Alienware 14

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Reviews for the Alienware 14

80% Alienware 14
Source: Comp Reviews 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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

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

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.

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

» 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":

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.

2.94 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.

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.

82.2%: 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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