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Alienware m15 Series

Alienware m15 R7, 6800H RTX 3060Processor: AMD Cezanne (Zen 3, Ryzen 5000) R7 5800H, AMD Cezanne (Zen 3, Ryzen 5000) R9 5900HX, AMD Rembrandt (Zen 3+) R7 6800H, Intel Alder Lake-S i7-12700H, Intel Coffee Lake i7-8750H, Intel Coffee Lake i7-9750H, Intel Coffee Lake i9-8950HK, Intel Coffee Lake i9-9980HK, Intel Comet Lake i7-10750H, Intel Comet Lake i7-10870H, Intel Comet Lake i9-10980HK, Intel Tiger Lake i7-11800H, Intel Tiger Lake i9-11900H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Mobile, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU
Display: 15.60 inch
Weight: 2.16kg, 2.2kg, 2.266kg, 2.3kg, 2.35kg, 2.42kg, 2.459kg, 2.5kg, 2.529kg, 2.69kg
Price: 1600, 1750, 1850, 1900, 2000, 2200, 2300, 2400, 2500, 2800, 2900, 3049, 3100, 3200, 3500, 3599 euro
Average Score: 81.41% - good
Average of 109 scores (from 171 reviews)
price: 76%, performance: 91%, features: 70%, display: 87%, mobility: 65%, workmanship: 82%, ergonomy: 83%, emissions: 74%

 

Alienware m15, GTX 1070 Max-Q

The Alienware m15 is Dell Alienware’s finest attempt to stepping up the game to enter the thin-and-light gaming device market. Alienware is known for producing big and chunky gaming laptops, thus making this release a surprising move. The company claimed that it is 17 percent slimmer, 30 percent smaller, and 38 percent lighter compared to the previous generation Alienware 15. While it is a lightweight and slim gaming laptop, it certainly does not perform as great as other high performing gaming laptops. The m15 is the slimmest Alienware laptop ever at 2,18 kg (4.8 pound) and measures at 36,32 x 27,43 x 1,78-2,03 cm (14.3 x 10.8 x 0.7-0.8 inch). However, this isn't the lightest gaming system at its range yet, as both the MSI GS65 Stealth Thin and the Razer Blade 15 weigh less. Dell Alienware does not compromise build quality for weight: the lid is still made from anodized aluminium which looks and feels premium. The large backlit has an alien head in the center and there are three lines intersecting to the bottom half of the lid. The Dell Alienware m15 is available in Nebula Red and Epic Silver color options. The graphics processor is an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q with 8192 MB GDDR5 vRAM. It also features 16 GB RAM, 256 GB NVMe storage and an Intel Core i7-8750H processor, which is a hexa-core processor that can Turbo Boost up to 4.1 GHz. The Alienware m15 sports NVIDIA’s Max-Q design, promoting an extra level of portability. It features portability without having too much compromise on hardware performance. The cooling system of the Alienware m15 is Alienware's Cryo-Tech v2.0 thermal system which features a dual-intake, dual-exhaust airflow design, a high-voltage driving fan with 90 fan blades cooling the CPU and GPU, load balancing heat pipes across GPU and CPU, and copper fin stacks. The fans of the Alienware m15 are fire resistant liquid-crystal polymer fans. It has 3-phase fan control to create less friction and circulating air more efficiently. As for network connectivity, the standard configuration includes a Dell 802.11ac 2x2 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth 4.0 combo card. As for input/output ports, users will find a Killer Networks e2500 GbE port, two USB 3.0 ports, one USB 3.0 port with PowerShare, one Thunderbolt 3 port, one Alienware Graphics Amplifier port, HDMI 2.0, and a mini-DisplayPort 1.3. Finally, the Alienware m15 comes with a 60 Wh battery, but the user can upgrade to a longer-running 90 Wh unit. According to Dell, the 90 Wh battery can deliver up to 17 hours of runtime. Conclusively, Dell has entered the lightweight gaming laptop market with a fairly good attempt to compete with existing competitors in the market. The company has successfully delivered a device featuring sleek design and solid performance, although it’s still not the best in the market yet. Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

Specifications

Alienware m15, GTX 1070 Max-QNotebook: Alienware m15, GTX 1070 Max-Q
Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i7-8750H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q 8192 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.16kg
Price: 1850 euro
Links: Alienware homepage
 Alienware notebook section

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Average Score: 80% - good

Average of 5 scores (from 8 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% Alienware m15
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
The Alienware m15 makes good on its slim form with lots of gaming grunt and long battery life. It's a very solid 15-inch gaming laptop, though a few bits—bezels, body materials—need sprucing up.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/19/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Alienware m15 review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
If you don't mind paying for portability, the Alienware m15 is one of the best light(er) gaming laptops around right now. The slimmer, lighter design hasn't brought any serious compromises on power or performance, and even battery life is surprisingly strong.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/18/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Alienware m15 Review
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
It took a while, but Alienware has created a thin-and-light gaming laptop that's equal parts flashy, sexy and powerful. The m15 is legitimately portable without sacrificing the performance and endurance I've come to expect from the brand. And don't forget that lovely, vivacious display.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/17/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Alienware m15 Review
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
The Alienware m15 has almost everything going for it – a stylish lightweight design, the option of an ultra-smooth 144Hz display and enough power to blast through most games in Full HD at 60fps – but it's expensive, especially considering a lack of support for Nvdia's G-Sync technology.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/14/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Alienware m15 Review
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
The Alienware m15 enters the thin-and-light gaming arena with a bang, offering Core i7 and Nvidia Max-Q power in a very svelte frame.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/25/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Hands on: Alienware m15 review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
The Alienware m15 is not the most exciting gaming laptop when it comes to raw power, but rather it’s exciting in its portability. Not to mention a full-sized keyboard and impressive battery life claims for a gaming laptop.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/05/2018
Alienware m15
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
As Alienware's thinnest and lightest gaming laptop yet, the m15 promises to deliver solid casual gaming performance in a package that won't weigh down your backpack.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/04/2018

Foreign Reviews

Promis, l’i5 et la GTX 1060 arrivent sur l’Alienware m15
Source: Portables4Gamers French FR→EN Archive.org version
Negative: Mediocre design; heavy and bulky.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/02/2018

 

Alienware m15 GTX 1070 Max-Q

Specifications

Alienware m15 GTX 1070 Max-QNotebook: Alienware m15 GTX 1070 Max-Q
Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i7-8750H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q 8192 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.16kg
Price: 1900 euro
Links: Alienware homepage
 Alienware notebook section

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Average Score: 80.91% - good

Average of 22 scores (from 26 reviews)

 

Reviews

87.1% Alienware m15 (i7-8750H, GTX 1070 Max-Q) Laptop Review | Notebookcheck
Alienware's first ultra-thin laptop maintains the spirit of the original Alienware 15 R4 while propelling the series forward into the super-light gaming category. Of course, some sacrifices had to be made when moving to a smaller design, but it's mostly a success especially in terms of Turbo Boost performance and chassis rigidity.
87% Alienware m15 review: Relatively compact while retaining a gaming look
Source: Techaeris English Archive.org version
There’s no question there are plenty of slimmer gaming laptop options out there. With its advanced thermal cooling technology, sleek gaming design, and various customizable options, the Alienware m15 definitely meets the criteria for a gaming laptop. While some of the configurations can be pricey, it does offer solid construction, great performance, and comfortable use.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/24/2019
Rating: Total score: 87% price: 85% performance: 95% display: 95% mobility: 60% workmanship: 95%
87% Alienware m15 review: Relatively compact while retaining a gaming look
Source: Techaeris English Archive.org version
There’s no question there are plenty of slimmer gaming laptop options out there. With its advanced thermal cooling technology, sleek gaming design, and various customizable options, the Alienware m15 definitely meets the criteria for a gaming laptop. While some of the configurations can be pricey, it does offer solid construction, great performance, and comfortable use.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/24/2019
Rating: Total score: 87% price: 85% performance: 95% display: 95% mobility: 60% workmanship: 95%
80% Alienware M15 review
Source: Stuff TV English Archive.org version
It’s not quite as suave as the Razer Blade 15, which could pass for your everyday work laptop, but if you're after a portable, compact gaming laptop and you’ve got the cash to splash on Alienware, the M15 is a great choice.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/28/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Alienware M15 review
Source: Stuff TV English Archive.org version
It’s not quite as suave as the Razer Blade 15, which could pass for your everyday work laptop, but if you're after a portable, compact gaming laptop and you’ve got the cash to splash on Alienware, the M15 is a great choice.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/28/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
70% The First Max Q Gaming Laptop From Alienware Is Too Thick And Too Late
Source: The Verge English Archive.org version
In a vacuum, the m15 is impressive: it’s thinner and lighter than prior Alienware laptops, while still providing an excellent gaming experience and surprisingly good battery life when you’re not gaming. But it does not exist in a vacuum, and it’s not as thin, light, well-designed, or immersive as its competition. Even with a starting price that undercuts Razer, MSI, and others, the Alienware m15 doesn’t stand out.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/24/2019
Rating: Total score: 70%
70% The First Max Q Gaming Laptop From Alienware Is Too Thick And Too Late
Source: The Verge English Archive.org version
In a vacuum, the m15 is impressive: it’s thinner and lighter than prior Alienware laptops, while still providing an excellent gaming experience and surprisingly good battery life when you’re not gaming. But it does not exist in a vacuum, and it’s not as thin, light, well-designed, or immersive as its competition. Even with a starting price that undercuts Razer, MSI, and others, the Alienware m15 doesn’t stand out.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/24/2019
Rating: Total score: 70%
87% Alienware m15 review: Dell’s first thin gaming laptop doesn’t disappoint
Source: Engadget English Archive.org version
Overall, the Alienware m15 is a better value than the competition. It's not as light as MSI's, and it's not as sleek as the Blade, but it's powerful and attractive enough for any gamer who wants a more portable gaming rig. Best of all, the Alienware m15 proves that Dell is finally moving beyond the gaming laptop stone age.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/18/2019
Rating: Total score: 87%
80% Alienware m15 Review
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
The Alienware m15 has almost everything going for it – a stylish lightweight design, the option of an ultra-smooth 144Hz display and enough power to blast through most games in Full HD at 60fps – but it's expensive, especially considering a lack of support for Nvdia's G-Sync technology.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/18/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
87% Alienware m15 review: Dell’s first thin gaming laptop doesn’t disappoint
Source: Engadget English Archive.org version
Overall, the Alienware m15 is a better value than the competition. It's not as light as MSI's, and it's not as sleek as the Blade, but it's powerful and attractive enough for any gamer who wants a more portable gaming rig. Best of all, the Alienware m15 proves that Dell is finally moving beyond the gaming laptop stone age.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/18/2019
Rating: Total score: 87%
80% Alienware m15 Review
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
The Alienware m15 has almost everything going for it – a stylish lightweight design, the option of an ultra-smooth 144Hz display and enough power to blast through most games in Full HD at 60fps – but it's expensive, especially considering a lack of support for Nvdia's G-Sync technology.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/18/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Alienware m15 Gaming Laptop Review: Thin, Light, Dense, Deadly
Source: Hot Hardware English Archive.org version
Any way you slice it, Dell's Alienware m15 is a powerful machine, with an easily serviceable chassis, and room to grow. Pound-for-pound it may just be one of the most powerful gaming laptops on the market right now. It's like a powerful middleweight that can step into the ring and go toe-to-toe with heavyweights.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/04/2019
Alienware m15 Gaming Laptop Review: Thin, Light, Dense, Deadly
Source: Hot Hardware English Archive.org version
Any way you slice it, Dell's Alienware m15 is a powerful machine, with an easily serviceable chassis, and room to grow. Pound-for-pound it may just be one of the most powerful gaming laptops on the market right now. It's like a powerful middleweight that can step into the ring and go toe-to-toe with heavyweights.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/04/2019

