Loading... Please wait...The new Alienware x15 is a super thin, extremely light laptop. Now’s your chance to game with gear that knows no boundaries. The Alienware x15 gaming laptops with advanced Alienware Cryo-Tech™ cooling defy boundaries. Introducing Element 31 thermal interface material and a Quad-Fan Design. We are incorporating more fan blades, more copper materials, and vapor chambers to deliver ample power while dissipating the heat more efficiently and allowing the fans to run less resulting in reduced noise. The x15 features five tailored power states, and grants access to thousands of games with Windows. Alienware laptops will bring your favorite games into hyper-reality with Windows DirectX 12 Ultimate. Constructed with magnesium alloy and aluminum parts gamers can experience the evolved Legend Industrial Design that reimagines the way you game. The Alienware x15 is equipped with 11th Gen Intel processors, has more storage options with dual drives featuring SSD and includes powerful NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 30-series discrete graphics.
Features :
Windows 11
Windows 11 has all the power and security of Windows 10 with a redesigned and refreshed look. It also comes with new tools, sounds, and apps. Every detail has been considered. All of it comes together to bring you a refreshing experience on your PC
15.6" 360Hz FHD Display
1920 x 1080 resolution with native 1080p support to showcase your games and HD movies with impressive color and clarity. Energy-efficient LED backlight.
512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive
While offering less storage space than a hard drive, a flash-based SSD has no moving parts, resulting in faster start-up times and data access, no noise, and reduced heat production and power draw on the battery.
16GB system memory for intense multitasking and gaming
Reams of high-bandwidth DDR4 RAM to smoothly run your graphics-heavy PC games and video-editing applications, as well as numerous programs and browser tabs all at once.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 graphics
Backed by 8GB GDDR6 dedicated video memory for a fast, advanced GPU to fuel your games.
11th Generation Intel Core i7 Processor
The perfect combination of performance and responsiveness. Enjoy boundary-breaking performance with the 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processor. Stay productive with fast-charging, long-lasting battery.
Alienware Cryo-Tech™ cooling technology
Four intelligently controlled, uniquely programmable fans to help dissipate heat. Game for longer periods of time thanks to Element 31, a gallium-silicone thermal interface material.
Alienware Command Center
Gamers can set, activate and manage five unique power states in the Alienware Command Center.
Legend 2.0 Industrial Design
A fresh new evolution in design with a high-endurance finish and customizable AlienFX lighting.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate - Discover your next favorite game.
1 month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate included. Play over 100 high-quality games on Windows 10, console and mobile. Includes new day one titles, iconic Bethesda games and EA Play on PC.
Note: this laptop does not include a DVD drive.
Intel, Pentium, Celeron, Core, Atom, Ultrabook, Intel Inside and the Intel Inside logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.
What's Included :
Alienware x15 R1
240 Watt AC Adaptor
US Power cord
Documentation
SPECIFICATIONS :
Key Specs
Screen Size 15.6 inches
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Touch Screen No
Processor Model Intel 11th Generation Core i7
Processor Model Number 11800H
CPU Base Clock Frequency 2.3 gigahertz
Storage Type SSD
Total Storage Capacity 512 gigabytes
Solid State Drive Capacity 512 gigabytes
System Memory (RAM) 16 gigabytes
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
Operating System Windows 11 Home
Voice Assistant Built-in Not Applicable
Display Connector(s) 1 x Thunderbolt 4, 1 x HDMI 2.1
Battery Type Lithium-ion
2-in-1 Design No
Backlit Keyboard Yes
General
Product Name x15 R1 15.6" FHD Gaming Laptop - Intel Core i7 - 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 - 512GB Solid State Drive
Brand Alienware
Model Number AWX15R1-7958WHT-PUS
Year of Release 2021
Color White, Lunar Light
Color Category White
Display
Display Type LED
Screen Size 15.6 inches
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Touch Screen No
Processor
Processor Brand Intel
Processor Model Intel 11th Generation Core i7
Processor Model Number 11800H
CPU Base Clock Frequency 2.3 gigahertz
Number of CPU Cores 8-core
Storage
Storage Type SSD
Total Storage Capacity 512 gigabytes
Solid State Drive Capacity 512 gigabytes
Solid State Drive Interface PCIe
Memory
System Memory (RAM) 16 gigabytes
Type of Memory (RAM) DDR4
System Memory RAM Speed 3200 megahertz
Number Of Memory Slots 0
Number of Memory Sticks Included 1
Graphics
Graphics Type Dedicated
GPU Brand NVIDIA
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
GPU Video Memory (RAM) 8 gigabytes
Compatibility
Operating System Windows 11 Home
Operating System Architecture 64-bit
Voice Assistant Built-in Not Applicable
Connectivity
Display Connector(s) 1 x Thunderbolt 4, 1 x HDMI 2.1
Number of HDMI Outputs (Total) 1
Number of DisplayPort Outputs (Total) 0
Number of Thunderbolt Ports (Total) 1
USB Ports 1 x USB-A 3.2, 1 x USB-C 3.2
Number of USB Ports (Total) 3
Number of USB Type A Charging Ports 0
Number of USB Type C Charging Ports 2
Headphone Jack Yes
