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Alienware Aurora R15 review: fixing a critical flaw
Alienware Aurora R15 MSRP $1,650.00 “Upgraded cooling and next-gen components bring the Alienware Aurora R15 up to the level of the best gaming desktops” Pros Massive configuration options Cool and quiet operation Up to an RTX 4090 GPU Faster DDR5 memory options Mostly tool-less servicing Cons Proprietary design limits upgrades Overreaching software The Alienware design […]
Alienware Debuts World’s First Quantum Dot OLED Monitor
Gaming monitors aren’t known for sporting the latest and greatest display tech. And that’s a shame. The new Alienware 34 QD-OLED, introduced at CES 2022, bucks that trend completely. This new gaming monitors embraces the brand new QD-OLED (Quantum Dot OLED) technology from Samsung, which is just now coming to televisions this year. That fact […]
Alienware Aurora R16 review: almost the final form
Alienware Aurora R16 MSRP $2,000.00 “Improved across the board, the Alienware Aurora R16 is a prebuilt worth buying.” Pros Much smaller than previous versions Cool and quiet during operation Several configuration options Competitively priced Cons Alienware Command Center is a bit annoying CPU lacks integrated graphics and overclocking support Alienware is no stranger among the […]
Alienware just invalidated its own high-end esports monitor
Jacob Roach / Digital Trends Alienware has a new batch of 27-inch monitors it’s releasing, but one of them stands out from the rest: the AW2724HF. It’s a 27-inch, 1080p display for $460, but it comes with a 360Hz refresh rate, which could make it one of the best gaming monitors on the market. The […]
Alienware Sale: Up to $1,000 off Top Gaming Laptops and PCs
Jacob Roach / Digital Trends Dell’s Alienware is one of the most popular brands among gamers, and its devices always attract a lot of attention whenever there are gaming PC deals and gaming laptop deals. There’s actually an ongoing sale from Dell itself, so here’s your chance at massive discounts when buying the premium-priced machines. […]
Alienware x14 R2, x16 hands-on review: XPS gaming laptops?
Alienware and XPS are both premium brands in Dell’s lineup, but in the past, they couldn’t have been more aesthetically different. In 2023, however, Dell has introduced a redesign of the Alienware x14 and x16 that connect the two brands more than ever before. The Alienware x14 R2 and brand new x16 now have a […]
Alienware x14 Review: Slim, Sleek and Solid
Design of the Alienware x14 There are only a select few gaming laptops for those who prioritize portability and aesthetics. Alienware’s new x14 ( $1,649 to start, $2,049 as tested) fits that bill. The company calls it “the world’s thinnest 14-inch gaming laptop.” And at just 0.57 inches thick and 4.06 pounds, it’s far more […]
Alienware x17 R2 review: 480Hz? On a gaming laptop?
Alienware x17 R2 MSRP $2,250.00 “The Alienware x17 R2 is one of the fastest gaming laptops you can buy, but you might want to skip the 480Hz screen.” Pros Excellent gaming performance Several thermal profiles available Very thin for a 17-inch laptop Fantastic port selection Solid CPU power Cons Runs loud and hot at full […]
Alienware’s Concept Nyx puts a game streaming server in your home
In brief: Companies have been calling streaming services “the future of gaming” for years, and although we now have the likes of Microsoft’s xCloud, Google Stadia, and Nvidia’s GeForce Now, that claim still feels unlikely, to say the least. But Alienware’s Concept Nyx is a new take on the idea of game streaming, one that […]
Alienware m18 scoffs at portable gaming laptops at CES 2023
Alienware is debuting a monster gaming laptop at CES 2023 — the 18-inch m18. I had a chance to try out the machine for a bit after Alienware teased it, and although it’s impressive, I’ve struggled to think of a good use case for a laptop that’s so large. The term “desktop replacement” doesn’t scratch […]