Today at Computex 2019, gaming laptop maker, Alienware launched two new gaming laptops aimed at gamers looking for a portable, thin gaming laptop without compromising on power and performance.
Alienware m17
The Alienware m17 comes with a 17-inch FullHD display with options of both 60Hz and 144Hz displays. The laptop also comes with Tobii EyeTracking technology allowing users to interact with their laptops by just using their eyes, and playing supported games like Far Cry 5.
In terms of hardware, the m17 comes with 9th-gen Intel processors and can be customised up to an Intel Core i9-9980HK CPU, paired with up to 16GB RAM, and up to 4TB PCIe SSD. The m17 also has a bunch of options for graphics, and can be customised to come with up to the RTX2080 Max-Q GPU for a no-compromises gaming experience.
Here’s the complete spec-sheet for the Alienware m17:
| Display | 17.3" FHD (1920 x 1080) 60Hz 25ms; 17.3" FHD (1920 x 1080) 144Hz 9ms |
| Processor | Up to 9th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-9980HK (8-Core, 16MB Cache, up to 5.0Ghz w/Turbo Boost) |
| RAM | Up to 16GB DDR4 2666MHz |
| Storage | Up to 4TB RAID0 (2x 2TB PCIe M.2 SSDs) |
| Graphics | Up to Nvidia RTX2080 Max-Q with 8GB GDDR6 VRAM |
| Ports and I/O | 1 Alienware Graphics Amplifier Port 1 DC Power Input Ports 1 Thunderbolt™ 3 with DisplayPort 1 RJ-45 Ethernet Port (E2600 or E3000) 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 1 USB 3.1 Gen 1 with PowerShare 1 HDMI 2.0b Port 1 Mini-display 1.4 Port 1 Audio Out 1 Global headset |
| Camera | Alienware FHD (1920x1080 resolution) camera with dual-array integrated microphones |
| Connectivity options | Killer Networking E2600 Gigabit Ethernet NIC Killer Networking E3000 2.5Gbps Ethernet NIC (optional) Intel® Dual-Band Wireless-AC 8265 with MU-MIMO and Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Battery | 76Whr |
Alienware m15
The Alienware m15 comes with a 15.6-inch FullHD display with a refresh rate up to 240Hz for a smoother overall experience on the laptop. Along with that, there’s an option to get an OLED panel on the laptop, and all the variants of the m15 come with tobii eye tracking support.
In terms of hardware, the m15 comes with 9th-gen Intel processors, up to the Core i9-9980HK. This is paired with up to 16GB RAM, up to 4TB PCIe SSD, and up to the RTX2080 Max-Q GPU.
Here’s the complete spec-sheet for the Alienware m15:
| Display | 15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) 60Hz 25ms 15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) 60Hz 25ms 15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) 240Hz 7ms 15.6" OLED UHD (3840 x 2160) 60Hz 1ms |
| Processor | Up to 9th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-9980HK (8-Core, 16MB Cache, up to 5.0Ghz w/Turbo Boost) |
| RAM | Up to 16GB DDR4 2666MHz |
| Storage | Up to 4TB PCIe SSD (RAID 0) |
| GPU | Up to Nvidia RTX2080 Max-Q with 8GB GDDR6 VRAM |
| Ports and I/O | 1 Alienware Graphics Amplifier Port 1 DC Power Input Ports 1 Thunderbolt™ 3 with DisplayPort 1 RJ-45 Ethernet Port (E2600 or E3000) 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 1 USB 3.1 Gen 1 with PowerShare 1 HDMI 2.0b Port 1 Mini-display 1.4 Port 1 Audio Out 1 Global headset |
| Camera | Alienware FHD (1920x1080 resolution) camera with dual-array integrated microphones |
| Connectivity options | Killer Networking E2600 Gigabit Ethernet NIC Killer Networking E3000 2.5Gbps Ethernet NIC (optional) Intel® Dual-Band Wireless-AC 8265 with MU-MIMO and Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Battery | 76Whr |
Both the Alienware m17 and m15 will be available from June 11 in the US for a starting price of $1,499.
