Alienware just launched a budget 15-inch gaming laptop — here's how it compares to the Aurora 16

The new Alienware 15 gaming laptop has landed, promising a more affordable entry point to the legendary brand. But is it a better buy than the sibling Alienware 16 Aurora?
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First look: The Alienware 15 proves you don't need to spend $2,000 for a gaming laptop that actually works

Alienware aims at a new section of the market

Dell Alienware's new $1,300 gaming laptop cuts corners by using cheap plastic and older-gen gaming hardware

The Alienware 15 is available in several hardware configurations, with both AMD and Intel CPU options, along with multiple generations of Nvidia GeForce RTX GPUs. A

Dell Refreshes Alienware 15 Laptop With Up to GeForce RTX 5060 GPU; New Dell 14S and Dell 16S Models Announced

Dell offers the Alienware 15 gaming laptop with AMD Ryzen 5 220 and Ryzen 7 260 processors, or Intel Core 5 210H and Core 7 240H chips.

Dell 14S and Dell 16S AI PCs, Alienware 15 gaming laptop announced

The Dell 14S and Dell 16S feature 15.3mm metal designs and are available in Celestial Blue and Frost Blue color options. The Dell 14S starts at 1.45kg, while the Dell 16S starts at 1.76kg. Dell says both systems are designed for portability while maintaining durability through military-grade testing.

Dell and RAMageddon are watering down the Alienware brand

The new Alienware 15 sounds cheap — but it comes at a price. is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo,