Dell launches all new AMD-powered Alienware m15 and m17 gaming laptops
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
What you need to know
AMD has some fancynew Ryzen 6000 mobile processorsavailable for laptops and you can be sure Dell is going to use them for its Alienware m15 and m17 range of gaming laptops. For CES 2022, the company is launching precisely that, new 15 and 17-inch laptops with the latest components from AMD and NVIDIA.
Starting with the Alienware m17 R5, Dell worked hard with AMD to work in various existing technologies, new mobile CPUs and GPUs, and AMD’s SmartAccess Graphics. This is the first time we’ve seen the technology incorporated on a Dell Alienware laptop and works largely the same as desktop Ryzen processors and Radeon GPUs.
The laptops are stylish, yet aren’ttooobnoxious for those who aren’t fond of the “gamer” design language. All m-series laptops from Dell here will come with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos certification, meaning you should be able to enjoy your favorite movies and games with a more immersive experience.
For specifications, the m17 R5 AMD has it all. You’ve got the choice of the latest 6000-series AMD CPUs, topping out with the AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX. For graphics cards, you can configure up to an AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT. RAM and storage are also impressive with DDR5 support (up to 32GB) and 4TB PCIe NVMe SSDs ready to go.
All this tech comes at a price, however. The all-new Alienware m17 R5 AMD gaming laptop will be available in the U.S. in Spring 2022, starting from $1,600. The m15 R7, however, comes in at aslightlymore affordable $1,500.
Get the Windows Central Newsletter
All the latest news, reviews, and guides for Windows and Xbox diehards.
Rich Edmonds was formerly a Senior Editor of PC hardware at Windows Central, covering everything related to PC components and NAS. He’s been involved in technology for more than a decade and knows a thing or two about the magic inside a PC chassis. You can follow him on Twitter at@RichEdmonds.
