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General

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Series

Alienware Area-511Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Dell owner's manual, English, August 2025 Rev. A06, regulatory model P52E.

OMEN1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026HP names the product OMEN Gaming Laptop 16.

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

AA182501Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual for the Alienware 18 Area-51 AA18250. The AA18250 number covers several GPUs and the 2026 refresh with other CPUs. This product is the Core Ultra 9 275HX with RTX 5090 configuration that reviewers tested.

16-am0169ng, CV3P7EA, CV3P7EA#ABD1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026HP Austria technical specifications page for OMEN Gaming Laptop 16-am0169ng, product number CV3P7EA. The CV3P7EA#ABD suffix is the part number shown by retailers for the German version. The reference configuration is Core Ultra 7 255H, RTX 5070, 24 GB, 1 TB. Other 16-am0000 configurations (Core i7-14650HX or Core i9-14900HX, RTX 5050, 5060 or 5070 Ti, 2560 x 1600 240 Hz panel, 70 or 83 Wh battery) are different products and are not mixed in.

GTIN / EAN

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

6 January 20252Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/the-return-of-area-51-302343722.htmlRead 15 October 2026Dell release dated Jan. 6, 2025 introduces the Area-51 laptops in 16 and 18 inch.

January 20257Press articlecanaltech.com.br/ces/hp-anuncia-novos-noteboks-e-monitores-da-linha-omen-na-ces-2025Read 15 October 2026CES 2025 coverage published 2025-01-07 (Brazil time). HP announced the OMEN 16 at CES that week. Month precision kept.

Status

Available3Press articlewindowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/dell-revives-alienware-area-51-with-powerful-new-gaming-pcsRead 15 October 2026Orderable from Dell at launch. Reviews through 2026 still describe it as on sale.

Available8Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/2103540322Read 15 October 2026HP Austria page shows a Buy now button and no discontinuation notice when accessed. Stock and price are not shown.

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

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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.

US4Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/819635/alienware-18-area-51-laa18250-9383blu-pus-18.htmlRead 15 October 2026US retailer, Dell part LAA18250-9383BLU-PUS.

AT8Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/2103540322Read 15 October 2026Sold by HP Austria. Retailers also list the German version with the CV3P7EA#ABD part number, which were not opened.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Liquid Teal2Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/the-return-of-area-51-302343722.htmlRead 15 October 2026New Liquid Teal finish on anodized aluminum.4Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/819635/alienware-18-area-51-laa18250-9383blu-pus-18.htmlRead 15 October 2026Color Liquid Teal.

Shadow Black1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026Shadow Black with a black chrome logo. Ceramic White exists for other configurations.

Segment

Gaming8Reviewtech.yahoo.com/gaming/articles/alienware-18-area-51-review-100000161.htmlRead 15 October 2026Described as a gaming laptop.

Gaming1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026HP sells the product as OMEN Gaming Laptop.

Form factor

Clamshell1Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Views in the manual show a conventional clamshell.

Clamshell3Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_11619159_en-US-1.pdfRead 15 October 2026The guide describes an ordinary hinged laptop with right, left and rear ports and a display lid.

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.

Width410Depth320Thickness (min)24.72Thickness (max)30.5mm(16.1 × 12.6 × 1 to 1.2 in)1Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 1: width 410 mm, depth 320 mm, front height 24.72 mm, peak height 30.50 mm. Stored as thickness minimum and maximum.

Width357.5Depth269Thickness (min)23.7Thickness (max)25.4mm(14.1 × 10.6 × 0.9 to 1 in)1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 202635.75 x 26.9 x 2.37 cm at the front and 2.54 cm at the rear, converted exactly to mm. Width and depth are the same at front and rear.

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

4.12kg(9.1 lb)1Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 1: minimum 4.12 kg and maximum 4.34 kg, depending on configuration. The starting weight is stored. Trusted Reviews and PC Gamer list 4.34 kg for the RTX 5090 unit.

2.43kg(5.4 lb)1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026Published as 2.43 kg for this product number. Charger not included in the figure.

