Dell Adds Cherry MX Mechanical Keyboard to Alienware m17 R4, Alienware m15 R4 Gaming Laptops Lineup

Dell Alienware m17 R4, Dell Alienware m15 R4 gaming laptops both have Nvidia GeForce RTX 30-series GPUs.

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By Tasneem Akolawala | Updated: 19 March 2021 14:33 IST
Highlights
  • Both the laptops run on 10th Gen Intel Core processors
  • The new Alienware range offers NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30-series GPUs
  • Both models have 86Wh batteries

Alienware m15 R4 and m17 R4 were refreshed at CES 2021 to include the new Nvidia GeForce 30-series GPUs

Alienware m15 R4 and Alienware m17 R4 laptops have been refreshed by Dell to include Cherry MX ultra low profile mechanical keyboards, with per-key lighting. According to Dell, the new keyboards aim to be an extension of the gamer's senses, and allow you to press deeper with more emphasis. This mechanical switch delivers a full 1.8mm of key travel in a self-cleaning mechanism. Its two-piece keycap structure and cross-point contact system ensure precision and wobble-free keystrokes during intense virtual gaming sessions.

Many gamers prefer mechanical keyboards because they are more responsive, and are usually more durable. For some of us, a mechanical keyboard just feels better to use, plus the sound of a mechanical keyboard can be good feedback as well. Apart from the change in keyboards, the laptops still run on 10th Gen Intel Core processors and offer up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 GPU support.

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Dell Alienware m15 R4, Dell Alienware m17 R4 price

The Dell Alienware m17 R4 gaming laptop is priced starting at $1,899 (roughly Rs.1,37,600), whereas the Dell Alienware m15 R4 gaming laptop is priced starting at $1,799 (roughly Rs. 1,30,300). It will cost an additional $150 (roughly Rs. 10,800) for the Cherry MX keyboard with per-key AlienFX lightning configuration.

Dell Alienware m15 R4, Dell Alienware m17 R4 specifications

The Alienware m15 R4 and Alienware m17 R4 were refreshed in January at CES 2021 to include the new Nvidia GeForce 30-series GPUs. The two laptops have now been made available in a Cherry MX ultra low-profile mechanical keyboard configuration. All the other specifications remain the same. The laptops are powered by the 10th-Gen Intel Core i7-10870H or Core i9-10980HK CPU with up to 32GB of DDR4 RAM. They will include the latest Nvidia GeForce RTX 30-series GPUs

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The Alienware m15 R4 features a 15.6-inch display, whereas the Alienware m17 R4 has a 17.3-inch display. Both are equipped with up to 360Hz full-HD screens (up to 300Hz on m15 model) or UHD displays with standard 60Hz refresh rate. Audio is handled by 2-way stereo speaker design that includes discrete Smart Amp Woofer technology. They come with multi-touch gesture precision-point glass touchpads with integrated scrolling.

Connectivity options on the Alienware m15 R4 and Alienware m17 R4 include Thunderbolt 3, USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 1 with PowerShare technology, two USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports, Alienware Graphics Amplifier port, Mini-DisplayPort 1.4, an HDMI 2.1 port, RJ-45 Killer Ethernet, and a microSD slot. They also come with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.1. Both models have 86Wh batteries.

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Alienware m15 R4 and Alienware M17 R4 models use vapour chamber cooling as part of Alienware Cryo-Tech cooling technology designs for the R4 generation of laptops.

 
KEY SPECS
Display size 15.60-inch
Display resolution 1920x1080 pixels
Processor Core i7
RAM 16GB
OS Windows 10 Home
SSD 256GB
Graphics Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060
 
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