Foreign Reviews

93% Alienware m15 Gaming-Notebook mit Monster-Leistung
Source: Chip.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/09/2019
Rating: Total score: 93% performance: 99% features: 99% display: 98% mobility: 74% ergonomy: 64%
93% Alienware m15 Gaming-Notebook mit Monster-Leistung
Source: Chip.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/09/2019
Rating: Total score: 93% performance: 99% features: 99% display: 98% mobility: 74% ergonomy: 64%
Schlanker Schönling mit flotter Hardware
Source: HardwareLuxx German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/28/2018
Schlanker Schönling mit flotter Hardware
Source: HardwareLuxx German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/28/2018
90% Alienware m15
Source: Le monde numerique French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/20/2019
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 100% workmanship: 80%
90% Alienware m15
Source: Le monde numerique French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/20/2019
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 100% workmanship: 80%
80% Test du Alienware m15 : un PC portable gamer au design policé mais aux performances solides
Source: CNet France French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/29/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Test du Alienware m15 : un PC portable gamer au design policé mais aux performances solides
Source: CNet France French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/29/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
76% Test : Dell Alienware m15, un très bon portable gamer...si vous supportez son bruit
Source: 01Net French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/15/2019
Rating: Total score: 76% performance: 90% mobility: 80%
76% Test : Dell Alienware m15, un très bon portable gamer...si vous supportez son bruit
Source: 01Net French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/15/2019
Rating: Total score: 76% performance: 90% mobility: 80%
67% Gruppetest: Alienware M15 n00awm1506
Source: Lyd og Billede DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/06/2019
Rating: Total score: 67%
67% Gruppetest: Alienware M15 n00awm1506
Source: Lyd og Billede DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/06/2019
Rating: Total score: 67%
80% Alienware m15 review și benchmarks (i7-8750H, GTX 1070 Max-Q, ecran UHD)
Source: Giz.ro →EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/18/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Alienware m15 review și benchmarks (i7-8750H, GTX 1070 Max-Q, ecran UHD)
Source: Giz.ro →EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/18/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%

 

Alienware M15, GTX 1070

Specifications

Alienware M15, GTX 1070Notebook: Alienware M15, GTX 1070
Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i7-8750H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 3840 x 2160 pixels
Weight: 2.2kg
Links: Alienware homepage
 Alienware notebook section

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Average Score: 80% - good

Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% Alienware m15 review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
If you don't mind paying for portability, the Alienware m15 is one of the best light(er) gaming laptops around right now. The slimmer, lighter design hasn't brought any serious compromises on power or performance, and even battery life is surprisingly strong. The only real downsides here are the outsized top bezel and the fact that it runs hot - two reasons you may want to look at the more recent m15 R2 models.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/12/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

80% Dell Alienware M15 Review
Source: Tweakers Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/15/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%

 

Alienware m15-KV74W

Specifications

Alienware m15-KV74WNotebook: Alienware m15-KV74W
Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i7-8750H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q 8192 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.16kg
Price: 2300 euro
Links: Alienware homepage
 Alienware notebook section

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Average Score: 76.8% - good

Average of 5 scores (from 6 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% Alienware m15 review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
The Alienware m15 OLED offers undeniable performance in a package that avoids the pitfalls of many gaming laptops: egregious size. It’s slim and light enough to go into an average backpack, but it’s potent enough to work hard and play hard. Throw in a decent battery and a stunning display, and it’s an excellent machine. The price of this model does hold it back some, though. While it’s cheaper than Razer’s upcoming Razer Blade with OLED display, that model with have some higher-end internals contributing to the price and DisplayHDR certification. Meanwhile, plenty of other gaming laptops can offer similar performance to the Alienware m15 at significantly lower prices with the only major trade-off being that they’ll have an LCD display with a high-refresh rate and 1080p resolution.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/11/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Alienware m15 OLED (2019) Review
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
How do you make a great laptop even better? By adding a seriously beautiful OLED display to the slimmest laptop in Alienware's catalog and not skimping on high-powered components. This is easily one of the most satisfying gaming laptops I've tested this year. I just wish the fun lasted longer on a charge. If you want a slim gaming rig for less money, the Razer Blade 15's ($2,599) is $180 cheaper than the m15 and a faster SSD. But if you're looking for an incomparable viewing experience, the Alienware m15 OLED is the gaming laptop for you.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/26/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
60% Alienware m15 (2019, OLED)
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
The peppy, pricey Alienware m15 now offers a brilliant OLED screen, but the competition has upped its game since we last reviewed it. We'd recommend several other models right now—especially as Alienware has a redesign coming.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/21/2019
Rating: Total score: 60%
80% Alienware m15 review: The power of OLED compels you
Source: PC World English Archive.org version
That said, this laptop doesn’t necessarily need to suffer for the sins of its parents. The OLED display is love-at-first-sight for me. Maybe not “I don't care that it costs $1,000 more than some laptops with comparable performance” love, but...well, depends what you care about. I could certainly see someone making the argument at least, and the m15’s internals perform well enough to do the display justice. After all, if you’re buying a screen that looks this damn good, you want whatever’s on it to look good too, right?
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/14/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Alienware m15 review: The power of OLED compels you
Source: Good Gear Guide English Archive.org version
I still think the RTX 2070 Max-Q is in a weird spot, what with full-size GTX 1070 laptops remaining on the market, performing basically the same and usually priced much lower. And I think this particular Alienware m15 is in an even weirder spot, given there’s an m15 redesign already announced.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/14/2019
84% Alienware m15 Review
Source: Think Digit English Archive.org version
The Alienware m15 performs precisely in line with our expectations, that is, excellent frame rates while gaming and short render times in both Lightroom and Premiere Pro. Where it falters is in poor thermals, with the WASD keys getting as hot as 46 degrees. Regardless, the Alienware m15 makes for a great gaming system that will definitely turn heads.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/20/2019
Rating: Total score: 84%

 

Alienware m15-565K7

Specifications

Alienware m15-565K7Notebook: Alienware m15-565K7
Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i9-8950HK
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q 8192 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.16kg
Price: 3100 euro
Links: Alienware homepage
 Alienware notebook section

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Reviews

Alienware m15 (R2) review: Hands-on
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
Until we spend more time with the m15, we can't really judge how well it holds up - but on paper it has top specs for the form factor (except for limited RAM) and some seriously tempting display options. From the outside though, there's not much to complain about here. Those big ol' bezels are gone, the keyboard's stepped up, and the Legend design looks lush. This is exactly what an Alienware laptop should look like in 2019 - let's just hope it delivers on the promise.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/12/2019
Slimmer and faster Dell Alienware m15 and m17 gaming notebooks launched at Computex 2019
Source: Hitech Century English Archive.org version
Combined, all this makes the m15 and m17 exceptionally tempting gaming rigs indeed though prices will be predictably princely with both gaming notebooks started in on the ground floor with from USD1,500 and up. Stay tuned to Dell’s official website for more updates here.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 06/01/2019
Alienware m15 (R2) review: Hands-on
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
Until we spend more time with the m15, we can't really judge how well it holds up - but on paper it has top specs for the form factor (except for that pesky RAM cap) and some seriously tempting display options. The only question mark is really how well the new cooling design manages the power on hand.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/30/2019
Alienware m15 R2 initial review: Eye-catching and eye-tracking too
Source: Pocket Lint English Archive.org version
There's no denying, the Alienware m15 is a real looker. They say you shouldn't judge a book by its cover, but you can certainly judge this new laptop on the face of it. Staggering beauty carries through into powerhouse specs that should keep you happy whatever you're doing.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/29/2019
Hands on: Alienware m15 2019 review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
The Alienware m15 2019 is one of the sharpest-looking and feeling gaming laptops to date, with impressive niceties such as a clever cooling solution and deep key travel in spite of its thin frame. We just wish the entry-level pricing was a little more generous.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/28/2019
Alienware m15 RTX Gaming Laptop Review
Source: Techspot English Archive.org version
The Alienware m15 is a great step forward for the company, but it ultimately doesn’t get our recommendation. It’s hard to create the perfect portable system on the first attempt, and many competitors have simply been doing this for longer and have more refined, better options today that you should consider instead.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/01/2019

Foreign Reviews

Обзор Alienware M15. Игровой ноутбук на максималках
Source: Mega Obzor RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Beautiful design; powerful hardware; high gaming performance; excellent display; slim size; light weight; backlit keys. Negative: No memory card slot; short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/08/2019
Dell Alienware m15 và m17 (2019) trình diện: hầm hố, mạnh mẽ, giá từ 1499 USD
Source: Nghenhin Vietnam VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Premium design; solid workmanship; powerful hardware; high gaming performance; slim size; light weight.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 05/29/2019

 

Alienware m15 P79F

Specifications

Alienware m15 P79FNotebook: Alienware m15 P79F
Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i7-8750H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q 8192 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 3840 x 2160 pixels
Weight: 2.16kg
Price: 2000 euro
Links: Alienware homepage
 Alienware notebook section

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Reviews

85.3% Alienware m15 P79F (i7-8750H, RTX 2070 Max-Q, OLED) Review | Notebookcheck
OLED is amazing, but it's not the holy grail of display technologies. A few key disadvantages outside of the pricier MSRP mean there are still good reasons to choose IPS depending on your usage scenario.

