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

A cheaper Alienware gaming laptop sounds great—until you look at what was cut to get there. After starting my career at PCMag as an intern more than a decade ago, I’m back as one of its editors, ...

You might think the phrase "budget Alienware" is an oxymoron, but the times, they are a-changin'. Yes, even for extraterrestrials: Last week, an Alienware 27 240Hz OLED monitor for $349, and now this?

Alienware and 'affordable' aren't natural bedfellows - but the Alienware 15 is a solid budget choice.

Earlier this year at CES 2026, Dell stated it wanted to make its Alienware brand more accessible to people who don’t want to spend premium prices. After releasing a $350 QD-OLED monitor last month, ...

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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