Alienware's thinnest gaming laptop is now under $1,000
Oct. 16, 2024Save $700 on the Alienware x14 this week
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The Alienware x14 might be the brand’s lowest-spec gaming laptop, but it’s also the thinnest - coming in at an almost impossible 0.57-inches. That means it’s perfect for those after a work machine that can also double up with a Steam library in the evening, or for content creators needing a little extra graphical grunt under the hood. That means Dell still charges a premium (this is the luxury X-Series after all), but a $700 discount can get you there for far less this week.
Buy it if:
✅ You need a laptop for work✅ You also want to play lighter games✅ You don’t need to chase framerates
Don’t buy it if:
❌ You don’t mind a chunkier chassis
Price check:Amazon: $1,199.99|Walmart: $1,199.99
Should you buy the Alienware x14?
If you’re a more competitive player relying on high-speed images, or you play heavily demanding games like Cyberpunk 2077 or Alan Wake 2 on the regular, you might need to invest a little more into that GPU. The lowest GPU I would recommend for demanding games is the RTX 4070, which you can find in a slightly cheaperAlienware M16 R2chassisfor $1,699.99($300 down from $1,999.99 at Dell). You’re dropping the super skinny form factor that makes the Alienware X14 so unique, but boosting your core gaming performance considerably.
If you’re after a slimline machine thatcanmove up to an RTX 4070, I’d recommend theHP Omen Transcend 14instead. This isn’t nearly as luxurious as the Alienware x14, featuring a cheaper plastic construction and a lower build quality overall (I noticed quite a lot of flex in this build). However, it can boost your components up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H and even slot 32GB RAM in there. You’ll be moving far away from that $999 price point, though.
Should you opt for a different brand? We’re also rounding up all thebest Razer laptopsand thebest Asus gaming laptops. Or, keep an eye out for thebest Black Friday gaming laptop dealsfor more savings next month.
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Managing Editor of Hardware at GamesRadar+, I originally landed in hardware at our sister site TechRadar before moving over to GamesRadar. In between, I’ve written for Tom’s Guide, Wireframe, The Indie Game Website and That Video Game Blog, covering everything from the PS5 launch to the Apple Pencil. Now, i’m focused on Nintendo Switch, gaming laptops (and the keyboards, headsets and mice that come with them), PS5, and trying to find the perfect projector.
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