Alienware Ships Its First Budget Gaming Laptop in 30-Year History

After three decades of premium-only machines, Alienware has released its first budget gaming laptop. The Alienware 15 starts at $999.99 on Dell's US site with AMD Ryzen 200 or Intel Core (Series 2) processors, 16 GB DDR5, and NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics. Engadget awarded it 8.7 out of 10 on July 24, 2026, citing performance and port selection while flagging loud fans and a mediocre display.