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Alienware 18 Area-51 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra
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.
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra has no published PassMark CPU Mark result, so it scores lower.
Verdict
Key takeaways
- Alienware 18 Area-51 leads Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra overall by 19 points (78 vs 59 out of 100).
- Key differences: display resolution, where Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra has 3270 × 2180 vs 2560 × 1600 px; refresh rate, where Alienware 18 Area-51 has 300 vs 120 Hz; brightness, where Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra is 500 nits brighter; weight, where Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra is 2.18 kg lighter; 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 · #5 of 94
78
Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra · #21 of 94
59
Key differences
- Display resolutionMicrosoft Surface Laptop Ultra 3270 × 2180 vs 2560 × 1600 px
- Refresh rateAlienware 18 Area-51 300 vs 120 Hz
- BrightnessMicrosoft Surface Laptop Ultra 500 nits brighter
- WeightMicrosoft Surface Laptop Ultra 2.18 kg lighter
- Processor modelAlienware 18 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX vs Nvidia RTX Spark N1X
Scores by Category
18 Area-51 wins 7 of 14 categories · Surface Laptop Ultra wins 2
| Category | 18 Area-51Surface Laptop Ultra | Lead |
|---|---|---|
| Display | +7 | |
| Performance | +50 | |
| Battery | +81 | |
| Memory | +15 | |
| Design & Weight | +58 | |
| Processor | +44 | |
| Storage | +9 | |
| Discrete Graphics | +91 | |
| Ports | +26 | |
| Connectivity | Tie | |
| Webcam | Tie | |
| Security | Tie | |
| Sound | Tie | |
| Input | Tie |
Physical Comparison
18 Area-51Surface Laptop Ultra
18 Area-51 is 2.18 kg (109%) heavier than Surface Laptop Ultra.
Value for Money
Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).
18 Area-51
Surface Laptop Ultra
Detailed Specifications
Processor
| Feature | 18 Area-51 | Surface Laptop Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Processor model |
Discrete Graphics
| Feature | 18 Area-51 | Surface Laptop Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Discrete graphics model | N/A | |
3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 25,763 | N/A |
Memory
| Feature | 18 Area-51 | Surface Laptop Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Memory capacity | 64 GB | N/A |
Technology | ||
Memory upgradeable | Yes | N/A |
Storage
| Feature | 18 Area-51 | Surface Laptop Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Storage capacity | 1 TB | N/A |
Display
| Feature | 18 Area-51 | Surface Laptop Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Size | 18 in20% more | 15 in |
Display resolution | 2560 × 1600 px | 3270 × 2180 px |
Refresh rate | 300 Hz150% more | 120 Hz |
Response time | 8.7 ms | N/A |
Display type | N/A | |
Brightness | 500 nits | 1,000 nits100% more |
Battery
| Feature | 18 Area-51 | Surface Laptop Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Battery capacity | 96 Wh | N/A |
Design & Weight
| Feature | 18 Area-51 | Surface Laptop Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Weight | 4.179 kg | 2 kg52% less |
Performance
| Feature | 18 Area-51 | Surface Laptop Ultra |
|---|---|---|
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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