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Alienware 15 R2 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4K Ultra HD Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ 16 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.26 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M Windows 10 Home Black, Silver

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Bullet Points Alienware 15 R2 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4K Ultra HD Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ 16 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.26 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M Windows 10 Home Black, Silver
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  • - Gaming Laptop Clamshell Black, Silver
  • - Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz
  • - 39.6 cm (15.6") 4K Ultra HD 3840 x 2160 pixels LED backlight 16:9
  • - 16 GB DDR4-SDRAM 2133 MHz 2 x 8 GB
  • - 1.26 TB HDD+SSD
  • - NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M 3 GB NVIDIA G-SYNC Intel® HD Graphics 530
  • - Ethernet LAN 10,100,1000 Mbit/s Bluetooth 4.1
  • - Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) 92 Wh 7 h
  • - Windows 10 Home 64-bit
Long product name Alienware 15 R2 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4K Ultra HD Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ 16 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.26 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M Windows 10 Home Black, Silver :
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Intel Core i7-6700HQ (6MB Cache, 2.6 GHz), 16GB DDR4 2133MHz, 256GB SSD, 1TB SATA HDD, 15.6" LED UHD IPS 3840 x 2160 , nVidia GeForce GTX GTX 965M 2GB GDDR5, Gigabit LAN, WLAN, Bluetooth, WebCam, Windows 10 Home 64-bit
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Alienware 15 R2 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4K Ultra HD Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ 16 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.26 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M Windows 10 Home Black, Silver:
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Built to push every boundary.
The new Alienware 15 is crafted with carbon-fiber materials for an elite feel and durability. Add the optional Graphics Amplifier to unleash the ultimate at-home 4K gaming experience.

The rush is real.
Engineered with no-nonsense design that gives gamers what they want, the all new Alienware 15 is built thin without sacrificing performance. It’s crafted with aerospace-inspired carbon fiber that provides styled stiffness and impressive durability. It’s outfitted with copper heat sinks that enable proper cooling, full-throttle graphics performance for up to 100W of dedicated graphics power from AMD or NVIDIA®. If that wasn’t enough, Alienware 15 also includes a USB Type-C™ port with support for SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps and Thunderbolt™ 3 technologies.

When paired with the optional Alienware Graphics Amplifier, you can transform the Alienware 15 with up to 375W of AMD or NVIDIA® desktop graphics performance. Alienware 15 configurations include the latest generation Intel® processor. Just plug in and get lost in the vivid display and massive performance boost of desktop-class graphics.

Amplified graphics. Advanced gaming.
Plug in. Buckle up: Supercharge your at-home gaming with the Alienware Graphics Amplifier. Simply plug in the Alienware 15, reboot and enjoy a fully expanded desktop experience – supported graphics cards from AMD or NVIDIA® that result in up to a 4K experience, multiple-monitor display and more connectivity with a built-in 4-port USB 3.0 hub. You can also attach as many extra monitors as the graphics card and outputs in your Alienware Amplifier will allow.

Graphics powerhouse: When gaming on the go, the AMD or NVIDIA® based graphics feature up to 4GB of GDDR5 standard memory, for smooth, crisp, responsive performance that will keep you immersed and engaged.

Cutting edge craftsmanship.
Carbon fiber craftsmanship: Inspired by aerospace technologies, the carbon fiber composites in Alienware laptops deliver a unique rigidity and high stiffness-to-weight ratio. The result is a whole new tactile experience.

Sleek. Solid. Aluminum.: Displays this good require serious protection, so we encased them in an anodized aluminum shell that matches the hinge strength and structural rigidity and boasts a new, iconic design.

Cooler with copper: Churn out maximum power while keeping your cool. Copper thermal modules allow your graphics cards and processors to perform at the highest level while the heat pipes and blocks prevent overheating.

Guaranteed up to 10 million keystrokes: Experience the sensation of uniform feedback with the reinforced steel plate of our TactX keyboard, which also protects internal components from debris. Launch shortcuts to applications or even macros in-game, thanks to five customizable keys capable of up to 15 unique commands, programmed via the Alienware Command Center software.

Rigorously tested for robust durability: Alienware laptops are tested to stand up to tens of thousands of functions : power button pushes, hinges opening and closing, twists, turns, and up to 1 million touchpad strokes. We test hard so you can game hard, reliably.

