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MagyarAlienware x15 Series
Processor: Intel Alder Lake-P i9-12900H, Intel Alder Lake-S i7-12700H, Intel Tiger Lake i7-11800H, Intel Tiger Lake i9-11900HGraphics Adapter: 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, NVIDIA NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
Display: 15.60 inch
Weight: 2.27kg, 2.35kg, 2.36kg, 2.5kg
Price: 3, 2200, 2400, 2500, 2700, 2800, 3400, 3700 euro
Average Score:
Average of 16 scores (from 25 reviews)
Average of 16 scores (from 25 reviews)
Alienware x15 R1, i9-11900H RTX 3080 FHD
Specifications
Notebook: Alienware x15 R1, i9-11900H RTX 3080 FHDProcessor: Intel Tiger Lake i9-11900H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 8192 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.27kg
Price: 2800 euro
Links: Alienware homepage Alienware notebook section
Price comparison
Average Score:
Average of 1 scores (from 2 reviews)
Reviews
Alienware x15 R1 review
Source: Techradar
The Alienware x15 R1 is quite simply the best gaming laptop on the market right now with best in class performance and a design that sets it apart in all the right ways. A laptop this powerful, though, runs hot and some might take issue with the display, but we sure don't. It looks and plays gorgeous, and needs to be on the top of everyone's list – assuming you have the budget for it, that is.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 11/02/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Techradar
The Alienware x15 R1 is quite simply the best gaming laptop on the market right now with best in class performance and a design that sets it apart in all the right ways. A laptop this powerful, though, runs hot and some might take issue with the display, but we sure don't. It looks and plays gorgeous, and needs to be on the top of everyone's list – assuming you have the budget for it, that is.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 11/02/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%
Alienware X15 and X17 2021 – slim performance laptops with quad-fans and powerful hardware
Source: Ultrabook Review
The X15 makes less sense, very little I would say. It’s heavier and larger than the competition without a significant CPU/GPU advantage, since most performance 15-inch ultraportables offer up to 100W RTX graphics these days. It also lacks the CherryMX keyboard available on the X17, so I’d reckon it would need to be aggressively priced for customers to pick it over something like a Blade 15. To wrap this up, I’ll advise you to wait for detailed reviews if you’re interested in any of these products. We’ll most likely not have them here on the site, since we’re not on Dell’s good graces for review samples, and I don’t think getting one of these just for review is worth it for us. I’d love to hear your thoughts on them in the comments section down below, though, if you end up getting any of these.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/02/2021
Source: Ultrabook Review
The X15 makes less sense, very little I would say. It’s heavier and larger than the competition without a significant CPU/GPU advantage, since most performance 15-inch ultraportables offer up to 100W RTX graphics these days. It also lacks the CherryMX keyboard available on the X17, so I’d reckon it would need to be aggressively priced for customers to pick it over something like a Blade 15. To wrap this up, I’ll advise you to wait for detailed reviews if you’re interested in any of these products. We’ll most likely not have them here on the site, since we’re not on Dell’s good graces for review samples, and I don’t think getting one of these just for review is worth it for us. I’d love to hear your thoughts on them in the comments section down below, though, if you end up getting any of these.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/02/2021
Alienware x15 RTX 3070 P111F
Specifications
Notebook: Alienware x15 RTX 3070 P111FProcessor: 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: 2.35kg
Price: 2500 euro
Links: Alienware homepage Alienware notebook section
Price comparison
Reviews
Alienware x15 R1 laptop review: Dell's thinnest UFO has landed | Notebookcheck
Dell has stuffed a 110 W TGP Nvidia GPU in a chassis that's thinner than even the Razer Blade 15. Though mostly a homerun when compared to the outgoing Alienware m15, there are a few downsides involving size and performance that users will want to know beforehand.
Dell has stuffed a 110 W TGP Nvidia GPU in a chassis that's thinner than even the Razer Blade 15. Though mostly a homerun when compared to the outgoing Alienware m15, there are a few downsides involving size and performance that users will want to know beforehand.
Alienware x15 RTX 3060 P26M7
Specifications
Notebook: Alienware x15 RTX 3060 P26M7Processor: 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: 2.36kg
Price: 2400 euro
Links: Alienware homepage Alienware notebook section
Price comparison
Reviews
Alienware X15 Review - A new epic slim design!