Foreign Reviews

Chiêm ngưỡng ‘quái vật’ Alieware m15 giữa chiến trường MSI 2019
Source: Nghenhin Vietnam VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful hardware; high gaming performance; premium design; solid workmanship.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/11/2019
Chiêm ngưỡng ‘quái vật’ Alieware m15 giữa chiến trường MSI 2019
Source: Nghenhin Vietnam VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful hardware; high gaming performance; premium design; solid workmanship.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/11/2019

 

Alienware m15 R2 P87F

Specifications

Alienware m15 R2 P87FNotebook: Alienware m15 R2 P87F
Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i7-9750H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q 8192 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.16kg
Price: 3200 euro
Links: Alienware homepage
 Alienware notebook section

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Average Score: 86% - good

Average of 10 scores (from 14 reviews)

 

Reviews

83% The Area-51m mini-me: Dell Alienware m15 R2 Laptop Review | Notebookcheck
If you've ever wanted the 17.3-inch Alienware Area-51m desktop replacement but wished it was smaller, then the 15.6-inch Alienware m15 R2 should fit the bill. The new model is a complete design overhaul of last year's Alienware m15 R1 that unfortunately feels more like a lateral step sideways instead of a big leap forward.
80% Alienware M15 R3 Review
Source: NDTV Gadgets English Archive.org version
To sum it up, the top variant of the Alienware M15 R3 is a great laptop, but is hard to recommend to hardcore gamers despite its crazy specifications, mainly because of that display. I also would have loved slightly better thermal performance, and of course a lower price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/05/2020
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 60% performance: 90% display: 80% mobility: 60% workmanship: 90%
80% Alienware M15 R3 Review
Source: NDTV Gadgets English Archive.org version
To sum it up, the top variant of the Alienware M15 R3 is a great laptop, but is hard to recommend to hardcore gamers despite its crazy specifications, mainly because of that display. I also would have loved slightly better thermal performance, and of course a lower price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/05/2020
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 60% performance: 90% display: 80% mobility: 60% workmanship: 90%
80% Alienware m15 R2 review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
The Alienware m15 is an excellent gaming laptop in basically every way. Powering through all of our tests without problem, it should be able to last you a few years before struggling. However, the lackluster speakers and trackpad hold it back from true greatness.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/22/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Alienware m15 R2 review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
The Alienware m15 is an excellent gaming laptop in basically every way. Powering through all of our tests without problem, it should be able to last you a few years before struggling. However, the lackluster speakers and trackpad hold it back from true greatness.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/22/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Alienware m15 R2 review: Power in a stylish and portable package
Source: Good Gear Guide English Archive.org version
Alienware’s been firing on all cylinders recently, and if you’re in the market for a laptop I’d absolutely recommend giving the lower-priced m15 R2’s a look. They’re beautiful, they’re durable, and as an added benefit? They come in black. After all, if you’re going to pay this much for a luxury machine, you don’t want it getting scratched the first time you take it out—no matter how futuristic the white version looks. Forget Dieter Rams. Richard Sapper had it right.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/01/2019
90% Alienware m15 R2 review: Power in a stylish and portable package
Source: PC World English Archive.org version
Alienware’s been firing on all cylinders recently, and if you’re in the market for a laptop I’d absolutely recommend giving the lower-priced m15 R2’s a look. They’re beautiful, they’re durable, and as an added benefit? They come in black. After all, if you’re going to pay this much for a luxury machine, you don’t want it getting scratched the first time you take it out—no matter how futuristic the white version looks. Forget Dieter Rams. Richard Sapper had it right.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/01/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%
Alienware m15 R2 review: Power in a stylish and portable package
Source: Good Gear Guide English Archive.org version
Alienware’s been firing on all cylinders recently, and if you’re in the market for a laptop I’d absolutely recommend giving the lower-priced m15 R2’s a look. They’re beautiful, they’re durable, and as an added benefit? They come in black. After all, if you’re going to pay this much for a luxury machine, you don’t want it getting scratched the first time you take it out—no matter how futuristic the white version looks. Forget Dieter Rams. Richard Sapper had it right.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/01/2019
90% Alienware m15 R2 review: Power in a stylish and portable package
Source: PC World English Archive.org version
Alienware’s been firing on all cylinders recently, and if you’re in the market for a laptop I’d absolutely recommend giving the lower-priced m15 R2’s a look. They’re beautiful, they’re durable, and as an added benefit? They come in black. After all, if you’re going to pay this much for a luxury machine, you don’t want it getting scratched the first time you take it out—no matter how futuristic the white version looks. Forget Dieter Rams. Richard Sapper had it right.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/01/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%
80% Alienware m15 R2 review
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
Alienware's m15 R2 delivers immersive gaming performance in a thin, vibrant design that looks like the future of portable gaming. Just make sure you give it plenty of room to breathe.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/14/2019
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
80% Alienware m15 R2 review
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
Alienware's m15 R2 delivers immersive gaming performance in a thin, vibrant design that looks like the future of portable gaming. Just make sure you give it plenty of room to breathe.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/14/2019
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%

Foreign Reviews

Alienware M15 R2: notebook gaming dal design originale
Source: Leonardo.it Tech Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Premium design; solid workmanship; powerful hardware; high gaming performance; excellent display; great connectivity. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/24/2020
Alienware M15 R2: notebook gaming dal design originale
Source: Leonardo.it Tech Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Premium design; solid workmanship; powerful hardware; high gaming performance; excellent display; great connectivity. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/24/2020
100% Alienware M15 R2 (n00awm15r207)
Source: Lyd og Billede DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/07/2020
Rating: Total score: 100%
100% Alienware M15 R2 (n00awm15r207)
Source: Lyd og Billede DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/07/2020
Rating: Total score: 100%

 

Alienware m15 R2-390W9

Specifications

Alienware m15 R2-390W9Notebook: Alienware m15 R2-390W9
Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i7-9750H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q 8192 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 3840 x 2160 pixels
Weight: 2.16kg
Price: 2800 euro
Links: Alienware homepage
 Alienware notebook section

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Average Score: 80.75% - good

Average of 4 scores (from 6 reviews)

 

Reviews

90% Geek Review: Alienware m15 R2
Source: Geek Culture English Archive.org version
Alienware doesn’t shy away when it comes to going nuts with its aesthetic, while still establishing itself as a top-tier PC manufacturer. The new m15 certainly reflects those two aspects, and is certainly one to look out for should you be looking for a new laptop.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/31/2020
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 90% performance: 90% workmanship: 90%
75% Alienware m15 R2 review: The best-looking Alienware laptop yet
Source: Hardware Zone English Archive.org version
The Alienware m15 R2 feels like a luxury machine, and it's priced accordingly. If price is no object for you, I think you'll be very happy with Alienware's unique look and build. But if you're looking to get a more well-rounded laptop for your money, this isn't quite it.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/30/2019
Rating: Total score: 75% price: 60% performance: 80% mobility: 65% workmanship: 85%
Alienware m15 R2 Review: Beautiful OLED, Beastly Performance
Source: Hot Hardware English Archive.org version
Thanks to all of that extra-fast hardware, the Alienware m15 R2 turns in the best performance we've seen in a 15" notebook. The system's good looks, excellent performance, and gorgeous display option make for an extremely attractive package, too. If you're in the market for a well-endowed notebook to take to your dorm or your next LAN party, this Alienware notebook should be on your short list of systems to check out. For that reason, we bestow upon the m15 R2 Hot Hardware's Approved award.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/06/2019
Alienware m15 R2 review: Eye-catching design comes with eye-tracking tech
Source: Pocket Lint English Archive.org version
We were immediately impressed by the Alienware m15 R2 when we first saw it at Computex 2019. Now having used it at home in the real world, it certainly didn't disappoint. Apart from a few minor niggles with battery life, a small main drive, and odd issues with footage capture, it's an absolute marvel of a machine. The 4K display option is absolutely stunning, HDR, ray tracing and eye-tracking are all added bonuses. The m15 R2 manages to perform well under pressure and without a typically obnoxious loud fan. Not that things don't get noisy if you really want them to of course. There's no doubt that on looks alone, both on-screen and off, the m15 R2 is well worth your investment. It will cost you a pretty penny though.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/05/2019
80% Alienware m15 R2 (2019, OLED)
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
More exciting in function and design than the original, Alienware's m15 R2 gaming laptop delivers serious frame-rate juice and state-of-the-art features, including, in our test unit, a stellar 4K OLED display.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/28/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

78% Ноутбук Alienware M15: Обзор
Source: Product Test RU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/15/2019
Rating: Total score: 78% performance: 98% display: 74% mobility: 54% ergonomy: 86%

 

Alienware m15 R2, i9-9980HK, RTX 2080

Specifications

Alienware m15 R2, i9-9980HK, RTX 2080Notebook: Alienware m15 R2, i9-9980HK, RTX 2080
Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i9-9980HK
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Mobile 8192 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.16kg
Links: Alienware homepage
 Alienware notebook section

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Average Score: 70% - average

Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Reviews

70% Dell Alienware m15 (2019) review: The reliable gaming machine
Source: Gadgets Now English Archive.org version
That said, it’s is one of the best choices out there if you are hooked on buying an OLED-screen gaming laptop. Even the likes of Asus and HP don’t have a powerful gaming laptop that has Tobii eye-tracking, customisable LED grilles, Intel Core i9 processor, 4K OLED display all in such a slim build. However, if you’re not a big fan of 4K OLED and Tobii eye-tracking hardware, Dell’s Alienware m15 might lose some of its shine to rivals who are offering an equally powerful alternative at a lower price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/12/2019
Rating: Total score: 70%

Foreign Reviews

70% Test du Alienware m15 R2 : le PC gamer venu d’ailleurs
Source: Frandroid French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/08/2019
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 50% workmanship: 50%

 

Alienware m15 R2-N00AWm15R210

Specifications

Alienware m15 R2-N00AWm15R210Notebook: Alienware m15 R2-N00AWm15R210
Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i7-9750H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 3840 x 2160 pixels
Weight: 2.2kg
Links: Alienware homepage
 Alienware notebook section

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Average Score: 100% - very good

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

100% Alienware M15 R2 (N00AWm15R210)
Source: Tweakers Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/15/2020
Rating: Total score: 100%

 

Alienware m15 R3 P87F

Specifications

Alienware m15 R3 P87FNotebook: Alienware m15 R3 P87F
Processor: Intel Comet Lake i7-10750H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile 8192 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.266kg
Price: 1900 euro
Links: Alienware homepage
 Alienware notebook section

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Average Score: 79% - good

Average of 8 scores (from 14 reviews)

 

