gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-rtx-4060-1tb-ssd-shadow-black/JJGP4GYW53/sku/6569023Read 5 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 spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed drive. This may be lower than the slot capability.

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 spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026

Storage slotsiPhysical storage connectors grouped by capability and occupancy. A slot accepting several drive lengths is one slot, not one per length.

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

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	5	4	1	Yes
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	5	4	2	No

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 Transcend 14 (2024, 14-fb0)

Form factor	Interface	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	1	Yes

Source2Owner's manualdevice.report/m/ebc02cb6339bb584076e193b6a2546e51243b2b56e8434417ceae62f707e2a16_optim.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original primary product table explicitly M.2 2280 NVMe, with one SSD in complete parts inventory and single-drive removal pages 36-37. Separate WLAN is not storage. Copied late SSD dimensions 50.8 x 28.9 mm and old transfer rates conflict with current primary form-factor row and are excluded. Slot maximum generation is omitted.

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Ports

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PortsiPhysical laptop connectors grouped by type, protocol capability and side. One connector with several protocols is counted once.

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

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	3	Rear	5	Not available	Not available
USB-C	Thunderbolt 5	2	Rear	80	Thunderbolt 5	Yes
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Rear	Not available	Not available	Not available
DC in	Not available	1	Rear	Not available	Not available	Not available
SD card	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not 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 Transcend 14 (2024, 14-fb0)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Maximum charging input (W)
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4 / USB 40Gbps / DisplayPort 1.4	1	Left	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes	100
USB-C	USB 10Gbps / DisplayPort 1.4	1	Rear	10	Not available	Yes	140
USB-A	USB 10Gbps	2	Right	10	Not available	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Rear	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026Exact one TB4/40 Gbps/DP 1.4 USB-C, one 10 Gbps/DP 1.4 USB-C, two USB-A 10 Gbps, HDMI 2.1 and audio. Original guide differentiates accepted input at the two USB-C ports. Newer-generation DP 2.1 is not inherited.2Owner's manualdevice.report/m/ebc02cb6339bb584076e193b6a2546e51243b2b56e8434417ceae62f707e2a16_optim.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 3 explicitly rear USB-C 10 Gbps accepts 140 W, while left Thunderbolt 4 accepts 100 W. Complete printed pages 5-7 locate right two USB-A, left audio and rear HDMI. Adapter 140 W is not copied to both inputs. Generic DC voltage/current is not treated as a standard USB-PD protocol. Peripheral output watts unknown.

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Ethernet speed

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Maximum USB-C charging inputiHighest confirmed charging power accepted by a USB-C port. This is separate from adapter rating and power delivered to peripherals.

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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 spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026Exact selected US Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3. Original guide uniquely maps this to Intel AX211. Optional Wi-Fi 7/5.4 is excluded.

Wi-Fi bandsiSupported radio frequency bands. Availability may be restricted by country or regulatory configuration.

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.

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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.

Intel AX2112Owner's manualdevice.report/m/ebc02cb6339bb584076e193b6a2546e51243b2b56e8434417ceae62f707e2a16_optim.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original radio inventory maps Wi-Fi 6E/Bluetooth 5.3 uniquely to AX211, matching exact selected sheet. Optional BE200 is excluded.

BluetoothiThe version as a number with one decimal, such as 5.4 or 6.0. A qualifier such as or above goes in the source note.

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 spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026Footnote 25 requires supporting OS and notes fallback to 5.2 or lower until 5.3 supported.

Cellular

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Keyboard and touchpad

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Keyboard layoutsiDocumented layouts of the retained regional SKUs. Do not infer a layout solely from the sales country.

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.

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Key switches

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Scissor1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026Exact sustainability wording explicitly identifies keyboard scissors. Layout is not inferred solely from US sales country.

Keyboard backlightiA maker-confirmed backlight with no published type uses backlit_unspecified. Do not infer white lighting, a single colour or RGB from backlit alone. A single-zone RGB backlight is RGB zones.

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 spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026Exact four independent RGB zones. Per-key RGB option is not transferred.

NumpadiDedicated physical numeric keypad. A virtual touchpad number pad is not counted.

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.

No2Owner's manualdevice.report/m/ebc02cb6339bb584076e193b6a2546e51243b2b56e8434417ceae62f707e2a16_optim.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete keyboard inventory and exact maker photo show no dedicated physical numeric keypad.

