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Alienware X15 (2021) Specs: Full Specifications

Here's what you need to know about the 15.6” Alienware X15 (2021) specifications including display size, resolution, processor, RAM, storage, camera, battery, and more.

BY Evan Forrest July 03, 2021 12:20 pm

The 2021 Alienware X15 R1 features the 45W 11th Generation Intel Tiger Lake 8-core Intel Core i7-11800H up to 8-core Intel Core i9-11900H with the boost speed up to 4.90 GHz. It has a display size of 15.6 inches and when it comes to dimensions, it is 14.16 inches long, 10.915 inches wide, and 0.626 inches thickness.

What's New in Alienware X15 R1

Here's what you need to know about the Alienware X15 R1.

Alienware Element 31 thermal interface material - made of a Gallium-Silicone matrix that delivers a 25% improvement in thermal resistance over the previous generation.
Alienware’s Quad Fan Design - produces dedicated airflow using evacuative fans and dual opposite outlet fans. Moving this much air and managing heat enables this level of performance with this thin design.
11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors - features the latest 11th Generation of Intel H-Series processors up to 8-Core Intel Core i9-11900H up to 4.90 GHz.
GeForce RTX™ 30-series graphics - it now comes with the second generation of RTX™ technology that available in NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3060, 3070, and up to RTX 3080 with 8GB of GDDR6.
Nvidia G-Sync & Advanced Optimus Technology - Available on QHD 240Hz and FHD 360Hz display. While the ComfortView Plus, hardware-based low blue light technology available on all x15 configurations.

Alienware X15 R1 Specs

	Alienware X15 R1 See at Amazon Compare
Key Features
What's missing	Non-upgradable memory No lock slot No Alienware Graphics Amplifier Port

Availability	Alienware X15 R1
Released	2021
Release Info	Available on June 1, 2021
Pricing	$1,999.99 i7-11800H16GB256GBRTX 3060FHD 165Hz $2,379.99 i7-11800H16GB512GBRTX 3070FHD 165Hz $2,629.99 i7-11800H32GB1TBRTX 3070FHD 165Hz $2,929.99 i9-11900H32GB1TBRTX 3070FHD 360Hz
Stores	See at Amazon

Alienware X15 Price
	Alienware m15 R4 RTX 3070 Gaming Laptop Full HD (FHD), 15.6 inch - Intel Core i7-10870H, 16GB DDR4 RAM, 1TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 8GB GDDR6, Windows 10 Home - Lunar Light (Latest Model) By Alienware $2,099.99 Was: $2,399.99	See at Amazon
	Alienware Wired/Wireless Gaming Mouse AW610M: 16000 DPI Optical Sensor - 350 Hour Rechargeable Battery Life - 7 Buttons - 3-ZONE Alienfx RGB Lighting By Alienware $76.54 Was: $85.00	See at Amazon
	Alienware Stereo PC Gaming Headset AW310H: 50mm Hi-Res Drivers - Sports Fabric Memory Foam Earpads - Works with PS4, Xbox One & Switch via 3.5mm Jack By Alienware $58.10 Was: $68.45	See at Amazon
	New Alienware Low-Profile RGB Gaming Keyboard AW510K Light, Alienfx Per Key RGB Lighting, Media Controls and USB Passthrough, Cherry MX Low Profile Red Switches, Lunar Light By Alienware $159.99	See at Amazon
	Alienware AW3420DW Curved 34 Inch WQHD 3440 X 1440 120Hz, Monitor, Lunar Light By Alienware $874.89	See at Amazon
	Alienware 7.1 PC Gaming Headset AW510H-Light: 50mm Hi-Res Drivers - Noise Cancelling Mic - Multi Platform Compatible(PS4,Xbox One,Switch) via 3.5mm Jack, Gray By Alienware $95.69	See at Amazon

Display	Alienware X15 R1
Size	15.6 Inches
Info	15.6” FHD with 165Hz 1920 x 1080141 PPIComfortView Plus3ms response time300 nits16:9100% sRGB color gamut1000:1Anti-glareWVA6W 15.6” FHD with 360Hz 1920 x 1080141 PPIComfortView PlusNVIDIA G-SyncAdvanced Optimus1ms response time300 nits16:9100% sRGB color gamut1000:1Anti-glareWVA7.6W 15.6” QHD with 240Hz 2560 x 1440188 PPIComfortView PlusNVIDIA G-SyncAdvanced Optimus2ms response time400 nits16:999% DCI-P3 color gamut1000:1Anti-glareWVA10.15 W