Reviews

84.8% Dell Alienware m15 R3 Laptop Review: Vapor Chamber Saves The Day | Notebookcheck
It may look the same on the outside, but it's a different beast on the inside. CPU temperatures are much cooler now to address one of our biggest concerns about last year's Alienware m15 R2.
Alienware M15 R3 Review: When Excess Is Just Enough
Source: Exhibit.tech English
On its own, the Alienware M15 R3 is a great laptop. But when you take a look at the competition, you realise that Alienware is still a few steps behind. Currently, you can get a gaming laptop in a similar configuration at a far lower cost than the Alienware M15 R3. Alienware needs to take a few pages out of Dell’s XPS’ diary and focus on continual annual improvements. They have a great product, and just by sorting out a few issues like cooling and setting a competitive price will make help return the Alienware return to its former glory.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/01/2021
Alienware M15 R3 Review: When Excess Is Just Enough
Source: Exhibit.tech English
On its own, the Alienware M15 R3 is a great laptop. But when you take a look at the competition, you realise that Alienware is still a few steps behind. Currently, you can get a gaming laptop in a similar configuration at a far lower cost than the Alienware M15 R3. Alienware needs to take a few pages out of Dell’s XPS’ diary and focus on continual annual improvements. They have a great product, and just by sorting out a few issues like cooling and setting a competitive price will make help return the Alienware return to its former glory.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/01/2021
76% Alienware M15 R3 Review – Notable Improvements
Source: Pokde English
The Alienware m15 R3 is one of the better gaming laptops we’ve reviewed thus far. Sure, it’s not perfect, but it’s hard to complain given what you’re getting. You get powerful performance, improved thermals over its predecessor, excellent RAM and storage configuration, Wi-Fi 6, good array of ports, one of the best keyboards on a laptop with per-key RGB lighting, 144Hz refresh rate with options for a 300Hz refresh rate, and a useful Alienware software suite in a portable, yet attractive body.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/05/2021
Rating: Total score: 76% price: 70% performance: 85% mobility: 80% workmanship: 85%
76% Alienware M15 R3 Review – Notable Improvements
Source: Pokde English
The Alienware m15 R3 is one of the better gaming laptops we’ve reviewed thus far. Sure, it’s not perfect, but it’s hard to complain given what you’re getting. You get powerful performance, improved thermals over its predecessor, excellent RAM and storage configuration, Wi-Fi 6, good array of ports, one of the best keyboards on a laptop with per-key RGB lighting, 144Hz refresh rate with options for a 300Hz refresh rate, and a useful Alienware software suite in a portable, yet attractive body.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/05/2021
Rating: Total score: 76% price: 70% performance: 85% mobility: 80% workmanship: 85%
80% Alienware m15 R3 (2020) review
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
Is the third time the charm for Alienware? Yes and no. For $2,379, you get an absolutely beautiful gaming laptop with a captivating 4K display, a Core i7 processor and an RTX 2070 GPU. It’s the recipe for a gaming laptop that shows up big when you’re gaming or multitasking. The comfortable, customizable keyboard and powerful speakers are just icing on an already stacked cake.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/10/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Alienware m15 R3 (2020) review
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
Is the third time the charm for Alienware? Yes and no. For $2,379, you get an absolutely beautiful gaming laptop with a captivating 4K display, a Core i7 processor and an RTX 2070 GPU. It’s the recipe for a gaming laptop that shows up big when you’re gaming or multitasking. The comfortable, customizable keyboard and powerful speakers are just icing on an already stacked cake.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/10/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Alienware m15 R3 Review: A Quieter, Powerful Gaming Laptop
Source: Hot Hardware English Archive.org version
Regardless, the m15 R3 is still comparatively pricey to your run-of-the-mill gaming laptop, which is something you will have to factor into your decision. However, this one aligns more closely to a boutique experience, with high quality construction, an excellent cooling solution and a head-turning aesthetic. All that said, the Alienware m15 R3 is fast, beautiful, and definitely worth a look, if you're in the market for a powerful gaming laptop.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/06/2020
Alienware m15 R3 Review: A Quieter, Powerful Gaming Laptop
Source: Hot Hardware English Archive.org version
Regardless, the m15 R3 is still comparatively pricey to your run-of-the-mill gaming laptop, which is something you will have to factor into your decision. However, this one aligns more closely to a boutique experience, with high quality construction, an excellent cooling solution and a head-turning aesthetic. All that said, the Alienware m15 R3 is fast, beautiful, and definitely worth a look, if you're in the market for a powerful gaming laptop.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/06/2020
70% Alienware’s M15 R3 is improved, but the competition is better
Source: The Verge English Archive.org version
All in all, the Alienware M15 R3 doesn’t suffer from too many fatal flaws. It’s just that the competition is getting that much better, and the likes of Razer and MSI one-up Alienware’s offering with thinner design, better battery performance, and more comprehensive upgradeability. If the company can make its next iteration go more toe-to-toe in those departments, it’ll be a real contender.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/29/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%
70% Alienware’s M15 R3 is improved, but the competition is better
Source: The Verge English Archive.org version
All in all, the Alienware M15 R3 doesn’t suffer from too many fatal flaws. It’s just that the competition is getting that much better, and the likes of Razer and MSI one-up Alienware’s offering with thinner design, better battery performance, and more comprehensive upgradeability. If the company can make its next iteration go more toe-to-toe in those departments, it’ll be a real contender.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/29/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%
90% Alienware m15 R3
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
The Asus ROG Zephyrus S GX502 held the crown as our top pick among premium gaming laptops for a long time, but the Alienware m15 R3 has proven a better value. It’s slightly less expensive than the Asus machine as configured, packing superior gaming performance, a newer processor, a more advanced display, and a unique design. We liked what the Razer Blade 15 and Acer Predator Triton 500 brought to the table, but the m15 R3 is a better deal, earning our Editors' Choice in this category.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/21/2020
Rating: Total score: 90%
90% Alienware m15 R3
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
The Asus ROG Zephyrus S GX502 held the crown as our top pick among premium gaming laptops for a long time, but the Alienware m15 R3 has proven a better value. It’s slightly less expensive than the Asus machine as configured, packing superior gaming performance, a newer processor, a more advanced display, and a unique design. We liked what the Razer Blade 15 and Acer Predator Triton 500 brought to the table, but the m15 R3 is a better deal, earning our Editors' Choice in this category.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/21/2020
Rating: Total score: 90%

Foreign Reviews

Plnotučná grafika RTX 2070 Super v tenké placce: Test notebooku Alienware M15 R3
Source: Zive CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Premium design; great built quality; metal case; powerful hardware; high gaming performance; slim size.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/30/2020
Plnotučná grafika RTX 2070 Super v tenké placce: Test notebooku Alienware M15 R3
Source: Zive CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Premium design; great built quality; metal case; powerful hardware; high gaming performance; slim size.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/30/2020

 

Alienware m15 R3, 10980HK RTX 2080 Super Max Q

Specifications

Alienware m15 R3, 10980HK RTX 2080 Super Max QNotebook: Alienware m15 R3, 10980HK RTX 2080 Super Max Q
Processor: Intel Comet Lake i9-10980HK
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q 8192 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.5kg
Price: 3500 euro
Links: Alienware homepage
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Foreign Reviews

Alienware m15 R3 Ein durchaus portabler High-End-Gamer
Source: HardwareLuxx German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/11/2020
Обзор игрового ноутбука DELL Alienware m15 R3 P87F002
Source: i2Hard RU→EN
Positive: Great display; slim size; light weight; high gaming performance; nice webcam. Negative: Low autonomy; noisy under loads.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/31/2021
Обзор игрового ноутбука Alienware m15 R3: мощный спринтер
Source: 3DNews.ru RU→EN
Positive: Premium design; solid workmanship; good cooling system; high performance. Negative: Short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/08/2021

 

Alienware m15 R4

Specifications

Alienware m15 R4Notebook: Alienware m15 R4
Processor: Intel Comet Lake i9-10980HK
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU 8192 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.3kg
Price: 2500 euro
Links: Alienware homepage
 Alienware notebook section

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Average Score: 80.63% - good

Average of 16 scores (from 26 reviews)

 

