Alienware 14
Specifications
Alienware 14 (14 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i7-4700MQ 2.4 GHz (Intel Core i7)
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 765M - 2048 MB, Core: 850 MHz, Memory: 2000 MHz, GDDR5, ForceWare 311.48, Optimus
Memory
8192 MB
, 2x 4096 MB SO-DIMM DDR3-RAM PC3-12800 (1600 MHz), 2 slots, max. 16 GB
Display
14 inch 16:9, 1920x1080 pixel, AUO113D, TN LED, Full HD, diagonal: 35.5 cm, glossy: no
Mainboard
Intel HM87 (Lynx Point)
Storage
Liteonit LMT-256M6M, 256 GB
, mSATA-SSD + Western Digital WD7500BPKT-75PK4T0, 750 GB HDD, 7200 rpm, Slots: 1x mSATA & 1x 2.5-inch
Soundcard
Realtek ALC668 @ Intel Lynx Point PCH - High Definition Audio Controller
Connections
3 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: Headphones/microphone, input, output, Card Reader: 9-in-1
Networking
Qualcomm Killer e2200 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000MBit), Qualcomm Atheros Killer Wireless-N 1202 (a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.0
Optical drive
MATSHITA DVD+-RW UJ8C7
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 42 x 335 x 258 ( = 1.65 x 13.19 x 10.16 in)
Battery
69 Wh Lithium-Ion, 6000 mAh, 11.1V, 6-cell
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 8 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: 2.0 Megapixel
Additional features
Speakers: 2.1 (Dolby Home Theater v4), Keyboard Light: yes, Power supply unit: 150 Watts, Quick Start Guide, Resource DVD, Application DVD, CyberLink PowerDVD 10, 12 Months Warranty
Weight
2.94 kg ( = 103.71 oz / 6.48 pounds), Power Supply: 530 g ( = 18.7 oz / 1.17 pounds)
Price
1900 Euro
Average Score:
Average of 10 scores (from 16 reviews)
Average of 10 scores (from 16 reviews)
price: 63%, performance: 87%, features: 76%, display: 87% mobility: 64%, workmanship: 89%, ergonomy: 69%, emissions: 67%
Reviews for the Alienware 14
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?
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?
Alienware 14
Source: Comp Reviews
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%
Source: Comp Reviews
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%
Alienware 14
Source: Bit-Tech
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%
Source: Bit-Tech
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%
Alienware 14 review: portable gaming laptop that delivers on style and performance
Source: PC Advisor
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%
Source: PC Advisor
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%
Alienware 14 review
Source: Trusted Reviews
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%
Source: Trusted Reviews
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
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
Source: Engadget
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
Alienware 14 Review
Source: Notebookreview.com
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%
Source: Notebookreview.com
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%
PC gaming in a semiportable package
Source: CNet
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%
Source: CNet
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%
Alienware 14 gaming notebook
Source: Good Gear Guide
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%
Source: Good Gear Guide
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
Spieletaugliches 14-Zoll-Notebook
Source: Gamestar
DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/04/2013
Rating: Total score: 79% performance: 85% features: 70% display: 90%
Source: Gamestar
DE→ENSingle 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 DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/16/2013
Rating: performance: 95% features: 50% display: 90% mobility: 50% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 50%
Source: Notebookjournal
DE→ENSingle 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 DE→EN
Positive: nice design; very good illumination
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/07/2013
Source: HardwareLuxx
DE→ENPositive: nice design; very good illumination
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/07/2013
Alienware 14 : un portable performant et séduisant pour joueurs nomades
Source: 01Net
FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/16/2013
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: 01Net
FR→ENSingle Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/16/2013
Rating: Total score: 100%
Test portable Alienware 14 Full HD
Source: Cowcotland FR→EN
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
Source: Cowcotland
FR→ENPositive: 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 FR→EN
Positive: Good design, quality materials and ergonomics; good display.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/30/2013
Source: Portables4Gamers
FR→ENPositive: 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
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
Source: Ferra.ru
RU→ENPositive: 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
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
Source: Notebook-Center.ru
RU→ENPositive: 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
Comment
Series:
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.
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 765M:High-End Graphics cards as part of the Geforce 700M series based on the Kepler architecture.
With these GPUs you are able to play modern and demanding games fluently at medium detail settings and HD resolution. » 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":
Above all, this display size is used for subnotebooks, ultrabooks and convertibles. For all three types, this size is quite large. The biggest variety of subnotebooks is represented with this size.
Large display-sizes allow higher resolutions. So, details like letters are bigger. On the other hand, the power consumption is lower with small screen diagonals and the devices are smaller, more lightweight and cheaper.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.2.94 kg:
This weight is representative for typical laptops with a 14-16 inch display-diagonal.
Alienware: Alienware was founded in the USA in 1996. Alienware established its EMEA (Europe, the Middle East, and Africa) headquarters in Ireland, in 2002. Alienware has belonged to the Dell Group since 2006. The product range mainly focuses on gaming laptops and desktops. Trademark is a slightly futuristic design with an alien logo. In addition, Alienware offers workstations for private and business customers.
Alienware belongs to the mid-sized manufacturers of the notebook market. There are some reviews with average ratings overall.
82.2%: This rating should be considered to be average. This is because the proportion of notebooks which have a higher rating is approximately equal to the proportion which have a lower rating.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.