This enables the M14x to play games at higher resolution resulting in more fun. Alien FX Command Center. No other laptop comes anywhere close to offering the array of LED customization options that Alienware M14x does. Quite a potent hardware combination for a laptop. The laptop ships with a bit Windows 7 Home Premium operating system. At this level, most of your day-to-day apps will work well and multitasking will be a breeze.
Gaming was decent as well — Far Cry 2 at x, Ultra, 4xAA averaged at 31 fps, while Crysis 2 at x, Ultra averaged at 22 fps with bit of framing. But importantly, with the Alienware M14x, you will be able to tackle most latest games as and when they release. Not only a contemporary gaming powerhouse, the M14x is also a very good multimedia and entertainment machine, its screen is nice and bright for watching HD p videos, the onboard speakers surprisingly good for pumping out music at acceptable audio levels.
But expect between 3 to 3. Either way, this is a zippy gaming machine and more than enough to handle the latest games although not at 1,x1, pixels, as the M14x's screen resolution doesn't go that high. When it's not needed the GPU switches off, thanks to Nvidia's Optimus technology, allowing the system to use Intel's default integrated graphics instead. To be honest, no one expects great battery life from a gaming laptop.
Add to that Intel's currently great reputation for helping extend battery life with its new CPUs, and you can't blame us for expecting a little more. And a little more is exactly what you get, with the M14x running for 2 hours 42 minutes in our video-playback battery drain test.
That's about an hour longer than the most recent inch Alienware laptop we tested, but almost 90 minutes less than parent company Dell's current XPS 15 laptop. Alienware provides an industry-standard one-year parts and labor warranty with the system, which includes in-home service. Support is accessible via a toll-free phone line, an online knowledge base, and driver downloads.
Find out more about how we test laptops. Alienware M14x Windows 7 Ultimate bit ; 2. Alienware M15X Windows 7 Ultimate bit ; 2. Dan Ackerman. Pricing Not Available. High-end configurations can be insanely expensive, and Alienware's laptop design is overdue for a refresh.
It's tough to find mobile PC gaming in a package that's neither too big nor too small. The Alienware M14x comes very close, with plenty of component options and a size that's hefty, but not backbreaking. Multimedia multitasking test in seconds Shorter bars indicate better performance.
Alienware M14x Alienware M15x The Intel HD Graphics chip is used if the user is running low or not at all graphic intensive programs Office, Internet, videos As soon as a graphic intensive 3D program is started the notebook switches to the dedicated graphic card, the GeForce GT M. The switch is fast and there are no visible changes. Manual control is usually not necessary as Optimus chooses the graphic card correctly most of the time. The access time of 0. In everyday use, the installed SSD shows its potential: boot and loading times are relatively very short, files are transferred quickly, and the operating system has lighting fast reaction times.
The program performance delivered by the M14x is first class. The SSD storage device accelerates the system incredibly, and with a score of points in the PCMark Vantage benchmark, the solid state drive delivers the absolute best performance.
Nvidias GeForce GT M is also a potent graphic card, which fits well with the other high-end hardware components. Upgrading the processor or RAM is not necessary, the M14x delivers amazing performance even with the basic configuration. The M14x had to prove itself in four popular games to pass our gaming perfromance test. Both notebooks also have the same processor, the Core iQM , and so we were able to keep the difference in CPU influence at a minimum.
The visually extravagant Ego shooter game pushed the M14x to its limits at maximum settings. A combination of x pixels and a setting of "Extreme", lowered the frame rate down to an average of We had to lower the resolution to x and set the graphics to "Very High" so as to run the game fluidly. We recorded a good The hardware requirements of the immensely popular Call of Duty: Black Ops are far lower.
Even with very high details, 4x anti-aliasing AA , 8x anisotropic filtering AF and a resolution of x pixels, the M14x ran the game fluidly at The Radeon HD M lay far behind with a frame rate of Anyone who wants to enjoy the good visuals of this Real-time Strategy game, needs to have a middle-class graphics card. The Radeon HD M delivered nearly the same performance With a resolution of x pixels and high details, th game ran smoothly at a great This fun Battlefield: Bad Company sequel needs a high-end graphics card to run smoothly at maximum settings.
We ran the game with high details, 4x anti-aliasing, 8x anisotropic filtering, and a resolution of x pixels. The end result was a mere 22 fps Intro movie of the single player campaign - boat sequence.
The M14x can run the game somewhat fluidly with high details, a resolution of x and 4x anisotropic filtering. Features like anti-aliasing and anisotropic filtering can also be used. The user will only ever have to drop the resolution and graphic quality when running extremely demanding games like Metro or Crysis 2.