Reviews

85.4% Alienware m15 R4 gaming laptop in review: Lots of power, short battery life | Notebookcheck
Dell equips the Alienware m15 with Nvidia's new RTX 3000 GPUs in the R4 version. In our test configuration, the GeForce RTX 3070 shows what it can do at maximum TGP. The performance that can otherwise be found in this laptop will be revealed in our review.
80% Dell Alienware m15 R4 review (2021 model – RTX 3070 Laptop, 300 Hz screen)
Source: Ultrabook Review English
The Alienware m15 R4 is a good gaming laptop with a compact form-factor. Dell put a high-powered GPU and a 300 Hz screen in a .8” thick chassis here, without skimping on the build quality, IO, and keyboard. At the same time, though, the battery life is terrible on this 300 Hz configuration that doesn't support Optimus, and the laptop runs fairly noisy and hot. These, and a couple of other small problems, make this m15 not the right choice for me, but it could be for you.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/02/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Dell Alienware m15 R4 review (2021 model – RTX 3070 Laptop, 300 Hz screen)
Source: Ultrabook Review English
The Alienware m15 R4 is a good gaming laptop with a compact form-factor. Dell put a high-powered GPU and a 300 Hz screen in a .8” thick chassis here, without skimping on the build quality, IO, and keyboard. At the same time, though, the battery life is terrible on this 300 Hz configuration that doesn't support Optimus, and the laptop runs fairly noisy and hot. These, and a couple of other small problems, make this m15 not the right choice for me, but it could be for you.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/02/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Alienware M15 R4 RTX 3070 Gameplay Footage
Source: Mash IT English
Here we test 10 games on the Alienware M15 R4 15" gaming laptop. All games running at 1080p highest settings and footage recorded on Nvidia Shadow Play. The Alienware M15 is fully stock on balanced profile (how Dell ships it) I did not apply my tweaks and overclocks for this footage so you can see what to expect with the laptop as Dell ships it.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/31/2021
Alienware M15 R4 RTX 3070 Gameplay Footage
Source: Mash IT English
Here we test 10 games on the Alienware M15 R4 15" gaming laptop. All games running at 1080p highest settings and footage recorded on Nvidia Shadow Play. The Alienware M15 is fully stock on balanced profile (how Dell ships it) I did not apply my tweaks and overclocks for this footage so you can see what to expect with the laptop as Dell ships it.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/31/2021
Alienware M15 R4 Performance Overview - Getting the most from your Alienware
Source: Mash IT English
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/30/2021
Alienware M15 R4 Performance Overview - Getting the most from your Alienware
Source: Mash IT English
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/30/2021
80% Dell Alienware m15 R4 review (2021 model – RTX 3070 Laptop, 300 Hz screen)
Source: Ultrabook Review English
The Alienware m15 R4 is a good gaming laptop with a compact form-factor. Dell put a high-powered GPU and a 300 Hz screen in a .8” thick chassis here, without skimping on the build quality, IO, and keyboard. At the same time, though, the battery life is terrible on this 300 Hz configuration that doesn't support Optimus, and the laptop runs fairly noisy and hot. These, and a couple of other small problems, make this m15 not the right choice for me, but it could be for you.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/22/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Dell Alienware m15 R4 review (2021 model – RTX 3070 Laptop, 300 Hz screen)
Source: Ultrabook Review English
The Alienware m15 R4 is a good gaming laptop with a compact form-factor. Dell put a high-powered GPU and a 300 Hz screen in a .8” thick chassis here, without skimping on the build quality, IO, and keyboard. At the same time, though, the battery life is terrible on this 300 Hz configuration that doesn't support Optimus, and the laptop runs fairly noisy and hot. These, and a couple of other small problems, make this m15 not the right choice for me, but it could be for you.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/22/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Alienware M15 R4 Review - A premium 3070 slim and light gaming machine
Source: Mash IT English
Today we review the brand new Dell Alienware M15 R4 with NVIDIA RTX 3070 and 300hz 1080p display. Please subscribe and hit the notification bell as we will be releasing a deep dive performance review, a gaming review, and more in the coming days.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/16/2021
Alienware M15 R4 Review - A premium 3070 slim and light gaming machine
Source: Mash IT English
Today we review the brand new Dell Alienware M15 R4 with NVIDIA RTX 3070 and 300hz 1080p display. Please subscribe and hit the notification bell as we will be releasing a deep dive performance review, a gaming review, and more in the coming days.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/16/2021
80% Alienware m15 R4 (2021) review
Source: Tom's Guide English
The Alienware m15 R4 is easily one of the best gaming laptops I’ve ever reviewed. And, to be fair, for $2,150 (at least!), it really should be. You do indeed get what you pay for, between a powerful GPU, a fast SSD, a gorgeous design and a vibrant screen.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/25/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Alienware m15 R4 (2021) review
Source: Tom's Guide English
The Alienware m15 R4 is easily one of the best gaming laptops I’ve ever reviewed. And, to be fair, for $2,150 (at least!), it really should be. You do indeed get what you pay for, between a powerful GPU, a fast SSD, a gorgeous design and a vibrant screen.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/25/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Alienware m17 R4 (2021) review
Source: Techradar English
The Alienware m17 R4 is an extremely powerful gaming laptop with an extremely stylish chassis. Easily able to power all the latest AAA games with no compromises, this is the gaming laptop you buy when nothing but the best is acceptable – which means that the price will probably turn some folks off.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/26/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Alienware m15 R4
Source: PC Mag English
The new system isn't a run-out-and-buy-one temptation for owners of RTX 2080 laptops, but being able to more plausibly play with ray tracing might appeal to some. And those upgrading from an older gaming rig should be truly excited. This isn't a ground-breaking laptop in and of itself, but is still an improved—or should we say, Ampered up?—version of a system we can highly recommend.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/26/2021
Alienware m15 R4 Review: A GeForce RTX 30 Series Invasion
Source: Hot Hardware English
Overall, the Alienware m15 R4 is an exceptional gaming notebook. Thanks to its top-notch cooling system with a pair of big blower fans and heat pipes galore, frame rate stability was just as blisteringly-fast at the end of our testing as it was at the start. That alone should be worth something to gamers on the go. Add that performance to Alienware's head-turning space age industrial design, Tobii eye tracking and 4K OLED display eye candy, and it's easy to see why we're giving this Alien our coveted Editor's Choice award.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/26/2021
80% Alienware m15 R4 (RTX 3070) review
Source: Laptop Mag English
The Alienware m15 R4 is a stunning notebook that hits almost all of the boxes when it comes to being the best gaming laptop. You can’t deny its raw power, incredible display and bangin’ keyboard. However, the battery life is disappointing, and the price is up there.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/26/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
90% Alienware m17 R4 review
Source: Laptop Mag English
I never thought I’d say this, but I think my need for power has been satiated –– at least until the Intel Tiger Lake H-series CPUs come out. But in the meantime, the Alienware m17 R4 is giving me all the power I can handle. The Nvidia’s new RTX 3080 GPU with its ridiculous 16GB of VRAM tore through every game I threw at it. And the 10th Intel Core i9 processor made light work of my multitasking loads. And a straight-up chef’s kiss to the display’s 360Hz refresh rate that’s so smooth it’s making babies’ butts everywhere jealous.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/26/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%
80% Alienware m17 R4 (2021) review
Source: Techradar English
The Alienware m17 R4 is an extremely powerful gaming laptop with an extremely stylish chassis. Easily able to power all the latest AAA games with no compromises, this is the gaming laptop you buy when nothing but the best is acceptable – which means that the price will probably turn some folks off.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/26/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Alienware m15 R4
Source: PC Mag English
The new system isn't a run-out-and-buy-one temptation for owners of RTX 2080 laptops, but being able to more plausibly play with ray tracing might appeal to some. And those upgrading from an older gaming rig should be truly excited. This isn't a ground-breaking laptop in and of itself, but is still an improved—or should we say, Ampered up?—version of a system we can highly recommend.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/26/2021
Alienware m15 R4 Review: A GeForce RTX 30 Series Invasion
Source: Hot Hardware English
Overall, the Alienware m15 R4 is an exceptional gaming notebook. Thanks to its top-notch cooling system with a pair of big blower fans and heat pipes galore, frame rate stability was just as blisteringly-fast at the end of our testing as it was at the start. That alone should be worth something to gamers on the go. Add that performance to Alienware's head-turning space age industrial design, Tobii eye tracking and 4K OLED display eye candy, and it's easy to see why we're giving this Alien our coveted Editor's Choice award.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/26/2021
80% Alienware m15 R4 (RTX 3070) review
Source: Laptop Mag English
The Alienware m15 R4 is a stunning notebook that hits almost all of the boxes when it comes to being the best gaming laptop. You can’t deny its raw power, incredible display and bangin’ keyboard. However, the battery life is disappointing, and the price is up there.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/26/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
90% Alienware m17 R4 review
Source: Laptop Mag English
I never thought I’d say this, but I think my need for power has been satiated –– at least until the Intel Tiger Lake H-series CPUs come out. But in the meantime, the Alienware m17 R4 is giving me all the power I can handle. The Nvidia’s new RTX 3080 GPU with its ridiculous 16GB of VRAM tore through every game I threw at it. And the 10th Intel Core i9 processor made light work of my multitasking loads. And a straight-up chef’s kiss to the display’s 360Hz refresh rate that’s so smooth it’s making babies’ butts everywhere jealous.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/26/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%

Foreign Reviews

85% Test Alienware M15 R4 : l’excellence du PC Gameur portable ?
Source: Presse Citron French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/20/2022
Rating: Total score: 85%
85% Test Alienware M15 R4 : l’excellence du PC Gameur portable ?
Source: Presse Citron French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/20/2022
Rating: Total score: 85%
70% Test du Dell Alienware m15 R4 : l’épreuve du feu pour le premier clavier mécanique sur PC portable
Source: Frandroid French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/15/2021
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 90% display: 70% mobility: 40% workmanship: 60%
70% Test du Dell Alienware m15 R4 : l’épreuve du feu pour le premier clavier mécanique sur PC portable
Source: Frandroid French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/15/2021
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 90% display: 70% mobility: 40% workmanship: 60%

 

Alienware m15 R4 RTX 3080

Specifications

Alienware m15 R4 RTX 3080Notebook: Alienware m15 R4 RTX 3080
Processor: Intel Comet Lake i9-10980HK
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU 8192 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.35kg
Price: 3599 euro
Links: Alienware homepage
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Reviews

86.1% Alienware m15 R4 laptop in review: Now also with a mechanical keyboard | Notebookcheck
How does the Alienware m15 R4 perform with the fastest laptop graphics card that's currently on the market? Is the upgrade from an RTX 3070 to an RTX 3080 worth it? What are the advantages of the new mechanical keyboard that is optionally offered by Dell? These and other questions are answered in our detailed review.

Foreign Reviews

Oddaję go ze łzami w oczach, świetny gamingowy laptop. Recenzja Alienware m15 R4
Source: Antyweb Turkish PL→EN
Positive: High performance; beautiful design; nice display. Negative: High price; noisy under loads; overheats while using.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/29/2021
Oddaję go ze łzami w oczach, świetny gamingowy laptop. Recenzja Alienware m15 R4
Source: Antyweb Turkish PL→EN
Positive: High performance; beautiful design; nice display. Negative: High price; noisy under loads; overheats while using.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/29/2021

 

Alienware m15 R5, 5800H RTX 3060

Specifications

Alienware m15 R5, 5800H RTX 3060Notebook: Alienware m15 R5, 5800H RTX 3060
Processor: AMD Cezanne (Zen 3, Ryzen 5000) R7 5800H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 6144 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.69kg
Price: 1600 euro
Links: Alienware homepage
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Average Score: 79.17% - good

Average of 6 scores (from 9 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% Alienware m15 Ryzen Edition review
Source: Laptop Mag English
Alienware and AMD make a good team as evidenced by the Alienware m15 Ryzen Edition. The laptop delivered impressive overall performance and respectable gaming performance thanks to its AMD Ryzen processor and Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU. Plus, you get a beautiful display, powerful speakers and a comfy keyboard, in an all-too-stunning package. And while I’m pleased with the $1,779 price, I really would like to see this configuration with an RTX 3070 so it can give competing laptops more of a fight. As it stands, it can play games at playable frame rates, but it wasn’t blowing out the competition. And the battery life leaves much to be desired. If you’re looking for high frame rates, the $2,999 Razer Blade 15 Advanced Model is the way to go. If multitasking power and endurance is your thing, then the incredibly affordable $1,499 Asus ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is your laptop. But if you’re a fan of Alienware and AMD, the Alienware m15 Ryzen Edition in its stylish glory is a great choice.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/21/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Alienware m15 Ryzen Edition R5 review: 1080p AMD gaming with style
Source: CNet English
Old flagship gaming laptops never die, they just fade into the neutral zone. That's what's become of Alienware's m15 laptop line with the introduction of its thinner, more cutting-edge and far more expensive x15 line. The company seems to differentiate between the two by the display choices; it tags the Intel-based R6 models as the ones with "boundary-breaking visuals," which translates to... 1440p G-Sync display options. Along with the repositioning, Alienware brings back its first AMD CPU-based m15 in a l-o-o-o-ng time.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/30/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Alienware m15 Ryzen Edition R5 (2021) review
Source: Tech Advisor English
The Alienware m15 Ryzen Edition R5 gets plenty of things right considering its low price. On the inside, the RTX 3060 delivers solid mainstream gaming ability and the AMD Ryzen 5 5800H is a superb option for mainstream workloads and content-creation (if 74% Adobe RGB is ok), and the Alienware also serves up a good IPS display, a satisfying keyboard and bold, familiar aesthetics. In some areas, there are inevitable compromises. The trackpad and speakers both disappoint. External connectivity is good for gaming, but not for some workloads. Battery life is fine, if underwhelming, and this machine does get hot under duress. It’s thicker and heavier than plenty of 15.6in gaming laptops, too. These are not surprises, though, and they’re not issues that you’ll solve without lots more cash. The m15 R5 gets the most important things right making it an ideal candidate if you want a gaming laptop that won’t break the bank.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/23/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
75% Alienware M15 R5 Ryzen Edition Review: The Right Parts At A High Price
Source: The Verge English
The M15 R5’s performance didn’t come into question during my testing. I don’t think I’ll ever tire of seeing the great battery life AMD’s processors bring, and it’s great that this GPU can hold its own next to pricier components like the RTX 3070. But as a whole, Alienware missed the landing when it comes to value. If you want more features for your money, even if it involves swapping some of the M15 R5’s power for a QHD screen and better portability, you should look elsewhere. The M15 R5 isn’t the jaw-dropping value that it needed to be (and that I’d hoped it would be) to steer everyone away from the 2021 gaming laptop frontrunner (so far), the Asus ROG Zephyrus G15.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/04/2021
Rating: Total score: 75%
80% Alienware m15 Ryzen Edition R5
Source: PC Mag English
The overall design and feature set of this system may be familiar, but we won't turn up our noses at its Ryzen-based improvements. Between its performance and specs, the m15 Ryzen Edition is a good value. Our test configuration combines very capable gaming performance, class-leading processing efficiency, and a high-refresh-rate screen, all wrapped up in an appealing and unique chassis.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/25/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Alienware m15 Ryzen Edition R5 Review: Zen 3 Laptop Invasion
Source: Hot Hardware English
In the end, it boils down to what a buyer values more: the overall package and premium aesthetic vs. raw specs and performance. There are some design choices here that contribute to a higher bottom line for the Alienware m15 Ryzen Edition R5, including the higher 125 Watt thermal budget and the cooling system required to keep everything healthy and humming along at full speed. There is also plenty of flashy RGB-lit bling on hand, a high quality keyboard and premium materials, if these sort of trimmings are important to you. Buyers that hold raw performance-per-dollar as king might want to consider other options, but gamers that want to stand out in a crowd of boring black notebooks and still have plenty of high-powered gaming performance would do well to consider the Alienware m15 Ryzen Edition R5.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/20/2021
Alienware m15 R5 Ryzen Edition Review
Source: Mobile Tech Review English
Lisa Gade reviews the Alienware m15 R5 Ryzen edition 15.6” gaming laptop with their updated “Legend” design that we’ll also see in the just announced Alienware m15 R6 with Intel 11th gen CPUs. The R5 is available with AMD Zen 3 Ryzen 7 5800H and Ryzen 9 5900HX 8-core processors and NVIDIA RTX 3060 and 3070 graphics. Dell offers it with full HD 165Hz, full HD 360Hz and QHD 240Hz fast refresh IPS displays and your choice of a traditional zone backlit keyboard and the CherryMX per key RGB mechanical keyboard. The Alienware has 2 RAM slots and socketed Wi-Fi 6 card, which is a great improvement over the past few generations that had those parts soldered. We cover benchmarks, thermals and noise, and compare it with the last gen R4, Asus ROG Strix and Lenovo Legion 5 Pro.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/12/2021

