RTX 50 gaming laptops, and the Alienware 16 Area-51 stood out above the rest. Here's why it was my favorite gaming laptop of 2025.

Gaming laptops have been a big deal at CES 2023. Thanks to the latest chips from Intel, AMD, and Nvidia, we’ve had a huge slate of new gaming laptops to check out at the show this year. But the ones ...

The Alienware M18 is a powerhouse of a gaming laptop, combining a smart design with plenty of grunt under the hood for a serious desktop replacement. While the speakers and display can't quite keep up ...

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I recently bought an ASUS ROG Strix GA15DK and had to return it due to a power button problem. I had the choice to get another one or get an Alienware Aurora R10. I wanted to see what would be better ...

The Alienware x16 is like the luxury speedboat of 16-inch gaming laptops that leaves the competition awash in its wake. This laptop seemingly has it all: tons of power, style, connectivity and all ...

It's refreshing to see a gaming laptop that isn't wholeheartedly set on beating Apple when it comes to making the thinnest product possible, and the Alienware M16 R2 is surprisingly thick in ...

There are a lot of great deals today, especially for PC gamers looking to upgrade their rigs. Best Buy has an ASUS RTX 3080 gaming PC for an incredible price of $1599.99. Alternatively, Dell has an ...

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