I tested Alienware's new budget gaming laptop, but these 3 might be smarter buys
pros and cons
- Excellent build quality.
- Good gaming performance.
- Not much cheaper than other entry-level Alienware products.
- Unimpressive display.
- Connectivity quirks.
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When I first heard about a budget-friendly Alienware laptop, I was beyond excited. What was I expecting? A distinctly Alienware product at an approachable price point, with reasonable trade-offs to get there: a lower-end GPU, less RAM, and an entry-level but high-performing CPU.
Well, it turns out balancing hardware, build, and features is not exactly easy, especially in this market. The Alienware 15 walks the line with its own set of trade-offs -- whether or not they're worth it is up for debate.
Also: This Alienware laptop is a gaming powerhouse, and it's $650 off right now
It features a 300-nit WUXGA display, an Intel Core 7 "Raptor Lake" CPU, and either an...
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