Alienware 18 Area-51 vs ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406)
64.4Performancespec-based57
97.5Graphicschip73
64.1Displayspec-based67.8
94.7Batteryspec-based60
23.6Portabilityspec-based92.5
6 spec wins — Alienware 18 Area-513 spec wins — ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Alienware 18 Area-51 scores 68 against 67.6 for ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Alienware 18 Area-51 edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Alienware 18 Area-51
- Stronger graphics score: 98 vs 73
- 300% higher charging: 360 W vs 90 W
- 150% higher Refresh rate: 300 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 37% higher capacity: 96 Wh vs 70 Wh
- 29% higher Screen size: 18 ″ vs 14 ″
Reasons to pick the ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406)
- 180% higher Peak brightness: 1,400 nits vs 500 nits
- 73% lower weight: 1.11 kg vs 4.12 kg
- 55% lower thickness: 10.9 mm vs 24.3 mm
Display
| Spec | Alienware 18 Area-51 | ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+29% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Tandem OLED touchscreen (matte, 100% DCI-P3) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 300 Hz+150% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1,400 nits+180% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 18 Area-51 | ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop (RTX 5060, RTX 5070, RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5090 optional) | Intel Arc B390 (integrated, 12 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (SODIMM) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 NVMe SSD (PCIe 4.0/5.0) | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 18 Area-51 | ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,057+8%Top 17% | 2,836Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,869+19%Top 12% | 16,674Top 29% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 22,099Top 9% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 18 Area-51 | ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+37% | 70 Wh |
| Charging | 360 W+300% | 90 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 18 Area-51 | ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 4.12 kg | 1.11 kg+73% |
| Thickness | 24.3 mm | 10.9 mm+55% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum | Magnesium-aluminum alloy (CNC, Nano Ceramic finish) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 18 Area-51 | ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 5 (DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery; Thunderbolt 4 on RTX 5070 and below), 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 5Gbps RJ-45, SD card reader, 3.5mm audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4 40Gbps, display and power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 (TMDS), 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR camera (4K option) | 1080p FHD with IR and privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR camera for Windows Hello face login, fingerprint sensor |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 18 Area-51 | ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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