Lid material

Aluminium2Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/the-return-of-area-51-302343722.htmlRead 15 October 2026Liquid Teal finish on anodized aluminum.6Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-laptops/alienware-18-area-51-2025-reviewRead 15 October 2026Chassis is anodised aluminium, top and bottom.

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Bottom material

Aluminium6Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-laptops/alienware-18-area-51-2025-reviewRead 15 October 2026Chassis is anodised aluminium, top and bottom.

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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.

18in(45.7 cm)1Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 21: 18-inch WQXGA, diagonal 457.27 mm.

16in(40.6 cm)1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026Published as 16 inch diagonal (40.6 cm).

Native resolution

2560 × 1600px1Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 21: 2560 x 1600.

1920 × 1200px1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 20262K (1920 x 1200) as published for this product number. HP's general OMEN 16 pages show a 2560 x 1600 option for other configurations.

Pixel density

167.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

141.5ppi=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.

IPS4Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/819635/alienware-18-area-51-laa18250-9383blu-pus-18.htmlRead 15 October 202618 inch 300 Hz QHD+ wide view angle anti-glare display.5Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/alienware-18-area-51Read 15 October 202618-inch IPS panel, 2560 x 1600, 300 Hz.6Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-laptops/alienware-18-area-51-2025-reviewRead 15 October 202618-inch IPS panel, 2560 x 1600, 300 Hz, 500 nits, no HDR.

IPS1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026

Backlight

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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 manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 21: anti-glare finish.

Matte1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026Published as anti-glare.

Touchscreen

No1Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 21: touch options not supported.

No1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026

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 18 Area-51 AA18250 (Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5090)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
2560	1600	300	Yes

Source1Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 21: refresh rate 300 Hz. PC Gamer notes that 300 Hz works through the discrete GPU and is capped to 144 Hz through the integrated GPU. The VRR flag comes from the G-SYNC claim in the Windows Central launch table.3Press articlewindowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/dell-revives-alienware-area-51-with-powerful-new-gaming-pcsRead 15 October 2026Launch table for the 18-inch names 300 Hz with G-Sync.

BHP OMEN 16 (2025, 16-am0000)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
1920	1200	165	Yes

Source1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026Published as 60-165 Hz. The 165 Hz maximum is the panel's operating maximum at its native resolution. The VRR flag follows the HP features page, which lists NVIDIA G-SYNC and a variable refresh rate feature.

Max refresh rate

300Hz=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-SYNC3Press articlewindowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/dell-revives-alienware-area-51-with-powerful-new-gaming-pcsRead 15 October 2026Launch table for the 18-inch: QHD+, 300 Hz, 3 ms, 100% DCI-P3, 500 nits, G-Sync.

G-SYNC2Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-features/2103540322Read 15 October 2026Features page lists NVIDIA G-SYNC. It also describes a variable refresh rate feature without naming a standard, so only G-SYNC is stored.

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 manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 21: luminance (typical) 500 nits.

400nits1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026400 nits as published. HP's OMEN 16 page states that its performance specifications are typical values from HP's component manufacturers. No peak or HDR figure is published.3Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_11619159_en-US-1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 1-1 lists the WUXGA 1920 x 1200 panel option with 400 nits and 165 Hz.5Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/gaming-pc/laptops/2025-omen-16-intel.htmlRead 15 October 2026HP US OMEN 16 page footnote: all performance specifications are the typical specifications provided by HP's component manufacturers. The page itself shows a 500 nit 2560 x 1600 option, which is another configuration.

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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100%1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026Published as 100% sRGB. HP does not say whether this is coverage or volume.

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 manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 21: color gamut DCI-P3 100% (typical). Coverage or volume is not stated.

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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 275HX4Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/819635/alienware-18-area-51-laa18250-9383blu-pus-18.htmlRead 15 October 2026Core Ultra 9 275HX with the RTX 5090 Laptop GPU 24 GB GDDR7. This listing's SSD is described as Gen 4, while PC Gamer and Trusted Reviews tested a Gen 5 speed unit, so the installed drive generation is not stored.

