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Laptop Alienware 15 R2

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The Alienware 15 R2 laptop is a model designed for performance and gaming enthusiasts. Equipped with a 15.6-inch display with a Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, it offers an immersive and high-quality visual experience. Its Intel® Core™ i7-6700HQ processor, with a frequency of up to 3.5 GHz, allows for smooth execution of demanding tasks.

The 16 Go DDR4 RAM ensures efficient multitasking, while the combined storage system of 1256 Go (1000 Go HDD + 256 Go SSD) guarantees fast loading times and ample space for your files and applications. Additionally, the NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M graphics card with 3 Go of dedicated memory allows for quality graphics in games and multimedia applications.

The Alienware 15 R2 also stands out for its connectivity, featuring USB 3.2 ports, an HDMI port, and Bluetooth 4.1 technology, making it easy to connect to various devices. The battery, with a capacity of 92 Wh, offers a runtime of up to 7 hours, ideal for extended use.

In terms of design, this computer features an elegant black and silver finish, perfectly suited for work or gaming environments. Weighing 3207 g, it remains relatively portable for a model in this range.

In summary, the Alienware 15 R2 is a powerful laptop designed for those seeking high performance and quality multimedia experience.

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Editorial note

The Alienware 15 R2 stands out for its powerful performance, driven by an Intel® Core™ i7-6700HQ processor that reaches a turbo frequency of 3.5 GHz. This allows for running demanding applications and games with remarkable smoothness. The 15.6-inch Full HD display, with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, ensures sharp images and vibrant colors, providing an immersive visual experience. In terms of storage, the model offers a combined capacity of 1256 GB, integrating a 1000 GB hard drive and a 256 GB SSD, ensuring speed and ample space for all your files. Connectivity is also up to par, thanks to Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) and Bluetooth 4.1, which allow for fast and reliable connections. However, the weight of 3207 g may make the laptop less convenient to carry on a daily basis, which could deter some users seeking portability. Additionally, the lack of NVIDIA G-SYNC technology limits the gaming experience, especially for those looking for perfect smoothness without screen tearing. The battery life, although acceptable at 7 hours, may be insufficient for users needing extended use without access to a power source. Finally, some modern technologies, such as Intel Trusted Execution and Intel Rapid Storage, are not supported, which could restrict performance and security for advanced users. Moreover, even though the screen offers a Full HD resolution, it may not satisfy those looking for 4K display quality for specific multimedia tasks. In summary, the Alienware 15 R2 is a high-performance laptop suitable for demanding users, but it has some limitations in terms of portability and advanced features.

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Performance

The performance is powerful thanks to the Intel® Core™ i7-6700HQ processor, which offers a turbo frequency of up to 3.5 GHz, allowing for smooth execution of demanding applications and games.

display

The 15.6-inch Full HD screen with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels ensures sharp images and vibrant colors for an immersive visual experience.

storage

The combined storage capacity of 1256 GB, with a 1000 GB hard drive and a 256 GB SSD, offers both space and speed for accessing your files.

connectivity

The advanced connectivity technology with Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) and Bluetooth 4.1 allows for fast and reliable connections with various devices.

Design

The modern and sleek design, with a black and silver chassis, is eye-catching while remaining functional for professional or recreational use.

Usability

The backlit keyboard makes typing in low-light conditions easier, providing an optimal user experience in all situations.

portability

The product's weight, reaching 3207 g, may make it less portable and less convenient to carry for daily use.

gaming_experience

The lack of support for NVIDIA G-SYNC technology may affect the gaming experience, especially for users seeking optimal smoothness without screen tearing.

Battery life

The battery life, although reaching 7 hours, may be insufficient for users needing extended use without access to a power source.

Features

The lack of compatibility with certain modern technologies, such as Intel Trusted Execution and Intel Rapid Storage, may limit performance and security for some advanced users.

display_quality

The screen resolution, although in Full HD, may not satisfy users looking for 4K display quality for demanding multimedia tasks.

