Alienware 15 R2
Alienware 15 R2 - Specs
- HDD/SSD
- up to 1000GB SSD + up to 2000GB HDD
- M.2 Slot
- 2x 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe (M key)
- RAM
- up to 32GB
- OS
- Windows 10 Home
- Battery
- 92Wh, Lithium Ion, 8-cell, 92Wh, Li-ion, 8-cell, 8-cell, 92Wh, 92Wh, 8-cell, 92Wh, Li-Ion, 8-cell
- Body material
- Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum (Aluminum, Plastic)
- Dimensions
- 386 x 270 x 34 mm (15.20" x 10.63" x 1.34")
- Weight
- 3.21 kg (7.1 lbs)
- Ports and connectivity
- 3x USB Type-A
- 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
- 1x USB Type-C
- 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Thunderbolt 3
- HDMI
- VGA
- DVI
- Card reader
- SD, SDHC, SDXC
- Ethernet LAN
- 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
- Wi-Fi
- 802.11ac
- Bluetooth
- 4.1
- Audio jack
- 2x 3.5 mm jacks for headset and external microphone
- External graphics port for Alienware Graphics Amplifier.
- Features
- Fingerprint reader
- Web camera
- 1080p Full HD
- Backlit keyboard
- Microphone
- Digital array microphones
- Speakers
- Stereo 1.5W
- Optical drive
- Security Lock slot
All Alienware 15 R2 configurations
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GPU performance
Here you can find the price/performance difference between all the GPUs that come in the Alienware 15 R2 series.
The results are from 3DMark Time Spy (Graphics). Higher is better.
Alienware 15 R2 in-depth review
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Pros
- Sturdy construction and sleek design with customizable LEDs
- Good keyboard with 3 zones of LED backlight, macro keys and responsive touchpad
- Top-shelf hardware crammed inside a 15-inch laptop
- Various storage configurations including two speedy M.2 NVMe SSD slots with a 2280 standard
- The screen doesn't use PWM above 25% screen brightness (with everything below 25% being way too dimmed)
- Excellent sound quality
- Good battery life for a gaming notebook
Cons
- Bulky (34 mm profile) and heavy (3.21 kg)
- Mediocre screen quality with low sRGB color gamut coverage and low maximum brightness
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