That's the 2026 laptop market for you. Meet the Alienware 15.

While its display could be nicer, Alienware’s first budget gaming laptop feels like a welcome reprieve when practically all tech is more expensive.

Dell's Alienware family was an original trailblazer for the modern gaming computer—and their new 18-inch Area-51 laptop proves they're still a leader in this market. The mighty Alienware 18 Area-51 ...

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When sitting side by side, Dell's two midrange gaming laptops, the Alienware 16 Aurora and 16X Aurora, are nearly indistinguishable. Each features a roomy, 16-inch, 2.5K IPS display wrapped in a ...

Alienware is Dell's premium PC gaming brand, so seeing a more affordable entry is both surprising and welcome. Starting at $1,299 USD, the new Alienware 15 certainly hits the right sweet spot, ...

The “budget” gaming laptop always seemed like a misnomer. In today’s age, with RAM prices through the stratosphere and gadgets suffering from shrinkflation, any notion of affordability is practically ...

The Alienware Area-51 was the kind of laptop that gets you excited to game. It felt great on the fingertips thanks to its mechanical keyboard with Cherry Ultra switches. It looked the part—like it had ...

Do you need a new gaming laptop? The Alienware 16 Aurora is on sale for $400 off at Best Buy, bringing its price down to $1,350 (was $1,750). That’s a fantastic price for an Alienware with specs this ...

RTX 5090 delivers outstanding 3D performance 18-inch display is massive and fast CherryMX mechanical keyboard is awesome Dazzling RGB lighting is everywhere RAM and storage can be upgraded after ...

2026 has been a PITA for just about everyone, and most of us are looking for budget buys without sacrificing too much quality. For gamers, the Alienware 15 might be the laptop to buy if they’re ...