Hardware Review
The new Alienware x16 by DELL Technologies will blow your minds away!
The launch of the new Alienware x16 R2 by Dell Technologies and Alienware in India marks a significant step forward in gaming innovation. With the latest Intel® Core Ultra CPU from the X series, this laptop is primed for unparalleled gaming and creative experiences, leveraging AI efficiencies to set a new benchmark in performance. One of its standout features is the cutting-edge Cryo-tech thermal management system, incorporating Vapor Chamber technology and Element 31 thermal interface material. This ensures efficient cooling, even under the most demanding workloads, maintaining optimal temperature balance throughout the system. Coupled with embedded quad-fans sporting ultra-thin blades, it promises to keep things cool when the action heats up.
The Legend 3 design of the Alienware x16 R2 is further refined with a full-metal chassis crafted from anodized aluminum and magnesium alloy, delivering both solidity and a slim profile. And with superior visual capabilities, including an HDR FHD IR webcam and a lightning-fast 240Hz refresh rate display, seamless gameplay is guaranteed. Pujan Chadha, Director of Product Marketing for Consumer and Small Business at Dell Technologies India, expressed excitement about the launch, emphasizing the Alienware x16 R2's impressive performance upgrades and AI capabilities.
As part of the esteemed X Series lineup, this gaming powerhouse promises users an immersive and futuristic gaming experience, ensuring gaming glory at every turn. The Alienware x16 R2 is an ultra-premium upgrade from its predecessor, offering faster performance and greater future readiness. It features up to 175W of dedicated graphics power with 12-phase voltage regulation and the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra processors. With support for up to Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 185H CPU, the Alienware x16 R2 delivers up to a 41% performance increase and a 1.9x increase in battery life compared to similar Alienware laptops since 2021.
Additionally, with the inclusion of the NPU and up to the NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4090 GPU, this laptop is designed for AI-accelerated performance, enabling exceptional graphics rendering and editing capabilities. In terms of display, the Alienware x16 R2 features a 16:10 aspect ratio, increasing the field of view without compromising screen performance or picture quality. The laptop also boasts a 240Hz refresh rate display, a significant upgrade from its predecessor's 165Hz display. This higher refresh rate enables faster response times, reduces blur and ghosting, and enhances the realism of fast-paced action scenes, making it ideal for gamers seeking top-tier performance across various game genres.
The Alienware x16 R2 comes equipped with an upgraded FHD camera featuring IR for facial recognition and HDR for improved performance in various lighting conditions. This enhanced webcam not only ensures clear visuals for video calls and streaming but also offers improved color accuracy and vibrancy, thanks to HDR technology, resulting in more lifelike imagery. In terms of design, the Alienware x16 R2 stays true to the X Series' reputation for premium aesthetics. The Legend 3 design features tactile, functional, minimal, and futuristic elements, with a full metal chassis crafted from anodized aluminum and magnesium alloy for durability and sleekness. The laptop combines the robustness of an anodized aluminum lid and base with a stainless-steel panel surrounding the keyboard and a magnesium alloy palm rest, ensuring a premium look and feel.
The new Alienware x16 R2 will be available for purchase starting April 25, 2024, through various channels, including Dell Exclusive Stores (DES), Dell.com, Amazon.in, larger format retail stores, and multi-brand outlets. The starting price for the laptop is set at INR 286,990, inclusive of taxes.