Alienware launches new X14 ultraportable gaming laptop

Alienware has announced a new X14 ultra-thin (15mm) gaming laptop to join the X15 and X17. It’s claimed to be the world’s first 14-inch laptop that supports Nvidia G-Sync and Optimus power saving technologies. Pictures suggest that it won’t have the (awful) keyboard that blights its big brothers but the alternative mechanical keyboard won’t be an option. It will be interesting to see how it fares against the excellent Razer Blade 14. Below are the other features direct from Alienware…

The Alienware x14 is the thinnest Alienware laptop yet. This record thinness is possible because of the inclusion of a patent-pending dual-torque element hinge that creates space within the system itself. This innovation allows us to achieve a 0.57 in. maximum height combined with a maximum graphics power of 85W. Without the hinge, x14 would either be thicker or less powerful.

All x14 configurations now come with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos certification providing an HDR visual experience and surround sound that are both designed by the studios that originally created the content.

To enable the highest performance levels, the x14 is engineered using our exclusive Element 31 thermal interface material made of a Gallium-Silicone matrix as well as vapor chamber cooling technology. Available exclusively on configurations based on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060.

Includes a patent-pending Smart Fan control technology where each individual fan can independently spin-up, slow-down or remain steady according to various sensors within the system.

Using a complex, yet well-defined and confidential set of parameters, gamers can select from five uniquely Tailored Power States according to their needs including : Full Speed (max power), Performance mode (graphics priority), Balanced mode (balanced CPU/GPU), battery save mode, and Quiet mode (acoustics priority).

X-Series includes Alienware’s HyperEfficient Voltage Regulation technology; capable of up to 12-phase graphics voltage regulation (x17), 8-phase graphics voltage regulation (x15), and up to 7-phase graphics voltage regulation (x14) – the benefit is high-performance over marathon gaming sessions (long hours)

NVIDIA G-SYNC and Advanced Optimus technology available exclusively on all configurations including NVIDIA GeForce graphics.

ComfortView Plus, hardware based low blue light technology that that does not degrade picture quality is available on all x14’s on a 14.0” FHD 144Hz display.

Windows Hello IR camera for Facial Biometrics, security and user login available on all configurations.

Designed using magnesium alloy for structural rigidity, thinness, and lightness to enable a new level of thinness.

Based on 12th gen Intel Core i7 processors alongside with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30-series graphics – Maximum Graphics Power sums to 85W based on a 60W TGP and 25W Dynamic Boost with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060

Introduces Alienware’s X-Series thin keyboard with a 1.5mm key travel and includes N-Key Rollover technology as well as Anti[1]ghosting technology. Systems weighs a maximum of 1.841 KG. (4.06 Lbs.) and includes an 80 Wh Lithium-Ion battery.

System Dimensions:

Length: 262.77 mm. ( 10.345 in.) Width: 321.5 mm. ( 12.66 in.) Height: 14.5 mm. ( 0.57 in.)

Tech Specs

We look forward to reviewing it!