Gaming laptops have a poor reputation among hardcore PC gamers, based on outdated thinking. Here are some myths about gaming laptops you should stop believing.

For a long time, big gaming notebooks were just that: thick, heavy, and more powerful versions of standard laptops, even laptops as ridiculous as the Acer Predator 21X from back in 2017. But more ...

For 2026, Alienware updated its popular 16X Aurora gaming laptop with a gorgeous OLED display and Intel's newest HX Plus ...

Alienware’s beefy 16-inch Area 51 packs excellent CPU and GPU performance, though battery life suffers. The Alienware Area 51 is a laptop with history. The first Alienware Area 51 desktop was released ...

The Alienware 16 Area-51 (2026) costs way more than before, but at least the OLED screen is so much better. Reading time 8 minutes The Alienware 16 Area-51 (2025) didn’t need much to become an ...

Alienware 16″ Area-51 Gaming Laptop with Core Ultra 9, 32GB RAM, and RTX 5080 is on sale for $3,699.99, and this build is aimed at you if you want a desktop-level gaming rig without being locked to a ...

Alienware has long been synonymous with high-performance gaming, but its latest laptop opens the door for a whole new wave of players. The Alienware 15 is designed to deliver the brand's signature ...

PCWorld reviews the new Alienware 15 gaming laptop, which starts at $1,299 with RTX 4050 graphics and offers Intel or AMD processor options. The laptop features a 15.3-inch 165Hz display, 16GB DDR5 ...

Dell’s Alienware family was an original trailblazer for the modern gaming computer—and their new 18-inch Area-51 laptop proves they’re still a leader in this market. The mighty Alienware 18 Area-51 ...

Even though Alienware has been around for 30 years, the company hasn't really made an affordable, entry-level gaming laptop. But that changes today with the succinctly named Alienware 15, and based on ...

Alienware is Dell's premium PC gaming brand, so seeing a more affordable entry is both surprising and welcome. Starting at $1,299 USD, the new Alienware 15 certainly hits the right sweet spot, ...

Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus on laptops and streaming services. Matt has more than 20 years of experience testing and reviewing laptops. He has worked for CNET in New York and ...