Dell Alienware m15 R5 (15.6-inch, 2021)

17 reviews

Dec, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 17 reviews of Dell Alienware m15 R5 (15.6-inch, 2021). The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the performance and price. The durability and portability also get good feedback. Many are negative about the keyboard.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Dell Alienware m15 R5 (15.6-inch, 2021) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Andrew Williams (pocket-lint.com)

Alienware M15 R6 review: Keyboard overlord

Pricey but generally powerful, delivering the best keyboard in a gaming laptop we've seen for some time. But how does everything else stack up?

Great keyboard with solid feedback and deep-action keys ; Nvidia RTX 3080 provides serious performance in a 2.5kg laptop ; Solid battery life - with some tweaks applied ; Extremely responsive 360Hz display

Body stiffness isn’t as high as some older Alienware models ; Uses a middle-grade version of the RTX 3080 ; Plastic touchpad ; Poor speakers

An extremely powerful laptop that, at 2.5kg and 22mm thick, doesn’t seem like a leviathan that should be rooted to a desk. It’s not a star for value and certain parts of its build could be a little better, but the responsive keyboard and screen are...

Nov, 2021

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Expert review by : Mike Jennings (techadvisor.co.uk)

Alienware m15 Ryzen Edition R5 (2021) review

The Alienware m15 Ryzen Edition R5 offers great performance and core quality at a good price, but some compromise can be found in other departments

Great mainstream gaming speed ; Excellent AMD processor ; High-quality 165Hz display ; Satisfying keyboard

Underwhelming trackpad ; No Thunderbolt ; Poor speakers

There are some things missing and battery life is mediocre, but Alienware gets the basics right on the m15 R5 offering you plenty of gaming power for an affordable price.

Jun, 2021

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Expert review by : StuffTV (stuff.tv)

Alienware M15 review

Can Alienware's Max-Q enabled M15 make light work of gaming on the go - or will all that hardware make it too hot to handle?

Jan, 2019

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Expert review by : Matthew Buzzi (pcmag.com)

Alienware m15 Ryzen Edition R5 Review

Class-leading CPU performance ; Strong 1080p gaming with RTX 3060 GPU and 165Hz display ; Long battery life

Weight undermines portability ; 512GB SSD as configured is restrictive at this price

The Alienware m15 Ryzen Edition R5 doesn't reinvent this proven laptop design, but adding an AMD processor makes it an efficient midrange offering for gaming and media creation.

May, 2021

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Expert review by : Sherri L. Smith (laptopmag.com)

Alienware m15 Ryzen Edition review

Alienware and AMD made a solid gaming laptop

Sleek, attractive design ; Comfortable keyboard ; Solid overall and gaming performance ; Pretty display with high refresh rate

Below-average battery life

The Alienware m15 Ryzen Edition delivers good overall and graphics performance in a stylish chassis with a gorgeous display and comfortable keyboard.

Aug, 2021

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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com.au)

Alienware m15 Ryzen Edition R5 review: 1080p AMD gaming with style

Alienware's former flagship gaming laptop drops comfortably into the midrange with an AMD CPU.

Comparatively good performance for the $1,400 price range ; Good build quality with reasonably fingerprint-resistant lid

Configuration options are too limited in some cases and upgrading storage may be an exercise in frustration ; Standard keyboard backlight doesn't illuminate shift keys

Jun, 2021

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Expert review by : Vivek (gizbot_com)

Alienware m15 Ryzen Edition R5 Gaming Laptop Review: Polished Gaming Machine

Full review of the Alienware m15 Ryzen Edition R5, powered by the Ryzen 7 5800H CPU and RTX 3060 mobile GPU.

Well crafted machine ; RGB lighting ; Compact design

Slightly expensive than the competition

There is no denying the fact that the Alienware m15 Ryzen Edition R5 is slightly on the expensive side when compared to its contemporaries with the RTX 3060 GPU and the Ryzen 5800H CPU. However, when you look at the device as a whole package, it makes...

Nov, 2021

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