Also, several Switch games are discounted (some to just $30), and Criterion’s collection of films are 30 percent off. Also, several Switch games are discounted (some to just $30), and Criterion’s ...

At CES 2026, Alienware announced a complete refresh of its gaming laptop lineup. The company brought back the Area-51 name with 16-inch and 18-inch models and introduced the Alienware 16X Aurora, a ...

The Alienware Area-51 was the kind of laptop that gets you excited to game. It felt great on the fingertips thanks to its mechanical keyboard with Cherry Ultra switches. It looked the part—like it had ...

But for now, its Area-51 and Aurora 16X laptops are getting new anti-glare OLED display options. But for now, its Area-51 and Aurora 16X laptops are getting new anti-glare OLED display options. is a ...

Gaming Laptops Alienware 16X Aurora just got an OLED upgrade, and it pushes entry-level gaming further Gaming Laptops I just saw Alienware's new ultra-slim gaming laptop at CES 2026 — and it's nearly ...

Solid gaming performance. Really bright, 240-Hz display. Convenient ports in the back. Responsive touchpad. Battery life is decent. Keyboard and palm rests get warm. Cheaper gaming laptops perform ...

Gaming laptops are an interesting market, and there are a ton of great options to choose from. The Alienware 16X Aurora is just one of them, and it’s the smaller cousin to the Alienware 18 Area-51 I ...

TL;DR: Alienware introduces the Brick Kit Desk, a custom LEGO gaming desk featuring authentic Alienware hardware, including a Pro Mouse, headset, keyboard, and monitor. The height-adjustable desk ...

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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 ...

So, you’re looking at the Alienware Aurora R15 and wondering what’s actually inside? It’s a pretty popular gaming desktop, and for good reason. People want to know what makes it tick, what parts are ...

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