Alienware 18 Area-51 vs Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
64.4Performance41.4
64.1Display31.8
94.7Battery65
23.6Portability71.1
9 spec wins — Alienware 18 Area-512 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware 18 Area-51 wins this laptop face-off, 63.6 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+32) and battery (+30). Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Alienware 18 Area-51
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 65
- 454% higher charging: 360 W vs 65 W
- 150% higher Refresh rate: 300 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 24
- 62% lower weight: 1.55 kg vs 4.12 kg
- 30% lower thickness: 17 mm vs 24.3 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $3,400
Display
| Spec | Alienware 18 Area-51 | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+29% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS (anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 300 Hz+150% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 18 Area-51 | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop (RTX 5060, RTX 5070, RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5090 optional) | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (SODIMM) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 NVMe SSD (PCIe 4.0/5.0) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (QLC) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 18 Area-51 | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,057+12%Top 20% | 2,728Top 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,869+79%Top 14% | 11,085Bottom 17% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 18 Area-51 | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+50% | 64 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13.4 h |
| Charging | 360 W+454% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 18 Area-51 | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 4.12 kg | 1.55 kg+62% |
| Thickness | 24.3 mm | 17 mm+30% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palmrest and bezel |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 18 Area-51 | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Thunderbolt 4, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery), USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR camera (4K option) | 1080p + IR, privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader (power button) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 18 Area-51 | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) |
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