Engineered for extreme action.
Intense inside: With the latest generation Intel® processor for truly intense action, the Alienware 15 is equipped for a seamless gaming experience. Intel® offers the only processors that allow you to hyper thread so your machine will run as eight virtual cores, powering through in parallel.

Dynamic overclocking: Alienware 15 automatically overclocks and monitors internal temperatures to keep your system running cool when the action is hot and deliver performance precisely when you need it.

Newer, faster, better: Performance gets a massive shot in the arm with the introduction of new PCIe SSDs in Alienware 15. Capable of up to 5.3 times the bandwidth of previous generation SATA SSDs, games, media and everything else you loves loads faster, and gets you into the action sooner.

DDR3 memory: Alienware 15 supports DDR3 running at 1600MHz and has overclock potential via the BIOS, so you have the opportunity to crank out maximum performance.

Extend your reach.
Mobility meets connectivity: Hook up your favorite accessories with the new superfast USB Type-C ™ port, offering speeds 2x as fast as USB 3.0 with SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps (USB 3.1).

Blow your hair back: Use your USB Type- C ™ port as a Thunderbolt 3 port, and experience 40Gbps (4x the USB 3.1 protocol) or drive 4K displays as if the port were a Thunderbolt or DisplayPort. Or maximize your options by daisychaining your Thunderbolt devices together.

Better, faster, clearer: Run 4K resolution content on external displays @60Hz using the new HDMI 2.0 port, for better resolution, smoother graphics and an overall upgrade in awesomeness.

Engage your senses.
Visionary display: Enjoy IPS-based LCD technology on an expansive 15.6" screen that offers stunningly clear color and clarity anywhere. The Alienware 15 comes standard with Full HD display.

Sound and fury: Rich, impressive Alienware 15 audio is powered by Klipsch and Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi technology. Look directly into the eyes of your friends and opponents with a 2.0MP Full HD webcam and let the banter flow with a dual microphone array.

Connect and conquer: The combination of the Killer™ Wireless-AC 1525 with the Killer™ E2200 provides unprecedented speed, intelligence and control to your gaming experience. Download faster, stream better, and enjoy smoother gaming with Killer DoubleShot™ Pro and Advanced Stream Detect™ technology. Plus, all Alienware 15 systems come with Bluetooth 4.1 technology.

Unleash your rig’s greatest capabilities with Windows 10
DirectX 12: Break down boundaries and step into your game with graphics more stunning than ever before with the new DirectX 12 technology. Windows 10’s API is armed with new features that will provide quicker processing in real time to generate higher FPS and richer graphics as well as reduced power consumption to play longer.

Expand your community: Xbox app lets you see what your friends are playing now, chat with your community, and track your scores and achievements. Plus, Game DVR* lets you record your best hero moves for sharing with friends.

Play more games: The greatest Xbox games are now at your fingertips, and you will get built-in support for the Xbox controller and even stream Xbox One games to a Windows 10 PC, laptop, or tablet anywhere in your home. Even the cross-device barriers are down – start a game on your PC and move to your Xbox to continue playing.

Start menu – back and improved: You will game like an expert from the get-go since your Windows Start menu is back in an expanded form. Plus, all your pinned applications will carry over so your experience is familiar, productive and better than ever.

The speed you need: Windows 10 starts up and resumes fast so there’s no buffer between you and your game. Even your updates reach you as soon as they are available so you always have the latest and greatest features.

Short summary description Alienware 15 R2 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4K Ultra HD Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ 16 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.26 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M Windows 10 Home Black, Silver:
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Alienware 15 R2, Intel® Core™ i7, 2.6 GHz, 39.6 cm (15.6"), 3840 x 2160 pixels, 16 GB, 1.26 TB

Long summary description Alienware 15 R2 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4K Ultra HD Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ 16 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.26 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M Windows 10 Home Black, Silver:
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Alienware 15 R2. Product type: Laptop, Form factor: Clamshell. Processor family: Intel® Core™ i7, Processor model: i7-6700HQ, Processor frequency: 2.6 GHz. Display diagonal: 39.6 cm (15.6"), HD type: 4K Ultra HD, Display resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels. Internal memory: 16 GB, Internal memory type: DDR4-SDRAM. Total storage capacity: 1.26 TB, Storage media: HDD+SSD. On-board graphics card model: Intel® HD Graphics 530. Operating system installed: Windows 10 Home. Product colour: Black, Silver

