Dell Alienware 13 R3 (13.3-Inch, 2016)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 366 reviews of Dell Alienware 13 R3 (13.3-Inch, 2016). The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the screen. Some have doubts about the portability.

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Expert review by : Kevin Lee (techradar.com)

Alienware 13 R3 review

The unrivaled beauty of the first OLED gaming laptop

Gorgeous OLED screen ; Improved hinge-forward design ; Impressive performance-per-inch ; Competitively priced entry models

Doesn’t fit in many bags ; Unexpectedly dense ; Short battery life

The new Alienware 13 is smaller and feistier than ever with an OLED display whose beauty is only matched by its own extravagant price tag. Luckily more reasonably priced configurations are nearly as powerful.

Nov, 2016

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Alienware Aurora R3 review

Alienware turns out an excellent budget gaming system

Futuristic ; armoured design ; Inherent coolness ; Excellent monitor

Not enough RAM ; Quite heavy

Nov, 2011

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Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.co.uk)

Alienware 13 R3 (OLED) review

Every time I test a new gaming laptop, it reminds me of my long-standing hypothetical wish list for that category. The actual list changes over time as new technologies are introduced, but to date, no one has managed to put together what I'd think of...

The OLED touchscreen is stunning to watch, and the new Nvidia graphics card can handle VR headsets and the latest games with ease.

With only two full-size USB ports, hooking up VR gear plus a game controller is a hassle. The physical redesign isn't as extensive as it could be, and this OLED version is very expensive.

With an OLED touch display, VR-ready graphics, and a reasonably portable 13-inch body, the new Alienware 13 hits almost every item on my gaming laptop wish list.

Nov, 2016

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Expert review by : Leo Waldock (kitguru.net)

Alienware 13 R3 (Amazing OLED screen with QHD resolution)

The Alienware 13 R3 has been upgraded from an Intel Skylake CPU to a 7th Generation Kaby Lake which We were sent the R3 version with OLED panel. It really is a sight to behold.

Fabulous OLED screen.

Surprisingly heavy at 2.6kg.

The OLED screen on this Alienware 13 R3 laptop is fabulous.

Jul, 2017

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Expert review by : Jayce Wagner (digitaltrends.com)

Alienware 15 R3 (2017) review

Like a neutron star, the Alienware 15 R3 is powerful and immense, but a little tough to look at.

May, 2017

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Expert review by : Matt Smith (digitaltrends.com)

Alienware 13 R3 review

The Alienware 13 is a mediocre showcase for a stunning OLED display.

Dec, 2016

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Expert review by : Matthew Buzzi (pcmag.com)

Alienware 15 R3 (2017)

The Alienware 15 R3 is a well-designed laptop with the power for smooth HD gaming at maximum settings, but some competitors offers more for less.

Sturdy high-end build. Fantastic 1080p gaming performance. Boatload of storage. Nice lighting and design.

Very expensive as configured. Maximum 1080p resolution. Heavy for a 15-inch laptop.

The Alienware R3 is a worthy upgrade on its predecessor, slimmer but more powerful than before, with a stylish design and sturdy high-quality construction. You get plenty of premium features including custom lighting and copious storage, but these add...

Apr, 2017

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Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.com)

Alienware 13 review: Close to the perfect gaming laptop

The revamped Alienware 13 is one USB port away from hitting every item on my wish list.

The OLED touchscreen is stunning to watch, and the new Nvidia graphics card can handle VR headsets and the latest games with ease.

With only two full-size USB ports, hooking up VR gear plus a game controller is a hassle. The physical redesign isn't as extensive as it could be, and this OLED version is very expensive.

With an OLED touch display, VR-ready graphics, and a reasonably portable 13-inch body, the new Alienware 13 hits almost every item on my gaming laptop wish list.

Nov, 2016

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Expert review by : Josh Norem (pcworld.com)

Alienware 13 (2016) review: The first OLED gaming laptop has landed

Alienware's 13-inch gaming laptop not only offers a stunning OLED screen, but also a redesigned chassis, solid construction, and superb performance. It's the whole package.

Stunning OLED display ; Superb all-around performance ; Small and compact

Keyboard gets warm under taxing worklaods ; A bit heavy for its size

Nov, 2016

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Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.com)

Alienware 13 (OLED) review:

There are thinner gaming laptops out there. There are more powerful gaming laptops out there. But, this updated version of the Alienware 13 has something almost no one else has, at least not yet.

The OLED screen on this 13-inch gaming laptop looks amazing. Gaming performance is very good for a mainstream gaming laptop, and there's even an (expensive) option for adding VR-ready desktop graphics.

The display is not as finely tuned as high-end OLED televisions, the graphics options don't go past mainstream, and battery life while gaming is short.

For something truly different and eye-catching, the OLED display on this "limited edition" Alienware 13 gives it great visual punch, but keep in mind this is not a top-end gaming rig.

Jul, 2016

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