Dell Alienware M14X

performance, design, energy

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

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.

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

Very pricey

Incredible performance ; Comfortable gaming experience ; Stunning keyboard

We can't afford one ; Chunky and quirky design ; No Blu-ray drives as standard

If you have cash to burn and need a high-performance gaming portable, these new Alienwares won't disappoint. We prefer the M14x as it offers greater portability and value for money.

High levels of performance Plenty of connectivity

Same exterior as last batch

The M14x that we received will set you back a whopping Rs.1,19,000, which is nearly the same as the Asus G74SX. You may argue that the high price is for the small form factor and portability, but the fact is that it’s just too heavy to be truly...

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

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 same price (and roughly the same weight)

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

The great sound offered by the integrated 2.1 speaker system

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 specs and performance, although, at the price involved, it will come up against stiff competition with Asus' higher specced G55VW. We hope to pass our...

Although the M14x looks the same as its predecessor – and still looks cool – it’s what's on the inside that counts here. For your hard-earned pounds, this Alienware offers high levels of gaming performance and plenty of connectivity inside a portable...