Alienware 13 R3
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Average of 10 scores (from 12 reviews)
Reviews for the Alienware 13 R3
Compact gaming miracle. While our test model of the Alienware 15 R3 had some temperature problems, we are impressed by the 13-inch system. Besides the high performance in the small chassis, we are also convinced by the brilliant OLED screen.
Source: PC World

The Alienware 13 is one sweet little machine. For its size, it’s a bit heavy, but in exchange you get an extremely well-rounded laptop that excels in every way possible.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/27/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Good Gear Guide

The Alienware 13 is one sweet little machine. For its size, it’s a bit heavy, but in exchange you get an extremely well-rounded laptop that excels in every way possible.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/27/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Trusted Reviews

The Alienware 13 isn’t the prettiest gaming laptop around, but it is one of the most flexible and ticks all the right boxes when it comes to functionality. The wealth of customisation options means gamers can tweak it to meet their specific needs and desired price point. Its excellent keyboard and robust metal chassis certainly add appeal over rivals, such as the Razer Blade and Gigabyte Aero 14, for buyers where mobility doesn't matter so much.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/21/2017
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 80% display: 90% mobility: 70% workmanship: 70%
Source: Techspot

Whether or not the Alienware 13 is for you depends on whether portability is important. If it is, you should probably look elsewhere for lighter laptops from Razer, MSI and Aorus. If you don’t really care, the Alienware 13 offers decent hardware and features at an affordable price point.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/28/2017
Rating: Total score: 75%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Tech Stage

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/25/2017
Source: c't - 6/2017

Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 03/15/2017
Source: Fredzone

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/16/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 80% display: 90% mobility: 60% workmanship: 70%
Source: PC Online.com.cn

Positive: Nice design; compact size; decent performance; good display. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/01/2017
Source: Alt om Data

Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/02/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Alt om Data

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/29/2017
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80%
Source: Lyd og Billede

Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/09/2017
Rating: Total score: 83%
Source: Ljud och Bild

Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/02/2017
Rating: Total score: 83%
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With these GPUs you are able to play modern and demanding games fluently at medium detail settings and HD resolution.
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i7-7700HQ: Quad-core notebook processor based on the Kaby Lake architecture. Besides four CPU cores (including Hyper Threading), the chips also integrates the HD Graphics 630 GPU and is manufactured in an improved 14 nm process.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
13.30":
There are hardly any tablets in this display size range anymore. For subnotebooks, on the other hand, it is the standard format.
The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small and therefore easily portable. The smaller display also has the advantage of requiring less power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is more strenuous on the eyes. High resolutions are more likely to be found in standard laptops.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.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.
83.93%: 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.