Alienware 15

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Reviews for the Alienware 15

80% Alienware 15
Source: Mobile Tech Review Archive.org version
Alienware is the Kleenex of gaming PCs: no it's not for wiping your nose, we mean it's a brand that stands for the entire category. "I want an Alienware" is synonymous with I want a gaming PC. It began as a boutique brand with killer specs and crazy looks, and in the many years since Dell bought Alienware, they've brought a scale of manufacturing and marketing that's made it a (for this sort of computer) volume leader.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/15/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%

Alienware 15
Source: Hot Hardware Archive.org version
The Alienware 51 gets points for style. The exterior lighting is appropriate bling for a gaming laptop and the customization options ensure that you’re not locked into a color you don’t want. Heck, you can even disable the lighting if you want the laptop’s reserved, but classy design to speak for itself.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/04/2015

70% Alienware 15
Source: Digital Trends Archive.org version
Alienware hasn’t been the best about pricing competitively over the last few years, but this specific build of the Alienware 15 lines up pretty well with what you get from other manufacturers. The GPU is what gives it value — other systems with a GTX 970M run more towards the $1,750 to $2,000 range, though a lot of those systems include an Intel quad.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/21/2015
Rating: Total score: 70%

83% Alienware 15: Conclusion
Source: Notebookreview.com Archive.org version
The Alienware 15 is the “Goldilocks” of the Alienware family of notebooks; if the Alienware 13 is too small and the Alienware 17 is too big and too expensive, this one is “just right.” Not only do customers have a wide range of CPU and GPU options to choose from, but customers can buy a low-cost configuration to start and upgrade the graphics later thanks to the Alienware Graphics Amplifier.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/19/2015
Rating: Total score: 83%

70% Alienware 15
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
While our midrange Alienware 15 doesn't quite match the gaming performance of the 2015 Razer Blade or the Aorus X3 Plus V3, it's significantly more affordable. The optional Graphics Amp also means you can get performance unmatched by any laptop GPU, and at a total price of $2,300, it costs about the same as the Razer or the Aorus.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/12/2015
Rating: Total score: 70%

80% Alienware 15
Source: Computer Shopper Archive.org version
All in all, with its relatively long battery life, solid construction, and attractive IPS display, there's a lot to like about the Alienware 15, especially if you value the complex, customizable lighting scheme. The system also proved quite quiet compared to other gaming laptops we've used lately.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/30/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%

Alienware 15
Source: Gaming Laptops Junky Archive.org version
The Alienware 15 is an excellent machine obviously. Very good thermals with no throttling, very good keyboard, good 1080p IPS, slick looks, many features, low noise and very good performance. The AW15 basic version, although with an I5-4210H will be faster than GTX 960M machines by around 20-30%, so if you can get one for $1000-$1050 it’s a good option.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/25/2015

Dell Alienware 15 (Early 2015) review – this machine really is out of space
Source: Laptop Media Archive.org version
Spec-wise, this machine has a powerful GPU with overall good performance, but the CPU can’t keep up with most of its competitors. For the price of around €1600 you can easily snatch a notebook with quad-core Core i7 CPU, but you might be disappointed with the GPU performance. So the question here is: Are you willing to trade the CPU for a more capable GPU? IF the answer is yes – go for the Alienware 15. It’s a great notebook and gives you a room for improvement with the Alienware Graphics Amplifier and the CPU will still handle any modern game and it won’t affect your FPS much.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/23/2015

80% Alienware 15 Review
Source: Techspot Archive.org version
Alienware isn’t a brand that has historically been associated with value, but their recent line-up of gaming laptops have been priced quite fairly. Configurations loaded with a GTX 980M and 4K display start at $2,150, cheaper than similar 15” systems. The entry-level systems are also decent value compared to laptops with similar hardware, starting at $1,200 for a GTX 965M and 1080p display.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/09/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%

90% Alienware 15 review
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
The Alienware 15 is a very accomplished premium gaming laptop. It combines a stylish and well build chassis with a great selection of features for a pretty reasonable price. Performance wise it’s a powerhouse and exactly what you’d expect for the price, plus Alienware offers a decent selection of configuration options to get the right price/performance balance for your needs. It has also provided easy access to the key upgradable components so doing your upgrades later on is an easy option.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/02/2015
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 90% performance: 90% features: 90% display: 80% mobility: 70% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 75% emissions: 70%

Foreign Reviews

94% Vom Notebook zum Gaming Desktop dank Graphics Amplifier
Source: Notebookinfo DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/20/2015
Rating: Total score: 94% performance: 95% display: 90% mobility: 90% ergonomy: 95% emissions: 85%

75% Fiche Technique, Prix Et Date De Sortie
Source: Hitek FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/26/2016
Rating: Total score: 75% price: 70% performance: 80% display: 70% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%

Dell Alienware A15 – Покоритель Игрового Олимпа
Source: Notebook-Center.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Attractive design; high quality IPS-screen; decent hardware; ergonomically-designed keyboard with backlit.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/05/2015

83% Đánh giá Dell Alienware 15, giấc mơ của game thủ
Source: Tinh Te VN→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/01/2015
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 70% performance: 90% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 80% emissions: 70%

五年磨一剑!戴尔ALIENWARE 15游戏本评测
Source: PC Online.com.cn zh-CN→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/23/2015

Dell Alienware 15 – за почитателите на уникалността.
Source: PC Store BU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Unuѕuаl bоutіquе dеѕіgn; sоlіd сhаѕѕіѕ; perfect dіѕрlау; pеаk pеrfоrmаnсе; perfect sound; long battery life. Negative: Poor cooling system.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/25/2015

デル ALIENWARE 15の実機レビュー
Source: The Hikaku JA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/12/2015

표준 게이밍 노트북의 가치를 높이다 - 델 에일리언 웨어 15 (외형편)
Source: Notegear KO→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/28/2015

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Model: Alienware is a well-established gaming laptop brand with numerous supporters all over the world. They have now come out with Alienware 15 which promises unbridled processing power. First off, its 15.6 inch Active Matrix TFT Color LCD features a 1600 x 900 resolution. The Alienware 15 comes with an option of whether customers want to upgrade the display to an Ultra HD. Customers can also choose whether they want an anti-glare FullHD IPS display or a TrueLife screen with touchscreen features.

The black and solid body is almost 2" (5.08 cm) thick and weighs about 4 kg. This is because the body is made from copper, aluminium and carbon fibre. The measurements are actually thinner compared to previous Alienware models. The powerful processor within this machine is an Intel Quad Core i7-720QM that can clock at up to 1.6 GHz. Paired with the processor is an Nvidia GTX 970m graphics card. The other hardware within the laptop are 8 GB of RAM, a 1 TB hard disk with a speed of 5400 rpm and a 3 GB GDDR5 VRAM. Gamers would be happy to know that there are Klipsch 2.1 audio speakers built in, as well as an 8 cell 92 Wh battery, which can last about 2 hours. The Alienware is truly a great gaming option overall.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M:

Second fastest high-end graphics card based on the Maxwell GM204 chip from the GeForce GTX 900M series.

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.  

4710HQ: Haswell-based quad-core processor clocked at 2.5 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 3.5 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.

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.

3.02 kg:

A laptop with this weight is comparatively heavy and less designed for mobility than for use at the desk. Therefore, the devices tend to shine less with battery life than with a large screen and higher performance.

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.

81.18%: 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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