7 months ago
Alienware Expands with Ultraslim and Entry-Level Laptops
Alienware, which makes gaming laptops, showed off two new types of laptops at a big tech event called CES 2026.
One is a very thin and light laptop called 'Covert' that can be used for gaming, work, and everyday tasks.
It comes in two sizes: 14 inches and 16 inches.
The other new laptop is a cheaper one for people who want an Alienware laptop but don't want to spend a lot of money.
This laptop will focus on good build quality, staying cool, and performing well.
Alienware is also thinking about adding special screens called OLED to their bigger laptops.
They want to make sure these screens are bright and last a long time.
Alienware teased two new laptop lines at CES 2026: an ultraslim 'Covert' line and an entry-level model.
The 'Covert' line is around 17mm thick, designed for gaming, creative work, and productivity, with 14-inch and 16-inch sizes.
Alienware is developing a cheaper entry-level gaming laptop to replace the retired G-Series, focusing on build quality, thermals, and performance.
The company hinted at bringing OLED displays to its 16-inch Area 51 models, emphasizing brightness and panel care.
Alienware is streamlining its product range, having consolidated much of its gaming lineup into the Area 51 family in 2025.
- Who
- Alienware (Dell's gaming division)
- What
- Teasing new ultraslim 'Covert' laptop line and entry-level model
- Where
- CES 2026 event
- When
- CES 2026
- Why
- To expand product range and attract a wider audience
Key facts
- Matt McGowan
- Head of Product for Dell’s Gaming Business Unit
- Area 51-style laptops
- Massive, heavy laptops being phased out
- m16 R2
- Sleeker, more portable Alienware laptop
- G-Series
- Budget-friendly Dell gaming laptops
- Concept UFO
- Dell's prototype handheld gaming device
- ROG Ally
- ASUS's handheld gaming device
- Legion Go
- Lenovo's handheld gaming device
- Steam Deck
- Valve's handheld gaming device
- DLSS
- AI performance boosting technology
- TOPS
- Trillions of Operations Per Second
- Covert
- Alienware's new ultraslim gaming laptop line
- CES 2026
- Event where Alienware teased new laptop lines
- OLED
- Display technology hinted for 16-inch Area 51 models
Quotes
Matt McGowan
Head of Product for Dell’s Gaming Business Unit
“What's new and what the studios are talking about is really around: What else can I use these TOPS (Trillions of Operations Per Second) for? How do I go and improve the NPC interactions that people have within a game?... How can I integrate more natural language with voice and text? Those are, I think, the next frontiers in how AI really starts to change your immersiveness.”
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“In a lot of ways, Alienware was shrinking because the market was growing way faster in the lower price bands. Products like the Area 51 are expensive to build. It’s crazy expensive to buy one... I’ve got two kids and they don’t play on Alienwares. They play on old Dell G-Series that are three years old. Because I didn’t want to spend $2,000.”
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