Alienware 15 R2 Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
15.6" - IPS
Resolution
1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
CPU
Intel Core i7 (6th Gen) 6700HQ / 2.6 GHz
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M
RAM
16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Core Qty
Quad-Core
Storage
256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe
Battery Capacity
92 Wh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware 15 R2
Product Type Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.58 cm x 27.02 cm x 3.4 cm
Weight 3.21 kg
Colour Epic silver
DISPLAY Alienware 15 R2
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes
Image Brightness 220 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, 0.179 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR Alienware 15 R2
CPU Intel Core i7 (6th Gen) 6700HQ / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM170
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Alienware 15 R2
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2
Empty Slots 0
STORAGE Alienware 15 R2
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA / 7200 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO Alienware 15 R2
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M
Video Memory 3 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes
Resolution 2.1 Megapixel
Camera Features 1080p Full HD movie recording
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080
Frame Rate 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Creative Sound Core3D-EX
Audio Features Klipsch stereo speakers, Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB3
COMMUNICATIONS Alienware 15 R2
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Killer Wireless-AC 1535
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet
Features Miracast
BATTERY Alienware 15 R2
Technology 8-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 92 Wh
AC ADAPTER Alienware 15 R2
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 19.5 V, 12.3 A
INPUT Alienware 15 R2
Type Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Alienware 15 R2
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Microphone/headphone retaskable port
Graphics Amplifier Port
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB 3.0 (PowerShare)
Memory Card Reader 3 in 1 (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Alienware 15 R2
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence)
MISCELLANEOUS Alienware 15 R2
Included Accessories Power adapter
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 15 months

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