Alienware 15 R3

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Reviews for the Alienware 15 R3

80% Alienware 15 review: It's built like a tank you can actually carry
Source: PC World Archive.org version
The Alienware 15 probably wouldn’t be my first choice, but it puts out incredible, desktop-level performance. Even with a GTX 1070 the Alienware 15 handled everything I threw at it with aplomb, and did it while still fitting inside a normal-size backpack. Barely fitting, but come on—I’m trying to be charitable here.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/08/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%

Alienware 15 review: It's built like a tank you can actually carry
Source: Good Gear Guide Archive.org version
The Alienware 15 probably wouldn’t be my first choice, but it puts out incredible, desktop-level performance. Even with a GTX 1070 the Alienware 15 handled everything I threw at it with aplomb, and did it while still fitting inside a normal-size backpack. Barely fitting, but come on—I’m trying to be charitable here.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/08/2017

84% Alienware 15 R3 GTX 1070 Review
Source: Think Digit Archive.org version
The Alienware 15 R3 packs in an NVIDIA GTX 1070 along with an Intel Core i7 6700HQ. Although, this isn’t the retail unit, it is pretty close in terms of performance. Alienware has certainly improved the build quality of the gaming laptops with added rigidity and ease of access for customisation. The lid doesn’t extend as far back as most other gaming laptops and you don’t get an SD card reader. Performance wise, we’d like to mention that you should be getting a 240 W power adapter with the unit should you decide to get one. The 180 W adapter does not do any justice to the performance capabilities of this machine. Most laptops with a GTX 1070 cost around 1.7-1.8 lakhs.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/17/2017
Rating: Total score: 84%

80% Alienware 15 r3 review
Source: Stuff TV Archive.org version
Unless you're spending a whole lot more by going the custom build route, or want a desktop-thrashing SLI setup, this is still our pick of off-the-shelf gaming machines you won't break your back with every time you take it on the move.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/30/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%

Alienware 15 R3 review – borderline 15-inch gaming system
Source: Laptop Media Archive.org version
The bottom line? Well, the privilege of owning an Alienware notebook comes at a big price and we mean that literally. To be honest, you won’t be getting better specs or performance compared to the much more affordable Acer Predator 15 or the ASUS ROG GL502VS but it will definitely reflect on the overall user experience. Build quality, the inclusion of 3x M.2 SSD slots and conditionally better cooling system are probably the things that stand out the most when someone brings up the Alienware 15 R3.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/15/2017

80% Alienware 15 R3 review
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
The Alienware 15 R3 is an incremental update over the previous generation but offers the power and refinement that gamers on the go will love. It’s a big and heavy beast but, if you don’t mind the weight, it’s a potent laptop that can do it all.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/31/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%

Alienware 15 review: Bigger, but not necessarily better
Source: Engadget Archive.org version
The Alienware 15 is almost everything you could ask for in a midsize gaming laptop. It's a stylish, powerful machine with the latest GPU architecture, Intel's new seventh-gen CPUs and a fantastic build quality -- it's just a little large for a machine of its class.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/29/2017

80% Alienware 15 R3 Review
Source: Computer Shopper Archive.org version
The Alienware 15 R3 ranks as one of our favorite 15.6-inch gaming notebooks. The gaming-centric nature of this machine is clearly evident, from its futuristic design to its excellent gaming performance. The end-user customization on this model is head-and-shoulders above many competing brands, such as MSI and Acer. For starters, the Alienware 15 R3 is factory-configurable from its base $1,199 config, up to the $2,274 of our tester, and more than a grand beyond that. After purchase, you can continue customizing with the AlienFX lighting system. AlienFX is a main selling point for this notebook. Most gaming notebooks that we test with configurable lighting of any kind—and that narrows the list considerably—usually have just the ability to turn the lighting on or off. On the Alienware 15 R3, you have 12 separate lighting zones, completely configurable the way you want. AlienFX also integrates into games.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/25/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%

70% Alienware 15 R3 (2017)
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
The Alienware R3 is a worthy upgrade on its predecessor, slimmer but more powerful than before, with a stylish design and sturdy high-quality construction. You get plenty of premium features including custom lighting and copious storage, but these add up to a pricey proposition relative to its gaming power. The HP Omen 17 offers the same graphics card and similar performance across the board, plus a 4K screen, for $1,799. With its plastic build, it's not as high end, but it remains our midrange Editors' Choice for threading the needle on performance, features, and price. If you like the R3's top-notch feature set and design, but can't afford the price tag, consider configuring a less expensive version.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/25/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%

80% Alienware 15 R3 review
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
The Alienware 15 R3 is a gaming laptop that is hard to beat. It has as much power as any of its mainstream rivals, and has lighting that is both eye-catching and customisable, but can also be switched off when you’d rather let you laptop slip into the background. It’s very well-made, the keyboard is great and the frame has some connections you sometimes only see in a laptop dock. However, its omission of a memory card slot is odd, the fan system is fairly loud and while hardcore gamers may appreciate the use of (in some models) a TN display it doesn’t do pure image quality many favours. As usual with an Alienware machine, you can find similar specs for less money from value-driven alternatives from, for example, PC Specialist and the HP Omen range. Its price is competitive with its direct rivals, the Acer Predator and Asus RoG series, and this is easily the slimmest and classiest-looking of the trio.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/20/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Alienware 15 R3 Review
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
The Alienware 15 has a sophisticated new look and a new Intel Kaby Lake processor, but subpar battery life hinders the overall experience.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/01/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%

84% Alienware 15 R3 Gaming Laptop Review | i7-7700HQ & GTX 1070
Source: Player Archive.org version
To sum up the Alienware 15 R3 gaming laptop with GTX 1070, it’s a solid option for those looking for a portable powerhouse for gaming. The only caveat and issue for me is the 120Hz screen wasn’t really stretched in our testing; not one of the games we tested managed to hit 120fps at maximum settings. This makes the 120Hz a little pointless in games other than those less intensive and having a Gysnc enabled screen makes all the difference to those wishing to avoid screen tearing. Everything was great in all honesty and the Alienware 15 R3 is a solid option for those wanting a GTX 1070, but still want all the benefits of being able to game on the move!
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/08/2017
Rating: Total score: 84% price: 80% performance: 80% workmanship: 90%

Foreign Reviews

88% Test : Alienware 15 R3, la troisième version du PC portable gaming de Dell ne démérite pas
Source: 01Net FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/09/2017
Rating: Total score: 88% performance: 100% display: 100% mobility: 50%

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile: Pascal based high-end mobile graphics card based on a cut down GP104 (like the GTX 1080) and GDDR5 graphics memory. Successor to the GTX 980M with a 10 Watts higher TDP. Similar to the desktop GTX 1070 performance wise, but with more shaders and lower clock speeds.

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.

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.

15.60":

15-inch display variants are the standard and are used for more than half of all laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, often allows high resolutions and thus offers rich details on the screen, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact - simply the standard compromise.

3.548 kg:

Only a few laptops are in this weight class because the mobility is rather limited due to the high weight. 

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.

81.1%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.

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