Foreign Reviews

Mittelklasse-Notebook mit AMD-CPU
Source: Gameswelt German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/08/2021
80% Test Alienware m15 Ryzen Edition R5 : un bon choix pour les jeux en 1080p
Source: CNet France French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/25/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%

 

Alienware m15 R6, i7-11800H RTX 3060

Specifications

Alienware m15 R6, i7-11800H RTX 3060Notebook: Alienware m15 R6, i7-11800H RTX 3060
Processor: Intel Tiger Lake i7-11800H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 6144 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.42kg
Links: Alienware homepage
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Foreign Reviews

Review Alienware m15 R6: Kembalinya Laptop Gaming Flagship dari Dell!
Source: Jagat Review ID→EN
Positive: Powerful hardware; high gaming performance; premium design; great cooling system.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/04/2022

 

Alienware m15 R5 Ryzen Edition

Specifications

Alienware m15 R5 Ryzen EditionNotebook: Alienware m15 R5 Ryzen Edition
Processor: AMD Cezanne (Zen 3, Ryzen 5000) R7 5800H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 6144 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.459kg
Price: 1750 euro
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Reviews

84.7% Alienware m15 R5 Ryzen Edition Laptop Review - More performance for less money | Notebookcheck
The new m15 R5 is Alienware’s first laptop with AMD CPU and Nvidia GPU for years. We review the entry-level model with the Ryzen 7 5800H, RTX 3060, and the fast 165 Hz panel.

 

Alienware m15 R4, i7-10870H RTX 3070

Specifications

Alienware m15 R4, i7-10870H RTX 3070Notebook: Alienware m15 R4, i7-10870H RTX 3070
Processor: Intel Comet Lake i7-10870H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU 8192 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.5kg
Price: 2500 euro
Links: Alienware homepage
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Average Score: 90% - very good

Average of 2 scores (from 5 reviews)

 

Reviews

100% Alienware m15 R4 review: a premium gaming machine
Source: T3 English
All mighty, all-powerful, the Alienware m15 R4 remains a top dog in the world of gaming laptops. It's missing a few features you’d expect from portables of its caliber, but that doesn’t change the fact that this is a laptop that’s designed to impress, especially in gaming.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/24/2021
Rating: Total score: 100%
80% Alienware m15 R4 (2021) review
Source: Tom's Guide English
The Alienware m15 R4 is easily one of the best gaming laptops I’ve ever reviewed. And, to be fair, for $2,150 (at least!), it really should be. You do indeed get what you pay for, between a powerful GPU, a fast SSD, a gorgeous design and a vibrant screen.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/25/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Overclock your M15 R4 /M17 R4 graphics card with msi afterburner
Source: Mash IT English
In this guide we set up MSI afterburner and overclock our RTX 3070 in the M15 R4. We also set up Riva tuner to show the system vitals as an overlay on the game.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/24/2021
Undervolt your M15 R4/M17 R4 with throttle stop to improve Temps and Performance!
Source: Mash IT English
In this Guide we explain how to use throttle stop to undervolt your CPU and create profiles to improve CPU performance and Temperatures on the new M15 R4. This will also be the same on the M17 R4 as it uses the same CPU's.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/23/2021
Alienware M15 R4 and M17 R4 TCC testing. Is Alienware's New BIOS throttling option useful?
Source: Mash IT English
In this video we investigate the effects of the new Alienware BIOS TCC throttling offset. Is it actually useful to lower the throttle point of your laptop and how much does it impact your performance?
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/20/2021

 

Alienware m15 R5, 5800H RTX 3070

Specifications

Alienware m15 R5, 5800H RTX 3070Notebook: Alienware m15 R5, 5800H RTX 3070
Processor: AMD Cezanne (Zen 3, Ryzen 5000) R7 5800H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU 8192 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 2560 x 1440 pixels
Weight: 2.69kg
Price: 2000 euro
Links: Alienware homepage
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Average Score: 74% - average

Average of 2 scores (from 9 reviews)

 

Reviews

73% Alienware M15 Ryzen Edition R5 Review – Promising Move Forward
Source: Pokde English
The Alienware m15 Ryzen Edition R5 is certainly a powerful gaming machine but some of its missing elements make it feel like you’re missing the full experience. You get powerful performance, good RAM and storage configuration, Wi-Fi 6, HDMI 2.1, one of the best keyboards on a laptop with per-key RGB lighting, 165Hz refresh rate, and a useful Alienware software suite in a portable, yet attractive body. However, the reduction of ports is seen as an odd choice, CPU thermals could be improved, it is a little bit on the heavy side, and it is pricey as this variant starts at RM9,199. At the end of our Alienware m15 Ryzen Edition R5 review, I award this with our Silver Pokdeward.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/16/2021
Rating: Total score: 73% price: 70% performance: 85% mobility: 65% workmanship: 85%
Alienware Returns m15 R5 CUDA Cores! Unexpected Results...
Source: Jarrod'sTech English
Alienware have fixed the missing CUDA cores in the m15 R5 gaming laptop with a VBIOS update, but how much of a performance boost does this make in games? I’ve compared before and after to show you the differences!
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/16/2021
75% Dell Alienware m15 R5 review (2021 model – Ryzen & RTX 3070 Laptop, QHD 240Hz screen)
Source: Ultrabook Review English
I had some high hopes for this model and feel a little let down. The extremely high CPU temps out of the box was probably the worst offender to me, that is, until I discovered that the GPU is not using all of its CUDA cores. The reduced IO is another thing that kind of threw me off, and the speakers got worse. But I can’t ignore some of the pros to this model. The Ryzen CPU is a nice one to have, as the battery life and performance are very good, and the Cherry MX keyboard is phenomenal! We'll get in-depth on all these down below.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/09/2021
Rating: Total score: 75%
Alienware Removed 10% of the RTX 3070 in m15 R5?
Source: Jarrod'sTech English
The Alienware m15 R5 gaming laptop is missing 10% of its Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics, resulting in lower gaming performance. I’ve compared it against other 3070 laptops so you can see the difference and I’ve explained what’s going on.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/06/2021
Alienware M15 R5 Deep Dive - Tweaking, Upgrading and Battery Life
Source: Mash IT English
In this video we take a deeper look at a few aspects of the new Alienware m15r5 now we have had a couple of weeks hands on time.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/01/2021
Alienware M15 R5 - Membrane or Mechanical Keyboard - Which Is Right For You?
Source: Mash IT English
In this video I compare the two keyboard offerings on Alienware's M15 R5 gaming laptops: the traditional membrane keyboard vs the Cherry MX Blue switch mechanical keyboard. Is the mechanical worth the extra $100? We cover the switch noise and ring sound, the layout, and the lighting / Alienware Command Center.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/29/2021
Alienware M15R5 Review - QHD 240hz, 3070 RTX & Ryzen FTW!
Source: Mash IT English
In this video we review the new alienware m15 r5 gaming laptop with a beautiful QHD 240hz gsync panel, Ryzen 5800h and RTX 3070. This is just the initial review, gameplay video and performance deep dive to follow.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/21/2021
Alienware m15 R5 Ryzen edition unboxing and internals
Source: Mash IT English
In this video we unbox the new alienware m15 r5 ryzen edition laptop, take a quick look around the laptop and mechanical keyboard and also look at the internals.
Hands-On, online available, Short, Date: 05/20/2021
Alienware m15 R5 Goes Ryzen + Dell G5 Refresh!
Source: Jarrod'sTech English
Alienware are finally using AMD’s Ryzen mobile CPUs in their new m15 R5 gaming laptop! The Dell G5 has also been refreshed with a new design and the latest Ryzen 5000 processors with Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics - let’s discuss these new 2021 models.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/07/2021

 

Alienware m15 R5-19XK2

Specifications

Alienware m15 R5-19XK2Notebook: Alienware m15 R5-19XK2
Processor: AMD Cezanne (Zen 3, Ryzen 5000) R9 5900HX
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU 8192 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 2560 x 1440 pixels
Weight: 2.69kg
Price: 2400 euro
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Reviews

Alienware m15 Ryzen Edition R5 Review: Could it be your new gaming laptop?
Source: The Tech Revolutionist English
The Alienware M15 R5 Ryzen Edition is part of a new range of wallet-friendly Alienware gaming laptops, and we’re excited about it. While it is not the most portable laptop due to its weight and slightly chunky design, its superior display and frame rates, wide range of RAM, GPU, storage, and display options and upgrades, fast CPU and GPU, and a slew of additional game-ready features make it easy to recommend.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/19/2021
Alienware m15 R5 Review - Not All Ryzen Gaming Laptops Are Good
Source: Jarrod'sTech English
Alienware have made the move to AMD’s Ryzen processors in the new m15 R5 gaming laptop, but this alone doesn’t make a good gaming laptop. Find out if this laptop is worth considering in this review!
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/12/2021

 

Alienware m15 R6 8F42P

Specifications

Alienware m15 R6 8F42PNotebook: Alienware m15 R6 8F42P
Processor: Intel Tiger Lake i7-11800H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU 8192 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 2560 x 1440 pixels
Weight: 2.69kg
Price: 2200 euro
Links: Alienware homepage
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Average Score: 80% - good

Average of 2 scores (from 3 reviews)

 

Reviews

Alienware M15 R6 Review - The Intel 11th Gen Edition
Source: Mash IT English
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/11/2021

Foreign Reviews

80% REVIEW: Alienware m15, um caro notebook gamer com ressalvas
Source: Showmetech.com.br Portuegese PT→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/29/2021
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 90% display: 80% mobility: 60% workmanship: 90%
80% Dell Alienware M15 Review
Source: Tweakers Dutch NL→EN
User Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/03/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%

 

Alienware m15 R6, i7-11800H RTX 3080

Specifications

Alienware m15 R6, i7-11800H RTX 3080Notebook: Alienware m15 R6, i7-11800H RTX 3080
Processor: Intel Tiger Lake i7-11800H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU 8192 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.529kg
Price: 3049 euro
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Reviews

86.1% Alienware m15 R6 laptop review: More efficient, but the RTX 3080 is slower than in the predecessor | Notebookcheck
Wait a minute, another m15? Yes, after the m15 R5 with a Ryzen processor now comes the m15 R6 with an Intel CPU, which brings the usual advantages and disadvantages (keyword Thunderbolt). Of course, the new Tiger Lake processor is more efficient and also faster than the Comet Lake predecessor in the R4, but Dell applies the emergency brakes in the 3D performance, and the R4 also still has something to say here.

