Alienware 15 R2 (Silver)

MPN: AW15R2-6161SLV  |  EAN: 0884116203179  |  Model: 15 R2

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Alienware 15 R2 (Silver) - AW15R2-6161SLV Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
Pro Video Editing
Just Right
Amateur Photo Editing
Outstanding
Casual Gaming
Outstanding
Hardcore Gaming
Outstanding
College (Students)
Outstanding
Watching Movies
Just Right
Basic Video Editing
Very Good
Pro Graphic Design
Very Good
Simple Music Editing
Outstanding
Pro Music Production
Very Good
Bookkeeping
Outstanding
Front-end Development
Very Good
Back-end Development
Just Right
Email
Outstanding
Social Media
Outstanding
Browsing
Outstanding
Documents
Outstanding
Use in Public Places
Just Right
Short Journeys
Just Right
Use Around the Office
Just Right
Working in Low Light
Outstanding
Presentations
Outstanding
Cute & Pretty Look
Outstanding
Business Look
Outstanding
15 Inches
Outstanding
Serious Multitasking
Outstanding
Outstanding
Pro Photo Editing
Very Good
Windows
Outstanding

Professional Video Production

A multi-core i7-6700HQ sits at the heart of the 15 R2, providing plenty of raw processing power for editing 4K high definition video. With a total storage capacity of 1256 GB, the 15 R2 ensures you have plenty of space to store your footage.

Great for photo editing

Achieve great photo editing results with the 15 R2 from Dell . It comes with a large NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M storage capacity for any pictures you keep on locally on the laptop. It also boasts a handy Memory Card Reader, making it incredibly easy to transfer pictures from your camera while on the move.

Gaming

Basic games might need more than basic hardware. The 15 R2 is a good choice for casual gamers, offering enough CPU power, RAM and storage to get the job done – hardcore gamers may need something a little meatier though.

It's good for academic research

As a student or researcher, the 15 R2 provides a good balance of portability and performance. With b/g/n/ac WiFi support, you can easily roam between networks in libraries, offices and labs. This laptop gives you the tools you need to research and write outstanding papers.

All about the Films!

High quality video on your 15 R2's Advanced resolution display

IPS screen technology makes video content richer and more viewable.

You won't have to struggle to pause or rewind in the dark with its backlit keyboard.

Connecting to a TV or monitor to watch content on a bigger screen will be simple as its HDMI port is the most common connection option available.

Videos for fun

You need to pack a lot into this screen, hence a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels pixels, you'll have sufficient visual clarity to decide which video sequence will give the impact you're looking for.

Continuously tweaking video clips are fun but requires a quite a bit of computing power. Which is why the memory size of 16 GB, the multi-core processor and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M graphics card all combine to provide a level of performance that matches your needs.

In addition, this laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard.

It also comes with the Memory card reader just in case you need an alternative option to move your creative work from once device to another.

Give your Images the professional touch

The on-board Memory size of 16 GB and the quad-core i7-6700HQ processor on this laptop allows you to quickly convert high ppi image formats and rapidly iterate through your concepts.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M graphics card offers extra power for rendering your creative work on to your spacious 15.6 inches display. 

The screen built with IPS technology gives you vivid colours and great viewing angles whilst the 1920 x 1080 pixels resolutions provides the necessary detail.

It also comes with the Memory card reader just in case you need an alternative option to move your creative work from once device to another.

In addition, this laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard.

Music and Audio

The 15 R2 provides a great playground to create homemade tracks, mixes and audio effects. It offers ample storage for your music files with a total capacity of 1256 GB. Also, the i7-6700HQ processor gives sufficient power for converting your work into various music file formats.

Its all about the Beats

Since you're all about the music, this laptop will make a great side-kick to you music production gear. It's multi-core processor gives you the necessary muscle to rip, encode or convert your audio craft without having to wait forever. Also, it's on-board audio chip and high resolution screen (1920 x 1080 pixels) offer a competent and mobile deputy to your existing tools and setup.

Book keeping

Managing finances has never been simpler. The 15 R2 has enough processing power to manage even the largest spreadsheets. And the inclusion of a makes typing and updating numbers even easier.

Can handle UI Dev & Design work

Whether you’re coding HTML5, CSS or Javascript-based frameworks like AJAX, Angular or JQUERY the 15 R2 is a very capable option. It's 4 cores core CPU and 16 GB of RAM helps you multi-task as you craft your vision on its high quality, 1920 x 1080 pixels screen.