Advantages

Powerful Intel® Core™ i7 processor

15.6-inch Full HD display

Combined 1256 GB storage

Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 4.1

Modern and sleek design

Backlit keyboard for low light

Disadvantages

Heavy weight, less portable

No NVIDIA G-SYNC

Limited battery life

Lack of compatibility with modern technologies

Insufficient Full HD resolution

Technical Specifications 15 R2

General Information

Processor

  • Processor family
    Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    i7-6700HQ
  • Processor Turbo Frequency
    3.5 GHz
  • Computer bus
    8 GT/s
  • Number of processor cores
    4
  • Number of processor threads
    8
  • Processor socket (processor receptacle)
    BGA 1440
  • Processor cache memory
    6 MB
  • Processor cache type
    Smart Cache
  • Processor frequency
    2.6 GHz
  • System bus processor
    - MHz
  • Processor lithography
    14 nm
  • Processor operating modes
    64-bit
  • Stepping
    R0
  • Bus type
    DMI3
  • Processor code name
    Skylake
  • Parity FSB
    No
  • Thermal envelope (TDP, Thermal Design Power)
    45 W
  • Processor series
    Intel Core i7-6700 Mobile Processor Series
  • Parity FSB
    No
  • Maximum number of PCI Express lanes
    16
  • Version of PCI Express locations
    3.0
  • PCI Express Configurations
    1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
  • Tjunction
    100 °C
  • Processor manufacturer
    Intel
  • Configurable TDP down
    35 W
  • Processor generation
    Intel® Core™ i7 6th Generation

Graphique

  • Graphics adapter model included
    Intel® HD Graphics 530
  • Dedicated graphics card adapter
    Yes
  • Distinct graphics adapter model
    NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
  • Dedicated graphics card memory
    3 GB
  • Type of graphics card
    GDDR5
  • Number of distinct graphics cards installed
    1
  • Number of distinct graphics cards installed
    1
  • Dedicated graphics card adapter
    Yes
  • NVIDIA GameWorks VR
    No
  • Dedicated graphics card adapter
    Yes
  • CUDA cores
    1280
  • Base frequency of integrated graphics card
    350 MHz
  • Dynamic frequency (max) of integrated graphics card
    1050 MHz
  • Maximum memory of integrated graphics card
    1.7 GB
  • Integrated graphics card DirectX version
    12.0
  • OpenGL version of integrated graphics card
    4.4
  • ID of the integrated graphics card
    0x191B
  • Dedicated graphics card adapter
    Yes
  • Dedicated graphics card adapter
    Yes
  • Integrated graphics adapter family
    Intel® HD Graphics

Special features of the processor

  • Intel® Smart Connect Technology
    -
  • Intel® Rapid Start Technology
    -
  • Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)
    -
  • Intel HD Technology
    -
  • Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)
    -
  • Intel® Active Management Technology version
    -
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    No
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
    2.0
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    No
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    No
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    No
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    No
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Processor packaging size
    42 x 28 mm
  • Supported instruction set
    SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
  • Processor code
    SR2FQ
  • CPU Configuration (max)
    1
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    No
  • Graphic lithography and IMC
    14 nm
  • Version of Intel® identity protection technology
    1.00
  • SIPP Version (Intel® Stable Image Platform Program)
    0.00
  • Version of Intel® identity protection technology
    1.00
  • Version of Intel® identity protection technology
    1.00
  • Version of Intel® identity protection technology
    1.00
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    No
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    No
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    No
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    No
  • Processor ID ARK
    88967
  • Version of Intel® identity protection technology
    1.00

Other features

  • Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)
    VT-x
  • Maximum internal memory (64-bit)
    VT-d
  • LightScribe
    16 GB
  • LightScribe
    No
  • Power adapter included
    No
  • Yes

Design

  • Product type
    Laptop
  • Product color
    Black, silver
  • Format
    Clamshell
  • Market position
    Play

Memory

  • Type of internal memory
    DDR4-SDRAM
  • Maximum internal memory
    16 GB
  • Memory frequency
    2133 MHz
  • Memory configuration (slot x size)
    2 x 8 GB
  • Memory locations
    2x SO-DIMM
  • Maximum internal memory
    16 GB
  • Memory support
    SO-DIMM

