Alienware x14 R2 2023

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Reviews for the Alienware x14 R2 2023

90% Alienware x14 R2 Review
Source: PC Mag
As a system engineered to deliver on the concept of a portable gaming laptop, the Alienware x14 R2 impresses. It looks and feels high in quality, it's supremely portable with long battery life, and it has enough power for some high-end, sharper-resolution gaming. You'll certainly see that a premium was put upon the product to achieve the small size, but that’s true for all 14-inch gaming machines. Just as crucially, the starting price is reasonable—way lower than some—with alternative configuration options to better fit your budget. The Razer Blade 14 definitively delivers more high-end graphics power in its RTX 4070 configuration versus this RTX 4060 recipe, but you have to pay up and then some for the even more luxurious build. In the end, we’d also question whether the 14-inch category is really all about power.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/07/2023
Rating: Total score: 90%

This Alienware laptop has no business being this powerful for its size
Source: Zdnet.com
Dell has managed to carve out an interesting niche for the Alienware x14 R2 by existing during a time when compact, yet powerful gaming laptops are far and few in between. Although it may face some fierce competition soon as Lenovo recently announced its 14-inch Legion Slim 5 gaming laptop. Spoiler alert: it also runs an RTX 4060. If you don't mind paying a little extra for performance, Alienware x14R2 is a good choice. Everything that made the original beloved by users, from the paper-thin form factor to multiple ports, is present. Although I wouldn't blame you if you wanted to wait for a price drop.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/04/2023

Alienware X16 & Alienware X14 - They Look Incredible!
Source: Matthew Moniz
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 01/06/2023

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NVIDIA NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU: Mid-range graphics card for laptops based on the Ada Lovelace architecture. Offers 6 GB of GDDR6 VRAM (96 Bit) and is configurable with a TGP of 35 - 115W (+ Dynamic Boost).

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

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

i7-13620H: Alder Lake based mobile CPU with 6 performance cores and 4 efficient cores. The performance cores offer hyper threading, leading to 16 threads that can be processed. The CPU clocks from 1.8 to 4.9 GHz and supports vPro.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

14.00":

There are hardly any tablets in this display size range anymore. For subnotebooks, on the other hand, it is the standard format.

The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small and therefore easily portable. The smaller display also has the advantage of requiring less power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is more strenuous on the eyes. High resolutions are more likely to be found in standard laptops.

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.

90%: There are not very many models that are rated better. Most of the assessments are in percentage ranges below that. The tested product is not considered perfect, but the sources give a clear purchase recommendation.

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