On Wednesday, Apr. 7, Alienware announced the launch of the m15 Ryzen Edition R5 laptop-the first gaming laptop to come with an AMD processor in over a decade.
Dell, Alienware's parent company, will simultaneously launch a lower-end G15 Ryzen Edition-a collaboration that was last seen in 2007.
Alienware's last AMD-based laptop, the Aurora mALX, was dubbed as the most audacious gaming laptop during its time and the first to use 1GB of dedicated graphics memory.
Alienware m15 Ryzen Edition R5: Specs, Price, and Release Date
According to PCMag's report on Wednesday, Apr. 7, the Alienware m15 Ryzen Edition R5 will come with AMD Ryzen 5000 H-Series Mobile Processors and Nvidia GeForce RTX 30 Series Laptop graphics card.
Alienware boasts that the upcoming laptop is the first to cater user-upgradeable 3200Mhz DDR4 memory modules.
The m15 Ryzen Edition R5 will also come with a 15-inch display, and players can choose between the QHD 240Hz or FHD 360Hz panels.
Both panels will feature the G-Sync adaptive sync and Advanced Optimus feature to reduce tearing and allow players to switch between the dedicated graphics chip and the CPU's integrated graphics.
The gaming laptop also introduces a new design feature called Dark Core, allowing players to concentrate on the game by darkening the laptop's interior shade to minimizing distractions.
Additionally, the m15 Ryzen Edition R5 may come with the optional ultra-low-profile mechanical keyboard made in conjunction with popular key-switch maker Cherry.
The keyboard boasts a 15 million keystroke lifecycle, N-key rollover technology, 1.8 millimeters of total key travel, and per-key AlienFX customizable lighting.
The upcoming gaming laptop will launch in the U.S. on Apr. 20 at a starting price of $2,229.99.
Dell G15 Ryzen Edition: Specs, Price, and Release Date
Dell will be launching a budget-friendly, AMD-powered laptop that promises to deliver AMD's fast Ryzen 5000 H-series processors for less.
The Verge detailed the specs on a Wednesday, Apr. 7 article, stating that the G15 Ryzen Edition laptop is a revamp from an Intel-based version of the same model released exclusively in China.
Just like its Alienware counterpart, the G15 Ryzen Edition will come with the AMD Ryzen 5000 series processors and Nvidia GeForce RTX 30 Series Laptop graphics card.
The G15 Ryzen Edition will also be fitted with a user-upgradeable 3200Mhz DDR4 memory module, and its 15-inch display can come with 120Hz or 165Hz panels.
Both panels will feature low-blue-light display hardware, and Dell is working on releasing a 360Hz display option set to be launched at a later date.
The budget-friendly laptop will be outfitted with an Alienware-inspired thermal design for maximum airflow and heat dissipation.
In addition, the AMD-powered laptop will feature a "Game Shift"-a G Series exclusive functional key that instantly boosts cooling performance for intense gaming sessions.
Dell G15 Ryzen Edition will launch in the United States on May 4 at a starting price of $899.99, while its Intel-based counterpart will come to the U.S. on Apr. 13 at the same price point.
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Written by Lee Mercado
