Alienware 18 Area-51 vs ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G814
64.4Performancespec-based65.8
97.5Graphics87.6
64.1Displayspec-based80
94.7Batteryspec-based86.7
23.6Portabilityspec-based20
6 spec wins — Alienware 18 Area-512 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G814
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Alienware 18 Area-51 scores 68 against 68.5 for ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G814. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Alienware 18 Area-51
- Stronger graphics score: 98 vs 88
- 62% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 22,099 vs 13,644
- 29% higher charging: 360 W vs 280 W
- 25% higher Refresh rate: 300 Hz vs 240 Hz
- 21% lower thickness: 24.3 mm vs 30.8 mm
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G814
- 27% lower weight: 3 kg vs 4.12 kg
Display
| Spec | Alienware 18 Area-51 | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G814 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″ | 18 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS-level (100% DCI-P3, Pantone validated) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 300 Hz+25% | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 18 Area-51 | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G814 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop (RTX 5060, RTX 5070, RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5090 optional) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7, up to 115W) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (SODIMM) | DDR5 (SO-DIMM, upgradeable) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 NVMe SSD (PCIe 4.0/5.0) | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 18 Area-51 | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G814 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,057Top 17% | 3,253+6%Top 8% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,869+2%Top 12% | 19,523Top 14% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 22,099+62%Top 9% | 13,644Top 31% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 18 Area-51 | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G814 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+7% | 90 Wh |
| Charging | 360 W+29% | 280 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 18 Area-51 | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G814 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 4.12 kg | 3 kg+27% |
| Thickness | 24.3 mm+21% | 30.8 mm |
| Material | Anodized aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 18 Area-51 | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G814 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2x USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort, one with power delivery), RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR camera (4K option) | 1080p FHD |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | — |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 18 Area-51 | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G814 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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