Our configuration in review is a middle SKU with the i7-11800H, RTX 3070, and 240 Hz QHD display for about $2700 USD.Ĭompetitors to the Alienware x15 R1 include other ultrathin 15.6-inch gaming laptops like the Razer Blade 15, MSI GS66, Asus Zephyrus S15, Acer Predator Triton 700, or Aorus 15G. Dell is planning on launching RTX 3080 options in the months ahead. As detailed in the original announcement, the latest model completely revamps the Legend chassis design introduced on the Alienware m15 R2 for a thinner and sleeker look.Ĭurrent SKUs range from the 11th gen Core i7-11800H CPU with GeForce RTX 3060 graphics and 165 Hz FHD display for about $2000 USD up to the Core i9-11900H with RTX 3070 and 360 Hz FHD display for about $3000 USD. The Alienware x15 R1 kicks off a new generation of 15.6-inch Alienware laptops to replace the older Alienware m15 series.
