Alienware has made a splash at CES 2023 with the introduction of several exciting new gaming products. This includes their latest lineup of gaming laptops, including the Alienware m18, Alienware m16, Alienware x16, and Alienware x14 R2. These laptops come with the revamped Alienware Command Center 6.0, which offers improved stability, navigation, and performance control. Additionally, Alienware unveiled their flagship gaming PC, the Alienware Aurora R15, featuring AMD Ryzen 7000 series processors. They also introduced the Alienware AW2524H gaming monitor, which boasts an impressive refresh rate of up to 500Hz, the highest among IPS gaming monitors.
Alienware m18, Alienware m16 Pricing and Availability
The much-anticipated Alienware m18 will be available in the first quarter of 2023, with high-end Intel and Nvidia configurations starting at $2,899 (roughly Rs. 2,40,000). Entry-level models, priced at $2,099 (roughly Rs. 1,75,000), will arrive later. AMD-powered variants are expected to launch in the second quarter.
Meanwhile, the Alienware m16 models, powered by Intel and Nvidia, will start at $2,599 (roughly Rs. 2,15,000) and will be available in the first quarter. Additional configurations, starting at $1,899 (roughly Rs. 1,60,000), will be released later. AMD variants are also expected to arrive in the second quarter of 2023.
Alienware x16, Alienware x14 R2 Pricing and Availability
The top-of-the-line Alienware x16, powered by Intel and Nvidia, will be available in the first quarter of 2023, with a starting price of $3,099 (roughly Rs. 2,60,000). Additional configurations, starting at $2,149.99 (roughly Rs. 1,80,000), will be released later. AMD-powered variants are expected to launch in the second quarter.
On the other hand, the Alienware x14 R2, available in entry-level models powered by Intel and Nvidia, will be released in the first quarter with a starting price of $1,799 (roughly Rs. 1,50,000).
Alienware Aurora R15, Alienware AW2524H Gaming Monitor Pricing and Availability
The Alienware Aurora R15 gaming PC, equipped with AMD Ryzen 7000 or 13th Gen Intel Core 65W desktop processors, will start at $1,749 (roughly Rs. 1,45,000). Other variants with AMD Radeon 7000 series graphics options will be announced later this year. The Alienware AW2524H gaming monitor is slated to launch in the first quarter of 2023.
Alienware m18, Alienware m16 Specifications and Features
The Alienware m18 features an impressive 18-inch QHD+ (2560×1600 pixels) ComfortView Plus display, while the Alienware m16 sports a 16-inch QHD+ ComfortView Plus screen. Both displays offer a 165Hz refresh rate and a 3ms response time. They also support Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync technologies. These gaming laptops are powered by 13th Gen Intel Core processors and come with a dedicated Nvidia GeForce RTX 4000 series graphics card.
In terms of connectivity, these laptops feature an RJ45 ethernet port, headset jack, USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports, Thunderbolt 4 ports, an HDMI 2.1 output, a mini-Display port, and an SD card slot. They offer up to 64GB of DDR5 RAM and up to 9TB of onboard storage. The Alienware m18 is equipped with a 97Wh battery, while the Alienware m16 comes with an 86Wh battery. Both can be charged with a 330W power adapter.
They also feature an Alienware full-HD webcam with dual-array microphones and Windows Hello IR support. The Alienware m16 comes with the AlienFX keyboard, while the Alienware m18 features the AlienFX RGB keyboard. These gaming laptops incorporate Alienware Cryo-Tech Cooling technology and copper alloy thermal components. Additionally, they utilize vapor chamber cooling technology for both the CPU and GPU.
Alienware m16
Alienware x16, Alienware x14 R2 Specifications and Features
The Alienware x16 features a 16-inch QHD+ ComfortView Plus display, while the Alienware x14 R2 boasts a 14-inch QHD+ ComfortView Plus screen. Both offer a 165Hz refresh rate and a 3ms response time. They are powered by 13th Gen Intel Core processors and come with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4000 series dedicated graphics card. The Alienware x14 R2 can also feature an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 6GB graphics card.
These laptops offer up to 32GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 4TB of onboard M.2 SSD storage. All configurations support Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos technologies. The Alienware x14 R2 is equipped with an 80.5Wh battery, while the Alienware x16 packs a 90Wh battery. Both run on Windows 11 Home (64-bit).
The Alienware x16 features a per-key AlienFX RGB keyboard, while the Alienware x14 R2 comes with a 1-Zone AlienFX keyboard. Both keyboards can be programmed with up to 16.8 million distinct colors. These laptops feature Alienware Cryo-Tech Cooling and vapor chamber cooling technologies. They also include Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth v5.3 for wireless connectivity.
Alienware x16
Alienware Aurora R15 Specifications and Features
The Alienware Aurora R15 is Alienware’s flagship gaming PC, featuring an AMD AM5 B650 motherboard and powered by AMD Ryzen 7000 series processors. Customers can choose between Nvidia GeForce RTX 3000 series and AMD Radeon RX 6000 series dedicated graphics cards. It can also be equipped with an RTX 4090 24GB graphics card.
This gaming PC offers up to 128GB of dual-channel DDR5 RAM and up to 4TB of onboard storage. The Alienware Aurora R15 includes a 1350W Platinum-rated power supply and Alienware Cryo-Tech Edition CPU liquid cooling. It has dimensions of 510x589x225mm and weighs approximately 16.96kg. For connectivity, it supports Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth v5.3.
Alienware Aurora R15