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

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Pointing stickiDedicated stick pointing device such as TrackPoint. A touchpad does not qualify.

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No2Owner's manualdevice.report/m/ebc02cb6339bb584076e193b6a2546e51243b2b56e8434417ceae62f707e2a16_optim.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete pointing-device inventory names a touchpad and no stick. Mechanism type is not inferred from Precision/Imagepad branding.

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.

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Touchpad mechanismiA clickpad or glass touchpad that clicks when pressed down is mechanical. Haptic needs a source that says haptic or force feedback.

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 Full HD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026Exact FHD 1080p IR camera, with Windows Hello expressly supported. Capture pixels vary by application, footnote 89b.

IR face loginiAn infrared camera suitable for Windows Hello face authentication. An ordinary webcam or fingerprint sensor does not qualify.

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.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026

Webcam privacy

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Built-in speaker driversiIndividual built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Do not count audio channels or infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

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 spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026

Total speaker poweriCombined published power of the built-in speaker drivers. RMS or peak classification belongs in the source note.

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.

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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.

HyperX Audio, DTS:X Ultra, HP Audio Boost 2.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026Original exact sheet names HyperX and DTS:X Ultra software. HP Audio Boost 2.0 is independently named by the original guide.2Owner's manualdevice.report/m/ebc02cb6339bb584076e193b6a2546e51243b2b56e8434417ceae62f707e2a16_optim.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original printed page 2 explicitly HP Audio Boost 2.0, separate from HyperX and DTS software.

MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones, not beamforming channels or microphone modes.

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21Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026

Battery and power

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Battery energyiPublished nominal energy capacity of the installed internal battery in watt-hours. Separate from measured runtime and charger output.

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.

71Wh1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026Exact six-cell design capacity 71 Wh, separate from the qualified model-level MobileMark 25 advertised runtime sourced from the original launch sheet and from measured runtime.

Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime for each explicitly named test. Display brightness, configuration and other conditions belong in the source note. Wireless streaming preserves an unnamed content type and does not imply video or audio. Video conferencing requires an explicit calling test, with application and participant setup in the source note. MobileMark versions use different workloads, so compare only rows of the same version.

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

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BHP OMEN Transcend 14 (2024, 14-fb0)

Use case	Hours (h)
MobileMark 25	11.5

Source8Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.thefpsreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/OMEN-Transcend-14-Gaming-Laptop-Spec-Sheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original HP launch Product Spec Sheet for 2024 OMEN Transcend 14, two pages, Battery Life and Power and footnote 15. Advertised model-level maximum up to 11.5 hours in MobileMark 25. HP November 2023 preproduction test: Core Ultra 9, GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, 16 GB LPDDR5x-7467, 2880 x 1800 OLED, OMEN Gaming Hub integrated-graphics-only mode on. SSD capacity, brightness, OS build and further power settings not reported. Selected 14-fb0013dx reference uses Ultra 7 155H, RTX 4060, 16 GB/1 TB, same 14-inch OLED and 71 Wh battery. CPU and discrete GPU differ. This is the marketed model estimate, not an exact selected-unit measurement or guaranteed runtime. The current mixed-generation maker page with RTX 5070 is excluded. Original document is hosted on a press CDN.

Adapter rated outputiNominal rated output of the documented supplied or recommended adapter. A temporary dynamic maximum belongs in the source note. Not the laptop charging-input limit.

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.

140W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026

Laptop charging connectoriConnector at the laptop end of the documented main charging cable, not the wall plug or adapter-end connector. HP's AC smart pin is a round DC plug, so it is barrel.

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.

USB-C1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026

Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)iManufacturer time to charge an empty battery to 50%. Adapter and powered-off conditions belong in the source note.

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30min1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026Exact 0-50% approximately 30 minutes. Footnote 72 requires system shut down and provided HP adapter, discourages smaller charger. Charging slows after 50%, time varies +/-10%. No full-charge time inferred.

Cooling

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FansiPhysical cooling fans inside the laptop. Excludes fans in external coolers and the power adapter.

47Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-laptops/alienware-16-area-51-reviewRead 15 October 2026Teardown: four fans under the rear cover.