Source: Mash IT
In this video we review the brand new Alienware X15. Our review model has the new Intel 11th gen 11800H CPU and NVIDIA's RTX 3060 90w TGP graphics card.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/13/2021
Source: Mash IT
In this video we review the brand new Alienware X15. Our review model has the new Intel 11th gen 11800H CPU and NVIDIA's RTX 3060 90w TGP graphics card.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/13/2021
Alienware X15 Unboxing and First Impressions
Source: Mash IT
In this video we unbox the new Alienware X15 which has finally arrived in the office. We give our thoughts and first impressions, and take a look at the internals.
Hands-On, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/10/2021
Source: Mash IT
In this video we unbox the new Alienware X15 which has finally arrived in the office. We give our thoughts and first impressions, and take a look at the internals.
Hands-On, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/10/2021
Foreign Reviews
Dell Alienware x15 R1
Source: 15 Zoll Notebooks Test
DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/01/2021
Source: 15 Zoll Notebooks Test
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/01/2021
Alienware x15 R1-JH85R
Specifications
Notebook: Alienware x15 R1-JH85RProcessor: Intel Tiger Lake i7-11800H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU 8192 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.36kg
Price: 2700 euro
Links: Alienware homepage Alienware notebook section
Price comparison
Average Score:
Average of 3 scores (from 3 reviews)
Reviews
Alienware x15 R1 Review
Source: Trusted Reviews
The Alienware x15 R1 impresses with its design, performance and screen – it’s one of the best gaming laptops around right now. It also includes a great keyboard and it’s a solid thermal performer. That said, it’s worth looking elsewhere if you want more ports or better battery life, and you’ll have to be careful about which version you buy.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/23/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Trusted Reviews
The Alienware x15 R1 impresses with its design, performance and screen – it’s one of the best gaming laptops around right now. It also includes a great keyboard and it’s a solid thermal performer. That said, it’s worth looking elsewhere if you want more ports or better battery life, and you’ll have to be careful about which version you buy.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/23/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
Alienware x15
Source: PC Mag
On the whole, the Alienware x15 is a more successful redesign than the x17, and a good gaming laptop. The slimmer chassis and slight bump in weight make more sense at 15 inches, and the performance was more in line with what we'd expect. The system's portability and raw power don't blow us away, but it's a good mix of the two. If you're shopping in the $2,000-plus gaming tier, this is one of the better options out there. It's not the best of the bunch, however: The Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition we reviewed was a bit more expensive (though playing with configurations can fix that), but offered a superior GPU, more storage, longer battery life, and a lighter design. Razer's flagship remains our favorite cost-no-object gaming rig, but if you like the Alienware's design, it's a solid alternative.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/21/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: PC Mag
On the whole, the Alienware x15 is a more successful redesign than the x17, and a good gaming laptop. The slimmer chassis and slight bump in weight make more sense at 15 inches, and the performance was more in line with what we'd expect. The system's portability and raw power don't blow us away, but it's a good mix of the two. If you're shopping in the $2,000-plus gaming tier, this is one of the better options out there. It's not the best of the bunch, however: The Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition we reviewed was a bit more expensive (though playing with configurations can fix that), but offered a superior GPU, more storage, longer battery life, and a lighter design. Razer's flagship remains our favorite cost-no-object gaming rig, but if you like the Alienware's design, it's a solid alternative.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/21/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Foreign Reviews
Test de l’Alienware X15 R1 : il réinvente l’ultraportable gamer
Source: Frandroid
FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/27/2021
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 100% display: 90% mobility: 50% workmanship: 90%
Source: Frandroid
FR→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/27/2021
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 100% display: 90% mobility: 50% workmanship: 90%
Alienware x15 R1-JYMD9
Specifications
Notebook: Alienware x15 R1-JYMD9Processor: 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: 2.36kg
Price: 3400 euro
Links: Alienware homepage Alienware notebook section
Price comparison
Average Score:
Average of 1 scores (from 4 reviews)
Reviews
Alienware x15 + Alienware x17 Review
Source: Mobile Tech Review