Exterior	Alienware X15 R1
Dimensions	14.16” x 10.915” x 0.642” (359.7 x 277.25 x 16.3 mm) With FHD 165Hz diplay. 14.16” x 10.915” x 0.626” (359.7 x 277.25 x 15.9 mm) With FHD 360Hz or QHD 240Hz diplay.
Weight	5 - 5.2 lbs (2.27 - 2.36 kg)
Colors	Lunar light
Keyboard and Trackpad	Keyboard Alienware X-Series thin keyboard Per-key RGB LED with AlienFX lighting Anti-ghosting and N-key rollover technology. 1.5mm key travel. Touchpad Multi-touch gesture Premium Precision glass touchpad with integrated scrolling. 4.13 x 2.36 in (105 mm x 80 mm) precision touchpad with multi-touch gesture support. Supports AlienFX touchpad.
Ports	Left 1 x Headset port Right 1 x Power/DC-in Port Back 1 x Thunderbolt 4 Supports USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort 1.4, and PD output 15W (5V/3A). 1 x USB-C Supports USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort 1.4, and PD output 15W (5V/3A). 1 x USB-A Supports USB 3.2 Gen 1 with PowerShare 1 x HDMI 2.1 Supports up to [email protected] display out. 1 x MicroSD Card Slot

Internal Specs	Alienware X15 R1
Processor	11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11800H 8 cores, 16 threads, 2.30 → 4.60 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-11900H 8 cores, 16 threads, 2.50 → 4.90 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
Integrated Graphics	11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11800H Intel® UHD Graphics 32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-11900H Intel® UHD Graphics 32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
Discrete Graphics	NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3060 6GB GDDR6TGP: 70WDynamic Boost: 20WMax Power: 90WSpeed: 1050 → 1402 MHz NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3070 8GB GDDR6TGP: 90WDynamic Boost: 20WMax Power: 110WSpeed: 930 → 1410 MHz NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3080 8GB GDDR6TGP: 90WDynamic Boost: 20WMax Power: 110WSpeed: 930 → 1365 MHz * All configurations include 8-phase HyperEfficient graphics voltage regulation.
Memory	Memory Slots Onbaord memory Memory Configurations Speed: 3200MHz Memory Type: Dual-channel DDR4 Minimum Memory: 16 GB Maximum Memory: 32 GB
Storage	1 x M.2 2230 slots (Up to 256GB) 2 x M.2 2280 slots (Up to 2TB each) Supports RAID-0

Connectivity	Alienware X15 R1
Wi-Fi	Rivet Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675x Dual Band 2.4 GHz/5 GHzUp to 2400 MbpsWiFi 6 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.2

Battery	Alienware X15 R1
Size	87 WHr, 6-cell smart lithium-ion battery
Power Supply	240W power adapter.

Software	Alienware X15 R1
OS	Windows 10 HomeWindows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11
Built-in Apps	Alienware Command Center AlienFX lightingGame LibraryAuto-tune game profile functionalityFusionAlienware AdrenalinAlienware Mobile Connect Microsoft Office 365 (30-day trial)

Camera & Audio	Alienware X15 R1
Camera	Front-facing camera. Alienware HD (1280x720 resolution) camera. Optional Windows Hello IR support.
Audio	Controller: Realtek ALC3281 7.1 Digital Audio out using HDMI out connection Alienware Sound Center via Alienware Command Center Speakers: 2 x 4W speakers Microphone: Dual-array microphones

Misc	Alienware X15 R1
Sensors	Windows Hello IR Camera
Warranty	1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis

Alienware X15 R1 Price

Here is the latest price update for Alienware X15 R1.

Alienware X15 Price
	Alienware m15 R4 RTX 3070 Gaming Laptop Full HD (FHD), 15.6 inch - Intel Core i7-10870H, 16GB DDR4 RAM, 1TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 8GB GDDR6, Windows 10 Home - Lunar Light (Latest Model) By Alienware $2,099.99 Was: $2,399.99	See at Amazon
	Alienware Wired/Wireless Gaming Mouse AW610M: 16000 DPI Optical Sensor - 350 Hour Rechargeable Battery Life - 7 Buttons - 3-ZONE Alienfx RGB Lighting By Alienware $76.54 Was: $85.00	See at Amazon
	Alienware Stereo PC Gaming Headset AW310H: 50mm Hi-Res Drivers - Sports Fabric Memory Foam Earpads - Works with PS4, Xbox One & Switch via 3.5mm Jack By Alienware $58.10 Was: $68.45	See at Amazon
	New Alienware Low-Profile RGB Gaming Keyboard AW510K Light, Alienfx Per Key RGB Lighting, Media Controls and USB Passthrough, Cherry MX Low Profile Red Switches, Lunar Light By Alienware $159.99	See at Amazon
	Alienware AW3420DW Curved 34 Inch WQHD 3440 X 1440 120Hz, Monitor, Lunar Light By Alienware $874.89	See at Amazon
	Alienware 7.1 PC Gaming Headset AW510H-Light: 50mm Hi-Res Drivers - Noise Cancelling Mic - Multi Platform Compatible(PS4,Xbox One,Switch) via 3.5mm Jack, Gray By Alienware $95.69	See at Amazon

Alienware X15 R1: Key Features

The Alienware x15 is the world’s most powerful sub-16mm gaming laptop. It is also among the first generation of X-series laptops and while they command an innovation-first prerogative, they are PC gaming masterpieces. Their evolved Legend industrial design makes them beautiful on the outside and the exclusive Alienware Cryo-tech™️ cooling technology is what makes the performance at this thinness a possibility. Any gamer looking for a high-performance gaming laptop that prioritizes design, mobility and wants reassurance of its thermal management needs to look no further. Behold the Alienware x15.