Alienware x14 and Alienware m15 R7 gaming laptops with 12th Gen Intel processors launched in India

Dell Technologies launched the Alienware x14 and Alienware m15 R7 gaming laptops in India on Monday. Both new laptops feature 12th Gen Intel Core H-series processors and Nvidia GeForce RTX 30-series GPUs. The gaming laptops also include Alienware’s proprietary cooling technology called Cryo-Tech. In terms of major differences between the two, the Alienware X14 has a 14-inch screen while the Alienware m15 R7 has a 15.6-inch screen. Other highlights of the Alienware X14 and Alienware m15 R7 laptops include Dolby Vision certification, RGB backlit keyboards, and spatial audio backed by Dolby Atmos.

Alienware x14 price, Alienware m15 R7 in India

The Alienware x14 price in India starts at Rs. 1,69,990, while the Alienware m15 R7 price starts at Rs. 1,64,990. Both laptops are available for purchase at Dell.com, exclusive Dell stores, full-size retail and multi-brand outlets nationwide.

The Alienware x14 and Alienware m15 R7 were first unveiled at CES 2022 in January.

Alienware x14 Specifications

The Alienware x14 runs Windows 11 Home (also available with Windows 11 Pro) and features a 14-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) display with 144Hz refresh rate, Nvidia G-certification Sync and a brightness of 400 nit. The screen is said to be capable of displaying 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut. Under the hood, the Alienware x14 includes an Intel Core i5-12500H or Intel Core i7-12700H processor, along with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 GPU with 6GB of GDDR6 memory. The laptop also comes with up to 32GB of dual-channel LPDDR5 RAM and up to 2TB of PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD storage.

Unlike other laptops in its class, the Alienware x14 has a distinct hinge that moves forward and backward on a track using dual torque elements. The laptop also has a backlit keyboard with an array of LEDs. The keyboard keys have a 1.2mm travel and the touchpad supports multi-touch input.

In terms of connectivity, the Alienware x14 offers Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, an HDMI 2.1 port, a USB-A (3.2 Gen 1) port, two USB Type-C ports with Thunderbolt 4 and Power Delivery support, a USB Type-Port C port with Power Delivery and DisplayPort 1.4, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. There is also an Alienware HD camera with dual array microphones.

The Alienware x14 packs an 80Wh battery and supports fast charging with its bundled 130W GaN FET adapter. The battery is rated to deliver up to 7 hours 44 minutes of use or up to 11 hours 18 minutes of HD video playback on a single charge. The laptop measures 321.5 x 262.77 x 14.5 mm and weighs up to 1.84 kg.

Alienware m15 R7 Specifications

The Alienware m15 R7 also comes with Windows 11 or Windows 11 Pro and features a 15.6-inch screen that has Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) resolution and up to 360Hz refresh rate , or a QHD (2,560 x 1,440 pixels) panel with a 240Hz refresh rate. The laptop is powered by an Intel Core i7-12700H processor, along with graphics up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti – offering 16GB of GDDR6 memory – and up to 64GB of dual-channel DDR5 RAM. There are dual and single storage options, with the former offering up to 4TB of capacity and the latter up to 2TB.

Alienware m15 R7 comes with a 15.6 inch display which offers up to 360Hz refresh rate
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The Alienware m15 R7’s wireless connectivity options include Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2. The laptop also has a USB-A (3.2 Gen 1) port, another USB-A (3.2 Gen 1) port with PowerShare support, a USB Type-C port with Thunderbolt 4 , Power Delivery and DisplayPort 1.4, a USB Type-Port C port with Power Delivery and DisplayPort 1.4, and an HDMI 2.1 port. The laptop also has a 3.5mm headphone jack.

The Alienware m15 R7 comes with an optional CherryMX mechanical keyboard with AlienFX per-key lighting, which offers 1.8mm key travel. Additionally, the laptop has an HD camera with dual array microphones and optional Windows Hello IR support.

In terms of battery life, the Alienware m15 R7 offers two different battery options: 56 Wh and 86 Wh. It also comes with a standard 180W or optional 240W GaN FET adapter. This laptop measures 356.2 x 272.5 x 20.6 mm and weighs between 2.42 and 2.69 kg depending on the options you choose.