The Alienware X series of gaming laptops are a new design for 2021 with 4-fan cooling and silicone gallium thermal paste. Available in 15” and 17” sizes as the Alienware x15 and x17, we review both. These slim gaming laptops have Intel 11th gen H series CPUs and NVIDIA RTX 3060/3070/3080 dedicated graphics. Display options range from high refresh full HD to QHD 240Hz (x15) and 4K 120Hz (x17). The Alienware x15 and x17 have a healthy selection of ports including Thunderbolt 4, Wi-Fi 6E, per key RGB lighting with Tron lights and an optional Cherry MX keyboard on the x17.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/19/2021
Source: Mobile Tech Review
The Alienware X series of gaming laptops are a new design for 2021 with 4-fan cooling and silicone gallium thermal paste. Available in 15” and 17” sizes as the Alienware x15 and x17, we review both. These slim gaming laptops have Intel 11th gen H series CPUs and NVIDIA RTX 3060/3070/3080 dedicated graphics. Display options range from high refresh full HD to QHD 240Hz (x15) and 4K 120Hz (x17). The Alienware x15 and x17 have a healthy selection of ports including Thunderbolt 4, Wi-Fi 6E, per key RGB lighting with Tron lights and an optional Cherry MX keyboard on the x17.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/19/2021
Alienware x15 R1 review: The most powerful gaming laptop yet
Source: Expert Reviews
The Alienware x15 is a smart, super-thin gaming laptop with a top-notch display that runs faster than any laptop we’ve ever tested. That’s pretty much all most potential buyers will need to know. The speaker system could be more accommodating to non-gaming sources, the port selection could be wider and the keyboard backlight could light all of the key labels, but I think these are ultimately rather minor quibbles. None of this detracts from a notebook that quantifiably improves your gaming experience, and if performance is at the top of your laptop-buying agenda, there’s simply no better choice.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/10/2021
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: Expert Reviews
The Alienware x15 is a smart, super-thin gaming laptop with a top-notch display that runs faster than any laptop we’ve ever tested. That’s pretty much all most potential buyers will need to know. The speaker system could be more accommodating to non-gaming sources, the port selection could be wider and the keyboard backlight could light all of the key labels, but I think these are ultimately rather minor quibbles. None of this detracts from a notebook that quantifiably improves your gaming experience, and if performance is at the top of your laptop-buying agenda, there’s simply no better choice.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/10/2021
Rating: Total score: 100%
Alienware X15 Gaming Laptop Review: A Svelte Stunner With Caveats
Source: Hot Hardware
Alienware's new X15 is basically a case study in thermal engineering, as well as industrial design and feature trade-offs. The Alienware team at Dell engineered the heck out of this machine's thermal solution, but it costs the machine some creature comforts as a result. We would have appreciated even one USB-C port on one side edge of this laptop. And locating its microSD card slot on a side edge would have been glorious too, but it just wasn't in the cards apparently, having to accommodate the X15's quad-blower cooling solution. That quad-cooling solution is also a first for us, as we've never seen this in a laptop of any kind before, but it also drove the need to eliminate SO-DIMM socketed RAM in the machine. So again, with the X15 it's all about trade-offs. You get a fantastic, futuristic-looking, just a hair over 5lb laptop here, with great gaming chops, especially for its size and weight class. However, in exchange for its classy chassis and industrial design features, there are obvious concessions that needed to be made.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/14/2021
Source: Hot Hardware
Alienware's new X15 is basically a case study in thermal engineering, as well as industrial design and feature trade-offs. The Alienware team at Dell engineered the heck out of this machine's thermal solution, but it costs the machine some creature comforts as a result. We would have appreciated even one USB-C port on one side edge of this laptop. And locating its microSD card slot on a side edge would have been glorious too, but it just wasn't in the cards apparently, having to accommodate the X15's quad-blower cooling solution. That quad-cooling solution is also a first for us, as we've never seen this in a laptop of any kind before, but it also drove the need to eliminate SO-DIMM socketed RAM in the machine. So again, with the X15 it's all about trade-offs. You get a fantastic, futuristic-looking, just a hair over 5lb laptop here, with great gaming chops, especially for its size and weight class. However, in exchange for its classy chassis and industrial design features, there are obvious concessions that needed to be made.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/14/2021
Foreign Reviews
Edles Gaming-Raumschiff
Source: Allround-PC.com DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/15/2021
Source: Allround-PC.com
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/15/2021
Alienware x15 R2, 12700H RTX 3060 QHD
Specifications
Notebook: Alienware x15 R2, 12700H RTX 3060 QHDProcessor: Intel Alder Lake-S i7-12700H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 6144 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 2560 x 1440 pixels
Weight: 2.27kg
Price: 2200 euro
Links: Alienware homepage Alienware notebook section
Price comparison
Reviews
Alienware X15 R2 Review - The Mobile Powerhouse!