22Owner's manualdevice.report/m/ebc02cb6339bb584076e193b6a2546e51243b2b56e8434417ceae62f707e2a16_optim.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original complete parts inventory printed page 17 expressly fans left and right, and page 38 procedure identifies both fans. Counts two physical fans, not the single paired spare-part entry. Diagram rendering was unavailable, so this literal component wording is retained without fabricated visual verification.

Vapor chamberiA vapor-chamber heat spreader is installed. Ordinary heatpipes alone do not qualify.

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.

Yes5Press releasehp.com/us-en/newsroom/press-releases/2024/hpatces-play.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original maker thermal-architecture paragraph explicitly says the original Transcend 14 uses a vapor chamber for rear heat dissipation, co-engineered with Intel. Original service catalog gives one common heat-spreader assembly across 14-fb0 configurations. The 80 W thermal capability is not a simultaneously configured CPU/GPU power limit and is not stored.

Liquid metaliComponents where the maker confirms liquid-metal thermal material. Ordinary thermal paste is excluded.

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Power modesiPublished laptop operating modes and configured power limits. Do not place observed runtime power measurements in this table.

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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.

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TPM

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2.02Owner's manualdevice.report/m/ebc02cb6339bb584076e193b6a2546e51243b2b56e8434417ceae62f707e2a16_optim.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original guide printed page 4 explicitly states TPM 2.0, discrete. The stored field describes version only. No firmware-based implementation is asserted.

Remote management

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Security lock slotiA dedicated built-in physical security-cable slot. Security locks that occupy a USB-C port do not qualify.

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.

No2Owner's manualdevice.report/m/ebc02cb6339bb584076e193b6a2546e51243b2b56e8434417ceae62f707e2a16_optim.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete left/right/rear exterior inventories name all connectors and no security-lock slot.

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 spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026

OS family

Windows2Retailer pagedotcom.com.pk/products/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-intel-core-ultra-9-32gb-1tb-rtx-5080Read 15 October 2026

Windows1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026

Security updates untiliPublished end date of OS/security updates promised for the exact device model. Preserve the source precision. Do not calculate it from years or substitute a generic OS-version lifecycle. Unknown when no device-specific promise is published.

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Measured display

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Brightness (measured, centre)iReviewer center-point SDR luminance for the matching display configuration. Do not substitute a review average or unspecified measurement.

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Brightness (measured, average)iReviewer mean luminance across a documented display grid, normally nine points.

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Contrast ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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sRGB coverage (measured)iReviewer measured sRGB coverage, not gamut volume. Instrument and method belong in the source note.

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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iReviewer measured DCI-P3 coverage, not gamut volume. Display P3 measurements are identified in the source note.

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer colour error before calibration. Delta-E formula, colour space and picture mode belong in the source note.

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.

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PWM flicker foundiWhether a reviewer detected pulse-width-modulation flicker under the documented test conditions. False does not prove all frequency ranges were tested.

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PWM frequency (measured)iDetected PWM frequency at the brightness setting stated by the reviewer.

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PWM at or below brightnessiHighest display brightness setting at or below which the documented PWM is detected.

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Response black to white (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response for black-to-white-to-black, with test conditions in the source note.

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Response grey to grey (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response between specified grey levels. State the levels in the source note.

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Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Geekbench 6 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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2,362points7Measurementtechradar.com/computing/gaming-laptops/hp-omen-transcend-14Read 5 October 2026Matching tested 155H/RTX 4060/16 GB/1 TB/OLED reference, review configuration table. Geekbench 6 single 2362 and multi 13248 points. Minor version, BIOS/build and benchmark power/boost state not stated. Not claims or results of the 185H/32 GB variant.

Geekbench 6 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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13,248points7Measurementtechradar.com/computing/gaming-laptops/hp-omen-transcend-14Read 5 October 2026

3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Graphics score, not the overall score. A score the review does not label as graphics is left out.

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3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Game frame ratesiMatching review-unit game results. Resolution, preset, upscaling, frame generation and ray tracing are stated only when documented.

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

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Average FPS
Assassin's Creed Mirage	1920	1080	Not available	149
Black Myth: Wukong	1920	1080	Cinematic	58
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Not available	62.94
Far Cry 6	1920	1080	Not available	121
Monster Hunter Wilds	1920	1080	Not available	82.82
Red Dead Redemption 2	1920	1080	Ultra	117
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	Not available	183

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 Transcend 14 (2024, 14-fb0)

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Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per modeiReviewer sound-pressure readings for the matching configuration and mode. Measurement distance and workload belong in the source note.

