Alienwarethe subsidiary of Dell specialized in computers gaming (and rebound also professional contexts), has announced before CES 2023 its M, X and G series of notebooks with significant improvements compared to previous generation models of the brand. Here, not only has the hardware been updated, which is totally logical seeing the profile of the products, but the company has also worked to improve aspects such as materials, design, dissipation and comfort.
Alienware’s design framework, called Legend, is entering its third update to improve, according to the brand, in aspects such as interactivity, comfort and performance. The company has traditionally offered laptops with 15- and 17-inch screens, but thanks to improvements in heatsink technologies, it has been able to expand its catalog with 15- and 18-inch screens, in addition to the 14-inch already shown in the CES 2022.
Other features shared by all notebook models are the 16:10 aspect ratio of the screen, the introduction of technologies to minimize blue light emission without sacrificing image quality, a webcam that works at higher resolution, and a New design that improves airflow.
Alienware M Series (or M Series)
The Alienware M18 is the most powerful laptop of all those recently announced by the brand. It is possible to find it with a Raptor Lake generation Intel Core i9-13980H processor and a GeForce RTX 4090 graphics for laptops or a next generation AMD Ryzen processor together with Radeon dedicated graphics for this type of device. Whether Intel+NVIDIA or AMD, all variants feature the significant advancements implemented in Alienware Cryo-tech.
Among the improvements incorporated into the Alienware M18 are an Element 31 thermal interface material that is now used by the CPU and GPU, a vapor chamber that covers the CPU and GPU and increases thermal capacity by 35%, seven tubes of heat that increase the dissipation surface by 114% compared to the M17, in addition to four fans with ultra-thin blades that improve air flow by 25%.
Other features of the Alienware M18 are a full keyboard with optional CHERRY MX mechanical keys. In order to offer the best in laptops, it employs DDR5 memory and supports up to 9TB of data storage, which includes the operating system. The screen can be QHD at 165Hz or Full HD at 480Hz with Dynamic Display Switching technology and compatibility with G-Sync and FreeSync.
If 18 inches are too much for the user, there is another model within the same series, the Alienware M16, which essentially benefits from the same features and virtues, but reducing the size of the device a bit to make it easier to transport. .
The US reference price for the Alienware M18 is US$2,899 with more modest configurations planned for the future starting at US$2,099, while the original Alienware M16 has a base price of US$2,599 and future variants will cost $1,899.
It must be taken into account that prices in the United States are without taxes, and that, added to the usual paraphernalia, will make prices for Spain much higher.
Alienware X Series (or X Series)
The Alienware X series of notebooks feature a 16 inch micro led screen. Other things to keep in mind are the new AlienFX Loop and rainbow light modes, which have arrived alongside a larger, RGB-illuminated touchpad and six speakers for a premium sound experience with Dolby Atmos.
Internally, the Alienware X16 essentially makes available the same thing as the M Series, so it can be purchased with a processor High-end Intel Raptor Lake next to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 that can be up to RTX 4090 for laptops or an “all AMD”, with the latest generation of Ryzen and a Radeon graphics oriented to the type of device at hand. Other features include an RGB backlit keyboard with optional CHERRY MX mechanical keys. The lighting, how could it be otherwise, is dynamic and customizable with the Alienware Command Center tool.
And finally within this series is the renewal of the model with a 14-inch screen, which is charged via USB Type-C and has a two-fan design that allows increased performance with the option of adding Cryo-dissipation technology. tech and the Element 31 interface.
The base price of the original Alienware X16 model will be $3,099, with future more modest variations starting at $1,899. For its part, the Alienware X14 will start at $1,799.
Dell G Series (or G Series)
And finally we have the G Series, made up of the Dell G15 and Dell G16 laptops. These models aim to offer reliability and simplicity at a modest price and with a youthful aesthetic thanks to the striking color combinations, which feature hints of orange and blue contrasted with premium metallic finishes. The result is an aesthetic that can go back to the 80s of the 20th century.
Both laptop models have macro keys with which gamers can program complex actions that are executed in one go instead of having to perform a key combination. The G15 offers RGB keyboard options with a numeric keypad, while the G16 makes an optional RGB keyboard with Cherry MX mechanical keys available.
As for components, we once again find ourselves with the possibility of acquiring laptops with Intel+NVIDIA or Ryzen+Radeon to offer the best performance in the execution of games. New to the series for the first time is vapor chamber cooling and the Element31 thermal interface. The user will be able to use the Alienware Command Center to customize the experience with the device.
The Dell G15 will start at $849 and the G16 will bottom out at $1,499.