Representation / realization

  • Motherboard chipset
    -

Storage support

  • Total storage capacity
    1256 GB
  • Storage media
    HDD+SSD
  • Number of installed SSDs
    1
  • Hard drive capacity
    1000 GB
  • Hard drive interface
    SATA
  • Hard drive size
    2.5 "
  • Capacity of the Solid State Drive (SSD)
    256 GB
  • Number of installed SSDs
    1
  • Hard disk rotation speed
    7200 RPM
  • Interface of the Solid State Drive (SSD)
    PCI Express
  • Built-in memory card reader
    Yes
  • Compatible memory cards
    SD, SDHC, SDXC
  • Optical reader
    No

Screen

  • Screen size
    15.6 "
  • Touch screen
    No
  • Screen resolution
    1920 x 1080 pixels
  • LED backlighting
    Yes
  • Type HD
    Full HD
  • Display area
    Matte
  • Image format
    16:9
  • No pixel
    0.179 x 0.179 mm
  • Type of panel
    IPS
  • Screen brightness
    220 cd/m²

Audio

  • Speaker power
    1.5 W
  • Audio system
    Creative Sound Core3D-EX + Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB3
  • Number of built-in speakers
    2
  • Built-in microphone
    Yes

Camera

  • Front camera
    Yes
  • Front camera resolution
    1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Front camera resolution (digital)
    2.1 MP
  • Video capture speed
    30 fps

Network

  • Ethernet/LAN
    Yes
  • Ethernet/LAN
    Yes
  • Wifi standards
    Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Ethernet/LAN
    Yes
  • LAN Ethernet: data transfer rate
    10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Bluetooth model
    4.1

Connectivity

  • Number of CardBus PCMCIA Housing(s)
    0
  • Number of USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) type A ports
    3
  • Number of CardBus PCMCIA Housing(s)
    0
  • USB standby and charging ports
    1
  • Number of CardBus PCMCIA Housing(s)
    0
  • SmartCard Housing
    No
  • USB standby and charging ports
    1
  • USB standby and charging ports
    1
  • USB standby and charging ports
    1
  • SmartCard Housing
    No
  • USB watch and charge
    Yes
  • USB watch and charge
    Yes
  • SmartCard Housing
    No
  • Number of CardBus PCMCIA Housing(s)
    0
  • SmartCard Housing
    No
  • SmartCard Housing
    No
  • USB watch and charge
    Yes
  • USB standby and charging ports
    1
  • Charging port type
    DC-in jack

Keyboard

  • Keyboard layout
    -
  • Pointing device
    Touchpad
  • Numeric keypad
    No
  • Backlight keyboard
    Yes
  • Backlight keyboard
    Yes

Software

  • Installed operating system
    Windows 10 Home
  • Operating System Architecture
    64-bit
  • Drivers included
    Yes

Battery

  • Battery technology
    Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
  • Number of battery cells
    8
  • Maximum battery life
    7 h
  • Battery capacity
    92 Wh
  • Battery recharge time
    4 h
  • Battery voltage
    14.8 V

Power

  • Input voltage of the power adapter
    100 - 240 V
  • Power adapter frequency
    50 - 60 Hz

Security

  • Password protection
    Yes
  • Cable lock location type
    Noble
  • Password protection
    Yes

Weight and dimensions

  • Weight
    3207 g
  • Width
    385.8 mm
  • Depth
    270.2 mm
  • Height
    34 mm

Packaging contents

  • Power cord included
    Yes
  • Power cord included
    Yes
  • Power cord included
    Yes

Environmental conditions

  • Operating temperature
    0 - 35 °C
  • Temperature out of operation
    -40 - 65 °C
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    10 - 90 %
  • Relative humidity rate (storage)
    0 - 95 %
  • Non-operating altitude
    -15.2 - 10668 m
  • Operating altitude
    -15.2 - 3048 m
  • Shock during operation
    110 G
  • Shock out of operation
    160 G
  • Operating vibrations
    0.66 G
  • Vibrations out of operation
    1.3 G