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Max fan noiseiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Fan noise while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Top surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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.

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Bottom surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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.

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Palm rest under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU temperature in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU clock in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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 testiReviewer runtime for the exact test and configuration. Mixed browsing, video and graphics workloads are classified as mixed use.

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

Test	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Wi-Fi browsing	150	4.17
Video playback	250	4.22
Gaming	Not available	1.83

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 Transcend 14 (2024, 14-fb0)

Test	Power mode	Hours (h)
Gaming	Not available	0.97
Productivity	OMEN Eco / Windows power efficiency	5.75

Source7Measurementtechradar.com/computing/gaming-laptops/hp-omen-transcend-14Read 5 October 2026Matching unit: PCMark 10 Gaming 58 minutes, brightness/mode unstated. Seven-tab Chrome office work 5 h 45 with OMEN Eco, Windows power efficiency, low unnamed brightness and RGB off. No nits invented. Separate Battery Informant 4 h 9 has insufficient workload scope and is omitted. Generic Time Spy 8010 is not a graphics subscore, and unlabeled-average game FPS and claimed GPU boost watts/clocks are excluded.

Wi-Fi browsing runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

4.17h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

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Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

4.22h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

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Full charge time (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Power draw idleiHighest reviewer idle AC power reading for the matching configuration and test conditions.

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Power draw gamingiReviewer AC power draw during the named game and settings. Not GPU-only power.

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Power draw maxiMaximum reviewer AC input power during the documented load or stress test. Not the adapter rating.

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Sustained CPU power (measured)iObserved sustained CPU package power during the documented test. Not the configured PL1 limit.

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GPU power while gaming (measured)iObserved GPU-only power while running the documented game and settings.

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Weight (measured)iReviewer measured laptop mass without its power adapter unless the source note explicitly states otherwise.

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Certifications

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Intel EvoiManufacturer certification of the exact configuration as Intel Evo. Processor support alone does not establish certification.

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Copilot+ PCiManufacturer identifies the configuration as Copilot+ PC. A Copilot keyboard key alone is insufficient.

No6Reviewpcworld.com/article/2804897/alienware-16-area-51-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026The NPU is slow and does not meet the Copilot+ PC bar.

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Colour certifications

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ENERGY STAR

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Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026

EPEAT

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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.

Eyesafe Certified, IMAX Enhanced Certified1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026Original exact maker sheet explicitly names Eyesafe Certified display and IMAX Enhanced Certified. These are not substituted for HDR certification, native bit depth or factory colour calibration.

In the box

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In the boxiAccessories confirmed for this exact SKU. Do not combine mutually exclusive regional bundles into one box.

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Power adapter includediWhether a power adapter is included with this exact regional SKU. A supported or recommended adapter does not prove inclusion.

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Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026Original footnote 72 expressly recommends the HP adapter provided with the notebook. Exact power row identifies that adapter as 140 W USB-C.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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1year1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026

Warranty serviceiDocumented manufacturer warranty service for the named market. Included paid service upgrades belong in the source note.

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Links

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Product page

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Spec sheet

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files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/Datasheet1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/OBUCo5Hie5WaQtwsbQKlOw%3D%3D/DatasheetRead 5 October 2026Original exact US 14-fb0013dx / 9Q4B5UA#ABA, two pages, January 25, 2024 revision 10. Downloaded and read. March 3 ad embargo is not retail-date proof. Exact sheet 3.60 lb conflicts with original manual 1755 g, so published weight is omitted. Numeric measurements of other CPU/RAM variants are excluded.

Manual

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device.report/m/ebc02cb6339bb584076e193b6a2546e51243b2b56e8434417ceae62f707e2a16_optim.pdf2Owner's manualdevice.report/m/ebc02cb6339bb584076e193b6a2546e51243b2b56e8434417ceae62f707e2a16_optim.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original HP N79405-001 January 2024 Maintenance and Service Guide, 82 pages, 14-fb0xxx. Native web PDF text and original document HTML read. Ordinary raw PDF download returned 403 and ceased. Native diagram rendering timed out, so exact textual left/right component counts are used rather than claiming unseen image detail. Maker support guide route was also opened. The original public mirror is retained.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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