Design
Product type *
Laptop
Product colour *
Black, Silver
Form factor *
Clamshell
Market positioning
Gaming
Display
Display diagonal *
39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution *
3840 x 2160 pixels
Touchscreen *
No
HD type
4K Ultra HD
LED backlight
Yes
Native aspect ratio
16:9
Display brightness
300 cd/m²
Dual-screen
No
Processor
Processor manufacturer *
Intel
Processor generation
6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor family *
Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model *
i7-6700HQ
Processor frequency *
2.6 GHz
Processor boost frequency
3.5 GHz
Processor threads
8
System bus rate
8 GT/s
Processor cores
4
Processor cache
6 MB
Processor cache type
Smart Cache
Processor socket
BGA 1440
Processor lithography
14 nm
Processor operating modes
64-bit
Processor series
Intel Core i7-6700 Mobile series
Processor codename
Skylake
Bus type
DMI3
FSB Parity
No
Stepping
R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
45 W
Configurable TDP-down
35 W
Tjunction
100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes
16
PCI Express slots version
3.0
PCI Express configurations
1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
ECC supported by processor
No
Memory
Internal memory *
16 GB
Internal memory type
DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speed
2133 MHz
Memory form factor
SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)
2 x 8 GB
Memory slots
2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory *
32 GB
Storage
Total storage capacity *
1.26 TB
Storage media *
HDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed
1
HDD capacity
1 TB
HDD interface
SATA III
HDD speed
7200 RPM
HDD size
2.5"
Number of SSDs installed
1
SSD capacity
256 GB
Optical drive type *
No
Card reader integrated
Yes
Compatible memory cards
SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics
Discrete graphics card model *
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
On-board graphics card *
Yes
Discrete graphics card *
Yes
On-board graphics card family
Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model *
Intel® HD Graphics 530
On-board graphics card base frequency
350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)
1050 MHz
Maximum on-board graphics card memory
1.7 GB
On-board graphics card DirectX version
12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version
4.4
On-board graphics card ID
0x191B
Discrete graphics card memory
3 GB
Discrete graphics memory type
GDDR5
Number of discrete graphics cards installed
1
Graphics card Open GL support
Yes
NVIDIA G-SYNC
Yes
NVIDIA GameWorks VR
No
CUDA
Yes
CUDA cores
1280
Audio
Number of built-in speakers
2
Speakers manufacturer
Klipsch
Speaker power
1.5 W
Built-in microphone
Yes
Camera
Front camera
Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)
2.1 MP
Front camera resolution
1920 x 1080 pixels
Video capturing speed
30 fps
Network
Wi-Fi
Yes
Wi-Fi standards
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LAN
Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates
10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth
Yes
Bluetooth version
4.1
Ports & interfaces
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity *
3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
1
HDMI ports quantity *
1
DVI port
No
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity
1
Headphone outputs
1
S/PDIF out port
No
Microphone in
Yes
Combo headphone/mic port
Yes
Charging port type
DC-in jack
USB Sleep-and-Charge
Yes
USB Sleep-and-Charge ports
1
Keyboard
Pointing device
Touchpad
Numeric keypad *
No
Keyboard backlit
Yes
Full-size keyboard
Yes
Keyboard
Windows keys
Yes
Software
Operating system architecture
64-bit
Drivers included
Yes
Operating system installed *
Windows 10 Home
Processor special features
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)
Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)
Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)
No
Intel® Smart Response Technology
Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)
Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)
Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
2.0
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)
Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology
Yes
Intel® Built-in Visuals Technology
Yes
Thunderbolt™ 3 Technology
Yes
Intel HD Graphics
Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)
Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology
Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology
Yes
Intel® Insider™
Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology
Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access
Yes
Intel® Smart Cache
Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)
Yes
Intel Trusted Execution Technology
No
Intel Enhanced Halt State
Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)
Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching
No
Intel® Secure Key
Yes
Intel TSX-NI
No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
No
Intel® OS Guard
Yes
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)
Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)
Yes
Intel 64
Yes
Execute Disable Bit
Yes
Idle States
Yes
Thermal Monitoring Technologies
Yes
Processor package size
42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction sets
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Processor code
SR2FQ
CPU configuration (max)
1
Embedded options available
No
Graphics & IMC lithography
14 nm
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version
1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version
1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version
0.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version
1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version
1.00
Intel TSX-NI version
1.00
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Yes
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology
No
Intel FDI Technology
No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology
No
Intel Fast Memory Access
No
Processor ARK ID
88967
Conflict-Free processor
Yes
Battery
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells
8
Battery capacity *
92 Wh
Battery voltage
14.8 V
Battery life (max)
7 h
Battery recharge time
4 h
Power
AC adapter frequency
50 - 60 Hz
Security
Cable lock slot
Yes
Cable lock slot type
Noble
Password protection
Yes
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)
0 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)
-40 - 65 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)
0 - 95%
Operating altitude
-15.2 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitude
-15.2 - 10668 m
Operating shock
110 G
Non-operating shock
160 G
Operating vibration
0.66 G
Non-operating vibration
1.3 G
Weight & dimensions
Width
385.8 mm
Depth
270.2 mm
Height
34 mm
Weight *
3.21 kg
Packaging content
Manual
Yes
Warranty card
Yes
Power cord included
Yes
Other features
AC adapter included
Yes
LightScribe
No
3D
No
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)
32 GB
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Reviews
Updated:
2016-11-06 01:16:07
Uk has collected 29 expert reviews for Alienware 15 R2 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") 4K Ultra HD Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ 16 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.26 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M Windows 10 Home Black, Silver and the average expert rating is 84 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
84%
Source Review comments Score
pcauthority.com.au
Updated:
2016-11-06 01:16:07
Once gaming laptops were a rarity. Not any more. Now, everyone from small, specialist brands to HP want a piece of the action, and with systems ranging from cut-price weaklings to super-powered $5,000 brutes, you're spoilt for choice. In fact, it someti...
Bottom line The Alienware 15 R2 doesn't try to be the ultimate gaming laptop, the sleekest or the most powerful, but it's a really nice, well-built effort that will run the latest games at a full HD 1080p without breaking a sweat, and look pretty cool while it's doin...
80%
stuff.tv
Updated:
2016-11-06 01:16:07
Once gaming laptops were a rarity. Not any more.Now, everyone from small, specialist brands to HP wants a piece of the action, and with systems ranging from cut-price £649 weaklings to super-powered £3,000 brutes, you're spoilt for choice. In fact, it som...
Good Strong design and build, Excellent gaming performance, Good full HD screen, Decent battery life...
Bad Not particularly sleek or powerful, Screen could be brighter, Still expensive...
Bottom line The Alienware 15 R2 doesn't try to be the ultimate gaming laptop, the sleekest or the most powerful, but it's a really nice, well-built effort that will run the latest games at a full HD 1080p without breaking a sweat, and look pretty cool while it's doin...
80%
ozlaptopreviews.com
Updated:
2016-11-06 01:16:07
Alienware 15 R2 Review: A Formidable Gaming MachineThe Alienware 15 introduced at CES 2015 was a shocker is several aspects, offering all the lovable qualities of Alienware in a new style. The Alienware 15 R2 has been released in a quick succession to kee...
Good Sophisticated design and robust chassis for durability, Attractive illuminations all around the gaming laptop, Powerful performance with extended overclocking capability, Fairly quiet and cool, even under pressure...
Bad The IPS display comes with low brightness, No SSD storage by default is available with the laptop, The Final Verdict, The Alienware 15 was introduced as a new-age gaming laptop that comes with the performance of a beastly machine, with extraordinary des...
Bottom line The Alienware 15 was introduced as a new-age gaming laptop that comes with the performance of a beastly machine, with extraordinary design elements. The Alienware 15 R2 continues to build on that legacy, with minor improvements along the way, and signific...
80%
stuff.tv/my/
Updated:
2016-11-23 01:31:05
Once gaming laptops were a rarity. Not any more.Now, everyone from small, specialist brands to HP wants a piece of the action, and with systems ranging from cut-price RM4,000 weaklings to super-powered RM17,000 brutes, you're spoilt for choice. In fact, i...
