Dell\u2019s <\/b>Alienware sub-brand has not usually been known for being subtle, not least in the lineup\u2019s design language or the often maximalist feature set. As of recently, however, the company has begun refining its entry-level products in an attempt to make them more accessible, including a sub-S$500 QD-OLED display.<\/p>\n
Looking at the brand\u2019s laptop lineup, Dell has split it into three categories: \u201cCore\u201d, \u201cVersatile\u201d and \u201cFlagship\u201d . And leading the \u201cCore\u201d category is the new Alienware 15 <\/b>laptop.<\/p>\nA different Alienware than we\u2019re used to<\/h2>\n
If you were to compare it to the last time we reviewed a 15-inch Alienware laptop, 2019\u2019s Alienware m15 R2, the design has certainly taken a dramatic turn into normalcy. Though, you will still find an iridescent Alienware logo up front. Some flashiness to remain true to the brand, we suppose.<\/p>\n Despite the revamped look, the iridescent logo is perhaps a callback to Alienware\u2019s flair.<\/p>\n Image: Dell.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n The CPU offerings for the laptop come in either AMD or Intel flavours \u2013 a Ryzen 5 220 <\/b>\/ Ryzen 7 260 <\/b>for the former, and an Intel Core 5 210H <\/b>\/ Intel Core 7 240H<\/b> for the latter. Graphics are all team green, however; choices are between an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050<\/b>, RTX 5050 <\/b>or an RTX 5060 <\/b>as the top-tier option. The specs, it seems, are just \u2018normal\u2019 too.<\/p>\n Speaking of the GPUs, though, the Alienware 15\u2019s cooling setup changes slightly, depending on whether you go for an RTX 50-series chip or not. In particular, models that come with an RTX 5050 or 5060 also come equipped with Alienware\u2019s Cryo-chamber <\/b>and Cryo-tech<\/b>.\u00a0<\/p>\n The former refers to how the chamber where the components rest are slightly elevated to increase airflow, while the latter is a branding term used to refer to more robust cooling mechanisms. In this case, the dual fans are slightly beefed up compared to the RTX 40-series models.<\/p>\n A comparison of the cooling systems on the RTX 40 (top) and 50 (bottom) Alienware 15s, with beefier fans for the latter.<\/p>\n Image: Dell.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n As for the display, the Alienware 15 features a 15.3-inch 1920×1200<\/b> display with a refresh rate of 165Hz <\/b>and a max brightness of 300 nits<\/b>. The sRGB coverage isn\u2019t great, however, at 62.5%.<\/p>\n Memory options start from 8GB DDR5<\/b>, which we really wouldn\u2019t recommend anymore in this day and age. You can bump it up to 16 or 32GB<\/b>; unfortunately, Dell will only provide all memory options via a single stick. There are two SO-DIMM slots, though, so you can swap the default stick out for dual channel memory.<\/p>\n Storage comes in either a 512GB <\/b>or 1TB NVMe SSD<\/b>. While port selection is decent, a notable inclusion is a USB-C port that supports DP 1.4a <\/b>and up to 100W<\/b> charging via Power Delivery.<\/p>\n The Dell 14S in Celestial Blue (left) and 16S in Frost Blue (right).<\/p>\n Images: Dell.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n If even the Alienware 15 isn\u2019t conventional enough, then Dell has also released the Dell 14S and 16S <\/b>laptops. Don\u2019t expect any dedicated GPUs here, though oddly enough, you\u2019ll be able to find newer CPUs compared to the Alienware, specifically Intel Core Ultra Series 3<\/b> and AMD Ryzen AI 400<\/b> processors. The displays are also notable, with OLED and QHD options.<\/p>\n The Alienware 15 is available now via Dell\u2019s website (Intel; AMD). The AMD variants will start at S$2,208.99<\/b>, while the Intel versions start at S$2,699<\/b>.\u00a0As for the regular Dell laptops, you can also find them on the company\u2019s website \u2013 14S here and 16S here. The former will start at S$2,198.99<\/b>, while the latter will go for S$2,348.98<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nDell 14S and 16S<\/h2>\n
Pricing and Availability<\/h2>\n