Frequently Asked Questions

What influences the download speed on the Internet?
The download speed on the Internet is related to the type of connection you are using. For example, with a 25 Mb/s connection, you should theoretically be able to download up to 25 MB per second.
What are the dimensions of my laptop screen?
The size of your laptop is usually indicated in inches, where 1 inch equals 2.54 centimeters. This measurement corresponds to the diagonal of the screen, which you can measure from the bottom left corner to the top right corner.
What does the acronym HDMI stand for?
HDMI stands for High-Definition Multimedia Interface. An HDMI cable allows for the transmission of audio and video signals between different devices.
What is the best method to clean my laptop?
Use a soft, slightly damp cloth to remove fingerprints. For hard-to-reach areas, it is recommended to use compressed air to eliminate dust.
How can I clean my keyboard?
Turn the keyboard upside down and use a can of compressed air to remove dirt. The keys can also be cleaned with a slightly damp cloth.
What is Bluetooth?
Bluetooth allows for the wireless transmission of data between electronic devices via radio waves. Generally, the range between devices can reach up to ten meters.
What is the weight of the Alienware 15 R2?
The weight of the Alienware 15 R2 is 3207 g.
What is the size of the screen on the Alienware 15 R2?
The screen of the Alienware 15 R2 measures 15.6 inches.
What is the height of the Alienware 15 R2?
The height of the Alienware 15 R2 is 34 mm.
How long does it take to charge the battery of the Alienware 15 R2?
The battery of the Alienware 15 R2 takes about 4 hours to charge completely.
What is the resolution of the screen on the Alienware 15 R2?
The resolution of the screen on the Alienware 15 R2 is 1920 x 1080 pixels.
What is the width of the Alienware 15 R2?
The Alienware 15 R2 has a width of 385.8 mm.
What is the depth of the Alienware 15 R2?
The depth of the Alienware 15 R2 is 270.2 mm.
Is the manual for the Alienware 15 R2 available in French?
Unfortunately, the manual for the Alienware 15 R2 is not available in French. It is only offered in English.

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General Information

The Alienware 15 R2 laptop, designed by the renowned brand Alienware, stands out for its high performance and sleek design. The model AW15R2-6161SLV features a unique EAN code for its identification in the market. This product is ideal for users seeking a smooth and responsive computing experience.

Processor

The heart of the Alienware 15 R2 is powered by an Intel® Core™ i7-6700HQ processor. With a turbo frequency reaching 3.5 GHz, it ensures fast execution of applications and games. Equipped with 4 cores and supporting 8 threads, this processor optimizes multitasking. Its 14 nm lithography promotes energy efficiency, while its 6 MB cache allows for quick access to essential data.

Graphics

For graphical needs, the Alienware 15 R2 integrates an Intel® HD Graphics 530 and an NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M. This combination guarantees smooth visual performance, although the lack of support for NVIDIA G-SYNC may limit the gaming experience. With a dedicated graphics memory of 3 GB, users can expect excellent image quality and reduced loading times.

Special Features

This model offers several advanced technologies, such as My WiFi from Intel, allowing for improved wireless connectivity, and Intel® Smart Response to optimize storage. However, it does not support the data protection technology Trusted Execution.

Storage Support

The Alienware 15 R2 offers a combined storage capacity of 1256 GB, including a 1000 GB hard drive and a 256 GB SSD. This choice ensures quick access to data while providing generous storage space for multimedia files and applications.

Display

Its 15.6-inch screen with a Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels ensures an immersive visual experience. Although the screen is not touch-enabled, it is LED-backlit for better visibility, even in low-light conditions.

Audio and Camera

The stereo audio system, consisting of two built-in speakers, delivers a power of 1.5 W, providing a pleasant sound experience. Additionally, the front camera of 2.1 MP allows for quality video calls, recording at a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.

Connectivity and Network

In terms of connectivity, the Alienware 15 R2 is equipped with Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) and Bluetooth 4.1, allowing for fast and stable connections. It also includes an HDMI port and an Ethernet port for reliable wired connectivity.

Battery

The battery, featuring 8 cells and a capacity of 92 Wh, offers a maximum autonomy of 7 hours. While this is sufficient for moderate use, intensive users may require constant access to a power source.

Dimensions and Weight

Weighing 3207 g, this model may be less convenient for frequent travel. Its dimensions of 385.8 mm wide, 270.2 mm deep, and 34 mm high make it a robust laptop, well-suited for office or home use.

Packaging Contents

The Alienware 15 R2 comes with a clear user manual, a warranty card for additional protection, and a power cord, ready to use right out of the box.

Environmental Conditions

This model operates within a temperature range of 0 to 35 °C and can withstand extreme conditions ranging from -40 to 65 °C when not in operation. It is designed to support a relative humidity of 10 to 90 %, ensuring its durability in various environments.