Alienware x15 R2, x17 R2 with 12th Gen Intel chipsets and Nvidia GeForce RTX 30-series GPU launched in India

Dell launched the Alienware x15 R2 and Alienware x17 R2 gaming laptops in India on Tuesday. Both new models were unveiled at CES 2022 in Barcelona, ​​Spain as upgraded versions of the existing Alienware x15 and Alienware x17. They are said to be the company’s thinnest 15-inch and 17-inch gaming laptops, respectively. The new Alienware laptops feature 12th Gen Intel Core (Alder Lake) processors, along with Nvidia GeForce RTX 30-series GPUs to deliver performance improvements over previous models. In the series, the Alienware x17 R2 also features a Cherry MX mechanical keyboard and offers upgradable DDR5 memory.

Alienware x15 R2 Price, Alienware x17 R2 in India

The Alienware x15 R2 price in India starts at Rs. 2,49,990, while the Alienware x17 R2 carries a starting price of Rs. 2,99,990. Both models will be available for purchase at exclusive Dell stores, Dell.com, large format retail stores and multi-brand outlets. The laptops are also available in Lunar Light color.

Features Alienware x15 R2, Alienware x17 R2

As announced at CES 2022 in January, the Alienware x15 R2 and Alienware x17 R2 feature a similar design to their predecessors launched last year. There are, however, upgrades including the options to get 12th Gen Intel Core i7H or Intel Core i9HK processors, as well as up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080Ti graphics, Alienware Cryo-Tech cooling and DDR5 RAM. The machines also come with customizable AlienFX stadium lighting and feature a backlit keyboard that supports low-halo backlighting that only illuminates the letters on the key to allow you to better focus on your game.

Along with the presence of Alienware Cryo-Tech cooling technology comes the Element 31 thermal interface material, which is an output of the encapsulated gallium-silicone liquid metal compound. It is claimed to offer a 24% improvement in thermal resistance over the previous generation and up to 50% improvement in contact resistance.

Dell has also outfitted the laptops with the Alienware Quad-Fan design which provides dedicated airflow using exhaust fans and two opposing exhaust fans. The fans are also paired with artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Smart Fan control technology that allows individual fans to spin, slow down, or hold steady independently – based on data they get from various on-board sensors.

For further thermal management, the Alienware x15 R2 and Alienware x17 R2 feature a proprietary thermal control circuit that allows you to choose from five custom power states, namely Full Speed ​​(maximum power), Performance mode (graphics priority), Balanced mode (balanced CPU/GPU), Cool mode (low temperature priority) and Quiet mode (acoustic priority).

The machines also feature Alienware’s HyperEfficient Voltage Regulation technology which brings graphical 12-phase (on the x17) or 8-phase (on the x15) voltage regulation.

Alienware x15 R2 Specifications

The Alienware x15 R2 runs Windows 11 Home or Windows 11 Pro and features a 15.6-inch display which is available in Full HD 165Hz, Full HD 360Hz and QHD 240Hz options which all include Nvidia G-Sync . It’s powered by a 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700H or Core i9-12900H processor, along with Intel Xe graphics and up to 32GB of LPDDR5 RAM. The laptop also has an Nvidia GeForce RTX3080Ti graphics card with 16 GB of dedicated GDDR6 memory.

Alienware x15 R2 comes with a 15.6-inch display
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For storage, the Alienware x15 R2 has up to 2TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen 4 SSDs. It comes with one USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with PowerShare, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port with DisplayPort and Power Delivery, a Thunderbolt 4 with DisplayPort and Power Delivery, a universal audio jack, an HDMI 2.1 port and an AC adapter. port. The laptop also includes Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth v5.2 support.

The Alienware x15 R2 comes with an HD webcam with dual array microphones and Windows Hello IR support. It also comes with stereo speakers and stereo tweeters. Additionally, the laptop has an 87Wh six-cell battery with support for ExpressCharge Boost fast charging. The base variant of the Alienware x15 R2 measures 359.70 x 277.33 x 16.74mm and weighs 2.27kg.

Alienware x17 R2 Specifications

In terms of specs, the Alienware x17 R2 runs Windows 11 Home and has a 17.3-inch display with Full HD 360Hz or UHD 165Hz options and Nvidia G-Sync display technology. The laptop comes with a 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700H or Core i9-12900HK processor, with Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics and 32GB of DDR5 RAM. It also has up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080Ti with 16GB of GDDR6 graphics memory.

The Alienware x17 R2 comes with 1TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen 4 SSD. It is equipped with two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports with PowerShare, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports with DisplayPort and Power Delivery, a Thunderbolt 4 with Power Delivery, a Universal Audio Jack, an HDMI 2.1 port, a Mini DisplayPort 1.4, an RJ45 Ethernet port and a power adapter port. The laptop also supports Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth v5.2. Additionally, it features a low-profile Cherry MX keyboard paired with a Premium Precision multitouch glass touchpad with integrated scrolling.

For video chats, the Alienware x17 R2 has an HD camera with dual array microphones and Windows Hello IR support. There are stereo speakers, stereo tweeters, and stereo woofers. The machine packs an 87Wh six-cell battery that supports fast charging with the built-in ExpressCharge Boost. The base variant of the Alienware x17 R2 measures 399.23 x 299.57 x 20.90 mm and weighs 3.02 kg.