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 desk. I briefly got to see this beast at a pre-CES ...

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 brand's new flagship laptop design. It certainly ...

PC gaming is becoming more popular than ever, thanks to more affordable hardware like the Alienware laptop lineup, and a huge breadth of content available on digital storefronts. From classic games of yesteryear to the latest releases, your PC library ...

When sitting side by side, Dell's two midrange gaming laptops, the Alienware 16 Aurora and 16X Aurora, are nearly indistinguishable. Each features a roomy, 16-inch, 2.5K IPS display wrapped in a buttoned-up navy enclosure. Aside from their ample size, they ...

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 reviewed this year. I really liked the 18. I mean, it ...