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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.

Blade 162Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16/RZ09-05286EN3-R3U1Read 10 October 2026Razer Blade 16. The 2025 model family RZ09-0528

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.

RZ09-05288EN3-R3U11Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250601032743/https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16Read 10 October 2026US store listing of SKU RZ09-05288EN3-R3U1: Razer Blade 16 QHD+ 240 Hz OLED GeForce RTX 5080 Black. Wayback snapshot dated 2025-06-01 of the Razer US page, which embeds the full spec table

GTIN / EAN

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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.

6 January 20253Press releaserazer.com/newsroom/product-news/the-2025-razer-blade-16-the-thinnest-gaming-laptop-everRead 10 October 2026Press release dated January 6, 2025

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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Razer Blade 16 (2026) RTX 5080, 32 GB10Press releaserazer.com/newsroom/product-news/2026-blade-16Read 23 October 2026Razer's press release presents the 2026 Blade 16 as the 2026 evolution of the Blade 16 and compares it with the previous Blade 16 and the 2025 model.

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.

$3,499.991Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250601032743/https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16Read 10 October 2026Razer US store price US$3,499.99 for this SKU in the June 2025 snapshot, which matches the March 2025 launch reports. Not a later or sale price7Press articlewccftech.com/razer-debuts-rtx-50-series-based-blade-16-and-blade-18-gaming-laptopsRead 10 October 2026Launch report: the Blade 16 with RTX 5080, Ryzen AI 9 365, 32 GB and 1 TB costs $3,499. Razer's store shows 3,499.99

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.

US1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250601032743/https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16Read 10 October 2026Razer US store

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.

Black1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250601032743/https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16Read 10 October 2026Color: Black

Segment

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

Gaming1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250601032743/https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16Read 10 October 2026Razer gaming laptop sold as a gaming laptop

Form factor

Clamshell1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Views in the manual show a conventional clamshell.

Clamshell1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250601032743/https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16Read 10 October 2026Standard clamshell notebook

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.

Width355Depth250.5Thickness (min)14.9Thickness (max)17.4mm(14 × 9.9 × 0.6 to 0.7 in)1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250601032743/https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16Read 10 October 2026Dimensions (approximate): 14.9 mm ~ 17.4 mm x 250.5 mm x 355 mm. Order is height by depth by width

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.

2.14kg(4.7 lb)1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250601032743/https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16Read 10 October 2026Approximate weight 2.14 kg / 4.71 lbs for this SKU. Without the power adapter

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 product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250601032743/https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16Read 10 October 2026CNC-milled aluminum unibody chassis with anodized black finish

Bottom material

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Aluminium1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250601032743/https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16Read 10 October 2026CNC-milled aluminum unibody chassis with anodized black finish

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.

16in(40.6 cm)1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250601032743/https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16Read 10 October 202616-inch QHD+ 240 Hz OLED

Native resolution

2560 × 1600px1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 20: 2560 x 1600.

2560 × 1600px1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250601032743/https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16Read 10 October 20262560 x 1600

Pixel density

188.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

188.7ppi=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 product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250601032743/https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16Read 10 October 2026Screen type OLED. QHD+ 240 Hz OLED display3Press releaserazer.com/newsroom/product-news/the-2025-razer-blade-16-the-thinnest-gaming-laptop-everRead 10 October 2026QHD+ 240Hz OLED display

Backlight

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None (self-emissive)1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250601032743/https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16Read 10 October 2026OLED is self-emissive

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.

Glossy9Reviewultrabookreview.com/72095-razer-blade-16-2-reviewRead 10 October 2026Samsung non-touch OLED with a glossy finish

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.

No9Reviewultrabookreview.com/72095-razer-blade-16-2-reviewRead 10 October 2026Non-touch display

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.

BRazer Blade 16 (2025) RTX 5080, 32 GB

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

Source1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250601032743/https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16Read 10 October 2026240 Hz at 2560 x 1600. G-Sync is on the FAQ

Max refresh rate

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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.

