Alienware M14x

17 reviews

Apr, 2024

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performance (15)
portability (9)
durability (6)
keyboard (3)
battery (3)

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price (6)
size (6)
design (4)
reliability (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 17 reviews of Alienware M14x. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Opinions about the keyboard and battery are on the whole positive. The durability and portability are also mentioned favorably. Many are critical about the reliability and size.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Alienware M14x is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of Alienware M14x from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the price and image quality. Many are less positive about the reliability and screen.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Alienware M14x from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People really like the performance. The price is also appreciated.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.com)

Alienware M14x review: Alienware M14x

Alienware M14x

The ; Dell's latest Alienware laptop, manages to pack amazing performance into a smaller-than-expected body with plenty of configuration options.

High-end configurations can be insanely expensive, and Alienware's laptop design is overdue for a refresh.

It's tough to find mobile PC gaming in a package that's neither too big nor too small. The Alienware M14x comes very close, with plenty of component options and a size that's hefty, but not backbreaking.

May, 2012

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Expert review by : Natalie Shoemaker (pcmag.com)

Alienware M14x R3

The M14x R3 is the middle child of the Alienware family; it's a great performer on the gaming grid, but its weight and heat issues work against it.

Core i7 and Nvidia GPU are a powerful tag team. Integrated Wireless HD onboard and comes bundled with receiver. Bluetooth. Can play DirectX 11 titles. Two USB 3.0 ports. Backlit keyboard.

Gets hot during gaming sessions. Heavy.

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Nov, 2011

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Expert review by : Jerry Jackson (NotebookReview.com)

Alienware M14x Review: The Best or Worst Portable Gaming Laptop?

Alienware shocked many gaming enthusiasts when it discontinued the M15x gaming notebook and replaced it with the smaller M14x. We took an in-depth look to find out if the M14x is "The most powerful 14-inch laptop in the universe."

Cool AlienFX lighting ; Runs cool even when gaming ; Good keyboard and touchpad ; Decent battery life

Horrible glossy screen ; Thick and heavy ; Poor performance at this price ; The Alienware M14x is indeed "the most powerful 14-inch laptop in the universe" but that doesn't mean much when you can get a much better 15-inch or 17-inch gaming laptop for...

The Alienware M14x is indeed "the most powerful 14-inch laptop in the universe" but that doesn't mean much when you can get a much better 15-inch or 17-inch gaming laptop for the same price (and roughly the same weight).

Nov, 2011

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Expert review by : Florian Glaser (notebookcheck.net)

Review Alienware M14x Notebook

Premiere. The M14x is Alienwares first 14 inch gaming laptop. A q

Great program performance; Excellent display; Rubber surface; Illuminated case; Futuristic design; Good input devices; High battery life; Lovely sound output

Very high noise emissions; CPU throttling under full load; Battery is screwed into place; Glossy display; No GDDR5-VRAM; Somewhat heavy

14 inch notebooks with good graphic cards such as the Acer Aspire 4830TG or the HP Envy 15.

May, 2011

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Expert review by : Stuart Davidson (hardwareheaven.com)

Alienware M14x Laptop Review

Over the past year or so we have taken a look at a number of Alienware systems from the 11" M11x to the M17xR3 with the M18x being the most recent model to be probed. There is however one model in the range that we have yet to review, the M14x which...

Jul, 2011

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Expert review by : Pete Dreyer (t3.com)

Alienware M14X review

The Alienware M14X R2 boasts stellar new chipsets

Incredible gaming ; Huge multi-tasking power ; Classic Alienware looks

Very pricey

May, 2012

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Expert review by : What Laptop (techradar.com)

Alienware M14X review

A powerful and surprisingly portable gaming mini-machine

Good performance ; Vibrant screen ; Decent battery life ; Portable

Limited RAM and HDD space

Sep, 2011

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Expert review by : Chris Martin (pcworld.idg.com.au)

Alienware M14x gaming notebook

The Alienware M14x has high-end performance in a compact and portable machine

High levels of performance ; Plenty of connectivity

Same exterior as last batch

Although the exterior is unchanged from the last model, Alienware's M14x has upgraded power and plenty of connectivity in a well built body.

May, 2012

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Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.com.au)

Alienware M14x review: Alienware M14x

Alienware M14x

The ; Dell's latest Alienware laptop, manages to pack amazing performance into a smaller-than-expected body with plenty of configuration options.

High-end configurations can be insanely expensive, and Alienware's laptop design is overdue for a refresh.

May, 2012

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Expert review by : Craig Simms (cnet.com.au)

Alienware m14x (early 2012)

The m14x is now the smallest Alienware laptop you can get. It's a mid-range gaming device both in spec and performance, although, at the price involved, it will come up against stiff competition with Asus' G55VW.

Next generation CPU and graphics. Even the base model has 1600x900. Usual Alienware fare: backlit keyboard, chunky design, decent port flexibility and upgrade options.

Deeply set glossy screen is slightly washed out. SIM slot is not active. Design is starting to look old.

The m14x is now the smallest Alienware laptop you can get. It's a mid-range gaming device both in spec and performance, although at the price involved it will come up against stiff competition with Asus' G55VW.

May, 2012

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