Intel Core Ultra 7 255H1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026Published as Intel Core Ultra 7 255H, up to 5.1 GHz, 24 MB L3 cache, 16 cores, 16 threads.

Processor brand

Intel7Maker 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

Intel4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241751/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-255h-24m-cache-up-to-5-10-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 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 18 Area-51 AA18250 (Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5090)

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

Source1Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 2, option two Core Ultra 9 275HX: 8 performance cores 2.7 GHz base and 5.4 GHz turbo, 16 efficient cores 2.1 GHz base and 4.6 GHz turbo. The listed 55 W is the chip's generic power, not the laptop limit.

BHP OMEN 16 (2025, 16-am0000)

Core type	Count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	6	Lion Cove	2	5.1
Efficiency	8	Skymont	1.5	4.4
Low-power efficiency	2	Not available	0.7	2.5

Source4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241751/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-255h-24m-cache-up-to-5-10-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Intel lists 6 performance, 8 efficient and 2 low-power efficient cores. Base and max turbo clocks per core type: 2.0 and 5.1 GHz, 1.5 and 4.4 GHz, 0.7 and 2.5 GHz. Core names Lion Cove and Skymont follow the Intel CPU entry in this catalog. Intel's 28 W base power and 115 W turbo power are chip figures, not this laptop's 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 manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 2: 24 threads for the 275HX.7Maker 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.

161Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026

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 manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 2 lists 36 for the 275HX. Intel ARK confirms 36 MB Intel Smart Cache.7Maker 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 product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 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.

3nm7Maker 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.

3nm4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241751/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-255h-24m-cache-up-to-5-10-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Intel lists lithography as TSMC N3B for the compute tile.

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.

280W2Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/the-return-of-area-51-302343722.htmlRead 15 October 2026Release: up to 175 W total graphics power and up to 105 W thermal design profile for processors at the same time, a 280 W total package power, with up to an RTX 5090 and a Core Ultra 9 275HX. The Dell images on the Amazon listing give 280 W for configurations with RTX 5080 and above. The 16-inch model is reported at 240 W.9Retailer pageamazon.com/Alienware-Area-51-AA18250-18-0-Display-Graphics/dp/B0F5WVJBC2Read 15 October 2026Dell A+ images: Total Performance Power able to reach up to 280 W on configurations with RTX 5080 and above, with up to 175 W Total Graphics Power and up to 105 W CPU Thermal Design Power. The listing is the RTX 5080 model. The RTX 5090 configuration has the same limits.

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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.

13TOPS7Maker 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).

13TOPS4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241751/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-255h-24m-cache-up-to-5-10-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Intel AI Boost NPU, 13 TOPS INT8. The 96 TOPS platform figure includes the CPU and GPU and is excluded.

Graphics

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

Yes4Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/819635/alienware-18-area-51-laa18250-9383blu-pus-18.htmlRead 15 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026

GPU

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU4Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/819635/alienware-18-area-51-laa18250-9383blu-pus-18.htmlRead 15 October 2026

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026

GPU brand

NVIDIA4Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/819635/alienware-18-area-51-laa18250-9383blu-pus-18.htmlRead 15 October 2026

NVIDIA1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026

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

24GB1Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 22: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 with 24 GB GDDR7.

8GB1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026

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

175W2Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/the-return-of-area-51-302343722.htmlRead 15 October 2026Up to 175 W total graphics power for the Area-51 laptops with up to the RTX 5090. PC Gamer and Trusted Reviews list the RTX 5090 unit at 175 W TGP.5Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/alienware-18-area-51Read 15 October 2026RTX 5090 running at 175 W TGP.6Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-laptops/alienware-18-area-51-2025-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec list: RTX 5090 (175 W).9Retailer pageamazon.com/Alienware-Area-51-AA18250-18-0-Display-Graphics/dp/B0F5WVJBC2Read 15 October 2026Dell A+ images: up to 175 W Total Graphics Power on RTX 5080 and above.

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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 Optimus6Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-laptops/alienware-18-area-51-2025-reviewRead 15 October 2026Advanced Optimus by default. The review says the MUX can be disabled to use the dGPU at all times.

