Dell Alienware x14 (14-inch, 2022)

Thinnest 14-inch gaming laptop Fantastic battery life Solid performance USB-C charging Comfortable keyboard

Tiny trackpad Only one USB-A port Middling screen

“The Alienware x14 R2 is an iterative update, but it still might be the best 14-inch gaming laptop you can buy.”

Incredibly thin Lots of ports in back Solid performance Excellent build quality Comfortable keyboard

Limited to RTX 3060 Wrist rests are too small Thick, plastic bezels

“The Alienware x14 takes the concept of a compact laptop further than ever before.”

Impressively fast Core i7 “Alder Lake” processor ; RTX 3060 unit delivers a consistent 60fps-plus gaming experience ; Compact design ; Long-lasting battery ; Wide range of connectivity, including three USB-C ports

Expensive ; 14-inch screen size may be too small for some hardcore gamers

The brand-new Alienware x14 joins the upper echelon of 14-inch gaming laptops, delivering a sound gaming experience and fast overall performance in a super-portable design.

The X-series chassis design is stunning ; Good performance for its thickness ; Plenty of ports

Costly ; Cramped keyboard layout ; Less performance that other similarly priced laptops

Alienware’s X14 is a smaller, 14-inch version of the company’s more powerful X15 and X17 gaming laptops. While the X14 matches the look and is speedy in its own right, a high price and other issues hold it back.

Sleek, portable design ; Great overall and gaming performance ; Super fast transfer speeds ; Solid battery life

Display could be more vivid ; Somewhat expensive

The Alienware x14 R1 brings powerful Intel and Nvidia components into a sleek, intergalactic chassis, perfect for on-the-go gaming.

Great 14-inch display ; Slick, futuristic design ; Impressive performance for size

1080p display can't be upgraded ; Middling performance vs bigger gaming laptops

The ultra-thin Alienware x14 delivers style and performance in one of the most distinctive gaming laptops of the year.

+ Stunning, solid design ; + Very good mid-range performance ; + USB-C charging

- Shallow wrist rest area will pose problems for some gamers ; - Maxes out with an RTX 3060 and 1080p screen ; - 720p webcam

The slim Alienware x14 looks and feels great, performs well, and impressively charges solely over USB-C. But those with large hands may want a bit more room for their palms to rest below the keyboard.

Powerful 12th gen Intel Core processor ; Slick, futuristic design ; Impressive performance-enhancing features ; Vibrant 14-inch display

Price may be steep for some ; Full HD is only display option

of 2022. We’ll see if this is true once we spend more time with it.