 

Alienware m15 R6-C0DK5

Alienware gaming laptops have been known as some of the gaming laptops which come with the best graphic cards and best CPUs for gaming. The Alienware m15 R6 is somewhat no different from its predecessors in that respect. In terms of its design, there has always been a love-it or hate-it design with Alienware laptops. However, since looks are subjective, this will be in the eyes of the beholder. As for this model, the design is acceptable, but the plastic construction might be a little disappointing for some. As there might be an anticipation for an all-metal chassis for this price, one that would feel more premium like the Razer Blade laptop, for instance. While that aesthetic certainly cuts an intimidating figure, especially with its black-on-black colour scheme and subtle ‘15’ decal on the lid, the overall construction is rather serviceable than exciting or innovative. However, delving deeper into the potential offered by the specs, there is definitely a lot to be impressed by from a sheer technical perspective. Looking into its processor, the Intel Core i7-118000H paired with 32GB of RAM with 1TB SSD, is certainly no slouch for gaming, browsing, or more creative tasks such as video rendering, for instance. There is no doubt that this is definitively a gaming enthusiast’s laptop, built especially for hardcore gamers, through-and-through and that is due in part to the borderline-ridiculous amount of power on offer, especially relative to its 1080p panel. Simply put, this gaming device does not really break a sweat.
Another exciting factor in this laptop's design is the amount of RGB present. Not only is the Alienware head logo fully illuminated, but the whole keyboard is lit as well. Apart from that, there is also a full strip around the back I/O, too. Through Alienware Command Center, the colours can be mixed and matched to get the battle station to look whichever way it is preferred. That is definitely something really appreciable and cool. As for its plastic trackpad, it might be an issue to use it to aim and shoot at the same time while playing games. The keyboard is slightly mushy though. In a nutshell, using the trackpad and keyboard for everyday web browsing and general navigation, outside of gaming, might be pleasant enough, though typing for long periods when the thermals begin to climb can become a little uncomfortable.
As for its gaming performance, this device is capable of decimating even the most GPU-demanding games on the market. Well, the RTX 3080 card really is a stand-out performer, particularly at 1080p. The frame rate has been prioritized over higher resolutions with this gaming laptop, as the device was confined to that Full HD (1080p) resolution. However, the compromise is catered for with the 360Hz refresh rate which simply means that the panel is about as much speed as it can possibly get on a gaming laptop. This is definitely a good gaming laptop with its own high and low points to be considered.

Specifications

Alienware m15 R6-C0DK5Notebook: Alienware m15 R6-C0DK5
Processor: Intel Tiger Lake i7-11800H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU 8192 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.69kg
Price: 2900 euro
Links: Alienware homepage
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Average Score: 83% - good

Average of 4 scores (from 6 reviews)

 

Reviews

82% Alienware M15 R6 Review
Source: PC Verge English
The Alienware M15 R6 with the Tiger Lake update is mainly more efficient and frugal, but that doesn’t make it necessarily faster. While Alienware increased the CPU performance on its latest offering, the 3D performance has been throttled due to the lower TGP. This laptop uses a middle-weight version of the Nvidia RTX 3080 graphics card, while most of its rivals and siblings including the Alienware M15 R4 have an RTX 3080 version that can suck up more juice when you let the fans spin faster. And it doesn’t have some of the niceties of the top Razer and Lenovo models. Also, you don’t get a particularly great touchpad, you’ll need an external gaming mouse. However, the Alienware M15 R6 will run all of today’s games at max settings beautifully, and it has a great keyboard, which should never be taken for granted. It would shine even brighter if the underlying plate were a little sturdier, but this keyboard is excellent for both work and play. In terms of competitors, the GIGABYTE AORUS 15P YD produces a marginally higher gaming performance while remaining cooler, but it also has higher consumption.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/04/2022
Rating: Total score: 82%
80% Dell Alienware M15 R6 review: a veritable powerhouse
Source: 91mobiles English
The Alienware M15 R6 is a laptop that had a lot to prove and it does so quite well. Heavy-duty gaming with sustained frame rates? Check. Excellent performance for day-to-day tasks? Check. Sumptuous visual quality? Check. Decent speakers? Check. A compelling keyboard layout? Check. The laptop has a very efficient thermal envelope that keeps the system cool and delivers quality gaming. My only gripe is the relatively low wattage draw of the RTX 3080 as compared to some other laptops which does kind of undermine the true potential of the GPU. And yeah, the screen can definitely be a shade brighter. By all means, if you are looking for a performance-centric laptop that handles graphical tasks with the utmost ease, then the Alienware M15 R6 is the machine for you.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/23/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Alienware M15 R6 review: Keyboard overlord
Source: Pocket Lint English
The Alienware M15 R6 doesn't seem quite as dynamic as some of its rivals in a few areas. It uses a middle-weight version of the Nvidia RTX 3080 graphics card when some have a version that can suck up more juice when you let the fans spin faster. And it lacks a few of the niceties of the top Razer and Lenovo models. You don't get a particularly great touchpad and look of the thing is stuck in a cautious middle-ground between gaming laptops that stick to the classic brash “gamer” style and something more serious and plain. There's nothing wrong with that, it's just our take on the style used here. However, the Alienware M15 R6 will tear through all of today's games beautifully and it has a great keyboard, which should never be undervalued. It would shine even brighter if the underlying plate were a little stiffer, but this keyboard is brilliant for both work and gaming.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/10/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Alienware m15 R6 Review - Too Many Problems!
Source: Jarrod'sTech English
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/25/2021
Alienware m15 R6 - A BEAST in Games, BUT...
Source: Jarrod'sTech English
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/18/2021

Foreign Reviews

90% Análisis: Alienware m15 R6 de Dell
Source: Geektopia Spanish ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/07/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%

 

Alienware m15 R6 9GYW5

Specifications

Alienware m15 R6 9GYW5Notebook: Alienware m15 R6 9GYW5
Processor: Intel Tiger Lake i9-11900H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU 8192 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, , 2560 x 1440 pixels
Weight: 2.69kg
Links: Alienware homepage
 Alienware notebook section

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Average Score: 90% - very good

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

90% Test Alienware M15 R6 : Un PC portable avec la puissance d’un PC fixe
Source: Charles Tech French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/20/2021
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 100% display: 100% mobility: 70%

 

Alienware m15 R7-D8YK4

Specifications

Alienware m15 R7-D8YK4Notebook: Alienware m15 R7-D8YK4
Processor: Intel Alder Lake-S i7-12700H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU 8192 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.69kg
Price: 2500 euro
Links: Alienware homepage
 Alienware notebook section

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Average Score: 80.4% - good

Average of 5 scores (from 9 reviews)

 

Reviews

76% Dell Alienware M15 R7 Review: Premium But Not Perfect
Source: Tech PP English
The Dell Alienware M15 R7 is one of the best gaming machines you can buy. The combination of i7-12700H and RTX 3070 Ti, along with the 240Hz screen, makes for a pleasant and easy-on-the-eyes gaming experience. The trackpad area can get a bit warm during prolonged use, but this is not at the expense of performance. However, the Alienware M15 R7 lags behind the competition in terms of cooling. Of all the high-performance machines we tested, such as the Acer Predator Triton 500, Lenovo Legion 5i Pro, and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15, the Alienware M15 R7 was the warmest, and we felt that the cooling was not adequate. Note that all of these laptops have the same specifications, so cooling becomes a big differentiator between them. If you are looking for a gaming laptop with a special design and RGB, the Alienware M15 R7 is a good option if you are using it with a keyboard. Alienware has always charged a small premium over the competition, but this time we feel that the premium is hard to justify. You can take a look at the ASUS TUF F15 and the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro, which offer similar performance but better thermal management.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/09/2022
Rating: Total score: 76% price: 60% performance: 80% display: 90% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80%
80% Dell Alienware m15 R7 review: pushing the limits
Source: 91mobiles English
There’s something special about owning an Alienware laptop. It’s a unique breed altogether and I was completely enamoured during my two weeks of testing this beast. However, I would be lying if I said that it is the perfect gaming laptop. It excels at raw gaming performance and even serves as a solid everyday computing machine. The space-age design is a head-turner and the fast display options make it worth the money. But there are minor quirks though. Battery life is underwhelming, the fans can get extremely loud, and the sheer weight questions its portability. It is also more expensive compared to similar offerings by Lenovo, ASUS and MSI. But if you can live with these issues, then the Alienware m15 R7 is worth your money and time.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/14/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Alienware M15 R7 (2022) review
Source: Techradar English
Dell’s Alienware gaming laptops can be a very mixed bag. With an almost ridiculously huge range of models available, there’s always going to be some chaff that needs to be separated from the (admittedly more plentiful) wheat. Thankfully, the new Alienware M15 R7 sits firmly in the cereal grain category - a well-rounded 1080p gaming machine with a shiny 12th-gen Intel processor at its core. At first glance, the M15 R7 is the same as almost every other Alienware laptop released in recent years; an indented screen hinge, a long ring of RGB lighting along the rear edge, and that iconic alien-head logo illuminated in vivid blue. It’s a tried-and-tested design that we can’t blame Dell for sticking with - after all, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. That being said, at first glance there’s perhaps one area Dell could’ve improved things here - and it’s not actually on the laptop itself.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/17/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
Is This The Affordable Alienware?
Source: Mash IT English
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/01/2022

Foreign Reviews

Leistungsstarkes Gaming-Notebook
Source: Gameswelt German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/21/2022
Ein typischer Gaming-Bolide
Source: HardwareLuxx German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/15/2022
80% REVIEW: Alienware m15 R7 com processador Intel de 12ª geração
Source: Showmetech.com.br Portuegese PT→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/30/2022
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 90% display: 100% mobility: 60% workmanship: 80%
Review Alienware M15 R7 | Um notebook potente, mas que aquece bastante
Source: Canaltech Portuegese PT→EN
Positive: High performance; premium design; excellent display. Negative: Overheats while using; mediocre ergonomics.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/29/2022
86% Test Alienware M15 R7 : Un PC portable performant et assez compact
Source: Charles Tech French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/02/2022
Rating: Total score: 86% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 70% workmanship: 100% ergonomy: 80%