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Integrated GPU

Intel Xe LPG1Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 2: integrated graphics Intel Xe LPG.

Intel Arc 140T4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241751/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-255h-24m-cache-up-to-5-10-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Intel lists Intel Arc 140T graphics for the Core Ultra 7 255H. HP's service guide describes hybrid and integrated graphics modes.

Memory

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

64GB4Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/819635/alienware-18-area-51-laa18250-9383blu-pus-18.htmlRead 15 October 202664 GB as 2 x 32 GB DDR5-6400.

24GB1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026Published as 24 GB DDR5-5600 MT/s in a single 1 x 24 GB module.

RAM type

DDR51Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 4: DDR5.

DDR51Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 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 manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 4: 64 GB is offered only as 2 x 32 GB DDR5 at 6400 MT/s, non-XMP. PC Gamer lists DDR5-6400 for the review unit.

5,600MT/s1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026

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.

21Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 4: the 64 GB configuration is 2 x 32 GB in the two slots, so two channels.

11Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026One installed module is one channel. HP lists 1 x 24 GB.

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

Slots1Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 4: two SODIMM slots. CNET also confirms replaceable modules.8Reviewtech.yahoo.com/gaming/articles/alienware-18-area-51-review-100000161.htmlRead 15 October 2026RAM and SSD are not soldered. DDR5 modules can be swapped.

Slots3Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_11619159_en-US-1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 1-1: two customer-accessible and customer-upgradeable SODIMM slots. The 24 GB listed configuration is one 24 GB module, so one slot is free.

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

AAlienware 18 Area-51 AA18250 (Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5090)

Slot	Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
SO-DIMM	2	Yes	32

Source1Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 4: two SODIMM slots, 64 GB as 2 x 32 GB. Both slots are used.

BHP OMEN 16 (2025, 16-am0000)

Slot	Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
SO-DIMM	1	Yes	24
SO-DIMM	1	No	Not available

Source3Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_11619159_en-US-1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Two SODIMM slots. HP lists 1 x 24 GB for this product number, so one slot is occupied.

RAM slots

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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 manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 4: maximum configuration 64 GB.

32GB3Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_11619159_en-US-1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 1-1: memory slots supporting up to 32 GB of RAM. Some retailers sell 64 GB configurations. HP's guide does not list them, so 32 GB is kept as the maker's figure.

Storage

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

2TB5Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/alienware-18-area-51Read 15 October 20262 TB SSD in the review unit, stored as 2000 GB. PC Gamer and CNET also list 2 TB.

1TB1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 20261 TB stored as 1000 GB.

Storage type

NVMe SSD1Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 10: PCIe NVMe M.2 SSDs.

NVMe SSD1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026

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

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41Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026Installed drive is published as a PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD.

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

AAlienware 18 Area-51 AA18250 (Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5090)

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 manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Tables 6 and 10: three M.2 slots. Slot 1 takes a 2230 or 2280 drive and slots 2 and 3 take 2280. Gen 5 x4 works in all three slots on RTX 5070 Ti and higher. CNET says only one slot holds a drive in its 2 TB test unit.8Reviewtech.yahoo.com/gaming/articles/alienware-18-area-51-review-100000161.htmlRead 15 October 2026Three M.2 slots, one occupied in the 2 TB test unit.

BHP OMEN 16 (2025, 16-am0000)

Form factor	Interface	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	1	Yes
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	1	No

Source1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026Published as 2 M.2 SSD expansion slots. One holds the installed 1 TB drive. The slot size comes from the service guide. Slot PCIe generation is not stated.3Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_11619159_en-US-1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 1-1: PCIe NVMe M.2 2280 SSDs. Only models with RTX 5070 Ti graphics have a single SSD slot, so this RTX 5070 model has two.

