Alienware has announced the return of its legendary Area-51 series, introducing both desktop and laptop models packed with advanced features for next-gen gaming. The Area-51 Desktop and Laptops are equipped with NVIDIA Blackwell GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs, offering enhanced performance with NVIDIA DLSS 4, NVIDIA Studio, and NIM microservices.

The flagship Area-51 Desktop, designed for PC gaming enthusiasts, features a robust 80L tower supporting up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 GPU and Intel Core Ultra 9 285K CPU. It offers over 600W of graphics power and 280W of processing power, with industry-standard components for easy upgrades.

The new 18-inch and 16-inch Area-51 Laptops focus on power, performance, and innovative design. They feature 280W of combined power from NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPU and Intel Core Ultra CPUs. The intricate thermal architecture enhances airflow by 35% while being 15% quieter, wrapped in a sophisticated, otherworldly design.

Alienware’s Area-51 series continues to push the boundaries of gaming technology, delivering elite performance and future-ready designs for gamers worldwide.

Alienware has also launched the Alienware 27 4K QD-OLED Monitor at CES 2025. This CES 2025 Innovation Award Honoree boasts the highest pixels per inch (PPI) in any OLED or QD-OLED monitor, offering gamers unmatched visual clarity, speed, and immersion.

The 27-inch monitor features a pixel density of 166 PPI, a 240Hz refresh rate, and a 0.03ms response time, ensuring smooth and responsive gameplay. It supports NVIDIA G-SYNC, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, and VESA AdaptiveSync, providing a tear-free gaming experience. Supreme colour accuracy, infinite contrast ratio, and Dolby Vision HDR certification enhance the vibrant and clear visuals.

Designed in Interstellar Indigo, the monitor debuts the AW30 design language, celebrating Alienware’s 30th anniversary. It includes a Creator Mode for content creators, offering flexibility in colour spaces and gamma settings.

Equipped with an enhanced AI algorithm and anti-burn-in graphite sheet, the Alienware 27 4K QD-OLED Monitor ensures long-lasting performance and visual quality. This new release sets a new standard in gaming technology, catering to tech enthusiasts, gamers, and developers alike.

LG has unveiled a groundbreaking 45-inch “5K2K” OLED monitor capable of transitioning from a flat screen to a 900R curved display. The innovative panel, the 45GX990A, offers unprecedented flexibility and a suite of features designed to cater to gamers and professionals.

The monitor’s key feature is its “Dual-Mode” functionality, which allows users to switch between resolution presets and aspect ratios with a simple toggle. This enables seamless transitions between 21:9 and 16:9, or other picture sizes (39, 34, or 27 inches), offering eight different configurations without navigating complex menu settings.

The “5K2K” resolution translates to 5,120 by 2,160 pixels, effectively matching the height of a 4K display (3,840 by 2,160). While this ultrawide format is ideal for gaming with compatible titles, it’s also expected to enhance productivity for professionals needing extensive screen real estate.

The monitor boasts VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) technology, although specific refresh rate details remain undisclosed. It is confirmed to support Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium, ensuring smooth gameplay. Connectivity options are expected to include DisplayPort 2.1 and HDMI 2.1, along with 90W power delivery.

As a standard OLED display, the 45GX990A offers the rapid 0.03ms response times characteristic of this technology. While some may find other curved monitors, such as Alienware’s AW3225QF, aesthetically superior, the LG model prioritizes size and adaptable curvature.

The sheer size of the 45-inch display is expected to eliminate the need for multi-monitor setups for many users. The monitor allows users to choose their desired level of curve, from a slight bend for standard workstation use to a more immersive curve for gaming or entertainment.

LG also announced other monitors in the UltraGear GX9 series, including the 45GX950A, which offers the same 5K2K OLED panel but with a fixed 800R curve and a “virtually borderless design.” A “smart gaming monitor,” the UltraGear 39GX90SA, also joins the lineup. This 800R curved OLED display integrates LG’s webOS, enabling smart TV-like functionality for streaming games and movies.

Pricing and release dates for the UltraGear GX9 series are yet to be revealed. LG is expected to showcase the monitors at CES 2025 in early January. While the company recently launched its transparent Signature OLED T for $60,000, it is anticipated that the UltraGear GX9 series will be released sooner and at a lower price point, although likely still in the premium range given its advanced features and size. Last year’s high-refresh-rate monitor from LG launched at $1,400, providing a potential benchmark for the new series’ pricing.

Sony has expanded its INZONE gaming gear lineup with the introduction of the INZONE M10S and M9 II gaming monitors. The INZONE M10S, a 27-inch OLED monitor, offers an unprecedented level of motion clarity and instant responsiveness with a 480Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time. The INZONE M9 II, an update to Sony’s 4K HDR gaming monitor, features backlight scanning for improved motion clarity.

INZONE M10S

Co-developed with esports team Fnatic, the INZONE M10S is designed for competitive gaming. Its 24.5-inch playing mode and new FPS Pro modes offer optimal performance and image quality for tournament-level gameplay. With a 480Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time, the INZONE M10S delivers exceptional motion clarity and instant responsiveness.

Key Features of the INZONE M10S:

• 27-inch QHD 1440p OLED display
• 480Hz refresh rate
• 0.03ms response time
• DisplayHDR True Black 400
• Custom Heat Sink
• Adjustable stand with height, tilt, and swivel options
• DisplayPort 2.1 and HDMI 2.1
• NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible

INZONE M9 II

The INZONE M9 II builds upon the success of its predecessor with the addition of backlight scanning technology. This feature improves motion clarity and provides a more immersive gaming experience. The INZONE M9 II also offers a high contrast 4K display with full array local dimming technology.

Key Features of the INZONE M9 II:

• 27-inch 4K UHD IPS display
• 160Hz refresh rate
• Full array local dimming
• Backlight scanning technology
• 750 nits peak brightness
• DisplayHDR 600
• Wide color gamut DCI-P3 95%
• 1ms response time
• Adjustable stand with height, tilt, and swivel options
• DisplayPort 2.1 (included cable is 1.4) and HDMI 2.1

The INZONE M10S gaming monitor will be available from October for AED 4699. The INZONE M9 II gaming monitor will be available from October for AED 3499.