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Alienware 14 Series

Alienware 14, GTX 750

That's it: high-end hardware, a gorgeous new alien spaceship design and customizable flashy lights. With pre-installed Windows 7, the Alienware 14 is a portable gaming delight. It’s covered in anodized aluminum on the outside and soft touch coating on the inside, giving the keyboard and palm rests a luxurious feel. The touch pad is backlit: a nice design touch and practical for low light use. This 14 inch laptop weighs bulky 3 kg, which is light considering the power it packs.

Its 1920x1080 resolution, anti-glare LED display produces brilliant colors. You rarely see such in machines of this size. The machine was built for gaming, and handles graphics on higher settings like a dream with stunning graphics rendering powered by the Nvidia GeForce GTX 765M with 2 GB of dedicated video memory. The display is surprisingly dim, which might improve darker images. The machine is driven by an 2.4-GHz quad-core Intel Haswell Core i7-4700MQ processor (customizable as Dell products). It's lightning fast, and the battery even lasts a decent 5 hours with light use. One major downside is how hot the machine runs during gaming. But for what it is, and everything that it achieves, the Alienware 14 is a beauty that cannot be beat.

Processor: Intel Core i7 4700MQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 765M
Display: 14.00 inch
Weight: 2.8kg, 2.94kg
Price: 1600, 1900 euro
Average Score: 81% - good
Average of 20 scores (from 34 reviews)
price: 63%, performance: 87%, features: 75%, display: 87%, mobility: 64%, workmanship: 90%, ergonomy: 65%, emissions: 67%

 

Alienware 14

Specifications

Alienware 14Notebook: Alienware 14
Processor: Intel Core i7 4700MQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 765M 2048 MB
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.94kg
Price: 1900 euro
Links: Alienware homepage
 Alienware notebook section

Pricecompare

Average Score: 82% - good

Average of 18 scores (from 32 reviews)

 

