review Alienware x15 R2, x17 R2
Alienware x15 R2, x17 R2 gaming workstations pack twelfth Gen Intel CPUs into dainty bodies
Notwithstanding their slight profiles, Alienware's new PCs include the most recent very good quality specs.
What you need to know
- The Alienware x15 R2 and Alienware x17 R2 are now available through Dell's website.
- The new gaming laptops run on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30-series laptop graphics and 12th Gen Intel processors.
- The Alienware x15 R2 starts at $2,200, and the Alienware x17 R2 is available starting at $2,450.
The first flood of Dell's new Alienware gaming workstations is currently accessible through the organization's site. The Alienware x15 R2 (from $2,200) and Alienware x17 R2 (from $2,450) run on twelfth Gen Intel Core processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30-series designs. The two gadgets include Alienware Cryo-tech cooling to keep the internals of the workstations at sound temperatures.
In spite of their strong internals, the gaming workstations are very slim. The x17, which is the thicker of the new gadgets, maximizes at 0.82 inches (20.9 mm).
In light of their specs and plans, the Alienware x15 R2 and x17 R2 appear as though they'll contend with the best gaming PCs.
| Display | 15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) 165Hz 3ms with ComfortView Plus, NVIDIA G-SYNC and Advanced Optimus 15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) 360Hz 1ms with ComfortView Plus, NVIDIA G-SYNC and Advanced Optimus 15.6" QHD (2560 x 1440) 240Hz 2ms with ComfortView Plus, NVIDIA G-SYNC and Advanced Optimus |
| Processor | Intel Core i7 12700H (14-Core/20-Thread, 24MB L3 Cache, up to 4.7GHz Max Turbo Frequency) Intel Core i9 12900H (14-Cores/20-Thread, 24MB L3 Cache, up to 5.0GHz Max Turbo Frequency) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series Laptop Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series Laptop Graphics |
| Memory | 16GB Dual-Channel LP-DDR5 5200MHz 32GB Dual-Channel LP-DDR5 5200MHz |
| Storage | 256GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD 512GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD 1TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD 2TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD 512GB RAID 0 (2x 256GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD) 1TB RAID 0 (2x 512GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD) 2TB RAID 0 (2x 1TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD) 4TB RAID 0 (2x 2TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD) |
| Front Camera | Alienware HD (1280 x 720) |
| Security | Windows Hello |
| Connectivity | 2.5Gbps Ethernet NIC via included Type-C to RJ-45 port dongle (Standard) Killer Wi-Fi 6 (6E* Pre-certified) AX1675 802.11ax 2x2 Wireless LAN and Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Ports | (1x) Power/DC-in Port Right (1x), Global headset jack, (1x) Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port with PowerShare, (1x) Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 Port with Power Delivery (5V/3A), (1x) Type-C Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4.0 Gen 2 Port, with Power Delivery (5V/3A) (1x), microSD Card Slot, (1x) HDMI 2.1 Output Port |
| Audio | Dolby Atmos |
| Battery | 87 Whr |
| Dimensions | From 0.626 x 10.9 x 14.2 inches (15.9 x 277.3 x 360 mm) |
| Weight | Starting 5.15 lbs (2.34 kg) |
| Colors | Lunar light |
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| Display | 17.3" FHD (1920 x 1080) 165Hz 3ms with ComfortView Plus, NVIDIA G-SYNC and Advanced Optimus 17.3" FHD (1920 x 1080) 360Hz 1ms with ComfortView Plus, NVIDIA G-SYNC and Advanced Optimus 17.3" UHD (3840 x 2160) 120Hz 4ms with ComfortView Plus, NVIDIA G-SYNC and Advanced Optimus |
| Processor | Intel Core i7 12700H (14-Core/20-Thread, 24MB L3 Cache, up to 4.7GHz Max Turbo Frequency) Intel Core i9 12900HK (14-Cores/20-Thread, 24MB L3 Cache, up to 5.0GHz Max Turbo Frequency) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series Laptop Graphics NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 30 Series Laptop Graphics |
| Memory | 16GB Dual-Channel DDR5 4800MHz 32GB Dual-Channel DDR5 4800MHz |
| Storage | 256GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD 512GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD 1TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD 2TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD 512GB RAID 0 (2x 256GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD) 1TB RAID 0 (2x 512GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD) 2TB RAID 0 (2x 1TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD) 4TB RAID 0 (2x 2TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD) |
| Front Camera | Alienware HD (1280 x 720) |
| Security | Windows Hello |
| Connectivity | Killer E3100 2.5G Ethernet NIC Killer Wi-Fi 6 (6E* Pre-certified) AX1675 802.11ax 2x2 Wireless LAN and Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Ports | (1x) Power/DC-in Port Right, (1x) Global headset jack, (1x) Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port with PowerShare, (1x) Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 Port with Power Delivery (5V/3A), (1x) Type-C Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4.0 Gen 2 Port with Power Delivery (5V/3A), (1x) MicroSD Card Slot, (1x) HDMI 2.1 Output Port |
| Audio | Dolby Atmos |
| Battery | 87 Whr |
| Dimensions | From 0.823 x 11.79 x 15.72 inches (20.9 x 299.6 x 399.2 mm) |
| Weight | Starting 6.54 lbs (2.96 kg) |
| Colors | Lunar light |
Dell's other new gaming workstations, including the Alienware x14, will send off in the not-so-distant future. The Alienware m15 R7 will begin delivering on February 1, 2022.
The original Alienware x15 and x17 are as yet accessible on Dell's site. Ensure you purchase an Alienware x15 R2 or x17 R2 assuming you'd like one of the most recent gaming workstations from Dell.
Dell Alienware x15 R2
This powerful gaming laptop runs on a 12th Gen Intel Core processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30-series laptop graphics.
Dell Alienware x17 R2
Inside, this gaming laptop runs on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30-series laptop graphics and the latest CPU from Intel. Despite its power, the laptop is quite thin.