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product_id: 647057582
title: "x14 R2 Gaming Laptop 14\" QHD+ 165Hz G-Sync, Intel Core i7-13620H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Home, AlienFX Backlit US Keyboard, Lunar Silver"
brand: "alienware"
price: "₨1279"
currency: SCR
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reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.sc/products/647057582-x14-r2-gaming-laptop-14-qhd-165hz-g-sync-intel
store_origin: SC
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---

# Intel i7-13620H up to 4.9GHz NVIDIA RTX 4060 8GB GDDR6 GPU 14" QHD+ 2560x1600 165Hz display x14 R2 Gaming Laptop 14" QHD+ 165Hz G-Sync, Intel Core i7-13620H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Home, AlienFX Backlit US Keyboard, Lunar Silver

**Brand:** alienware
**Price:** ₨1279
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Game Anywhere, Dominate Everywhere — Power Meets Portability

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** x14 R2 Gaming Laptop 14" QHD+ 165Hz G-Sync, Intel Core i7-13620H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Home, AlienFX Backlit US Keyboard, Lunar Silver by alienware
- **How much does it cost?** ₨1279 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sc](https://www.desertcart.sc/products/647057582-x14-r2-gaming-laptop-14-qhd-165hz-g-sync-intel)

## Best For

- alienware enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted alienware brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Next-Gen Graphics:** NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 with Ada Lovelace architecture powers ray tracing and AI-enhanced gaming realism.
- • **Vibrant QHD+ Display:** Experience 97% more pixels and a taller 16:10 aspect ratio for immersive visuals and ultra-smooth 165Hz refresh rates.
- • **Advanced Cooling Tech:** Alienware Cryo-tech with Element 31 vapor chamber keeps your rig cool and quiet during intense sessions.
- • **Powerhouse Performance:** 13th Gen Intel Core i7 and 32GB DDR5 RAM deliver seamless multitasking and high FPS gaming on the go.
- • **Sleek & Portable Design:** World’s thinnest 14" gaming laptop in Lunar Silver with premium metal chassis and customizable AlienFX lighting.

## Overview

The Alienware x14 R2 is a premium ultra-portable 14-inch gaming laptop featuring a stunning QHD+ 165Hz display, 13th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, and NVIDIA RTX 4060 GPU. With 32GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD, and advanced Alienware Cryo-tech cooling, it delivers desktop-level gaming performance in a sleek Lunar Silver chassis. Perfect for millennials who demand high performance, style, and mobility without compromise.

## Description

The freedom to game anywhere: Elevate your ultra-mobile gaming arsenal with the world's thinnest 14" gaming laptop featuring a new ergonomic, full-metal chassis in Lunar Silver, 97% more pixels, greater performance than the previous generation and Express Charging via Type-C ports.

