The Alienware 15 sets out to balance affordability and performance, but whether it succeeds depends on personal preferences.

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Pricing will make you weak in the legs You'll need to lift with your legs to move it No OLED or mini-LED display options Battery life is predictably short The Alienware 18 Area-51 is a laptop in name ...

Gaming laptops are an interesting market, and there are a ton of great options to choose from. The Alienware 16X Aurora is just one of them, and it’s the smaller cousin to the Alienware 18 Area-51 I ...

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“One of the last truly great laptops before the AI-triggered price hikes come for your wallet this year. This is a signature Alienware, toned down to meet you at a more accessible price.” Dell’s ...

Alienware has launched its latest gaming laptops complete with Intel’s new Arrow Lake CPUs, as well as anti-glare OLED displays to ensure more vivid colors and deeper contrast. Alienware is launching ...

Dell's Alienware brand is here at CES 2026, and the biggest highlight is in Alienware's upcoming laptops. Alienware's revived classic Area-51 brand is still going strong, including an updated Area-51 ...

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Hey, if you’ve been eyeing a new gaming laptop but haven’t pulled the trigger yet, the Alienware 16 Aurora just dropped to $1,049.99 on Amazon for Prime Day. That’s 25 percent off its usual price.