Can handle a Full-Stack Coding Environment

You'll need a machine that can handle multiple VMs for your various dev environments. The 15 R2 sports an i7-6700HQ , (a processor with 4 cores) plus a healthy 16 GB of RAM to power your VMs and dev tools.

Regular Stuff / Everyday Tasks

Spreadsheets, presentations and documents, are relatively undemanding, but the i7-6700HQ processor and 16 GB RAM ensures even image laden files won't leave you watching the 'spinning wheel' on the 15 R2

Surf comfortably as all components of your Dell will easily handle the web

A sizeable 1000 GB drive allows you to download and manage hundreds of thousands of emails on the 15 R2.

Facebook, twitter etc require little processing power or screen specification so the 15 R2 will do just fine.

Battery life is fairly decent

Light and powerful, the 7 hours battery life of the 15 R2 allows it to be easily used all around the home for long periods without charging.

The 7 hours battery life in the 15 R2 is sufficient for short sessions of use in coffee shops, parks etc.

Lightweight and compact, the 15 R2 boasts 7 hours battery life to keep you going while on short trips like the daily commute on the train or subway.

If you work in a hot desk environment, portability will be key. The 15 R2 comes with 7 hours battery life so you can move around the office as much as you need.

Working in the dark

This laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard.

Presentations

Ensure everyone can see your presentation with the 1 . With an 1 and several you will always be able to connect to an external projector or screen.

Lively and charming package

When you want to stand out from the crowd, the 15 R2 uses bright colours and funky designs to turn heads. This is not your average laptop

Looks very professional

Traditional and corporate, the 15 R2 will not be out of place in any office, anywhere in the world.

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Product Description

A gaming rig for the hardcore, the quality here is absolutely exceptional. The Alienware 15 R2 has a no-nonsense design while remaining stylish: a silver lid and a unique yellow touchpad and accents. Its sleek nature, however, doesn't hamper the laptop's power, so gamers can rest assured in knowing that the games they play will remain in-tact. The construction that has gone into this laptop is incredible, and the result is a gaming laptop that doesn't mess about and looks awesome whatever it's doing. The copper heat sinks that enable proper cooling means that it runs almost silently, and even after a few hours of the most demanding games like Rise of the Tomb Raider, it remains quietly unassuming while delivering everything on full settings. The display is a bombshell, with IPS-based LCD technology on an impressive 15.6-inch HD screen that's crisp and clear, while the sound comes courtesy of the strikingly excellent Klipsch and Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi technology. You can get easier collaboration too, with the Full HD webcam and dual microphone array, so you'll never wonder where your teammates are ever again. A gaming laptop for the dedicated gamer with an eye on excellence and beauty.

Technical Specifications

Alienware 15 R2 (Silver) - AW15R2-6161SLV Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Colour Black, Red
Form Factor Clamshell
Display
Display Brightness 220 cd/m²
Display HD Type FHD
Display Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Display Size 15.6 inches
Display Technology Name IPS
Processor
Processor Architecture 64 Bit
Processor Cores 4 cores
Processor Family Intel Core i7-6xxx
Processor Model i7-6700HQ
Processor Speed 2.6 GHz
Processor Threads 8
Memory
RAM Size 16 GB
RAM Speed 2133 MHz
RAM Type DDR4-SDRAM
Storage
HDD Capacity 1000 GB
SSD Capacity 256 GB
Storage Total Capacity 1256 GB
Storage Type HDD + SSD
Graphics
Graphics Card Model - Dedicated NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M
Graphics Card Type Dedicated
Audio
Sound System Creative Sound Core3D-EX + Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB3
Networking
Network Bluetooth Type 4.1
Network Wired Type 10/100/1000 Mbps
Network Wireless Type b/g/n/ac
Ports & Interfaces
Docking Port 1
HDMI Port 1
Memory Card Reader 1
Microphone 1
Thunderbolt 3 USB Type-C Port Ports 1
USB 3.0/3.1 (Gen 1) Type-A Ports 3
USB Sleep-and-Charge Ports 1
Camera
Camera 1
Camera Frame Rate 30 fps
Camera Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Camera Resolution (Numeric) 2.1 MP
Keyboard
Keyboard Back-lit Yes
Software
Operating System Architecture 64 Bit
Operating System Name Microsoft Windows
Operating System Version Windows 10 Home
Battery
Battery Life 7 hours
Security
Cable Lock Slot Yes
Cable Lock Slot Type Noble
Weight & Dimensions
Dimesnsions - Depth 27 cm
Dimesnsions - Height 3.4 cm
Dimesnsions - Width 38.5 cm
Weight 3.207 kg