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October 22nd, 2026 10:36
Laptop Backpack for alienware area 51m R1
Hi,
i want to buy a laptop bag for my laptop. I had bought a SwissGear 1900 ScanSmart 17 Laptop bag long back before i bought current laptop. But my laptop does not fit in it. Would you please suggest some option that will work for this laptop ? I am in zurich for next two weeks, so if there are any options i can buy from here, that will be great.
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Posted October 23rd, 2026 09:57
Thanks @anne_droid, for the detailed list of options! I was also considering the Dell Alienware 18 Backpack AW7825P, but after looking into it more closely, I found that the compartment dimensions aren’t suitable for the Area-51m. The Everki Titan was another option on my shortlist, but as you mentioned, it seems to be out of stock everywhere.
@S0LUT10N thanks, I had narrowed this down, was not sure if the dimensions are correct. will proceed with this.
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Posted October 22nd, 2026 11:59
Hi
A good internet search can help....
Best Swiss options
Recommendation
Buy the Dell Alienware 18 Backpack AW7825P from Digitec. It is the most practical Swiss-purchasable Alienware-branded option, is rated for up to 18-inch laptops, and is currently discounted to CHF 73.90.
Before ordering, check the listed laptop-compartment dimensions on the Digitec page against your Area-51m R1’s dimensions—its 17.3-inch screen does not guarantee that every “17-inch” bag has a deep enough compartment. The Area-51m is unusually thick and heavy, so avoid slim 17-inch backpacks.
If you want the original Elite bag
The original Alienware Area-51m Elite Backpack (
AWA51BPE17) is a 40 L bag designed around the Area-51m, with padded straps, sternum buckle, ventilated back panel, and luggage trolley strap. However, it appears to be discontinued or limited-stock, and I did not find a Swiss retailer listing it; Best Buy also lists the related Elite model as no longer available new.For a used original, search eBay, ricardo.ch, tutti.ch, and Kleinanzeigen for:
Alienware Area 51m Elite Backpack AWA51BPE17Avoid
Alienware 16 Backpack AW5625P at Digitec: only 21 L and rated for up to 16 inches—too small for the Area-51m R1.
Generic 17-inch backpacks: likely too shallow for the Area-51m’s chassis.
Cheap AliExpress “Alienware” branded bags: verify actual internal laptop dimensions and padding before buying.
Kind Regards
anne_droid