Gigabyte AORUS 15″ (15-X9-RT4BD) vs Alienware 18 Area-51 (7VT9P)
Comparison summary
- Gigabyte AORUS 15″ is clearly winner for gaming and offers more value.
- For performance Alienware 18 Area-51 has a lot better processor.
- When it comes to graphics 18 Area-51 has a lot faster graphics card.
- For portability AORUS is lighter. Its also thinner and more compact in size.
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 | - |
| 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) | - |
| 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 | - |
| Hard drives | |
| 1000gb SSD, 2000gb HDD | |
| Release date | |
| March 13, 2020 | June 28, 2025 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $3,499.00 | $3,780.01 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $3,499.00 | $3,780.01 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
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 hefty at 5.29 lbs (2.4 kg).
Alienware 18 Area-51 (7VT9P) summary
Alienware 18 Area-51 is a gaming laptop released in 2025. It has an impressive Intel CPU for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 5070 video card which is underwhelming great for gaming.
Alienware 18 Area-51 Gaming Laptop, RTX5070,Intel Core Ultra 9-275HX
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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