Dell Alienware M15 R3

Dell is one of the leading computing brands, it is among the top sold options available in the market. Alienware is Dell's gaming laptop segment that is known for super slick designs and powerful performances.

The Dell Alienware M15 R3

A well-built machine that is robust and has powerful components so it can take on heavy tasks such as gaming. The central processing is done by 10th-gen Intel Core i7 that is combined with 16GB of RAM; this gives it a lot of power to process almost any task thrown at it. To make the workflow smooth the Dell Alienware M15 R3 has a 1TB SSD, another high-performance component, this makes sure there are no bottlenecks.

Graphics are powered by an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 Super graphics card with AI-enhanced graphics and real-time Ray Tracing. There is a dedicated RAM chip for this graphics processor, which is 8 GB of GDDR6. This allows it to seamlessly run the 15 inch OLED display that is at 4K resolution. Providing a superb visual experience for one's gaming or media. 

Due to all this power this machine can easily heat up, Dell has found a way to keep the Alienware M15 R3 cool. The brand has added vapour chambers, copper pipes and larger fans. This makes the machine run at an optimum level as overheating can cause the various chips to slow down.

Build and Design

The keyboard is backlit so one can clearly see their keys in a low light environment, which is often the case for gaming scenarios. The design is sleek overall, with a strong hinge connecting the screen and base. This makes sure it will not become loose or affect the connections over time.

Porting and More

Given that this is a gaming machine there are a lot of porting options so gamers can jack in their peripherals and more. This includes 3 SuperSpeed USB 3.1 Type-A ports to start with. There is also a MicroSD card reader, HDMI 2.0b, Mini-DisplayPort and a USB-C with Thunderbolt 3. In case one wants to expand on the graphic capabilities there is an Alienware Graphics Amplifier Port that allows one to connect an off-the-shelf graphics card. This can make upgrading super easy in future.

Connectivity can also be achieved with a Bluetooth option, WiFi or an Ethernet cable. For headphones, this machine also has a headphone jack.

Comments

There is a 5-hour battery, giving one a decent amount of usage with high performance. Generally, this machine is considered among the top options for its era. The OS is Windows 10 which has a lot more compatibility with games, which is why it is generally the prefered OS for such.

The price of the Dell Alienware M15 R3 is high, this is due to the high-end specs that allow it to take on heavy tasks with ease. The specs mentioned can vary from machine to machine and some websites give you the choice to change some of the components in case you want more powerful options. One can also choose the lower end specs to cut the price to a degree.