Dell launches Alienware x14, the ‘world’s thinnest’ 14-inch gaming laptop

Dell packed a punch inside the thin body of the Alienware x14.

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What you need to know

Dell’s Alienware x14 gaming laptop available for order starting today. Firstannounced at CES 2021, the Alienware x14 is the world’s thinnest gaming laptop, according to Dell. It runs on up to an Intel Core i7-12900H processor and up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 graphics. Pricing starts at $1,650 and ranges up to $2,300.

The 14-inch 1080p display of the Alienware x14 supports NVIDIA G-SYNC and Advanced Optimus. It also has a response time of 7ms and a refresh rate of 144Hz.

Based on its specs, the Alienware x14 should be one of thebest gaming laptops.

The x14’s thinness is achieved in part by utilizing a new hinge mechanism from Dell. The hinge can move forward and backward on track, which leaves more room in the laptop’s chassis.

While the Alienware x14 should be available starting today, Dell doesn’t appear to have any listings for the laptop at the time of publication.

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