Gigabyte AORUS 15″ (15-X9-RT4BD) vs Alienware 18 Area-51 (7VT9P)
Comparison summary
- Alienware 18 Area-51 is clearly winner for gaming and offers more value.
- For performance 18 Area-51 has a lot better processor. Gigabyte AORUS 15″ features more memory.
- 18 Area-51 has Windows 11 Home, which is superior to Windows 10 Pro that is in AORUS.
- When it comes to graphics 18 Area-51 has a lot faster graphics card.
- 18 Area-51 features a higher resolution screen (WQXGA).
- For portability AORUS is lighter. Its also thinner and more compact in size.
- AORUS has more HDD storage.
Gigabyte AORUS 15″ (15-X9-RT4BD)
Alienware 18 Area-51 (7VT9P)
Compare specifications
| Gigabyte AORUS 15″ (15-X9-RT4BD) | Alienware 18 Area-51 (7VT9P) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core i7-8750H | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 64gb | 32gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 2070 | GeForce RTX 5070 |
| Screen size | |
| 15.6″ | - |
| Screen resolution | |
| Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) | WQXGA (2560 x 1600 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 5.29 lbs (2.4 kg) | 9.07 lbs (4.11 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.21 x 9.68 x 0.96 inches | 16.14 x 12.59 x 1.2 inches |
| (36.09 x 24.59 x 2.44 cm) | (41 x 31.98 x 3.05 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 10 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
| Hard drives | |
| 1000gb SSD, 2000gb HDD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| March 13, 2020 | June 28, 2025 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $3,499.00 | $3,679.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $3,499.00 | $3,085.99 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 11 h agoIn stock | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 32 min agoOnly 1 new offer left |
Laptop Dimensions
Gigabyte AORUS 15″ (15-X9-RT4BD)
Alienware 18 Area-51 (7VT9P)
Compare Gigabyte AORUS 15″ / Alienware 18 Area-51 vs other gaming laptops:
Gigabyte AORUS 15″ (15-X9-RT4BD) summary
Gigabyte AORUS is a gaming laptop with Windows 10 Pro. It doesn't have the best Intel processor, but enough memory for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 2070 graphics card that is mediocre great for gaming. You can play older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can run 40% of the games published this year. Only Full HD resolution is unremarkable for the 15-inch display. Gigabyte AORUS is quite portable at only 5.29 lbs (2.4 kg).
Alienware 18 Area-51 (7VT9P) summary
Alienware 18 Area-51 is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2025. It has an impressive Intel CPU, however less RAM than competitors for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 5070 video card which is underwhelming great for gaming. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. Your 1000gb SSD storage is adequate leaves room for improvement.
Alienware 18 Area-51 Gaming Laptop, RTX5070,Intel Core Ultra 9-275HX | WQXGA 300Hz Display, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce, Windows 11 Home, Liquid Teal, AA18250
Unapologetic power: Area-51 was intentionally designed to reach new performance horizons by enabling higher graphics and processor power limits.
Game changing graphics: Step into the future of gaming and creation with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Series Laptop GPUs, powered by NVIDIA Blackwell and AI.
Intelligent processing: Intel Core Ultra 9-275HX processors integrate CPU, built-in GPU, and NPU into a single package designed for AI acceleration and balanced performance across your favorite things to do.
Introducing the Cryo-Chamber: Developed by our engineers, Area-51’s new Cryo-Chamber structure, located at the bottom of the laptop, focuses air to the core components where it matters the most.
Bringing comfort to the forefront: Our new Area-51 laptops combine mystery and other-wordly design with fluid contours and soft surfaces that inspires comfortable gameplay for hours.
Dell Services: 1 Year Onsite Service provides support when and where you need it. Dell will come to your home, office, or location of choice, if an issue covered by Limited Hardware Warranty cannot be resolved remotely.
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