Good Strong design and build, Excellent gaming performance, Good full HD screen, Decent battery life...
Bad Not particularly sleek or powerful, Screen could be brighter, Still expensive...
Bottom line The Alienware 15 R2 doesn't try to be the ultimate gaming laptop, the sleekest or the most powerful, but it's a really nice, well-built effort that will run the latest games at a full HD 1080p without breaking a sweat, and look pretty cool while it's doin...
80%
au.pcmag.com
Updated:
2018-05-06 01:33:45
The Alienware 15 ($1,499.99 at tested) is an imposing system that just sneaks under the wire to meet our pricing qualification as an entry-level gaming laptop. But boy, do you get a lot for your money. It not only delivers top-notch gaming performance, it...
Good Solid design, Excellent gaming performance, Full HD display is well suited to gaming, Customizable lighting and macro commands, Good sound quality, Sizable storage, Graphics are upgradable with Alienware's external Graphics Amplifier...
Bad Heavy, No touch capability...
Bottom line The latest Alienware 15 is hefty, but it delivers everything you want in a gaming laptop, with excellent performance, long battery life, and all sorts of customizable features...
80%
pcmag.com
Updated:
2016-11-06 01:16:07
Twenty years in the computer business is definitely a milestone, and it's one that Alienware is celebrating with an entirely new line of gaming laptops. The company insists that all of these new systems are VR-ready, for truly immersing you in the next-ge...
Good Thinner than other Alienware gaming laptops, Nice redesign, Many customization options...
Bad No per-key backlighting...
Bottom line Intel's new Kaby Lake processors and Nvidia's Pascal graphics have made it Intel's new Kaby Lake processors and Nvidia's Pascal graphics have made it possible for Alienware to pack full VR capability into its 15-inch gaming notebook. for Alienware to pa...
0%
laptopmedia.com
Updated:
2016-11-06 01:16:07
We all know those bulky and heavy gaming notebooks that have all the horsepower needed to power up the latest games, but what if we told you that Alienware has put all the top-shelf hardware from NVIDIA and Intel and put it in a smaller 15-inch form facto...
Good Sturdy construction and sleek design with customizable LEDs, Good keyboard with 3 zones of LED backlight, macro keys and responsive touchpad, Top-shelf hardware crammed inside a 15-inch laptop, Various storage configurations including two speedy M.2 NVMe...
Bad Bulky (34 mm profile) and heavy (3.21 kg), Mediocre screen quality with low sRGB color gamut coverage and low maximum brightness...
Bottom line Generally, the Alienware 15 R2 is what we are used to seeing from the brand. The notebook has a bulky and heavy body, but manages to compensate with outstanding design, rigid construction made of premium materials and extremely powerful hardware that's ra...
0%
notebookcheck.net
Updated:
2016-11-06 01:16:07
New revision. We already checked the Alienware 15 twice. In this review update, the gaming notebook gets a fresh Skylake processor and the fast Nvidia GTX 980M. Can Alienware keep the components of the 15-inch device cool?...
Good excellent performance with good Turbo utilization, sophisticated chassis, good input devices, useful tools, comprehensive illumination, long battery runtimes, decent sound, good cooling solution, optional graphics amplifier, matte IPS panel, very fast Wi...
Bad display way too dark, low color space coverage, loud under load, GPU throttling in extreme situations, slightly complicated maintenance, no SSD or hybrid hard drive by default...
Bottom line The first review sample of the Alienware 15 with the Nvidia GeForce GTX 970M was already very convincing and got a very good rating. The model with the Radeon R9 M295X on the other hand had some issues and was not a good alternative. With its brand-new Sk...
87%
glj.io
Updated:
2016-11-06 01:16:07
Alienware 15 R2 GTX 970M versionSo, the new Dell Alienware 15 R2 is here. My version comes with the Nvidia GTX 965M GPU and the Skylake I5-6300HQ. The update from the previous generation is mostly the Skylake CPU and the thunderbolt 3 USB-C port. The new...
Good Very good gaming performance for 1080p gaming, Very good build quality with good hinges robustness, IPS display with good viewing angles and high enough contrast and brightness (but colors aren't great and brightness could be higher), Thunderbolt 3 USBC i...
Bad Soldered GPU and CPU. No replacement (but, really, eGPU will be nicer), Hard maintenance, opening the laptop fully is not easy, Screen quality in terms of color coverage is strangely mediocre, unlike the previous generation Alienware 15's display. I think...
Bottom line Well, the Alienware 15 R2 is an update for a very good gaming laptop, the first Alienware 15. It has a very good gaming performance, but also very good peripherals and extra features – very good and comfortable keyboard, good touchpad, good enough speaker...
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