M.2 slots

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Free storage slots

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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 18 Area-51 AA18250 (Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5090)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	Rear	5	Not available	Not available
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 manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 5 and rear view: RJ45 5 Gbps, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 and one with PowerShare, two Thunderbolt 5 (80 Gb/s, DisplayPort 2.1 alt mode) on RTX 5070 Ti and higher, HDMI 2.1 and a 7.4 mm barrel DC-in. The left side has the SD card slot and the universal audio jack. Bandwidth Boost to 120 Gb/s is not stored. USB-C charging input limit is not stated.

BHP OMEN 16 (2025, 16-am0000)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	DP Alt Mode	Maximum charging input (W)
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	Left	10	Yes	100
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	1	Left	5	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	1	Right	5	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	Rear	10	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Rear	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	Rear	1	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
DC in	Not available	1	Rear	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026Published list: 1 USB-A 10 Gbps, 2 USB-A 5 Gbps, 1 USB-C 10 Gbps with Power Delivery 3.0 and DisplayPort 1.4, 1 HDMI 2.1, 1 headphone and microphone combo jack, 1 RJ-45 and 1 AC smart pin. Sides come from the service guide.3Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_11619159_en-US-1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Printed pages 5 to 7 give the sides. Right: USB 5 Gbps. Left: USB 5 Gbps, USB-C 100 W power connector and 10 Gbps data port with DisplayPort output, headphone and microphone combo jack. Rear: USB 10 Gbps, HDMI, RJ-45, power connector. Page 6 says to use the supplied adapter for full performance and that the 100 W 20 V USB-C adapter is for light tasks. Peripheral output power is not stated.

USB-C ports

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Thunderbolt

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Highest HDMI version

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Card reader

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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 74Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/819635/alienware-18-area-51-laa18250-9383blu-pus-18.htmlRead 15 October 2026Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 802.11be with Bluetooth 5.4.

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026Published as Realtek Wi-Fi 6 (2x2) wireless card. The module part number and bands are not stated for this product number and are left out.

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

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 8: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz.

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Wi-Fi module

Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE17501Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 8: Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 1750, 2400 Mbps. PC Gamer writes Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE1750 and Dell store listings write Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750. Stored with the BE prefix.

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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 manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 8: Bluetooth 5.4.

5.41Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026Spec page lists Bluetooth 5.4. The HP features page of the same product says Bluetooth 5.0. The spec table is used, and the service guide lists a Realtek Wi-Fi 6 module with 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.

English4Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/819635/alienware-18-area-51-laa18250-9383blu-pus-18.htmlRead 15 October 2026English keyboard with per-key AlienFX RGB lighting.

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Key switches

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Scissor1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026Spec page says the keycaps and scissors are made of recycled plastic, which names scissor key mechanisms. No mechanical switch is claimed.

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 key8Reviewtech.yahoo.com/gaming/articles/alienware-18-area-51-review-100000161.htmlRead 15 October 2026CNET: with either keyboard option you get per-key RGB lighting.

RGB zones1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026Published as a full-size Shadow Black keyboard with 4-zone RGB backlight.

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

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 12: 101 keys for the English US layout. Trusted Reviews confirms a number pad.5Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/alienware-18-area-51Read 15 October 2026Full-size keyboard with number pad.

Yes1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026Published as a full-size keyboard with 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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No1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026The spec table lists HP Imagepad as the only pointing device.

Touchpad size

Width131Height80mm(5.2 × 3.1 in)1Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 17: 131 mm horizontal, 80 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.

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Camera and audio

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Webcam

8 MP, 3840 x 2160 at 30 fps1Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 16: the 4K HDR RGB + infrared camera is 8.29 MP at 3840 x 2160 at 30 fps. The reviewed units have this camera. A 1080p camera is a separate option.

1080p FHD1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026Published as HP True Vision 1080p FHD camera with temporal noise reduction.

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

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 16: both camera options are RGB + infrared.6Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-laptops/alienware-18-area-51-2025-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec list names an Alienware 4K HDR IR webcam.

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Webcam privacy

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Physical shutter1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026Published as camera privacy shutter. The service guide describes a slide cover.

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 manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 9: 2 tweeters and 2 woofers.

21Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026Published as two speakers.

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

8W1Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 9: average 2 W + 2 W tweeters and 2 W + 2 W woofers, 8 W. Peak is 2.5 W per driver and is not stored.