The high noise emissions under heavy load are probably the biggest weakness of the M14x. When running demanding 3D applications like games , the cooler fan runs extremely loud and will distract users.
In fact, the noise emissions are so high that they overlie the game sounds. As such, good headphones which block out surrounding noises, or external speakers with a high volume setting are necessary to properly enjoy the game. Most users will be borderline fine with the emissions, however, sensitive users should avoid the M14x. On the other hand, when surfing on the Internet or watching a film less demanding , the noise emissions are nonexistent or low. The cooler fan is known to turn off for long periods of time, and then switch on shortly and work at an audible level.
So, all-in-all, Alienware has quite a lot to deal with. The manufacturer absolutely has to make sure that the notebook reacts within certain limits under load. Even turning up the cooler fan now and then in normal use would be fine. As such, the noise emissions are a flaw that can not be ignored. The temperature emissions of the case can be described as moderate. The temperatures the hardware components reach are no laughing matter.
For example, the processor can be pushed to its very limit. However, the reader should note that this extreme scenario full load for several hours will probably not occur in everyday use. So the "throttling" problem should not be an issue for the buyer. The sound quality of the M14x sets standards for other manufacturers.
Alienware uses a 2. Such great sound is rare to find in the notebook class. The sound is balanced, loud, and natural. The speakers score well with a high maximum volume level, and the laptop can even be used for presentations in big rooms. Audiophile users will enjoy the extensive options offered by the MaxxAudio technology see screenshot. Users who do not enjoy spending hours tuning the sound output to perfection can use the pre-defined scenarios Films, Music, Language and Gaming.
The mobility of the M14x is quite special. The M14x hides a 8 cell battery from Samsung 63 Wh beneath its hood, and thanks to the Optimus technology, the battery can delivery great run times. We calculated how long the 14 inch laptop could survive without being plugged into a wall socket using the Reader's test from the Battery Eater benchmark.
The end result of 7 hours and 17 minutes minimum display brightness, and all energy-saving options turned on is impressive. Wireless surfing using the WLAN module is not a problem either. Microsoft's Internet Explorer ran with maximum brightness and energy-saving options set at medium for around 4. The notebook even lasted 4 hours during the DVD playback test, and so users can even watch extremely long films such as the Ultimate Cut of Watchmen on the go. However, when the dedicated graphic card comes into play, the run time sinks down to around one hour 65 minutes in the Classic test from the Battery Eater benchmark - maximum brightness and energy-saving options all deactivated.
The energy usage is acceptable considering the performance delivered by the M14x. The notebook consumes a mere 14 to Under heavy load, the laptop's power usage increases rapidly to Alienware's 14 inch experiment can be considered a success - for the most part.
As expected of Alienware, the beautiful combination of a stylish case, excellent workmanship , high-quality materials and extensive lighting is sure to attract many an eye.
The well-designed input devices and moderate surface temperatures are more plus points; the laptop is very comfortable to work with. The performance is good, although the graphics card is a bit too slow for passionate gamers. The quad-core CPU and SSD storage device make the program performance and system reaction times shoot up into the sky.
The picture and audio quality are just as good; both the display and the sound system are sure to excite users. The significantly loud noise emissions from the cooler fan under heavy load tarnishes the otherwise overall great impression left by the M14x.
Although the battery life is decent, the mobility could have been better. Even the weight and measurements of the device tend towards the 15 inch class, and the glossy display causes strong reflections. This high-performance 14 inch laptop is designed for those users who enjoy great design and performance but at the same time are willing to turn a blind eye to the relatively high noise emissions and easily dirtied display.
Buyers who do not fit this description might be happier with a cheaper laptop like the Schenker XMG A Review Alienware M14x Notebook Premiere. The M14x is Alienwares first 14 inch gaming laptop. The M14x - another revolutionary model? Rubber-coated surface. Connectivity and Communication. USB 3. Connectivity The connectivity of the M14x is good, but not extraordinary.
Right side: optical drive, 2x USB 3. Installed Software. Installed Software Alienware did not fill the M14x with "Bloatware". Delivery Package The extras included in the M14x delivery package will satisfy buyers. Warranty The warranty periods range from 12 to maximum 48 months.
Input Devices. Keyboard The input devices of the M14x have been designed very well by Alienware. Touchpad Alienware has decided to make the surface of the touchpad comfortably smooth, instead of using the knobby surface found in previous models.
Alienware M14x vs. MacBook Pro 17 transparent. AdobeRGB transparent. Viewing angles of the Alienware M14x. Cinebench R10 Rendering Single 32Bit.
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