Alienware is once again stepping onto the CES stage with a clear objective: redefine what modern PC gaming hardware can be. For CES 2026, the brand isn’t just refreshing existing products—it’s expanding its reach. Alongside major performance upgrades across its flagship systems, Alienware is introducing two entirely new laptop classes later this year: an ultra-slim gaming laptop designed for power on the move, and a more affordable entry-level model aimed at welcoming new gamers into the ecosystem.

From glare-resistant OLED displays on laptops to desktops powered by the very latest silicon, Alienware’s CES 2026 lineup reflects years of community feedback combined with a relentless focus on performance, design, and longevity.

OLED Comes to Alienware Laptops — Without the Glare

Following the success of its award-winning QD-OLED monitors at CES 2025, Alienware is bringing OLED technology to its laptop lineup for the first time—and tackling one of OLED’s biggest weaknesses in the process.

The Alienware 16 Area-51 and Alienware 16X Aurora are the brand’s first gaming laptops to feature premium anti-glare OLED panels, reducing surface gloss by 32%. The result is a display that dramatically cuts down reflections, glare, and even fingerprint smudges, making OLED far more practical in bright rooms and on the go.

These panels are designed to preserve everything gamers love about OLED while eliminating its most common pain point. Key display highlights include:

• 0.2ms response time, up to 15× faster than traditional LCD panels

• HDR True Black 500 for deep contrast and inky blacks

• Up to 620 nits peak HDR brightness for cinematic highlights

• 120% DCI-P3 colour volume for vibrant, accurate visuals

• VESA HDR ClearMR 9000 certification, minimising motion blur and ghosting

• Advanced anti-glare coating that diffuses reflections without dulling colours

• AI-powered pixel protection to help maintain long-term panel health

• Reinforced durability, with 15kg lid pressure testing and hinges rated for 20,000 cycles

OLED on Alienware laptops has been one of the most requested features from the community, and Alienware hasn’t just delivered—it’s improved the formula with a display that’s usable in virtually any lighting condition.

New Performance Ceilings with Intel Core Ultra 200HX and RTX 50 Series

Beyond display innovation, Alienware is also raising the bar on raw performance. Across the Alienware 16X Aurora, Alienware 16 Area-51, and Alienware 18 Area-51, users will now find Intel Core Ultra 200HX processors paired with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs.

The Alienware 18 Area-51, in particular, receives a significant performance uplift, positioning it as a no-compromise desktop replacement for gamers who want maximum power in a portable form factor.

Area-51 Desktop: Still the King, Now with AMD’s Best

Alienware’s Area-51 Gaming Desktop reclaimed its crown at CES 2025, and for 2026, it’s getting even more formidable.

Housed in an imposing 80-litre full-tower chassis, the Area-51 is built for enthusiasts who demand extreme performance, robust thermals, and room to grow. Designed with full ATX compatibility, it reflects years of community feedback and is engineered to handle future upgrades with ease.

Working closely with AMD, Alienware is expanding processor options for the platform. In Q1 2026, the flagship Area-51 Desktop will be configurable with the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D, featuring 3D V-Cache technology. This combination is specifically designed for gamers seeking to achieve maximum frame rates in today’s most demanding AAA titles—and reserve headroom for years to come.

While the chassis and philosophy remain unchanged, this new silicon adds another layer of performance to Alienware’s apex desktop experience.

Expanding the Lineup: Ultra-Slim and Entry-Level Gaming Laptops

Alienware’s CES announcements don’t stop with high-end hardware. Later this year, the company is significantly broadening its laptop portfolio to reach more gamers without compromising build quality or design standards.

Ultra-Slim Gaming Laptop (~17mm)

The headline addition is an all-new ultra-slim gaming laptop, measuring just ~17mm thick. Designed around two core principles—performance density and design versatility—this system aims to deliver serious gaming power in a far more portable package.

• Performance density:
  A 16-inch chassis that’s nearly 50% smaller in volume than the current 16-inch Area-51, yet still equipped with NVIDIA discrete graphics and highly efficient next-gen CPUs.

• Design versatility:
  Premium materials, strong battery life, and a clean, understated aesthetic that feels at home in professional and creative environments. This is a more subtle Alienware design—but still unmistakably Alienware.

Available in 14-inch and 16-inch variants, this laptop is positioned as a true all-rounder, balancing gaming performance, creative workloads, and everyday portability.

Entry-Level Alienware Laptop

Alienware is also introducing a new entry-class gaming laptop, aimed at making the brand more accessible than ever before. While it won’t match the flagship Area-51 in raw power, it stays true to Alienware’s core values—solid build quality, capable thermals, and dependable gaming performance.

This system is designed to be an ideal first Alienware laptop, offering a clean design and strong fundamentals at the most affordable price point the brand has offered to date.

Pricing and Availability

• Alienware 16X Aurora – Q1 2026, anti-glare OLED, Intel Core Ultra 200HX (pricing TBC)

• Alienware 16 Area-51 – Q1 2026, anti-glare OLED, Intel Core Ultra 200HX (pricing TBC)

• Alienware 18 Area-51 – Q1 2026, Intel Core Ultra 200HX (pricing TBC)

• Alienware Area-51 Desktop – February 2026, AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D (pricing TBC)