G-SYNC1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250601032743/https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16Read 10 October 2026FAQ: the Razer Blade 16 offers NVIDIA G-Sync, enabled through the NVIDIA Control Panel

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.

400nits8Reviewtechradar.com/computing/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16-2025-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review spec table of the Blade 16 (2025) lists a 16-inch QHD+ 240Hz display with 400 nits. UltrabookReview lists 400 nits SDR and calls it about 400 nits sustained max. Razer's own page does not state a brightness. Stored as an SDR claim. The reviewed unit has the RTX 5090 and the same panel9Reviewultrabookreview.com/72095-razer-blade-16-2-reviewRead 10 October 2026Spec table: 400 nits SDR

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%8Reviewtechradar.com/computing/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16-2025-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review spec table: up to 100% DCI-P3. UltrabookReview lists 100% DCI-P3 colors too. Maker coverage or volume is not specified9Reviewultrabookreview.com/72095-razer-blade-16-2-reviewRead 10 October 2026Spec table: 100% DCI-P3 colors

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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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.

AMD Ryzen AI 9 3651Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250601032743/https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16Read 10 October 2026AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 Processor (10 cores, 20 threads, 2 GHz base, 5 GHz max boost) with Radeon 880M Graphics

Processor brand

Intel2Retailer pagedotcom.com.pk/products/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-intel-core-ultra-9-32gb-1tb-rtx-5080Read 15 October 202610Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242293/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-275hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026

AMD1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250601032743/https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16Read 10 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.

BRazer Blade 16 (2025) RTX 5080, 32 GB

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)
Zen 5	4	2
Zen 5c	6	2

Source6Maker product pageamd.com/en/support/downloads/drivers.html/processors/ryzen/ryzen-ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-365.htmlRead 10 October 2026Exact 365 processor lists 4x Zen 5 and 6x Zen 5c with a 2 GHz base. The 5 GHz maximum applies to one core and is not mapped to a cluster

CPU cores

24=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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

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

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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.

201Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250601032743/https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16Read 10 October 202610 cores and 20 threads5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-365.htmlRead 10 October 202620 threads, 10 CPU cores

Max boost clock

5.4GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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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.

24MB5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-365.htmlRead 10 October 2026L3 cache 24 MB. TechPowerUp lists 16 MB, so the AMD figure is used

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.

4nm5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-365.htmlRead 10 October 2026Processor technology for CPU cores: TSMC 4nm FinFET

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).

50TOPS5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-365.htmlRead 10 October 2026NPU TOPS: up to 50 TOPS

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 product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250601032743/https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16Read 10 October 2026NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 listed as the graphics

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 5080 Laptop GPU1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250601032743/https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16Read 10 October 2026NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080

GPU brand

NVIDIA2Retailer pagedotcom.com.pk/products/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-intel-core-ultra-9-32gb-1tb-rtx-5080Read 15 October 2026

NVIDIA1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250601032743/https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16Read 10 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.

16GB1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250601032743/https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16Read 10 October 202616 GB GDDR7 VRAM

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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25W1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250601032743/https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16Read 10 October 2026Graphic Features: Dynamic Boost (+25 W). The Razer TGP figures conflict (160 W in the facet table, 155 W in the FAQ) so max TGP is not stored

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.

MUX switch, Advanced Optimus9Reviewultrabookreview.com/72095-razer-blade-16-2-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review unit spec table lists MUX, Advanced Optimus and G-Sync. Reviewed unit has the RTX 5090. The chassis and GPU design are shared by the RTX 50 configurations

Integrated GPU

Intel Xe LPG1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 2: integrated graphics Intel Xe LPG.

AMD Radeon 880M1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250601032743/https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16Read 10 October 2026Processor line names Radeon 880M Graphics

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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.

32GB1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250601032743/https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16Read 10 October 202632 GB LPDDR5X 8000 MHz (Soldered)

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 product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250601032743/https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16Read 10 October 2026

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.

8,000MT/s1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250601032743/https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16Read 10 October 20268000 MHz LPDDR5X. Stored as the 8000 MT/s data rate given in the maker table9Reviewultrabookreview.com/72095-razer-blade-16-2-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review spec table: 32 GB LPDDR5x-8000 (onboard), which confirms 8000 MT/s for the marketed 8000 MHz

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.