Reviews

84% Review Alienware 14 Notebook | Notebookcheck
Tempting. New case, new name and new components: Alienware risks a lot to offer the best gaming notebooks in 2013. The integrated features won't be easy to beat for the competition. Despite its 14-inch form factor the notebook can be equipped with a high resolution anti-reflective display and a GeForce GTX 765M. A well balanced package or just an overpriced beauty?
80% Alienware 14
Source: Comp Reviews English Archive.org version
Dell sticks with their design from the past few years with their redesigned Alienware 14 laptop but the internals have all been updated to give it a solid gaming experience at a reasonable price tag. Features such as the keyboard and the custom lighting are well appreciated by users but it could use with some improvements to make it even better.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/06/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Alienware 14
Source: Comp Reviews English Archive.org version
Dell sticks with their design from the past few years with their redesigned Alienware 14 laptop but the internals have all been updated to give it a solid gaming experience at a reasonable price tag. Features such as the keyboard and the custom lighting are well appreciated by users but it could use with some improvements to make it even better.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/06/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
79% Alienware 14
Source: Bit-Tech English Archive.org version
The world of gaming laptops is hugely competitive, so Dell’s designers should be commended for making the Alienware 14 stand out: its matte metal chassis looks and feels fantastic, and the lights across its surfaces look good without becoming garish. It’s also fast, with plenty of potential to be made faster, at least on the CPU and storage front.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/12/2013
Rating: Total score: 79% price: 40% performance: 93%
79% Alienware 14
Source: Bit-Tech English Archive.org version
The world of gaming laptops is hugely competitive, so Dell’s designers should be commended for making the Alienware 14 stand out: its matte metal chassis looks and feels fantastic, and the lights across its surfaces look good without becoming garish. It’s also fast, with plenty of potential to be made faster, at least on the CPU and storage front.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/12/2013
Rating: Total score: 79% price: 40% performance: 93%
80% Alienware 14 review: portable gaming laptop that delivers on style and performance
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
Alienware's designers have done a great job tempering the excesses of traditional gaming laptops with good looks and matte aluminium, and the Alienware 14 doesn't just look great – it shifts, too. The quad-core processors puts paid to applications, and the GTX 765M graphics core handles modern games at high settings. It's not thin, light or quiet, but it's a more portable proposition than most of its 17in rivals.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/30/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 80% features: 90% workmanship: 90%
80% Alienware 14 review: portable gaming laptop that delivers on style and performance
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
Alienware's designers have done a great job tempering the excesses of traditional gaming laptops with good looks and matte aluminium, and the Alienware 14 doesn't just look great – it shifts, too. The quad-core processors puts paid to applications, and the GTX 765M graphics core handles modern games at high settings. It's not thin, light or quiet, but it's a more portable proposition than most of its 17in rivals.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/30/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 80% features: 90% workmanship: 90%
80% Alienware 14 review
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
In short, unless you really love the design and marginally better portability of the Alienwar 14, we favour the Asus G750JX as our gaming laptop of choice. The Alienware 14 is certainly not without its charms, and we don’t think any buyer would be disappointed in its performance, but only if money is no object. Great performance and distinct style, but the price is just too steep compared to its rivals for us to give a whole-hearted endorsement.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/29/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 60% performance: 90% display: 80% mobility: 70% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 70%
80% Alienware 14 review
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
In short, unless you really love the design and marginally better portability of the Alienwar 14, we favour the Asus G750JX as our gaming laptop of choice. The Alienware 14 is certainly not without its charms, and we don’t think any buyer would be disappointed in its performance, but only if money is no object. Great performance and distinct style, but the price is just too steep compared to its rivals for us to give a whole-hearted endorsement.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/29/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 60% performance: 90% display: 80% mobility: 70% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 70%
Dell's new gaming laptops are fast, powerful and well-lit
Source: Engadget English Archive.org version
Surprise: Dell's legacy as an OEM and Alienware's gaming cred still make for an awesome combination -- both the Alienware 14 and 17 rank among the best gaming laptops we've reviewed this year. Excellent build quality, killer components and excellent performance have left us with little to complain about.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 09/15/2013
Dell's new gaming laptops are fast, powerful and well-lit
Source: Engadget English Archive.org version
Surprise: Dell's legacy as an OEM and Alienware's gaming cred still make for an awesome combination -- both the Alienware 14 and 17 rank among the best gaming laptops we've reviewed this year. Excellent build quality, killer components and excellent performance have left us with little to complain about.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 09/15/2013
80% Alienware 14 Review
Source: Notebookreview.com English Archive.org version
The Alienware 14 is a noticeable upgrade over its predecessors; it's a well-rounded notebook with very few cons. This notebook's highlights include outstanding performance thanks to its Intel quad-core processor and Nvidia graphics; a well-executed design and AlienFX customizable lighting system; excellent 1080p IPS display; superb build quality and chassis strength; good speakers; a plentiful port selection; a tolerable level of noise and respectable if not outstanding battery life. The mild cons list includes a thicker than expected chassis at 1.6", 6.1 pound weight and pricey options (starting $1,099, but our optioned-out review unit was $1,949 without an extended warranty).
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/03/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 80% features: 90% workmanship: 90%
80% Alienware 14 Review
Source: Notebookreview.com English Archive.org version
The Alienware 14 is a noticeable upgrade over its predecessors; it's a well-rounded notebook with very few cons. This notebook's highlights include outstanding performance thanks to its Intel quad-core processor and Nvidia graphics; a well-executed design and AlienFX customizable lighting system; excellent 1080p IPS display; superb build quality and chassis strength; good speakers; a plentiful port selection; a tolerable level of noise and respectable if not outstanding battery life. The mild cons list includes a thicker than expected chassis at 1.6", 6.1 pound weight and pricey options (starting $1,099, but our optioned-out review unit was $1,949 without an extended warranty).
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/03/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 80% features: 90% workmanship: 90%
80% PC gaming in a semiportable package
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
Some laptops have loud fans that kick in when performing high-end tasks that drive the CPU or GPU. Dell has revamped its gaming line, including the new Alienware 14. The design changes don't go nearly far enough, but no complaints about the performance.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/21/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% mobility: 70%
80% PC gaming in a semiportable package
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
Some laptops have loud fans that kick in when performing high-end tasks that drive the CPU or GPU. Dell has revamped its gaming line, including the new Alienware 14. The design changes don't go nearly far enough, but no complaints about the performance.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/21/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% mobility: 70%
80% Alienware 14 gaming notebook
Source: Good Gear Guide English Archive.org version
Alienware has made improvements to the look of the chassis compared to its previous 14in gaming machine, the M14x, giving the Alienware 14 a thicker, 'floating' design that's adorned with a comprehensive lighting system. The Alienware 14 supplies plenty of speed in a relatively small frame. It's mainly aimed at gamers, but even professionals who want a fast laptop should consider it.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/12/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Alienware 14 gaming notebook
Source: Good Gear Guide English Archive.org version
Alienware has made improvements to the look of the chassis compared to its previous 14in gaming machine, the M14x, giving the Alienware 14 a thicker, 'floating' design that's adorned with a comprehensive lighting system. The Alienware 14 supplies plenty of speed in a relatively small frame. It's mainly aimed at gamers, but even professionals who want a fast laptop should consider it.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/12/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

