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Alienware has announced two new OLED gaming monitors at IFA 2026. The 32-inch AW3226Q uses LG Display’s RGB-stripe Tandem WOLED technology, while the smaller AW2527HX uses Samsung Display’s ...

Dell’s $1,499 Alienware 15 makes some obvious compromises, but strong RTX 5050 gaming performance, useful upgrades, and a fast 165Hz display make them surprisingly easy to accept.

The 16X Aurora is the best Alienware laptop for most gamers Alienware has two mainstream laptop models - the 16X and 16 Aurora. Of the two, the 16X Aurora is the model I would recommend for most ...

Modern gaming laptops are characterized by their enduring effort in eschewing the reputation of being brick-laden, gaming-first workhorses. As more practical devices have continued to shrink and ...

Decent performance for the price. Keyboard and touchpad are good, not great. Simple design aesthetic is nice. It has plenty of ports, including Ethernet. Display lacks color. Thick bezels and a tall ...

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 ...

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Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. When I first heard about a budget-friendly Alienware laptop, I was beyond excited. What was I expecting? A distinctly Alienware product at an ...

The Alienware 16 Area-51 is one of the most powerful gaming laptops on the market right now, and multiple configurations are on sale for Memorial Day. Looking for a gaming laptop that can handle any ...