Alienware 18 Area-51vsAORUS 16X

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Alienware
Alienware 18 Area-51
18 Area-51

Quick Stats

The Alienware 18 Area-51's performance shows a significant improvement over its predecessors with stable temperatures.
The Alienware 18 Area-51 boasts a durable magnesium alloy construction with exceptional build quality overall.
The stunning 4K touchscreen display is a major highlight of the Alienware 18 Area-51 laptop.
The Alienware 18 Area-51 boasts impressive features, including customizable lighting and robust cooling system primarily.
AORUS
AORUS 16X
16X

Quick Stats

The AORUS 16X delivers solid and consistent performance suitable for mixed-use scenarios and everyday tasks effectively.
The Gigabyte AORUS 16X has surprisingly light build quality, weighing just 5.07 lbs despite sturdy construction.
The Gigabyte AORUS 16X boasts an excellent display with a 165Hz refresh rate and over 500 nits brightness.
The AORUS 16X features a powerful Nvidia RTX 470 GPU with up to 140W boost capability.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Alienware 18 Area-51
Winner
#115
AORUS 16X
#116
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Alienware 18 Area-51
#450
Winner
AORUS 16X
#453
Display
Alienware 18 Area-51
#179
AORUS 16X
#58
Winner
Performance
Alienware 18 Area-51
#11
Winner
AORUS 16X
#113
Build
Alienware 18 Area-51
#434
Winner
AORUS 16X
#442
Features
Alienware 18 Area-51
#214
Winner
AORUS 16X
#220

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Alienware Alienware 18 Area-51
AORUS AORUS 16X
up to 64GB
up to 64GB
up to 4000GB SSD
up to 2000GB SSD
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Intel Core i9-14900HX
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 (Laptop)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Laptop, 140W)

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Alienware 18 Area-51

Strengths

Massively impressed with thermal performance, CPU temperatures were under 80 degrees even at 5GHz
Temperatures on GPU were also impressive, staying below 70°C even in intense gaming sessions
Fan noise was comfortable and quiet, around 51 dB
Design has improved significantly from previous years, looking sleek and modern

Weaknesses

No mention of price or value for money, which could be a significant con
Previous Alienware machines had thermal issues, which this new model appears to have addressed but may still be a concern for some users
Limited information on the cooling system, which might be a concern for those who want more details
No mention of battery life or portability, which could be an issue for users who need to use their laptop on the go

AORUS 16X

Strengths

The design is pretty cool with a unique blue color that shines differently depending on the light
The laptop weighs only 5.07 lbs, which is not too heavy to take to school or work
The Intel i7-14650 HX CPU provides faster performance compared to most Meteor Lake processors
The Nvidia RTX 470 GPU can handle gaming at high resolutions with ease
The heat management is good, with no issues of hot keyboards or CPUs
The battery life is impressive, lasting up to 8 hours on a single charge
The laptop has upgradeable RAM and storage options, making it easy to customize

Weaknesses

The software features, specifically the Gigabyte Control Center, are somewhat lacking
The speakers are not great, producing only 53-55 dB of sound even on high settings
The fan noise can get quite loud when running in Turbo mode
The single core clock speeds may not be as impressive as other Meteor Lake processors
The multi-core speeds are good, but not necessarily better than the competition
The RTX 470 GPU's boost clock speed is slightly lower than expected
The price of $1949 may be on the higher side compared to competitors
Read Full Reviews

Alienware 18 Area-51

The new Area 51m is here, but I'm actually reviewing the anywhere 18 Area 51. Alienware's latest laptop boasts impressive specs, including a more efficient chip and improved cooling system. The thermal issues that plagued previous models seem to be a thing of the past, with temperatures staying remarkably cool even during intense gaming sessions. With its compact chassis and upgraded design, this laptop is poised to make a big comeback from Alienware. I'm excited to dive deeper into my experience and share my thoughts on performance, design, and more.

AORUS 16X

The Gigabyte AORUS 16X is a laptop that packs a punch without breaking the bank. This upper-midrange device boasts a 14th Gen processor, 32GB of RAM, and an Nvidia RTX 470 GPU. With its sleek design and unique color scheme, it's sure to turn heads. But what truly sets it apart is its performance, which rivals higher-end gaming laptops. Is the AORUS 16X worth considering? Read on to find out.

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