Review: Pretty impressed for the price - Pros: - Build quality is good - Keyboard and trackpad aren't terrible, not mac levels but very workable - Surprising performance. Diablo 4 high 75 fps, Palworld high 60 fps, Elden Ring high ~50-60 fps. - Very compact. Its a smaller laptop so if you are looking for a huge gaming laptop look elsewhere. - USBC power, meaning shared chargers and dock compatible Mehs: - Trackpad could be a little bigger - It gets toasty, typical gaming laptop will heat up - Alienware software is workable but not great Cons: - Fans are decently quiet but its very noticeable while gaming - Out of the box had some issues stutter/lagging until I ran the Alienware software and updated all the bios/drivers. Its been fine ever since, but was a little bit of a scare at first. Overall: I wanted a slim, metal, compact gaming laptop and this delivers on those things quite well with surprising performance for its size. Given its on sale I think its a good deal and would recommend. I don't think I'd recommend for its normal price though, because at that tier there are so many other possible options.
Review: Returned Due to Undesirable Performance - Edit (2024-10-18): desertcart has not issued a refund for this item. Further, because I used desertcart's payment plan, I've incurred another installment charge for this product. What a disaster!! I actually spoke to an desertcart customer service rep this time around and he basically stated "returns can take up to 30 days from when we receive the product back." Throughout this ordeal, it has always been understood that desertcart has received the product (on September 20, 2024). So I guess with desertcart, anything you return will take 30 days to process the refund (and then up to 10 business days for your bank to post the transaction). So I'm looking at a 40-day return process. This is ridiculous... Edit (2024-10-14): desertcart has delayed my refund yet again. Their status page now shows "Return not processed / refund not issued". Their chat support assured me that it would be processed by October 18, and then up to 10-business days, I would receive my money in my account. What a disaster desertcart has become! Edit (2024-10-08): the system now shows my return has been delayed further to October 18. The chatbot says they have not received my item. The second tier chat support could only provide me with "just trust the system" and couldn't verify that my package has been received. This is a horrible experience. I thought I was dealing with a world class business. Edit (2024-10-06): I returned this laptop on September 18 and it shows desertcart received it on Sept 20, with a refund issued by October 6. I check it now (2024-10-06 12:15 AM) and it now says the refund will be issued by Oct 9. The stated refund amount has always been $1300+ but I'm only owed $600-700ish because I'm on an desertcart 5-month payment plan. The laptop was purchased through desertcart.com (Sold By desertcart and Fulfilled By desertcart) so I'm hoping I get my money. Just for the record, I returned this laptop because it did not perform as expected. It bluescreened twice in the 20-25 days I used it. I thought about replacing it but I didn't want to risk getting another defective device. Edit (2024-09-01): I used the Dell Support Assist app to download the latest drivers for the laptop. It downloaded the drivers but you, the user, have to manually install them, which is perfectly fine...except! Somewhere along the way, I'm assuming after I updated the Realtek Audio Drivers, I lost all audio. I tried everything to get it to work: uninstall / reinstall the drivers, the Audio Troubleshooter, uninstalling / reinstalling related audio drivers and apps (Dolby Atmos, Intelligo, Realtek audio app, etc). Nothing was able to get the audio working. The troubleshooting apps available, as well as the Dell online troubleshooter, suggested I reset the laptop, or send it in for repairs. It's a brand new laptop! And I am absolutely positive it's a software / driver issue. I unwillingly did a full reset, which took about an hour, and now the audio works fine. It really sucks I had to do this but it's better now rather than six months from now when I have a lot more data to lose. However, I'm more likely to return this machine now. Such a shame because I heard so many great things about Alienware. I'm lowering the rating for this laptop from 4-star to 2-star. (end edit) I wanted to replace my LG Gram (super lightweight, 1065g CPU) with a newer laptop. I wanted an i7-14650hx but can't afford it. I use my laptop for web design and programming, watch videos, video editing (home, non-professional), and of course, light gaming. The Alienware x14 r2 fit most of my criteria: - a 13th or 14th gen Intel CPU or an AMD 7000 or 8000 CPU. - at least 16 GB RAM (preferably DDR5) - high screeen resolution (above 1920x1080) / high refresh rate (above 90 hz) - must cost less than $1499. - lightweight (under 3 pounds) The Alienware x14 r2 has a 13th gen i7-13620H, 16 GB LPDDR RAM, 16" screen with 2560x1600 resolution and 165 refresh rate. It weighs under 5 pounds but over my 3 pound limit. And I found it on sale at desertcart for around $1250 (Sold by desertcart.com and Shipped by desertcart.com, so it's not a third party or whatever). After about 10 days of use, here are my thoughts. Build: its solid. The casing is metal or aluminum, it's not plastic or hard plastic like some other cheap laptops. The lid is firm. I'm the type of person that opens laptops from its sides. It feels very rigid but not overly tight. It is significantly heavier than my LG Gram, which is expected but I'm not sure how big of an issue this new weight will be. Screen: I'll be honest, somewhere in desertcart's listing for this laptop, it specified that it is QHD+, which is 2880x1800. So I was a bit disappointed to learn it's only 2560x1600, as printed in the Product Details section. Aside from that mistake, the screen is great. It allows me to view a lot more of my code on the screen. And with the 165 Hz refresh rate, all my videos and amateur animations look a lot smoother. Interface (keyboard, trackpad): the lid has the Alienware logo on it that lights up, which is pretty cool. You can choose its color, as well as the keyboard backlight. You can also change the color of the power button. All cool. There is one major possible dealbreaker for me and I'm really considering returning the laptop over this. I've never liked trackpads so I always disable it in the Device Manager and use a mouse. The problem here on this laptop is that the device is always re-enabled when when I turn on the laptop. So i havr to go to Device Manager and disable it, otherwise my thumbs can accidentally touch it and put the cursor somewhere else on the screen as I type. It is a MAJOR issue for a programmer. Also, the Delete, Backspace, Enter, and all 4 arrow keys are oddly placed and smaller than I'm used to. The last column of keys are media keys (volume, mute, mic toggle) so I've constantly mispressed keys because of that layout. It will take a little getting used to, I guess. Battery: using Quiet Mode, which limits the total performance of the CPU and GPU, I got this laptop to just idle (ie, just sit there untouched, in a climate controlled room at about 72 degrees F) for a little over 10 hours. Under my typical use of surfing the internet, programming with VLC Player looping through my local playlist of various genres of music at max volume through Bluetooth speakers, I think I'm averaging about 3-4 hours the laptop warns me about being at 10% battery. I don't generally use a laptop without it being plugged in so battery life is not a major factor. Noise / heat: on Quiet Mode, it IS pretty quiet. The fans seem to be off most of the time but the turn on full max when loading webpages full of media content. The bottom of the laptop gets hot, even with my homemade elevation device (a piece of cardboard that I place along the back of the laptop to elevate it). With Performance Mode, everything I do triggers the fans and the heat emitted from the bottom can be felt if I walk by it (a good two feet away). The fans are loud and I understand now Redditors compare it to a airplane take-off). The heat concerns me as this IS a 13th gen Intel CPU and i have gotten ONE BSOD already during boot up after updating a driver. The Command Center reports my CPU is around 72 degrees C and I've read that normal temp should not exceed the 90s for too long. Gaming: I installed a free MMO that is NOT graphics intensive called Sword and Hell. I played it on Quiet Mode and its decent. On Performance Mode, I don't notice a difference in the graphics but I hear a huge difference in the fans and it sounds like the Airforce has been deployed. Misc thoughts: copying files to and from the laptop from a USB-C external SSD is super fast. I haven't actually timed it myself but compared to my LG Gram, the file transfers on this Alienware seems almost instant. I transferred about 10 GB of videos to the Videos folder, started to get up to smoke a cigarette but it finished before I got a ciggy out of the box. I really like this machine but I'm looking for something I can use for at least four years. And I cannot and refuse to go into Device Manager every time I turn on this laptop to disable the trackpad. At this point, if I cannot find a solution, I am 99.99999999% sure I will be returning this laptop. I hope this lengthy review helps some make their decision on purchasing this laptop. As of today (August 31, 2024), Dell is selling it for $1199.99. Not sure how long that sale will last.