79% Spieletaugliches 14-Zoll-Notebook
Source: Gamestar German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/04/2013
Rating: Total score: 79% performance: 85% features: 70% display: 90%
79% Spieletaugliches 14-Zoll-Notebook
Source: Gamestar German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/04/2013
Rating: Total score: 79% performance: 85% features: 70% display: 90%
Farbenspiel – Runderneuertes 14-Zoll-Gaming-Notebook von Alienware
Source: Notebookjournal German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/16/2013
Rating: performance: 95% features: 50% display: 90% mobility: 50% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 50%
Farbenspiel – Runderneuertes 14-Zoll-Gaming-Notebook von Alienware
Source: Notebookjournal German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/16/2013
Rating: performance: 95% features: 50% display: 90% mobility: 50% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 50%
Alienware 14
Source: HardwareLuxx German DE→EN Archive.org version
Positive: nice design; very good illumination
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/07/2013
Alienware 14
Source: HardwareLuxx German DE→EN Archive.org version
Positive: nice design; very good illumination
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/07/2013
100% Alienware 14 : un portable performant et séduisant pour joueurs nomades
Source: 01Net French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/16/2013
Rating: Total score: 100%
100% Alienware 14 : un portable performant et séduisant pour joueurs nomades
Source: 01Net French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/16/2013
Rating: Total score: 100%
Test portable Alienware 14 Full HD
Source: Cowcotland French FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good matte IPS display; good performance; excellent cooling system; good workmanship. Negative: No Blu-ray.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/31/2014
Test portable Alienware 14 Full HD
Source: Cowcotland French FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good matte IPS display; good performance; excellent cooling system; good workmanship. Negative: No Blu-ray.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/31/2014
En test : Alienware 14 (2013) Full HD GTX 765M
Source: Portables4Gamers French FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good design, quality materials and ergonomics; good display.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/30/2013
En test : Alienware 14 (2013) Full HD GTX 765M
Source: Portables4Gamers French FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good design, quality materials and ergonomics; good display.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/30/2013
Имеет ли размер значение? Обзор игрового ноутбука Dell Alienware 14
Source: Ferra.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Very quiet and efficient cooling system; high-quality metal case; user-friendly controls and a sleek design; decent sound system.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/01/2014
Имеет ли размер значение? Обзор игрового ноутбука Dell Alienware 14
Source: Ferra.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Very quiet and efficient cooling system; high-quality metal case; user-friendly controls and a sleek design; decent sound system.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/01/2014
Dell Alienware 14 – Непростой Малый
Source: Notebook-Center.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful performance; durable aluminium lid; mild and pleasant soft-touch coating on the inner surface; high-quality display and speakers. Negative: Heavy and thick; expensive.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/15/2014
Dell Alienware 14 – Непростой Малый
Source: Notebook-Center.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful performance; durable aluminium lid; mild and pleasant soft-touch coating on the inner surface; high-quality display and speakers. Negative: Heavy and thick; expensive.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/15/2014

 

Alienware 14, GTX 750

Specifications

Alienware 14, GTX 750Notebook: Alienware 14, GTX 750
Processor: Intel Core i7 4700MQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.8kg
Price: 1600 euro
Links: Alienware homepage
 Alienware notebook section

Pricecompare

Average Score: 60% - poor

Average of 1 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

60% Cet Alienware 14 est polyvalent mais pas assez équipé pour la 3D en Full HD
Source: 01Net French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/24/2013
Rating: Total score: 60%
デル ALIENWARE 14の実機レビュー
Source: The Hikaku JA→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Aluminum material and magnesium alloy; color of the display; unique design. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/10/2013

 

Comment

Alienware: Alienware was founded in the USA in 1996. The European headquarters is located in Ireland. Alienware has been part of the Dell Group since 2006. The product range mainly focuses on gaming laptops and desktops, which are developed and manufactured by Dell. The trademark is a slightly futuristic design with an Alien as the logo. Additionally, workstations for private and business customers are sold.

As with every brand, there are also some points of criticism with Alienware. Some customers have complained about the high prices of the products, while others have criticized the quality of customer services. There have also been some reports of problems with the reliability and durability of some Alienware products. However, many customers have also had positive experiences with the brand and appreciate the powerful gaming computers.


Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 765M:

High-End Graphics cards as part of the Geforce 700M series based on the Kepler architecture.

NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M: Upper mid-range graphics card of the GeForce GT 700M series. Based on the Kepler architecture and manufactured by TSMC in a 28nm process.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


Intel Core i7: The Intel Core i7 for laptops is based on the LG1156 Core i5/i7 CPU for desktops. The base clock speed of the CPUs is relatively low, but because of a huge Turbo mode, the cores can dynamically overclock to up to 3.2 GHz (920XM). Therefore, the CPU can be as fast as high clocked dual-core CPUs (using single threaded applications) but still offer the advantage of 4 cores. Because of the large TDP of 45 W / 55 W, the CPU is only intended for large laptops.  

4700MQ: Haswell-based quad-core processor clocked at 2.4 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 3.4 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4600 GPU and a dual channel DDR3 memory controller.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


14.00:

14 inch display size represents a middle ground between the small subnotebook formats and the screens of the standard 15 inch laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, provides good resolutions with usable detail sizes, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact. 

In the past, 14-inch devices were very rare, but now they are the standard for laptops after the 15-inchers. 

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


2.8 kg:

With this weight, a laptop is rather heavier than average. Devices in this range shine more with screen size and performance than with mobility.

2.94 kg:


81%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

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Devices with the same GPU and/or Screen Size

Gigabyte U24T
GeForce GT 750M, Core i7 4500U, 1.78 kg
Acer Aspire V7-482PG-6629
GeForce GT 750M, Core i5 4200U, 2.1 kg
Acer Aspire V5-473G-54204G50aii
GeForce GT 750M, Core i5 4200U, 1.8 kg
Acer Aspire V7-482PG-9884
GeForce GT 750M, Core i7 4500U, 2 kg

Devices with the same GPU

Asus N56VV-S4069H
GeForce GT 750M, Core i7 3630QM, 15.60", 2.7 kg
Dell XPS 15-9530-9002
GeForce GT 750M, Core i7 4712HQ, 15.60", 2 kg
HP Envy 15-j151sr
GeForce GT 750M, Core i7 4702MQ, 15.60", 2.6 kg
Apple MacBook Pro Retina 15 inch Mid 2014
GeForce GT 750M, Core i7 4870HQ, 15.40", 2 kg
Acer Aspire V5-573PG-9610
GeForce GT 750M, Core i7 4500U, 15.60", 2.2 kg
HP Envy 17-J004ER
GeForce GT 750M, Core i7 4702MQ, 17.30", 2.9 kg
Asus N56VV-S4013H
GeForce GT 750M, Core i5 3230M, 15.60", 3.2 kg
Dell XPS 15-9530
GeForce GT 750M, Core i7 4702HQ, 15.60", 2 kg
Dell XPS 15 Platinum
GeForce GT 750M, Core i7 4702HQ, 15.60", 2 kg
Acer Aspire V7-582PG-54208G25TII
GeForce GT 750M, Core i5 4200U, 15.60", 2.1 kg
MSI GE60-i750M245FD
GeForce GT 750M, Core i7 4700MQ, 15.60", 2.6 kg
Acer Aspire R7-571G-7353121Tass
GeForce GT 750M, Core i7 3537U, 15.60", 2.4 kg
Eurocom Electra
GeForce GT 750M, Core i7 4700MQ, 15.60", 2.4 kg
Dell XPS 15 (Late 2013)
GeForce GT 750M, Core i7 4702HQ, 15.60", 2.02 kg
HP Envy 17-j110eg
GeForce GT 750M, Core i7 4702MQ, 17.30", 3.359 kg
Dell Inspiron 7737 CN77304
GeForce GT 750M, Core i7 4500U, 17.30", 3.287 kg
Apple MacBook Pro Retina 15 inch 2013-10
GeForce GT 750M, Core i7 4850HQ, 15.40", 2.012 kg
Dell Inspiron 15-7537
GeForce GT 750M, Core i7 4500U, 15.60", 2.6 kg
Asus N550JV-CN253H
GeForce GT 750M, Core i7 4700HQ, 15.60", 2.6 kg
Asus N550JV-CN211D
GeForce GT 750M, Core i7 4700HQ, 15.60", 2.4 kg
Asus N550JV-CN182H
GeForce GT 750M, Core i7 4700HQ, 15.60", 2.6 kg
Asus N550JV-DB72T
GeForce GT 750M, Core i7 4702HQ, 15.60", 2.7 kg
Acer Aspire V7-582PG-74508G52tkk
GeForce GT 750M, Core i7 4500U, 15.60", 2.265 kg
Asus N550JV-CM067H
GeForce GT 750M, Core i7 4700MQ, 15.60", 2.7 kg
Asus N550JV-CN071H
GeForce GT 750M, Core i7 4700HQ, 15.60", 2.7 kg
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Alienware 14, GTX 750
Alienware 14, GTX 750
Stefan Hinum, 2013-08- 3 (Update: 2013-08- 3)