I’ve covered news about 18-inch gaming laptops over the years, but I’ve never actually tested one for review. That ends now, as the gargantuan Alienware 18 Area-51 Gaming Laptop has just landed on my ...

Pricing will make you weak in the legs You'll need to lift with your legs to move it No OLED or mini-LED display options Battery life is predictably short The Alienware 18 Area-51 is a laptop in name ...

The Alienware 16 Aurora is the lowest-end model in Alienware’s laptop lineup. With a lower-end display and a slower CPU, the price just feels too high for this experience. The Alienware 16 Aurora is a ...

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. The Alienware 16 Area-51 sets the stage for the Dell-owned ...

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