Wireless Connectivity Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Wireless Standard AX
Wireless Networking Standard Wi-Fi 6
Number Of Ethernet Ports 0
Cooling
CPU Cooling System Air
Power
Power Supply Maximum Wattage 240 watts
Battery Cells 6-cell
Battery Capacity 7250 milliampere hours
Battery Type Lithium-ion
Expansion
Number of M.2 Slots 0
Number Of Internal 2.5" Bays 0
Camera
Front-Facing Camera Yes
Front Facing Camera Megapixels 0.92 megapixels
Front Facing Camera Video Resolution 720p
Built-In Microphone Yes
Features
2-in-1 Design No
Backlit Keyboard Yes
Customizable Keyboard Lighting RGB
GPS Enabled No
Touchpad Type Multi-touch gesture touchpad
Media Card Reader Yes
Customizable Case Lighting No
Speaker Type Integrated
Cable Lock Slot None
Stylus Dock None
Dimensions
Product Height 0.63 inches
Product Width 14.16 inches
Product Depth 10.92 inches
Product Weight 5.2 pounds
Certifications & Listings
ENERGY STAR Certified No
EPEAT Qualified No
Included
Included Software Microsoft Office 30 Day Trial
Optical Drive Type None
Numeric Keypad No
Stylus Included No
Warranty
Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts 1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis
Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor 1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis
Other
UPC 884116392958
Posted by YarosJannet on
Alienware x15 R1 15.6" FHD Gaming Laptop
Super powerful! I use it to music production and there's no problem with the cpu or ram, sometimes I experience lag in the audio but once the "full speed" mode is activated anything happens, fully recommend!!
Posted by DanoP on
Alienware x15 R1 15.6" FHD Gaming Laptop
Great 15" laptop -
To get to the point, there are comparable 15" laptops that arguably do the 15" size better, for example the Razer Blade 15 (I own a GTX 1070/144hz model). If you want the best in portability (smallest size in class), that's the Blade. However the x15 is still very comparable, it is a little larger with the added fan space attached on the back (though extra cooling is definitely better, keeping components cool & performing at its best), including its first ever 4-fan system underneath, & plenty of vents all around (sides, back, bottom, around keyboard).
Now onto why you would get this laptop namely - the design is beautiful. A cool greyish-white outer shell, with a black interior when opened up. I love this design, it looks like a Blade on the inside (black looks better on the inside being less distracting, while also allowing its lighting to pop out more in contrast to the black). You can customize or turn off the lighting if you please of course, but it looks great here inside & out. The outer lighting ring, going around its back "honeycomb" fan exhaust looks amazing, & gets surprisingly bright! What sets it apart from other laptops is this whole unique design - it looks incredibly modern, almost other-worldly, hence in-tune with its brand name, an Alienware. It is my first Alienware PC, & I do really appreciate its aesthetics, coming from a Razer Blade. However it isn't all about aesthetics, it has to perform as good as it looks too, enthusiasts would agree.
So onto performance, it does great at its 15" size, however we are talking for a 15". It is a little larger than a Blade, yet compromises still had to be made to keep it a thin gaming laptop, much like Razer - however they're the best in most-portable gaming laptop. That's where the slight disappointment comes in, you'd wish they'd made it even just millimeters thicker, if it meant less compromise & a distinctively more powerful 15" laptop. Maybe then even the top-end 15" in performance, with its impressive cooling architecture. This is Alienwares 1st iteration of the x-series (x15 & x17), & this years R2 is out now - an already worthy upgrade to the x15 - less compromise in the same form factor, closer to the performance of an x17 (however being a larger 17", the x17 allows for better performance).
That new line will be more costly though naturally, so picking up the x15 R1 at discount was worth it ($500 off new, lesser on open-box). Which leads me to my conclusion, it was definitely worth it at lesser price, & as much as I loved this 15" laptop, I decided my Blade can still fill that need in the 15" form factor, so I went all-out on the x17. It was also on sale, although not as much savings, it is the superior x-series Alienware. Of course because it is larger, no compromises, better performance, & a 17" screen is objectively better/easier to use. If you have the means, the x17 is worth the price of admission as it is better in almost every way (more ports, bigger screen, better performance, same design) other than being less portable - larger/heavier. Unless portability is you're utmost priority, the x17 is the clear choice; but that doesn't take away much from the x15, as it is a smaller, lighter, beautifully designed 15" gaming laptop.
Posted by ClearloVe on
Alienware x15 R1 15.6" FHD Gaming Laptop
I recently purchased the Alienware x15 R1 gaming laptop and it has been a fantastic gaming experience. The laptop's Intel 11th Generation Core i7 processor and 16GB of RAM provide powerful performance for gaming and multitasking. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 graphics card delivers stunning visuals and smooth gameplay. The 15.6-inch Full HD display is clear and sharp, and the 512GB SSD storage ensures fast loading times. The backlit keyboard adds a stylish touch. Overall, the Alienware x15 R1 is a reliable and high-performance gaming laptop. Highly recommended!