Alienware just launched a budget 15-inch gaming laptop — here's how it compares to the Aurora 16

The new Alienware 15 gaming laptop has landed, promising a more affordable entry point to the legendary brand. But is it a better buy than the sibling Alienware 16 Aurora?
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First look: The Alienware 15 proves you don't need to spend $2,000 for a gaming laptop that actually works

Alienware aims at a new section of the market

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The Alienware 15 is available in several hardware configurations, with both AMD and Intel CPU options, along with multiple generations of Nvidia GeForce RTX GPUs. A

Dell Refreshes Alienware 15 Laptop With Up to GeForce RTX 5060 GPU; New Dell 14S and Dell 16S Models Announced

Dell offers the Alienware 15 gaming laptop with AMD Ryzen 5 220 and Ryzen 7 260 processors, or Intel Core 5 210H and Core 7 240H chips.

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The new Alienware 15 sounds cheap — but it comes at a price. is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo,