Dell’s modern Alienware gaming laptops are powerful and cool-looking machines, but they have a reputation of being hefty and expensive. That may soon change. At CES 2026 Monday, the American tech company unveiled a first, brief look its forthcoming ultra-slim and entry-level gaming laptops set for release later this year.
While details about the two devices are still very minimal — Dell hasn’t even revealed their names yet — neither one’s category is currently represented in the Alienware lineup. Existing models include the 16-inch Aurora 16 and 16X, two sleek mid-range options, and the 16- and 18-inch Area-51s, Dell’s glitzy flagship machines. They start at $1,100 to $2,670, respectively; weigh 5.5 to 7.5 pounds; and measure at least 0.89 inches thick.
Dell’s PC gaming lead, the new ultra-slim Alienware laptop will have a more understated look compared to other Alienware models, and it’ll be available in 14- and 16-inch sizes, according to a blog post by Matt McGowan. It will come in around 0.67 inches thick, making it as thin as last year’s 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro.
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