## Features

- Enhanced screen: Compared to the previous generation, the x14 R2 expands screen real estate by 6% and screen resolution by 97% more pixels. This is accomplished with a QHD+ 165Hz display following a 16:10 aspect ratio providing vibrant colors, performance and a taller field of view.
- Maximize performance: 13th Gen Intel Core Processors allow for intelligent processing on the go while WiFi 6E with Bluetooth 5.3 quickly and seamlessly connects your peripherals and logs you in to online games.
- ADA Lovelace Architecture: GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs are engineered to run games better than ever with improved AI performance, power efficiency and ray tracing capabilities.
- Advanced technology: Our Alienware Cryo-tech cooling technology has been significantly overhauled to deliver greater power and performance than before without altering the laptop's dimensions and maintaining thermals that meet Alienware specifications.
- Longer, faster gaming: Alienware's exclusive thermal interface material, Element 31 combined with vapor chamber technology helps dissipate heat from the CPU and GPU while load-balancing heat pipes intelligently disperse thermal activity across four copper-composite heat pipes.
- Legendary design: By merging form, function, and quality, our new Legend 3 industrial design is the epitome of premium. A futuristic and minimal approach featuring V-rail edges allow you to open the display with a single finger and enjoy a more comfortable palm rest.
- Total command: Control more than ever with the all-new Alienware Command Center. Maximize your gameplay with performance presets, while overclocking capabilities give you the speed you need.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0D9H3D11V |
| Audio Output Type | Headphones, Speakers |
| Audio features | Built-in stereo speakers with Dolby Audio, supports headphones |
| Automatic Backup Software Included | Windows 11 Home |
| Available M2 Slot Count | 1 |
| Battery Cell Type | Lithium Ion |
| Battery Life | 395 minutes |
| Best Sellers Rank | #41,133 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) #6,318 in Traditional Laptop Computers |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 |
| Brand | Alienware |
| Built-In Media | AC Adapter, Documentation, Notebook, Power Cord |
| CPU Codename | Alder Lake |
| CPU Model | Core i7 Family |
| CPU Model Generation | 13th Generation |
| CPU Model Number | 13620H |
| CPU Model Speed Maximum | 4.9 GHz |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 24 |
| Camera Description | Front |
| Chipset Type | Intel |
| Color | Lunar Silver |
| Compatible Devices | External displays, mice, keyboards, and other USB or Bluetooth-enabled devices |
| Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, Ethernet, HDMI, USB |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Customer Reviews | 3.8 out of 5 stars 78 Reviews |
| Display Maximum Resolution | 2560 x 1600 |
| Display Refresh Rate in Hertz | 165 |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 2560x1600 pixels |
| Display Technology | LED |
| Display Type | LED |
| Form Factor | Clamshell |
| Graphics Card Ram | 8 GB |
| Graphics Coprocessor | NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4060 |
| Graphics Description | Dedicated |
| Graphics Ram Type | GDDR6 |
| Hard Disk Description | SSD |
| Hard Disk Interface | Solid State |
| Hard Disk Size | 1 TB |
| Hard-Drive Size | 1 TB |
| Hardware Interface | Bluetooth, DisplayPort, Ethernet, HDMI, Solid State Drive, Thunderbolt 4, USB |
| Human-Interface Input | Keyboard |
| Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness | 26.04"L x 32.1"W x 1.45"Th |
| Item Weight | 1.9 pounds |
| Keyboard Description | QWERTY |
| Keyboard Layout | QWERTY |
| Lithium-Battery Energy Content | 80 watt-hours |
| Manufacturer | Dell |
| Memory Clock Speed | 4800 MHz |
| Memory Speed | 4800 MHz |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 32 GB |
| Mfr Part Number | VNKH2 |
| Microphone Form Factor | Integrated microphone |
| Model Name | Dell Alienware X14 R2 Laptop |
| Model Number | AWX14R2-7022SLV-PUS |
| Model Series | Alienware x14 R2 |
| Model Year | 2024 |
| Native Resolution | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| Notebook Pointing Device Description | touchpad |
| Number Of Cells | 6 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Number of Ports | 7 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| Operating System Family | Windows |
| Optical Storage Device | No Optical Drive |
| Other Special Features of the Product | AlienFX Lighting Technology, Alienware Command Center |
| Power Device | AC adapter |
| Processor Brand | Intel |
| Processor Count | 10 |
| Processor Series | Core i7 Family |
| Processor Speed | 4.9 GHz |
| RAM Memory Installed | 32 GB |
| RAM Memory Technology | LPDDR5 |
| RAM Size | 32 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 RAM |
| Ram Memory Maximum Size | 32 GB |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 pixels |
| Screen Finish | Matte |
| Screen Size | 14 inches |
| Series Number | 2 |
| Speaker Description | Stereo Speakers with Dolby Audio, No External Speakers |
| Specific Uses For Product | Business, Entertainment, Gaming |
| Supported Monitor Maximum Quantity | 3 |
| Total Usb Ports | 2 |
| Touch Screen Type | No Touchscreen |
| UPC | 884116457022 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Video Output | HDMI |
| Video Processor | NVIDIA |
| Voltage | 240 volts_of_alternating_current |
| Warranty Description | 1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis |
| Warranty Type | Extended |
| Wi-Fi Generation | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Wireless Compability | 802.11ax |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Alienware
- **CPU Model:** Core i7 Family
- **Color:** Lunar Silver
- **Graphics Card Description:** Dedicated
- **Hard Disk Size:** 1 TB
- **Model Name:** Dell Alienware X14 R2 Laptop
- **Operating System:** Windows 11 Home
- **Ram Memory Installed Size:** 32 GB
- **Screen Size:** 14 inches
- **Special Feature:** AlienFX Lighting Technology, Alienware Command Center

## Images

![x14 R2 Gaming Laptop 14" QHD+ 165Hz G-Sync, Intel Core i7-13620H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Home, AlienFX Backlit US Keyboard, Lunar Silver - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ZOtcuTxbL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pretty impressed for the price
*by H***O on September 3, 2024*