 

Alienware m15 R7-VPV1K

Specifications

Alienware m15 R7-VPV1KNotebook: Alienware m15 R7-VPV1K
Processor: Intel Alder Lake-S i7-12700H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU 16384 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 2560 x 1440 pixels
Weight: 2.69kg
Price: 3500 euro
Links: Alienware homepage
 Alienware notebook section

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Average Score: 85% - good

Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Reviews

90% Dell Alienware m15 R7 laptop review: Power-packed performer
Source: Gadgets Now English
Powerful internals, connectivity options and a great display do steal the show for Dell Alienware m15 R7. However, quirks like sporadic throttling, loud fans and portability issues surely hurt the overall score. With the ever-rising competition from brands like Asus and MSI, Dell may have to step up a gear or two.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/24/2023
Rating: Total score: 90%
80% Alienware m15 R7 review: A divine gaming laptop
Source: The Indian Express English
If I compare gaming laptops of the past to the new ones, I see a big shift. Sure, high-end gaming notebooks will still blow one away in terms of performance but now they are much lighter and more versatile. The Alienware m15 R7 brings power previously only available in the form factor of a desktop. Now, I can imagine a high-end gaming notebook with a high-refresh-rate display and serious computing power, all in a clamshell you can close and stuff in your backpack. It’s not cheap. But that’s okay. The m15 R7 is a tool for professional gamers and podcast editors, and it has to be built with their needs in mind.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/25/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%

 

Alienware m15 R7, i7-12700H RTX 3050 Ti

Specifications

Alienware m15 R7, i7-12700H RTX 3050 TiNotebook: Alienware m15 R7, i7-12700H RTX 3050 Ti
Processor: Intel Alder Lake-S i7-12700H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU 4096 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.42kg
Links: Alienware homepage
 Alienware notebook section

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Average Score: 85% - good

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

85% Análisis: Alienware m15 R7 de Dell (RTX 3050 Ti)
Source: Geektopia Spanish ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/06/2022
Rating: Total score: 85%

 

Alienware m15 R7, 6800H RTX 3060

Specifications

Alienware m15 R7, 6800H RTX 3060Notebook: Alienware m15 R7, 6800H RTX 3060
Processor: AMD Rembrandt (Zen 3+) R7 6800H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 6144 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.69kg
Price: 1900 euro
Links: Alienware homepage
 Alienware notebook section

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Average Score: 80% - good

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% Alienware M15 R7 review: top gaming performance for the price?
Source: T3 English
The Alienware M15 R7 AMD Edition is a good gaming laptop at an excellent price. That’s a question of compromise, though: it is not the fastest, doesn’t have the best screen, or the largest amount of blinky LED lights. What it does have, however, is enough performance to run 3D shooters at a decent frame rate and a high refresh rate screen that shows them off well. And the starting price of $1199/£1,149 for a laptop with great gaming performance seals the deal.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/31/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%

 

Comment

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.

With these GPUs you are able to play modern and demanding games fluently at medium detail settings and HD resolution.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q: Efficient high end graphics card for thin and light laptops based on the same GP104 chip as the normal GTX 1070 for laptops but at slower clock speeds. Offers a approx. 15% lower performance but much lower power consumption.

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.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q: High-End laptop graphics card based on the TU106 chip with 2,304 shaders and 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM. Offers reduced clock speeds to achieve a much lower power consumption.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q: High-End laptop graphics card based on the TU104 chip with 2,944 shaders and 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM. Runs at reduced clock speeds compared to a laptop RTX 2080 to achieve a much lower power consumption.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Mobile: High-End laptop graphics card based on the TU104 chip with 2,944 shaders and 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM. Compared to the desktop variant, the GPU is clocked lower.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile: High-End laptop graphics card based on the TU106 chip with 2,304 shaders and 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM. Compared to the desktop variant, the GPU is clocked lower. The refresh version in April 2020 bears the same name, but is slightly higher clocked.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q: High-End laptop graphics card based on the TU104 chip with 3,072 shaders. Runs at reduced clock speeds compared to a laptop RTX 2080 Super to achieve a much lower power consumption. The TGP is specified between 80 and 90 Watts with different clock speeds.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU: High-End laptop graphics card based on the Ampere GA106 chip with 3072 cores. Available in different versions with a TDP from 60 to 115 Watt.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU: Mid-range gaming laptop graphics card based on the Ampere GA107 chip.

These graphics cards are able to play the latest and most demanding games in high resolutions and full detail settings with enabled Anti-Aliasing.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU: High-End laptop graphics card based on the Ampere GA104 chip. Available in different versions with a TDP from 80 to 125 Watt.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU: High-End laptop graphics card based on the Ampere GA104 chip. At the time of the launch in early 2021, the 3080 is the fastest laptop graphics card on the market.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU: High-End laptop graphics card based on the Ampere GA104 chip. Available in different versions with a TDP from 80 to 125 Watt and different maximum Boost clock speeds of 1035 - 1485 MHz.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU: High-End laptop graphics card based on the Ampere GA103S chip. At the time of the launch in early 2022, the 3080 Ti is the fastest laptop graphics card on the market.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

Intel Coffee Lake:

i7-8750H: On Coffee Lake architecture based processor for big and heavy laptops. Integrates six processor cores clocked at 2.2 - 4.1 GHz (4 GHz with 4 cores, 3.9 GHz with 6 cores) that support HyperThreading. Manufactured in an improved 14nm process (14nm++).

i9-8950HK: On Coffee Lake architecture based processor for big and heavy laptops. Integrates six processor cores clocked at 2.9- 4.8 GHz (4.3 GHz with 6 cores) that support HyperThreading. Manufactured in an improved 14nm process (14nm++). Offers an unlocked multiplier that allows overclocking of the CPU.

i7-9750H: A high-performance hexa-core processor of the Coffee Lake product family designed for the larger laptops. Integrates six processor cores clocked at 2.6 - 4.5 GHz (4 GHz with 6 cores) that support HyperThreading. Manufactured in an improved 14nm process (14nm++).

i9-9980HK: On Coffee Lake architecture based processor for big and heavy laptops. Integrates eight processor cores clocked at 2.4 - 5 GHz (4.2 GHz with 8 cores) that support HyperThreading. Manufactured in an improved 14nm process (14nm++). Offers an unlocked multiplier that allows overclocking of the CPU.

Intel Comet Lake:

i7-10750H: A high-performance hexa-core processor designed for use in thicker laptops with room for better thermals. The Comet Lake-H processor is manufactured on the third-gen 14 nm Intel process and features a 24 EU UHD Graphics 630 iGPU clocked at 350 MHz to 1,150 MHz. The CPU cores run at 2.6 GHz (base clock speed) Boosting up to 5.0 GHz and the likely all-core Boost frequency is 4.3 GHz. Hyper-Threading is enabled, allowing two threads to run simultaneously on each core.

i9-10980HK: On Comet Lake architecture based processor for big and heavy laptops. Integrates eight processor cores clocked at 3.1 - 5 GHz that support HyperThreading. Manufactured in an improved 14nm process (14nm++). At the time of announcement, the i9-10980HK is the fastest Comet Lake-H CPU and fastest laptop CPU on the market. Thanks to the free multiplicator, the CPU can also be easily overclocked (but may not have much headroom).

i7-10870H: A higher-end, octa-core processor of the Comet Lake product family. This i7 is designed for use in larger, beefier laptops; its Hyper-Threading-enabled CPU cores run at 2.2 GHz (base clock speed) to 5 GHz (max. Boost frequency when under single-thread load). The all-core Boost clock speed is 4.2 GHz. Core i7-10870H is manufactured on Intel's third-gen 14 nm process and features the 24 EU UHD Graphics 630 iGPU.

AMD Cezanne (Zen 3, Ryzen 5000):

R7 5800H: A high-performance, laptop-grade, octa-core APU. The Ryzen features eight SMT-enabled Zen 3 cores running at 3.2 GHz to 4.4 GHz along with the Vega 8 graphics adapter that runs at up to 2,000 MHz.

R9 5900HX: Mobile Octa-Core APU using Zen 3 cores clocked at 3.3 to 4.6 GHz and a Vega graphics adapter with 8 CUs clocked at up to 2100 MHz. 

Intel Tiger Lake:

i7-11800H: Tiger Lake (H45 series) based high end octa-core SoC for gaming laptops and workstations. The eight CPU cores run at 2.3 GHz to 4.6 GHz. The integrated UHD Graphics GPU offers 32 EUs at up to 1.45 GHz. The chip is manufactured on the second-gen 10 nm Intel SuperFin process.

i9-11900H: Tiger Lake (H45 series) based high end octa-core SoC for gaming laptops and workstations. The eight CPU cores clock with 2.5 - 4.9 GHz. The integrated UHD Graphics GPU offers 32 cores at up to 1.45 GHz. The chip is manufactured in the 10nm SuperFin (improved 10nm) process.

Intel Alder Lake-S:

i7-12700H: Alder Lake based mobile CPU with 6 performance cores and 8 efficient cores. The performance cores offer hyper threading, leading to 20 threads that can be processed. The CPU clocks from 1.7 to 4.7 GHz and supports vPro.

AMD Rembrandt (Zen 3+):

R7 6800H: Mobile Octa-Core APU using Zen 3+ cores clocked at 3.2 to 4.7 GHz and a RDNA2 graphics adapter with 12 CUs clocked at up to 2,200 MHz. 

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.

2.16 kg:

2.69 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.

81.41%: 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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Devices from a different Manufacturer and/or with a different CPU

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MSI Sword 15 A12UE-487XRU
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, Alder Lake-S i7-12700H

Devices with the same GPU

HP Omen 16-n0005ns
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, Rembrandt (Zen 3+) R7 6800H, 16.10", 2.33 kg
HP Omen 16-b1012ns
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, Alder Lake-S i7-12700H, 16.10", 2.31 kg
HP Omen 16-b1013ns
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, Alder Lake-S i7-12700H, 16.10", 2.331 kg

Devices with Same Screen Size and/or Weight

Alienware m18 R2
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, Raptor Lake-HX i9-14900HX, 18.00", 3.955 kg
Alienware m16 R2
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, Intel Meteor Lake-H Ultra 7 155H, 16.00", 2.466 kg
Alienware m18 R1, RTX 4090
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, Raptor Lake-HX i9-13900HX, 18.00", 4.23 kg
Alienware x14 R2 2023, RTX 4060
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU, Raptor Lake-H i7-13620H, 14.00", 1.91 kg
Alienware m16 R1 AMD, RTX 4070
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, Dragon Range (Zen 4, Ryzen 7045) R9 7845HX, 16.00", 3.11 kg
Alienware m16 R1 AMD
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU, Dragon Range (Zen 4, Ryzen 7045) R9 7845HX, 16.00", 3.11 kg
Alienware m16 R1, i7-13700HX RTX 4060
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU, Raptor Lake-HX i7-13700HX, 16.00", 2.984 kg
Alienware x16 R1
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU, Raptor Lake-H i9-13900HK, 16.00", 2.632 kg
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