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Audio features

Dolby Atmos4Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/819635/alienware-18-area-51-laa18250-9383blu-pus-18.htmlRead 15 October 2026Dolby Atmos.

DTS:X Ultra, HP Audio Boost, HyperX1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026Published as DTS:X Ultra, HP Audio Boost and HyperX.

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

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23Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_11619159_en-US-1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Display components table lists internal microphones with a quantity of 2. The spec page says dual-array digital microphones.

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 manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 20: 6-cell 96 Wh, 11.7 V.

70Wh1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026Published as a 70 Wh, 4 cell Li-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 manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Tables 18 and 19: 280 W or 360 W adapters. The documented optimal adapter for RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 is 360 W, and Trusted Reviews names a 360 W brick for the RTX 5090 unit. This is the adapter rating, not a USB-C charging limit.5Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/alienware-18-area-51Read 15 October 2026Hefty 360 W DC charging brick.

230W1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026Published as a 230 W AC 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 manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 5: one 7.4 mm barrel DC-in.

Barrel3Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_11619159_en-US-1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 1-1 lists smart AC adapters with a 4.5 mm right-angle plug. Page 7 shows a separate power connector on the rear.

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 pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026Published as about 50% in 30 minutes with fast charge. HP's conditions are in footnotes that are empty on the page.

Cooling

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

45Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/alienware-18-area-51Read 15 October 2026Cryo-tech cooler with four fans.6Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-laptops/alienware-18-area-51-2025-reviewRead 15 October 2026Teardown view: four large fans blast air over the CPU and GPU heatsinks.

23Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_11619159_en-US-1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Printed page 59 shows two fans in the fan assembly drawing, each with its own cable and screws.

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

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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

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None3Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_11619159_en-US-1.pdfRead 15 October 2026No fingerprint reader appears in the guide's product table, keyboard and special keys tables or spare parts list. HP's spec page lists no fingerprint reader either. Absence is checked across the guide, not inferred from the webcam.

TPM

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2.01Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026Spec page lists firmware TPM support. The version comes from the service guide.3Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_11619159_en-US-1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 1-1: firmware based 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 manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 5: security-cable slot not supported.

No3Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_11619159_en-US-1.pdfRead 15 October 2026The right, left and rear views in the guide list no security cable slot. The spec page lists no lock slot.

Software

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Operating system

Windows 11 Home4Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/819635/alienware-18-area-51-laa18250-9383blu-pus-18.htmlRead 15 October 2026Microsoft Windows 11 Home.

Windows 11 Home1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026

OS family

Windows4Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/819635/alienware-18-area-51-laa18250-9383blu-pus-18.htmlRead 15 October 2026

Windows1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 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

1,010:15Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/alienware-18-area-51Read 15 October 2026Test data: contrast ratio 1010:1 at the out-of-the-box setting. Review unit: Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5090, 64 GB, 2 TB.

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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.

100%5Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/alienware-18-area-51Read 15 October 2026Review text: 100% sRGB coverage. CNET measures the same 100% with a Spyder X Elite.

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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.

98%5Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/alienware-18-area-51Read 15 October 2026Review text: 98% DCI-P3. CNET reports 98% of P3 as well.

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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.

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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.

3,101points5Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/alienware-18-area-51Read 15 October 2026Test data: Geekbench 6 single core 3101. The minor version and power mode are not stated.

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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.

21,121points5Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/alienware-18-area-51Read 15 October 2026Test data: Geekbench 6 multi core 21121. The minor version and power mode are not stated.

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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

13,788MB/s5Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/alienware-18-area-51Read 15 October 2026CrystalDiskMark read speed 13787.73 MB/s, stored as 13788. The test profile is not stated.

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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 18 Area-51 AA18250 (Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5090)

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Upscaling	Ray tracing	Average FPS
Cyberpunk 2077	2560	1440	Not available	Not available	Not available	120.15
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Not available	Not available	Not available	157.82
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	RT: Ultra	Not available	Yes	76.82
Cyberpunk 2077	2560	1600	RT: Ultra	Not available	Yes	47.45
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	RT: Ultra	DLSS Transformer	Yes	108.44
Cyberpunk 2077	2560	1600	RT: Ultra	DLSS Transformer	Yes	84.51
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	RT: Ultra	DLSS Transformer with 4x multi frame generation	Yes	334.97
Cyberpunk 2077	2560	1600	RT: Ultra	DLSS Transformer with 4x multi frame generation	Yes	258.27
Returnal	2560	1440	Not available	Not available	Not available	133
Returnal	1920	1080	Not available	Not available	Not available	166
Rainbow Six Extraction	2560	1440	Not available	Not available	Not available	213
Rainbow Six Extraction	1920	1080	Not available	Not available	Not available	318

Source5Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/alienware-18-area-51Read 15 October 2026Game tests by Trusted Reviews: Cyberpunk 2077, Returnal and Rainbow Six Extraction. Quad HD is 2560 x 1440 and Full HD is 1920 x 1080. The RT: Ultra rows are labelled with ray tracing. DLSS Transformer and 4x multi frame generation rows are as named in the text. Presets are stated only for the RT rows.

BHP OMEN 16 (2025, 16-am0000)

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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

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

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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

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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 18 Area-51 AA18250 (Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5090)

Test	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Productivity	150	2.63
Gaming	Not available	1.33

Source5Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/alienware-18-area-51Read 15 October 2026PCMark 10 battery test (office) at 150 nits: 2 hours 38 minutes in the text. The test table shows 2.5 hrs. The text value is stored. PC Gamer reports about 80 minutes in a light gaming test, brightness and power mode not stated.6Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-laptops/alienware-18-area-51-2025-reviewRead 15 October 2026About 80 minutes in a light gaming test on battery. Brightness and power mode are not stated.

BHP OMEN 16 (2025, 16-am0000)

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

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Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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

110min5Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/alienware-18-area-51Read 15 October 2026Full charge took 110 minutes with the 360 W adapter. 55 minutes to 50 percent.

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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.

No5Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/alienware-18-area-51Read 15 October 2026Not powerful enough on the AI side to be a Copilot+ PC.

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Colour certifications

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ENERGY STAR

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Yes2Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-features/2103540322Read 15 October 2026Features page states that this product meets the ENERGY STAR criteria for computers. The ENERGY STAR product finder lists the OMEN 16 16-am family for US, Japan, Canada, Taiwan and Switzerland.6Certification listenergystar.gov/productfinder/product/certified-computers/details/4510608/export/pdfRead 15 October 2026ENERGY STAR unique ID 4510608, OMEN 16 Gaming Laptop ENERGY STAR, models 16-am and 16t-am, certified 2025-10-02, markets US, Japan, Canada, Taiwan and Switzerland. The listing names Intel Ultra 9 255H as its processor, which looks like a typo.

EPEAT

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Other certifications

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Eyesafe certified display2Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-features/2103540322Read 15 October 2026Features page: Eyesafe certified display that meets TUV low blue light requirements.

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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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.

1year4Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/819635/alienware-18-area-51-laa18250-9383blu-pus-18.htmlRead 15 October 2026Manufacturer warranty 1 Year USA Warranty. Service type is not stated.

1year1Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026Austria page: 1 year limited warranty (1/1/0) covering parts and labor, no on-site repair. Terms vary by country.

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.hp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/21035403228Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/2103540322Read 15 October 2026HP Austria product page for OMEN Gaming Laptop 16-am0169ng (CV3P7EA).

Spec sheet

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www.hp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/21035403221Maker product pagehp.com/at-de/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103540322Read 15 October 2026HP Austria technical specifications page for this exact product number. Its footnote text is empty on the page.

Manual

cdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdf1Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026

kaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_11619159_en-US-1.pdf3Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_11619159_en-US-1.pdfRead 15 October 2026HP Maintenance and Service Guide for OMEN 16 inch Gaming Laptop PC, models 16-am0xxx, 16-an0xxx and 16-am1xxx, copyright 2025. It covers several configurations. Values here apply only where the product page matches.

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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