Pros: - Build quality is good - Keyboard and trackpad aren't terrible, not mac levels but very workable - Surprising performance. Diablo 4 high 75 fps, Palworld high 60 fps, Elden Ring high ~50-60 fps. - Very compact. Its a smaller laptop so if you are looking for a huge gaming laptop look elsewhere. - USBC power, meaning shared chargers and dock compatible Mehs: - Trackpad could be a little bigger - It gets toasty, typical gaming laptop will heat up - Alienware software is workable but not great Cons: - Fans are decently quiet but its very noticeable while gaming - Out of the box had some issues stutter/lagging until I ran the Alienware software and updated all the bios/drivers. Its been fine ever since, but was a little bit of a scare at first. Overall: I wanted a slim, metal, compact gaming laptop and this delivers on those things quite well with surprising performance for its size. Given its on sale I think its a good deal and would recommend. I don't think I'd recommend for its normal price though, because at that tier there are so many other possible options.

### ⭐ Returned Due to Undesirable Performance
*by T***5 on September 1, 2024*

Edit (2024-10-18): Amazon has not issued a refund for this item. Further, because I used Amazon's payment plan, I've incurred another installment charge for this product. What a disaster!! I actually spoke to an Amazon customer service rep this time around and he basically stated "returns can take up to 30 days from when we receive the product back." Throughout this ordeal, it has always been understood that Amazon has received the product (on September 20, 2024). So I guess with Amazon, anything you return will take 30 days to process the refund (and then up to 10 business days for your bank to post the transaction). So I'm looking at a 40-day return process. This is ridiculous... Edit (2024-10-14): Amazon has delayed my refund yet again. Their status page now shows "Return not processed / refund not issued". Their chat support assured me that it would be processed by October 18, and then up to 10-business days, I would receive my money in my account. What a disaster Amazon has become! Edit (2024-10-08): the system now shows my return has been delayed further to October 18. The chatbot says they have not received my item. The second tier chat support could only provide me with "just trust the system" and couldn't verify that my package has been received. This is a horrible experience. I thought I was dealing with a world class business. Edit (2024-10-06): I returned this laptop on September 18 and it shows Amazon received it on Sept 20, with a refund issued by October 6. I check it now (2024-10-06 12:15 AM) and it now says the refund will be issued by Oct 9. The stated refund amount has always been $1300+ but I'm only owed $600-700ish because I'm on an Amazon 5-month payment plan. The laptop was purchased through Amazon.com (Sold By Amazon and Fulfilled By Amazon) so I'm hoping I get my money. Just for the record, I returned this laptop because it did not perform as expected. It bluescreened twice in the 20-25 days I used it. I thought about replacing it but I didn't want to risk getting another defective device. Edit (2024-09-01): I used the Dell Support Assist app to download the latest drivers for the laptop. It downloaded the drivers but you, the user, have to manually install them, which is perfectly fine...except! Somewhere along the way, I'm assuming after I updated the Realtek Audio Drivers, I lost all audio. I tried everything to get it to work: uninstall / reinstall the drivers, the Audio Troubleshooter, uninstalling / reinstalling related audio drivers and apps (Dolby Atmos, Intelligo, Realtek audio app, etc). Nothing was able to get the audio working. The troubleshooting apps available, as well as the Dell online troubleshooter, suggested I reset the laptop, or send it in for repairs. It's a brand new laptop! And I am absolutely positive it's a software / driver issue. I unwillingly did a full reset, which took about an hour, and now the audio works fine. It really sucks I had to do this but it's better now rather than six months from now when I have a lot more data to lose. However, I'm more likely to return this machine now. Such a shame because I heard so many great things about Alienware. I'm lowering the rating for this laptop from 4-star to 2-star. (end edit) I wanted to replace my LG Gram (super lightweight, 1065g CPU) with a newer laptop. I wanted an i7-14650hx but can't afford it. I use my laptop for web design and programming, watch videos, video editing (home, non-professional), and of course, light gaming. The Alienware x14 r2 fit most of my criteria: - a 13th or 14th gen Intel CPU or an AMD 7000 or 8000 CPU. - at least 16 GB RAM (preferably DDR5) - high screeen resolution (above 1920x1080) / high refresh rate (above 90 hz) - must cost less than $1499. - lightweight (under 3 pounds) The Alienware x14 r2 has a 13th gen