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Alienware 16 Area-51 AA16250 (Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5080) vs Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (16", Gen 8) 16IRX8H 82WQ001GGE
Product A: Alienware
16 Area-51 AA16250 (Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5080)
95 of 179 known
ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607JV
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635LW
HP OMEN MAX 16 (2025) Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5080
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73-97FV (2025)
MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-060US
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (16", Gen 10) 16IAX10H
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) GA403UI
HP HyperX OMEN MAX 16 (2026, 16-ah1932nr)
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) G614FR-DS96
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (16", Gen 10) 16IAX10
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) G615LP
HP HyperX OMEN 16 (2026, 16-am2013dx)
Change Alienware 16 Area-51 AA16250 (Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5080)
Compare the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (16", Gen 8) 16IRX8H 82WQ001GGE with
ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607JV
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635LW
HP OMEN MAX 16 (2025) Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5080
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73-97FV (2025)
MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-060US
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (16", Gen 10) 16IAX10H
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) GA403UI
HP HyperX OMEN MAX 16 (2026, 16-ah1932nr)
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) G614FR-DS96
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (16", Gen 10) 16IAX10
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) G615LP
HP HyperX OMEN 16 (2026, 16-am2013dx)Product B: Lenovo
Legion Pro 7i (16", Gen 8) 16IRX8H 82WQ001GGE
124 of 179 known
Razer Blade 16 (2025) RTX 5080, 32 GB
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) G614FR-DS96
HP OMEN MAX 16 (2025) Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5080
MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-060US
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (16", Gen 10) 16IAX10H
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2025) G835LX
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635LW
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73-97FV (2025)
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) G615LR
HP OMEN 16 (2025, 16-am0000)
HP OMEN 16 (2025, 16-ap0000)
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (16", Gen 10) 16IAX10
Change Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (16", Gen 8) 16IRX8H 82WQ001GGE
Compare the Alienware 16 Area-51 AA16250 (Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5080) with
Razer Blade 16 (2025) RTX 5080, 32 GB
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) G614FR-DS96
HP OMEN MAX 16 (2025) Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5080
MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-060US
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (16", Gen 10) 16IAX10H
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2025) G835LX
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635LW
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73-97FV (2025)
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) G615LR
HP OMEN 16 (2025, 16-am0000)
HP OMEN 16 (2025, 16-ap0000)
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (16", Gen 10) 16IAX1092 of 171 fields differ
- 40 different values
- 52 known for one only
- 41 the same
- 38 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 220 laptops.
- Battery life on Wi-FiA: 4.17hB: 5.05hLenovo is 0.88 h higher.
Weight
0 to 3 kg
Weight (published)
A3.15kg
B2.8kg
All 179 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
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Status
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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
Colours
Segment
Form factor
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.
Width363.4Depth263.55Thickness (min)21.97Thickness (max)25.9mm(14.3 × 10.4 × 0.9 to 1 in)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_Pro_7_16IRX8HRead 10 October 2026363.4 x 263.55 x 21.97-25.9 mm. May vary by configuration.
Weight (published)
Lid material
Bottom material
Not available
Max hinge angle
Not available
MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)
Not available
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Display
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Screen size
Native resolution
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.
Backlight
Not available
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Dimming zones
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Panel part number
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Screen surface
Touchscreen
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2560 | 1600 | 240 | Yes |
BLenovo Legion Pro 7i (16", Gen 8) 16IRX8H 82WQ001GGE
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Maximum operating refresh (Hz) | VRR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2560 | 1600 | 240 | Yes |
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.
G-SYNC, FreeSync Premium1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_Pro_7_16IRX8HRead 10 October 2026G-SYNC from the PSREF key features. FreeSync Premium comes from the Notebookcheck spec table.3Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Test-Lenovo-Legion-Pro-7-16IRX-Laptop-High-End-Gamer-mit-RTX-4080.694150.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Spec table lists G-Sync and FreeSync Premium.
Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)
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Native panel colour depth
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Brightness (SDR, claimed)
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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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)
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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
Processor brand
Core configuration
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 |
BLenovo Legion Pro 7i (16", Gen 8) 16IRX8H 82WQ001GGE
| Core type | Count | Core | Base clock (GHz) | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 8 | Raptor Cove | 2.2 | 5.4 |
| Efficiency | 16 | Gracemont | 1.6 | 3.9 |
Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Pro_7_16IRX8H/Legion_Pro_7_16IRX8H_Spec.pdfRead 10 October 2026Core i9-13900HX row: P-core 2.2 GHz base and 5.4 GHz max, E-core 1.6 GHz and 3.9 GHz. Core names come from the Notebookcheck review.3Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Test-Lenovo-Legion-Pro-7-16IRX-Laptop-High-End-Gamer-mit-RTX-4080.694150.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Spec table: Raptor Cove P-cores and Gracemont E-cores.
CPU cores
24
24
Cores labelled performance
8
8
Cores labelled efficiency
16
16
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.
Max boost clock
5.4GHz
5.4GHz
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.
Sustained CPU power (configured)
Not available
Peak CPU power (configured)
Not available
Combined CPU and GPU power
Not available
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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).
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Graphics
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Discrete GPU
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
GPU brand
VRAM
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.
Dynamic Boost
Not available
Not available
GPU boost clock
Not available
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.
Integrated GPU
Memory
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Installed RAM
RAM type
RAM speed
Memory channels
RAM upgrade
Memory slots
AAlienware 16 Area-51 AA16250 (Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5080)
| Slot | Count | Occupied | Module size (GB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SO-DIMM | 2 | Yes | 16 |
BLenovo Legion Pro 7i (16", Gen 8) 16IRX8H 82WQ001GGE
| Slot | Count | Occupied | Module size (GB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SO-DIMM | 2 | Yes | 16 |
RAM slots
2
2
Free RAM slots
0
0
Maximum supported RAM
Storage
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Installed storage
Storage type
Installed drive PCIe generation
Storage slots
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 |
BLenovo Legion Pro 7i (16", Gen 8) 16IRX8H 82WQ001GGE
| Form factor | Interface | PCIe generation | PCIe lanes | Count | Occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.2 2280 | PCIe NVMe | 4 | 4 | 1 | Yes |
| M.2 2280 | PCIe NVMe | 4 | 4 | 1 | No |
M.2 slots
3
2
Free storage slots
2
1
Maximum slot PCIe generation
5
4
Ports
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Ports
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 |
BLenovo Legion Pro 7i (16", Gen 8) 16IRX8H 82WQ001GGE
| Type | Version | Count | Side | Maximum data rate (Gbps) | Thunderbolt or USB4 | DP Alt Mode | Maximum charging input (W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethernet (RJ45) | Gigabit Ethernet | 1 | Rear | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| USB-C | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) | 1 | Rear | 10 | Not available | Yes | 140 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1 | Rear | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) | 1 | Rear | 5 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps, Always On) | 1 | Rear | 5 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| DC in | 330 W Slim Tip | 1 | Rear | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) | 1 | Left | 5 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| USB-C | Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps | 1 | Left | 40 | Thunderbolt 4 | Yes | Not available |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 1 | Right | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) | 1 | Right | 5 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Source1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_Pro_7_16IRX8HRead 10 October 2026Standard ports: 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On), 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (data, Lenovo Power Delivery 140W, DisplayPort 1.4), 1x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps (data, Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4), 1x HDMI 2.1 up to 8K/60Hz, 1x 3.5 mm combo jack, 1x Ethernet RJ-45, 1x power connector. PD 140W is input power and needs the Lenovo adapter. Sides come from the spec sheet overview and the Notebookcheck review.3Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Test-Lenovo-Legion-Pro-7-16IRX-Laptop-High-End-Gamer-mit-RTX-4080.694150.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Review: left side USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 and USB-C. Right side 3.5 mm jack, E-shutter button and USB-A 3.2 Gen 1. Rear RJ45, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 with DisplayPort 1.4 and 140 W Power Delivery, HDMI 2.1, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 and the power connector.
USB-C ports
2
2
Thunderbolt
Yes
Yes
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
140W
Wireless
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Wi-Fi module
Bluetooth
Keyboard and touchpad
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Keyboard layouts
Key switches
Not available
Not available
Keyboard backlight
RGB per key1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_Pro_7_16IRX8HRead 10 October 2026Per-key RGB backlit keyboard for this model.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Pro_7_16IRX8H/Legion_Pro_7_16IRX8H_Spec.pdfRead 10 October 2026Per-key RGB backlight with lighting lens is one of two options. The other is white.