Source: Mash IT
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/02/2022
Source: Mash IT
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/02/2022
Alienware X15 R2 Unboxing and First Impressions
Source: Mash IT
Hands-On, online available, Long, Date: 02/18/2022
Source: Mash IT
Hands-On, online available, Long, Date: 02/18/2022
Alienware x15 R1, i9-11900H RTX 3070
Specifications
Notebook: Alienware x15 R1, i9-11900H RTX 3070Processor: Intel Tiger Lake i9-11900H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU 8192 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.36kg
Links: Alienware homepage Alienware notebook section
Price comparison
Average Score:
Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)
Foreign Reviews
Alienware X15 R1 : la puissance et la finesse de ce PC de gamer se paient au prix fort
Source: 01Net FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/18/2022
Rating: Total score: 72% performance: 90% mobility: 80%
Source: 01Net
FR→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/18/2022
Rating: Total score: 72% performance: 90% mobility: 80%
Alienware x15 R2 P111F
Specifications
Notebook: Alienware x15 R2 P111FProcessor: Intel Alder Lake-P i9-12900H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU 16384 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.36kg
Price: 3 euro
Links: Alienware homepage Alienware notebook section
Price comparison
Average Score:
Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)
Reviews
Alienware x15 R2 Laptop Review: Ultrabook-like UFO soars with Core i9-12900H and 140 W RTX 3080 Ti | Notebookcheck
Dell has refreshed the Alienware x15 lineup with the new x15 R2. This year's x15 R2 offers internal upgrades to Intel Alder Lake-H and Nvidia RTX 30 Series Ti GPUs while retaining much of the design as the previous generation. The Alienware x15 R2 finds enough room to flex its muscles despite the thin chassis and will definitely appeal to the enthusiast gamer, but there are a few areas of concern to be aware of.
Dell has refreshed the Alienware x15 lineup with the new x15 R2. This year's x15 R2 offers internal upgrades to Intel Alder Lake-H and Nvidia RTX 30 Series Ti GPUs while retaining much of the design as the previous generation. The Alienware x15 R2 finds enough room to flex its muscles despite the thin chassis and will definitely appeal to the enthusiast gamer, but there are a few areas of concern to be aware of.
Alienware X15 R2 review: Work hard, play harder
Source: India Today
Coming to around Rs 3.5 lakh question, should you go ahead and buy this gaming beast? I would say yes, given that you have the budget and are a gamer who is always on the go, looking for a portable gaming laptop. The sleek design and improved battery life of the X15 R2 make it the right fit for gamers who wish to multi-task on their device and use it as a work laptop as well. After all, who wouldn't like to play their favourite games during a break at work?
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/06/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: India Today
Coming to around Rs 3.5 lakh question, should you go ahead and buy this gaming beast? I would say yes, given that you have the budget and are a gamer who is always on the go, looking for a portable gaming laptop. The sleek design and improved battery life of the X15 R2 make it the right fit for gamers who wish to multi-task on their device and use it as a work laptop as well. After all, who wouldn't like to play their favourite games during a break at work?
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/06/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%
Alienware X15 R2 review: Work hard, play harder
Source: India Today
Coming to around Rs 3.5 lakh question, should you go ahead and buy this gaming beast? I would say yes, given that you have the budget and are a gamer who is always on the go, looking for a portable gaming laptop. The sleek design and improved battery life of the X15 R2 make it the right fit for gamers who wish to multi-task on their device and use it as a work laptop as well. After all, who wouldn't like to play their favourite games during a break at work?
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/06/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: India Today
Coming to around Rs 3.5 lakh question, should you go ahead and buy this gaming beast? I would say yes, given that you have the budget and are a gamer who is always on the go, looking for a portable gaming laptop. The sleek design and improved battery life of the X15 R2 make it the right fit for gamers who wish to multi-task on their device and use it as a work laptop as well. After all, who wouldn't like to play their favourite games during a break at work?
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/06/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%
Alienware x15 R2-8PYH6
Specifications
Notebook: Alienware x15 R2-8PYH6Processor: Intel Alder Lake-S i7-12700H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU 16384 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.5kg
Price: 3700 euro
Links: Alienware homepage Alienware notebook section
Price comparison
Average Score:
Average of 3 scores (from 3 reviews)
Reviews
Alienware X15 R2 review: gaming laptop delivers on performance and style
Source: Creative Bloq
Having the ability to flip between games and serious work is a major benefit in a laptop, and certainly beats having one computer for work and another for play. The Alienware X15 R2 would make a fine addition to any desk, as long as you’re prepared to put up with the lighting and have a higher-res monitor to hook it up to in order to make the most of its pixel-pushing potential. At more than £2000, whether it represents good value for money is a different question, as it shares a marketplace with the MSI Creator Z17 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 which are also powerful, expensive beasts, and you can pick up a 14in M2 MacBook Pro for around the same cost. The Alienware has its looks and a long gaming pedigree to fall back on, but despite being an excellent laptop, it’s far from the only game in town.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/20/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Creative Bloq
Having the ability to flip between games and serious work is a major benefit in a laptop, and certainly beats having one computer for work and another for play. The Alienware X15 R2 would make a fine addition to any desk, as long as you’re prepared to put up with the lighting and have a higher-res monitor to hook it up to in order to make the most of its pixel-pushing potential. At more than £2000, whether it represents good value for money is a different question, as it shares a marketplace with the MSI Creator Z17 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 which are also powerful, expensive beasts, and you can pick up a 14in M2 MacBook Pro for around the same cost. The Alienware has its looks and a long gaming pedigree to fall back on, but despite being an excellent laptop, it’s far from the only game in town.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/20/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%
Alienware x15 R2 review: A gaming laptop stacked with power and personality
Source: PC World
The Alienware x15 R2 packs premium hardware that dishes out dollops of performance in games. Its otherworldly design featuring rear-orientated ports and RGB lighting means it never looks boring.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/08/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: PC World
The Alienware x15 R2 packs premium hardware that dishes out dollops of performance in games. Its otherworldly design featuring rear-orientated ports and RGB lighting means it never looks boring.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/08/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
Foreign Reviews
Test Alienware X15 R2 : Un PC gaming performant et avec un manque d’autonomie
Source: Charles Tech FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/22/2022
Rating: Total score: 75% performance: 90% display: 80% mobility: 60% ergonomy: 70%
Source: Charles Tech
FR→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/22/2022
Rating: Total score: 75% performance: 90% display: 80% mobility: 60% ergonomy: 70%
Alienware x15 R2 YMGXH
Specifications
Notebook: Alienware x15 R2 YMGXHProcessor: Intel Alder Lake-S i7-12700H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU 8192 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 2560 x 1440 pixels
Weight: 2.5kg
Price: 2800 euro
Links: Alienware homepage Alienware notebook section
Price comparison
Average Score:
Average of 3 scores (from 4 reviews)
Reviews
Alienware x15 R2 review
Source: Techradar
Easily one of the most gorgeous gaming laptops we’ve ever laid eyes on, the Alienware x15 R2 is a sleek and distinctive number, with a striking white chassis. Opening it up, you'll find the inside is no less stunning, with rainbow-colored RGB lighting gleaming across the thin keyboard. The pricing for the model we tested starts at $2,910 (£2,800 / AU$5,203) for the lowest specs, which includes an Intel Core i7, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060, 16 GB of LPDDR5, and 512 GB of storage space. But if you opt for the highest upgrades and specs, that price tag will shoot up to somewhere around $4,315 (£5,070 / AU$8,000). It’s absolutely mind-boggling how a gaming laptop this powerful can be so thin and lightweight; it’s genuinely a marvel in design. And though it’s listed as being five pounds, it really doesn't feel heavier than two. Taking the price into consideration, you’re really paying for that design choice. The screen size does make the laptop wider, which means it's harder to squeeze it into smaller bags, but once it’s in there you probably won't notice the full weight.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/07/2022
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 90% performance: 100% mobility: 40% workmanship: 90%
Source: Techradar
Easily one of the most gorgeous gaming laptops we’ve ever laid eyes on, the Alienware x15 R2 is a sleek and distinctive number, with a striking white chassis. Opening it up, you'll find the inside is no less stunning, with rainbow-colored RGB lighting gleaming across the thin keyboard. The pricing for the model we tested starts at $2,910 (£2,800 / AU$5,203) for the lowest specs, which includes an Intel Core i7, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060, 16 GB of LPDDR5, and 512 GB of storage space. But if you opt for the highest upgrades and specs, that price tag will shoot up to somewhere around $4,315 (£5,070 / AU$8,000). It’s absolutely mind-boggling how a gaming laptop this powerful can be so thin and lightweight; it’s genuinely a marvel in design. And though it’s listed as being five pounds, it really doesn't feel heavier than two. Taking the price into consideration, you’re really paying for that design choice. The screen size does make the laptop wider, which means it's harder to squeeze it into smaller bags, but once it’s in there you probably won't notice the full weight.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/07/2022
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 90% performance: 100% mobility: 40% workmanship: 90%
Alienware x15 R2 Review – Too Thin to Handle!
