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ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070) vs Alienware 18 Area-51 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5090)

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Quick verdict

  • Alienware 18 Area-51 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5090) is better for gaming.
  • Alienware 18 Area-51 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5090) is better for photo, video and design.
  • Alienware 18 Area-51 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5090) is better for coding and multitasking.
  • Alienware 18 Area-51 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5090) leads on performance.
  • Alienware 18 Area-51 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5090) leads on memory and storage.
  • ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070) offers better overall value (1.7 points per ₹10,000).
  • Alienware 18 Area-51 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5090) has the higher Comparezi Score (89.1).
  • ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070) is the cheaper option at ₹3,09,990.

Computed from stored specifications, the published laptops scoring rules and recorded prices. Not an opinion.

Winners by area

Performance Alienware 18 Area-51 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5090)
Memory and storage Alienware 18 Area-51 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5090)
Battery and build Alienware 18 Area-51 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5090)
Value ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070)

Specifications side by side

Spec
ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070)
Alienware 18 Area-51 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5090)
Overview
Type
Gaming
Gaming
Operating system
Windows
Windows
OS edition
Windows 11 Home
Windows 11 Home
Office included
Microsoft Office Home 2024 + Microsoft 365 Basic (1 year)
Microsoft Office Home 2024
Model number
G615LP
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Launched
2026
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Performance
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
Processor brand
Intel
Intel
CPU cores
24
24
NPU (AI) performance
13 TOPS
—
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR7
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU 24GB
Dedicated graphics
Yes
Yes
Graphics memory
8 GB
24 GB (better)
Memory and storage
RAM
32 GB
64 GB (better)
RAM type
DDR5-5600
DDR5-6400
RAM upgradeable
Yes
—
Storage
1 TB
2 TB (better)
Storage type
PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD
PCIe NVMe SSD
Display
Display size
16"
18"
Resolution
2560 x 1600
WQXGA
Display panel
IPS
—
Refresh rate
300 Hz
300 Hz
Peak brightness
500 nits
500 nits
Battery and build
Battery
90 Wh
96 Wh (better)
Charger
280 W
—
Weight
2.65 kg
—
Thickness
30.8 mm
—
Backlit keyboard
Yes
Yes
Colours
Eclipse Gray
Liquid Teal
Connectivity and warranty
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7
Ports
3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort / power delivery / G-SYNC), 1x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort / power delivery), 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x RJ45 LAN, 1x 3.5mm combo audio jack
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Warranty
1 year
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A tick marks the better value where the category rules say higher (or lower) is better. Text values are shown without a winner. Ties have no winner.

Price and availability

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ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070)

₹3,09,990

Alienware 18 Area-51 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5090)

₹8,03,890

Pros and cons

ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070)

  • Pro: 300 Hz display, a higher refresh rate than 92% of the 42 gaming laptops on Comparezi that state it
  • Pro: RAM can be upgraded later
  • Con: Heavier than 87% of the 40 gaming laptops on Comparezi that state it (2.65 kg)
  • Con: Thicker than 95% of the 40 gaming laptops on Comparezi that state it (30.8 mm)

Alienware 18 Area-51 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5090)

  • Pro: 96 Wh battery, larger than 88% of the 42 gaming laptops on Comparezi that state it
  • Pro: 300 Hz display, a higher refresh rate than 92% of the 42 gaming laptops on Comparezi that state it

Which should you buy?

Alienware 18 Area-51 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5090) if you want the strongest overall specification: it has the higher Comparezi Score (89.1).

ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070) if price matters most: it is the cheaper option at ₹3,09,990 and gives the most score per rupee .

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