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Alienware 18 Area-51 vs HP OmniBook Ultra 16
Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score
- Performance is scored from the laptop's CPU and GPU; few laptops have a published whole-system benchmark.
- HP OmniBook Ultra 16 has no published PassMark CPU Mark result, so it scores lower.
Verdict
Key takeaways
- Alienware 18 Area-51 leads HP OmniBook Ultra 16 overall by 18 points (75 vs 57 out of 100).
- Key differences: refresh rate, where Alienware 18 Area-51 has 300 vs 120 Hz; weight, where HP OmniBook Ultra 16 is 1.96 kg lighter; display resolution, where HP OmniBook Ultra 16 has 2880 × 1800 vs 2560 × 1600 px; display type, where HP OmniBook Ultra 16 has OLED vs IPS; processor model, where Alienware 18 Area-51 has Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX vs Nvidia RTX Spark N1X.
Alienware 18 Area-51 leads overall
Alienware 18 Area-51 · 80 overall, #5 of 94
75
HP OmniBook Ultra 16 · 64 overall, #54 of 94
57
Key differences
- Refresh rateAlienware 18 Area-51 300 vs 120 Hz
- WeightHP OmniBook Ultra 16 1.96 kg lighter
- Display resolutionHP OmniBook Ultra 16 2880 × 1800 vs 2560 × 1600 px
- Display typeHP OmniBook Ultra 16 OLED vs IPS
- Processor modelAlienware 18 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX vs Nvidia RTX Spark N1X
Scores by Category
18 Area-51 wins 9 of 14 categories · OmniBook Ultra 16 wins 1
| Category | 18 Area-51OmniBook Ultra 16 | Lead |
|---|---|---|
| Display | Tie | |
| Performance | +50 | |
| Battery | +4 | |
| Memory | +42 | |
| Design & Weight | +52 | |
| Processor | +44 | |
| Storage | +99 | |
| Discrete Graphics | +91 | |
| Ports | +24 | |
| Connectivity | Tie | |
| Webcam | +100 | |
| Security | Tie | |
| Sound | +8 | |
| Input | Tie |
Physical Comparison
18 Area-51OmniBook Ultra 16
18 Area-51 is 1.96 kg (88%) heavier than OmniBook Ultra 16.
Value for Money
Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).
18 Area-51
OmniBook Ultra 16
Watch-outs
Compromises to know before you buy
Alienware 18 Area-51
No notable compromises found.
HP OmniBook Ultra 16
- RAM is soldered — you can't upgrade it later, so buy enough now.
Detailed Specifications
Processor
| Feature | 18 Area-51 | OmniBook Ultra 16 |
|---|---|---|
Processor model |
Discrete Graphics
| Feature | 18 Area-51 | OmniBook Ultra 16 |
|---|---|---|
Discrete graphics model | N/A | |
3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 25,763 | N/A |
Memory
| Feature | 18 Area-51 | OmniBook Ultra 16 |
|---|---|---|
Memory capacity | 64 GB | N/A |
Technology |
Storage
| Feature | 18 Area-51 | OmniBook Ultra 16 |
|---|---|---|
Storage capacity | 1 TB | N/A |
Display
| Feature | 18 Area-51 | OmniBook Ultra 16 |
|---|---|---|
Size | 18 in13% more | 16 in |
Display resolution | 2560 × 1600 px | 2880 × 1800 px |
Refresh rate | 300 Hz150% more | 120 Hz |
Response time | 8.7 ms | N/A |
Display type | ||
Brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Battery
| Feature | 18 Area-51 | OmniBook Ultra 16 |
|---|---|---|
Battery capacity | 96 Wh | 99 Wh3% more |
Design & Weight
| Feature | 18 Area-51 | OmniBook Ultra 16 |
|---|---|---|
Weight | 4.179 kg | 2.22 kg47% less |
Performance
| Feature | 18 Area-51 | OmniBook Ultra 16 |
|---|---|---|
PassMark CPU Mark | 55,677 | N/A |
Active cooling | Yes | Yes |
Specification Note
Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.
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