Soldered1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250601032743/https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16Read 10 October 2026Soldered

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.

BRazer Blade 16 (2025) RTX 5080, 32 GB

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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 product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250601032743/https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16Read 10 October 20261 TB SSD (M.2 PCIe Gen 4 NVMe). 1 TB is stored as 1000 GB

Storage type

NVMe SSD1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 9 p18: PCIe NVMe M.2 SSDs.

NVMe SSD1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250601032743/https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16Read 10 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 product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250601032743/https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16Read 10 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.

BRazer Blade 16 (2025) RTX 5080, 32 GB

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	Count
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	2

Source1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250601032743/https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16Read 10 October 2026FAQ: two M.2 slots, each up to a 4 TB single-sided SSD. Occupancy is not stated9Reviewultrabookreview.com/72095-razer-blade-16-2-reviewRead 10 October 2026Two M.2 2280 PCIe gen4 slots, no support for gen5 drives

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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.

BRazer Blade 16 (2025) RTX 5080, 32 GB

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Maximum charging input (W)	Wired to
DC in	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	3.2 Gen 2	2	Left	10	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-C	USB4	1	Left	40	USB4	Yes	100	Integrated GPU
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	3.2 Gen 2	1	Right	10	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-C	USB4	1	Right	40	USB4	Yes	100	Integrated GPU
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Discrete GPU
SD card	UHS-II	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250601032743/https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16Read 10 October 2026Input and Output: 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2 x USB4 Type-C with Power Delivery and DisplayPort 1.4 via iGPU (charging with 20V PD 3.0 chargers up to 100W), UHS-II SD card reader (the table says MicroSD, the Razer guide and overview say SD), HDMI 2.1. Sides are on the UltrabookReview page4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/Blade16-00000710-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026What's inside: UHS-II SD card reader, USB 4 Type C ports supporting 20V USB PD 3.0 charging up to 100W and DisplayPort 2.1 (the Razer spec table says DisplayPort 1.4 via iGPU), USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A ports, HDMI 2.1 port, lock slot, power port, 3.5 mm combo port9Reviewultrabookreview.com/72095-razer-blade-16-2-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review of the Razer Blade 16 2025 (RTX 5090 unit). Left: DC-in, 2x USB-A 3.2, 1x USB-C 4.0, audio jack. Right: lock, 1x USB-A 3.2, 1x USB-C 4.0, UHS-II SD card reader. HDMI is on the right and goes to the NVIDIA GPU. Both USB-C ports run through the AMD iGPU. Chassis layout is the same for every configuration

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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 71Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250601032743/https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16Read 10 October 2026Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4. WLAN tri-band 2x2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be

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.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250601032743/https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16Read 10 October 2026Tri-band WLAN

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.

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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.

5.41Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250601032743/https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16Read 10 October 2026Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4

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.

US1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250601032743/https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16Read 10 October 2026US layout is the reference. Keyboard layout selector on the US store lists US Layout

Key switches

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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 per key1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250601032743/https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16Read 10 October 2026Keyboard: per key RGB powered by Razer Chroma4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/Blade16-00000710-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Keyboard with per-key RGB

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.

No9Reviewultrabookreview.com/72095-razer-blade-16-2-reviewRead 10 October 2026Centered keyboard without a NumPad

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

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1.5mm1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250601032743/https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16Read 10 October 20263Press releaserazer.com/newsroom/product-news/the-2025-razer-blade-16-the-thinnest-gaming-laptop-everRead 10 October 2026New keyboard with a 1.5mm travel distance

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

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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 FHD1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250601032743/https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16Read 10 October 2026Windows Hello built-in IR FHD webcam (1080p)4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/Blade16-00000710-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Full HD webcam

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 product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250601032743/https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16Read 10 October 2026Windows Hello built-in IR FHD webcam4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/Blade16-00000710-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Lists an infrared sensor/LED and a Full HD webcam

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.

61Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250601032743/https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16Read 10 October 20266 x built-in stereo speakers with Smart Amp3Press releaserazer.com/newsroom/product-news/the-2025-razer-blade-16-the-thinnest-gaming-laptop-everRead 10 October 2026Upgraded to a 6-speaker audio system tuned by THX4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/Blade16-00000710-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Speakers (6) powered by THX Spatial Audio

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.

THX Spatial Audio, Smart Amp1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250601032743/https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16Read 10 October 2026THX Spatial Audio. Smart Amp

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

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21Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250601032743/https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16Read 10 October 2026Built-in dual-array microphone4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/Blade16-00000710-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Dual microphone array

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.

90Wh1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250601032743/https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16Read 10 October 2026Built-in 90 WHr rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery

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.

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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.

280W1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250601032743/https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16Read 10 October 2026280 W power adapter for this SKU. The RTX 5090 SKU lists a 330 W adapter

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.

Proprietary1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250601032743/https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16Read 10 October 2026Barrel-type power port on the left side. Razer calls it the power port and the adapter is proprietary

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 product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250601032743/https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16Read 10 October 2026Battery and adaptor: 50% in 30 minutes and 80% in 48 minutes with the 280 W adapter

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.

21Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250601032743/https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16Read 10 October 2026Overview: powerful dual-fan design3Press releaserazer.com/newsroom/product-news/the-2025-razer-blade-16-the-thinnest-gaming-laptop-everRead 10 October 2026Vapor chamber cooling with a dual-fan design

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.

Yes1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250601032743/https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16Read 10 October 2026Overview: massive vapor chamber cooling3Press releaserazer.com/newsroom/product-news/the-2025-razer-blade-16-the-thinnest-gaming-laptop-everRead 10 October 2026New generation vapor chamber cooling system

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.

None9Reviewultrabookreview.com/72095-razer-blade-16-2-reviewRead 10 October 2026There's no finger sensor

TPM

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2.01Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250601032743/https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16Read 10 October 2026Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0

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.

Yes1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250601032743/https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16Read 10 October 2026Kensington Security Slot4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/Blade16-00000710-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Lock 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 product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250601032743/https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16Read 10 October 2026Windows 11 Home

OS family

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

Windows1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250601032743/https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16Read 10 October 2026Windows

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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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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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.

BRazer Blade 16 (2025) RTX 5080, 32 GB

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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.

BRazer Blade 16 (2025) RTX 5080, 32 GB

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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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Calman Verified1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250601032743/https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16Read 10 October 2026Overview: Calman Verified color profiles3Press releaserazer.com/newsroom/product-news/the-2025-razer-blade-16-the-thinnest-gaming-laptop-everRead 10 October 2026Calman Verified color profiles from Rec.709 to Adobe RGB to DCI-P3

ENERGY STAR

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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.

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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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Razer Blade 16, Power adapter, Regional power cord, Important Product Information Guide4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/Blade16-00000710-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Razer Blade 16, power adapter and regional power cord, Important Product Information Guide

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 product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250601032743/https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16Read 10 October 2026Power adapter listed in the box in the master guide4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/Blade16-00000710-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Power adapter with regional power cord in the box

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 product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250601032743/https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16Read 10 October 2026Market US. 1-year limited laptop warranty and 2-year limited battery warranty4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/Blade16-00000710-en.pdfRead 10 October 20261-year limited manufacturer's warranty and a 2-year limited battery warranty. May vary by region

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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www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16/RZ09-05286EN3-R3U12Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16/RZ09-05286EN3-R3U1Read 10 October 2026Live Razer US page of the 2025 Blade 16 family. It lists the Ryzen AI 9 365 configurator with GeForce RTX 5060, 5070, 5070 Ti, 5080 and 5090 options. The RTX 5070 SKU is the page's default, so the exact RTX 5080 SKU page is not live

Spec sheet

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Manual

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dl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/Blade16-00000710-en.pdf4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/Blade16-00000710-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Razer Blade 16 Master Guide. Model number RZ09-0528 and RZ09-0528M2

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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