Numpad
Key travel
Not available
Not available
Pointing stick
Not available
Not available
Touchpad size
Touchpad mechanism
Camera and audio
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Webcam
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
Built-in speaker drivers
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.
Audio features
Audio by HARMAN, Nahimic Audio, Smart Amplifier (AMP)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_Pro_7_16IRX8HRead 10 October 2026Audio by HARMAN, optimized with Nahimic Audio, Smart Amplifier (AMP).
Battery and power
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Battery energy
Claimed battery life
AAlienware 16 Area-51 AA16250 (Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5080)
Not availableBLenovo Legion Pro 7i (16", Gen 8) 16IRX8H 82WQ001GGE
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| MobileMark 2018 | 4.4 |
| Video playback | 5.5 |
Adapter rated output
Laptop charging connector
Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)
Not available
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Cooling
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Fans
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Vapor chamber
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Liquid metal
Not available
Not available
Power modes
Not available
Not available
Security
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Fingerprint
TPM
Not available
Remote management
Not available
Not available
Software
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Operating system
OS family
Security updates until
Not available
Not available
Measured display
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Brightness (measured, centre)
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Brightness (measured, average)
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Contrast ratio (measured)
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HDR peak brightness (measured)
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sRGB coverage (measured)
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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)
Not available
Not available
Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
PWM flicker found
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PWM frequency (measured)
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PWM at or below brightness
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Response black to white (measured)
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Response grey to grey (measured)
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Measured performance
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Cinebench 2024 single-core
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Cinebench 2024 multi-core
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Geekbench 6 single-core
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Geekbench 6 multi-core
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Not available
3DMark Time Spy graphics
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3DMark Steel Nomad
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SSD sequential read (measured)
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Game frame rates
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 |
BLenovo Legion Pro 7i (16", Gen 8) 16IRX8H 82WQ001GGE
| Game | Width (px) | Height (px) | Preset | Ray tracing | Average FPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Witcher 3 | 1920 | 1080 | Ultra (HBAO+) | Not available | 178 |
| GTA V | 1920 | 1080 | Highest (4xMSAA, FX, AF 16x) | Not available | 145.5 |
| Strange Brigade | 1920 | 1080 | Ultra (AA ultra, AF 16x) | Not available | 318 |
| Final Fantasy XV Benchmark | 1920 | 1080 | High Quality | Not available | 162.4 |
| Guardians of the Galaxy | 1920 | 1080 | Ultra | Yes | 124 |
| Guardians of the Galaxy | 2560 | 1440 | Ultra | Not available | 146 |
Measured noise and temperature
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Fan noise per mode
AAlienware 16 Area-51 AA16250 (Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5080)
Not availableBLenovo Legion Pro 7i (16", Gen 8) 16IRX8H 82WQ001GGE
| Power mode | Load | Noise (dB(A)) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | Idle | 28 |
| Performance | Medium load | 47 |
| Performance | Gaming | 55 |
| Performance | Max load | 56 |
Max fan noise
Not available
56dB(A)
Fan noise while gaming
Not available
55dB(A)
Top surface under load
Bottom surface under load
Palm rest under load
Not available
CPU temperature in stress test
Not available
Not available
CPU clock in stress test
Not available
Not available
Measured battery and power
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Battery runtime per test
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.
BLenovo Legion Pro 7i (16", Gen 8) 16IRX8H 82WQ001GGE
| Test | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Idle | 6.42 |
| Wi-Fi browsing | 5.05 |
| Max load | 2.07 |
Wi-Fi browsing runtime
4.17h
5.05h
Video runtime
4.22h
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
Not available
Not available
Power draw idle
Not available
Power draw gaming
Not available
Power draw max
Not available
Sustained CPU power (measured)
Not available
Not available
GPU power while gaming (measured)
Not available
Not available
Certifications
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Intel Evo
Not available
Not available
Copilot+ PC
Not available
Colour certifications
Not available
Not available
ENERGY STAR
Not available
Not available
EPEAT
Not available
Not available
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.
TÜV Rheinland High Gaming Performance, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution), ErP Lot 3, RoHS compliant1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_Pro_7_16IRX8HRead 10 October 2026Green certifications and other certifications lists.
In the box
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330W Slim Tip Tiny GaN (3-pin) power adapter, 4 switchable keycaps and easy tool1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_Pro_7_16IRX8HRead 10 October 2026Power adapter row plus bundled accessories: 4 switchable keycaps and easy tool.
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