Alienware, the gaming division of Dell, has announced the launch of the two new gaming laptops in India, namely the Alienware x15 R2 and Alienware x17 R2. These two laptops have been upgraded from last year, now featuring up to an Intel Core i9-11900HK CPU, and up to an NVIDIA RTX 3080Ti GPU.
The specifications of the Alienware x17 R2 are as follows:
| Model | Alienware x17 R1 gaming laptop |
| Processor | Intel Core i7 11800H (8-Core, 24MB L3 Cache, up to 4.6GHz with Turbo Boost Technology); Intel Core i9 11900HK (8-Core, 24MB L3 Cache, up to 5.0GHz with Turbo Boost Max 3.0 Technology) |
| Memory | 32GB DDR4 XMP 3466MHz |
| Storage | 1TB NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 8GB GDDR6; NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 16GB GDDR6 |
| Display | 17.3″ FHD (1920 x 1080) 360Hz 1ms with ComfortView Plus, NVIDIA G-SYNC and Advanced Optimus |
| Ports | Left Power/DC-in Port Right Global headset jack Back Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port, with PowerShare 2 Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 Port, with Power Delivery (5V/3A) Type-C Thunderbolt 4 / USB 3.2 Gen 2 Port, with Power Delivery (5V/3A) MicroSD Card Slot HDMI 2.1 Output Port Mini Display Port 1.4(1x) RJ-45 Killer Ethernet E3100 2.5G Ethernet Port |
| Color | Lunar Light with High Endurance Clear Coat and Silky-Smooth Finish |
| Keyboard Options | Alienware X-Series thin keyboard with per-key AlienFX lighting; Alienware’s CherryMX ultra low-profile mechanical laptop keyboard with per-key AlienFX lighting |
| Networking |
Killer Wi-Fi 6E (Pre-certified) AX1675 802.11ax 2×2 Wireless LAN and Bluetooth 5.2
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| Battery | Lithium Ion (87 Whr) Battery |
| Power Adapter | 240W small form factor adapter; 330W standard form factor |
| Dimensions & Weight | Height (w/FHD 360Hz panel): 20.9 mm. ( 0.823 in.) Length: 299.49 mm. ( 11.791 in.) Width: 399.23 mm. ( 15.718 in.) Maximum weight: 3.2 Kgs. (7.05 Lbs.) |
The specifications of the Alienware x15 R2 are as follows:
| Model | Alienware x15 R1 gaming laptop |
| Processor | Intel Core i7 11800H (8-Core, 24MB L3 Cache, up to 4.6GHz with Turbo Boost Technology); Intel Core i9 11900H (8-Core, 24MB L3 Cache, up to 4.9GHz with Turbo Boost Max 3.0 Technology) |
| Memory | 16GB DDR4 3200MHz; 32GB DDR4 3200MHz |
| Storage | 1TB NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6; NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 8GB GDDR6; NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 8GB GDDR6 |
| Display | 15.6″ FHD (1920 x 1080) 360Hz 1ms with ComfortView Plus, NVIDIA G-SYNC and Advanced Optimus |
| Ports | Left Power/DC-in Port Right Global headset jack Back Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port, with PowerShare 2 Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 Port, with Power Delivery (5V/3A) Type-C Thunderbolt 4 / USB 3.2 Gen 2 Port, with Power Delivery (5V/3A) MicroSD Card Slot HDMI 2.1 Output Port |
| Color | Lunar Light with High Endurance Clear Coat and Silky-Smooth Finish |
| Keyboard Options | Alienware X-Series thin keyboard with per-key AlienFX lighting |
| Networking | Killer Wi-Fi 6E (Pre-certified) AX1675 802.11ax 2×2 Wireless LAN and Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Battery | Lithium Ion (87 Whr) Battery |
| Power Adapter | 240W small form factor adapter |
| Dimensions & Weight | Height (w/FHD 360Hz): 15.9 mm ( 0.626 in.)Length: 277.25 mm. ( 10.915 in.) Width: 359.7 mm. ( 14.16 in.) Maximum weight: 2.36 Kgs. (5.2 Lbs.) |
Pricing and availability
The Alienware x15 R2 starts at Rs. 2,49,990, whereas the Alienware x17 R2 starts at Rs. 2,99,990. Both laptops will be available for purchase across Dell Exclusive Stores (DES), Dell.com, and multi-brand outlets.
Commenting on the launch, Anand Subramanya, Director, Product Marketing, Consumer and Small Business, Dell Technologies, India said:
Alienware and performance are synonymous with each other for decades. For the ever-evolving Indian gaming community, the Alienware X15 and X17 are an attestation of the brand’s evolution that is driven by next-level performance and motivated by portability. Our latest line-up delivers the best design, thermal controls, and robust technologies enhancing immersive gaming experience and delivering the thrill for the enthusiasts!