"Dell-owned Alienware is looking to reach a wider swath of gamers, announcing at CES 2026 that it's working on two new laptops: one with a lower, entry-level price and one with an ultra-slim chassis. There aren't many details right now, as Alienware is only sharing some basic renders, and the behind-glass nonworking prototypes I saw for myself were barred from being photographed."
"But the basics are that the ultra-slim model will come in 14- and 16-inch versions and be around 17mm thin, and while its performance will be limited, it'll feature discrete Nvidia graphics. Alienware is sharing even fewer details about its upcoming entry-level model, aside from its head of product Matt McGowan saying in a media briefing that it's targeting a price hundreds cheaper than current offerings. That should put it in sub-$1,000 territory."
"Speaking of current Alienware laptops, the 16-inch Area-51 and Aurora 16X models are getting new anti-glare OLED panel options. Alienware claims they "reduce gloss by 32 percent" and minimize fingerprint smudges (granted, these aren't touchscreens). The new displays feature HDR True Black 500, peak brightness of 600 nits when displaying HDR content, and have built-in pixel protection to reduce chances of burn-in."
Only basic renders are being shared, and behind‑glass nonworking prototypes were barred from being photographed. The ultra‑slim model will be offered in 14‑ and 16‑inch versions, measure around 17mm thin, and include discrete Nvidia graphics despite expected performance limitations. The entry‑level model is being targeted at a price hundreds of dollars lower than current offerings, aiming for sub‑$1,000 territory. Current 16‑inch Area‑51 and Aurora 16X models will gain anti‑glare OLED panel options that Alienware says reduce gloss by 32 percent and minimize fingerprint smudges. The new displays offer HDR True Black 500, 600 nit HDR peak brightness, and built‑in pixel protection to lower burn‑in risk.
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