i7-13620H, 16 GB LPDDR RAM, 16" screen with 2560x1600 resolution and 165 refresh rate. It weighs under 5 pounds but over my 3 pound limit. And I found it on sale at Amazon for around $1250 (Sold by amazon.com and Shipped by amazon.com, so it's not a third party or whatever). After about 10 days of use, here are my thoughts. Build: its solid. The casing is metal or aluminum, it's not plastic or hard plastic like some other cheap laptops. The lid is firm. I'm the type of person that opens laptops from its sides. It feels very rigid but not overly tight. It is significantly heavier than my LG Gram, which is expected but I'm not sure how big of an issue this new weight will be. Screen: I'll be honest, somewhere in Amazon's listing for this laptop, it specified that it is QHD+, which is 2880x1800. So I was a bit disappointed to learn it's only 2560x1600, as printed in the Product Details section. Aside from that mistake, the screen is great. It allows me to view a lot more of my code on the screen. And with the 165 Hz refresh rate, all my videos and amateur animations look a lot smoother. Interface (keyboard, trackpad): the lid has the Alienware logo on it that lights up, which is pretty cool. You can choose its color, as well as the keyboard backlight. You can also change the color of the power button. All cool. There is one major possible dealbreaker for me and I'm really considering returning the laptop over this. I've never liked trackpads so I always disable it in the Device Manager and use a mouse. The problem here on this laptop is that the device is always re-enabled when when I turn on the laptop. So i havr to go to Device Manager and disable it, otherwise my thumbs can accidentally touch it and put the cursor somewhere else on the screen as I type. It is a MAJOR issue for a programmer. Also, the Delete, Backspace, Enter, and all 4 arrow keys are oddly placed and smaller than I'm used to. The last column of keys are media keys (volume, mute, mic toggle) so I've constantly mispressed keys because of that layout. It will take a little getting used to, I guess. Battery: using Quiet Mode, which limits the total performance of the CPU and GPU, I got this laptop to just idle (ie, just sit there untouched, in a climate controlled room at about 72 degrees F) for a little over 10 hours. Under my typical use of surfing the internet, programming with VLC Player looping through my local playlist of various genres of music at max volume through Bluetooth speakers, I think I'm averaging about 3-4 hours the laptop warns me about being at 10% battery. I don't generally use a laptop without it being plugged in so battery life is not a major factor. Noise / heat: on Quiet Mode, it IS pretty quiet. The fans seem to be off most of the time but the turn on full max when loading webpages full of media content. The bottom of the laptop gets hot, even with my homemade elevation device (a piece of cardboard that I place along the back of the laptop to elevate it). With Performance Mode, everything I do triggers the fans and the heat emitted from the bottom can be felt if I walk by it (a good two feet away). The fans are loud and I understand now Redditors compare it to a airplane take-off). The heat concerns me as this IS a 13th gen Intel CPU and i have gotten ONE BSOD already during boot up after updating a driver. The Command Center reports my CPU is around 72 degrees C and I've read that normal temp should not exceed the 90s for too long. Gaming: I installed a free MMO that is NOT graphics intensive called Sword and Hell. I played it on Quiet Mode and its decent. On Performance Mode, I don't notice a difference in the graphics but I hear a huge difference in the fans and it sounds like the Airforce has been deployed. Misc thoughts: copying files to and from the laptop from a USB-C external SSD is super fast. I haven't actually timed it myself but compared to my LG Gram, the file transfers on this Alienware seems almost instant. I transferred about 10 GB of videos to the Videos folder, started to get up to smoke a cigarette but it finished before I got a ciggy out of the box. I really like this machine but I'm looking for something I can use for at least four years. And I cannot and refuse to go into Device Manager every time I turn on this laptop to disable the trackpad. At this point, if I cannot find a solution, I am 99.99999999% sure I will be returning this laptop. I hope this lengthy review helps some make their decision on purchasing this laptop. As of today (August 31, 2024), Dell is selling it for $1199.99. Not sure how long that sale will last.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It plays WoW
*by R***N on June 28, 2026*

When originally bought it. It had video drive issues. Sent it back for repairs under warranty and haven’t had any issues since. It heats up when WoW but keep it ventilated. Runs great for hours gaming.

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