Alienware X15 and X17 gaming laptops : the brand's most powerful models

Alienware is one of the leading manufacturer of video game hardware , but we haven't seen anything like it before techwadiaThe Dell owned brand has just launched the X Series, a new category of notebooks designed to deliver the ultimate gaming experience, without compromise.

As you might expect, these devices won't be cheap. Currently, the cheapest route into the X Series is the new Alienware X15, which starts at $ 1,999.99. The larger Alienware X17 costs at least $ 100 more, although the two have a lot in common.

That includes Intel's new Tiger Lake-H series, processors designed specifically for gaming. The cheapest models are equipped with a Core i7-11800H CPU, but there is some variation if you are willing to pay more. The X15 maxes out at a Core i9-11900H, but higher spec X17 configurations offer the Core i9-11900HK.

However, you are unlikely to notice a big difference between these two chips, as they are both paired with Nvidia's flagship graphics cards. At those starting prices you get a discrete RTX 3060 GPU, although the 3070 and 3080 are also available as upgrades.



The X15 has options of 16 or 32 GB of DDR4 RAM, but the X17 has an extra 64 GB version and is the only one that allows you to update it manually. Both devices have plenty of options when it comes to local storage, with SSDs ranging from a single 256GB drive to a dual external configuration with 4TB of total capacity.


Screen size is the most obvious differentiating factor between the two (15.6 inches vs 17.3 inches), although they both start with a Full HD (1920x1080) display at 165Hz. A 360 Hz panel with the same resolution is also available, but higher spec models go up to 2560 x 1440 at 240 Hz. Most importantly, all options cover the entire sRGB gamut and at least 99% of the DCI -P3, ensuring excellent color accuracy.

Alienware has also put a lot of focus on thermal management for the X series. The X15 and X17 incorporate advanced Cryo-Tech cooling technology, which consists of a newly patented quad fan design. Alienware claims that each of the blades can function independently, based on data from sensors built into the device. You'll also find steam cooling technology in the X17.

There are also five gaming-focused hardware configurations, ranging from a full performance mode to a battery saver option to conserve power. The X15 and X17 have 87Wh cells, and both have 240W chargers in the box.

Other notable features are a good selection of ports and the Cherry MX keyboard, which debuted on the Alienware M15 R4. However, the latter is exclusive to the X17.

 

It's an impressive set of specs for anyone, but the price is worth reiterating. The Alienware X15 starts at $ 1,999.99, while the X17 models cost at least $ 2,099.99.

Limited configurations will be available on Dell's US site on June 1, before all variants go on sale starting June 15. However, this information is specific to the US; Worldwide pricing and availability have not yet been disclosed.

The X15 and X17 are expected to be the first X series notebooks, so more Alienware devices will be coming soon. Until then, it will be interesting to see if these devices offer enough value for money to be considered among the best gaming laptops.

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