Alienware x15 R1, Alienware x17 R1 Debut as Brand’s Thinnest Gaming Laptops
Alienware x15 R1 and Alienware x17 R1 gaming laptops have been unveiled as part of a new series by the Dell-owned subsidiary Alienware. The new models have a compact build that is touted to be the thinnest in their segment. Particularly for the Alienware x15, the company calls it the “world’s most powerful sub-16mm 15-inch gaming laptop” to date with 15.9mm of thickness. This is close to the 15.8mm-thickness offered by the recently launched Razer Blade 15 Advanced. Both new machines come with 11th Gen Intel Core H-series mobile processors. The Alienware x17 in the series additionally comes with an optional Cherry MX mechanical keyboard to deliver a distinct experience to PC gamers.
Alienware x15 R1, Alienware x17 R1 price
The Alienware x15 R1 carries a starting price of $1,999.99 (roughly Rs. 1,45,800), while the Alienware x17 R1 will be available at a starting price of $2,099.99 (roughly Rs. 1,53,100). Alienware, however, has not provided the pricing of higher configurations available with both the models. The company said in a statement that limited configurations of both new Alienware x-series laptops will be available in the US starting Tuesday (June 1), and their full configuration will go on sale from June 15.
Details about the pricing and availability of the Alienware x15 R1 and Alienware x17 R1 in India and other markets are yet to be revealed.
Alienware x15 R1 specifications
The Alienware x15 R1 is the company’s slimmest gaming laptop. But to make it so sleek, Alienware has used multiple advancements in its thermal technologies. These include the proprietary Alienware Cryo-Tech that is claimed to deliver up to 25 percent improvement in thermal resistance over other gaming laptops by using a thermal interface material called Element 31. This is a proprietary, gallium-silicon liquid metal material that exists between the CPU and their thermal elements to disperse heat and mitigate spikes in core temperatures.
The company has also offered its HyperEfficient Voltage Regulation that is aimed at extending performance during long hours of gameplay. Further, the machine includes a Smart Fan control technology that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to enable each fan to independently spin-up, slow-down, or remain steady according to various sensors placed around core system components.
In addition to thermal management-focussed advancements, the Alienware x15 R1 is built using the company’s Legend 2.0 design identity that comes with a “Dark Core” chassis. It essentially adds a black keyboard deck to reduce screen reflections. It also features on the Alienware m15 R5 and m15 R6 machines earlier.