Source: Laptop Under Budget
The key highlight of the Alienware x15 R2 is its thin, beautiful design and excellent build quality, which you would expect when spending a premium. But when it comes to performance, especially considering the price, there are definitely better options available. But, for whom the Alienware x15 R2 is the right choice then? Well, we wouldn’t mind recommending it to the people who prioritize the fit and finish of the laptop over performance and cooling.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/10/2022
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 60% display: 86% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 76%
Source: Laptop Under Budget
The key highlight of the Alienware x15 R2 is its thin, beautiful design and excellent build quality, which you would expect when spending a premium. But when it comes to performance, especially considering the price, there are definitely better options available. But, for whom the Alienware x15 R2 is the right choice then? Well, we wouldn’t mind recommending it to the people who prioritize the fit and finish of the laptop over performance and cooling.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/10/2022
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 60% display: 86% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 76%
Alienware x15 R2 Review: A Lean and Hot Gaming Laptop
Source: CNet
My other gripe is the somewhat impenetrable Alienware Command Center software for controlling system functions, including the various lighting zones, fan speed and other system details. It's clunky, opaque and makes arranging custom lighting much more difficult than it needs to be. It feels like the Dell UX team never got near this one. I'm not the only person that feels this way. Despite these issues, and a general sense that gaming laptop innovation has hit a bit of a plateau in the past few years, the slim Alienware x15 R2 has earned a place on my short list of premium gaming laptops to strongly consider if you're thinking about making a multiyear investment.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/24/2022
Rating: Total score: 82%
Source: CNet
My other gripe is the somewhat impenetrable Alienware Command Center software for controlling system functions, including the various lighting zones, fan speed and other system details. It's clunky, opaque and makes arranging custom lighting much more difficult than it needs to be. It feels like the Dell UX team never got near this one. I'm not the only person that feels this way. Despite these issues, and a general sense that gaming laptop innovation has hit a bit of a plateau in the past few years, the slim Alienware x15 R2 has earned a place on my short list of premium gaming laptops to strongly consider if you're thinking about making a multiyear investment.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/24/2022
Rating: Total score: 82%
Alienware x15 R2 Review: Lots of gaming power in a small package
Source: XDA Developers
The key benefit to the Alienware x15 R2 is that you get a lot of power that comes in a thin and light package. That means that this laptop is for gaming on the go. If you’re gaming from one place all of the time, you’re probably looking more toward a tower or build.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/24/2022
Source: XDA Developers
The key benefit to the Alienware x15 R2 is that you get a lot of power that comes in a thin and light package. That means that this laptop is for gaming on the go. If you’re gaming from one place all of the time, you’re probably looking more toward a tower or build.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/24/2022
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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.
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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.
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With these GPUs you are able to play modern and demanding games fluently at medium detail settings and HD resolution.
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» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Intel Tiger Lake:
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.
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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.
Intel Alder Lake-P:
i9-12900H: 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 1.8 to 5 GHz and supports vPro.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
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82.74%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.
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