Dell Is Out With an Alienware Laptop You Have a Better Chance of Affording
- On Thursday, May 14, 2026, Dell launched the Alienware 15 gaming laptop, positioning the entry-level device at $1,299 as its most accessible gaming option in the lineup.
- First teased at CES, the Alienware 15 represents Dell's strategic shift to fill the gap of "affordable Dell gaming machines" previously occupied by discontinued product lines.
- Equipped with a 15.3-inch display, the laptop offers configurations ranging from Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 to Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060, weighing 4.96 pounds with Ethernet and HDMI ports.
- Critics argue the older Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 in the base model limits value at $1,299, though Dell plans "regular promotions" to maintain competitiveness against the 2025 Alienware 16 Aurora.
- Dell is sunsetting its previous gaming laptop line to consolidate under Alienware, with Intel configurations costing $50 to $150 more than AMD counterparts and additional variants arriving later this month.
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The Alienware 15 is available in several hardware configurations, with both AMD and Intel CPU options, along with multiple generations of Nvidia GeForce RTX GPUs. A configuration featuring an AMD Ryzen 5 220 processor and a GeForce RTX 4050 graphics card starts at $1,300, while the most expensive Intel-based model...Read Entire Article
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Dell Just Announced The Alienware 15, the First Budget Alienware Laptop Ever – But at $1,299, the 'Budget' Floor Has Never Been Higher
Alienware has always been known for its over-the-top and expensive gaming PCs, but it just announced the Alienware 15, its first true budget gaming laptop.The Alienware 15 will come with either an AMD Ryzen or Intel Core chip, along with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 GPU to start, with options to spec it up to an RTX 5060. It's available today, starting at $1,299 for the base AMD Ryzen-equipped version and $1,349 for an Intel model.The Alienware 15…
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