Alienware 15 R2 i7 15.6 inch IPS HDD+SSD Silver

MPN: AW-15R2-HID46-AUK3  |  EAN: 0684031198549  |  Model: 15 R2

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Alienware 15 R2 i7 15.6 inch IPS HDD+SSD Silver - AW-15R2-HID46-AUK3 Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
Pro Video Editing
Just Right
Amateur Photo Editing
Outstanding
Casual Gaming
Outstanding
Hardcore Gaming
Very Good
College (Students)
Outstanding
Watching Movies
Outstanding
Basic Video Editing
Very Good
Pro Graphic Design
Very Good
Simple Music Editing
Outstanding
Pro Music Production
Outstanding
Bookkeeping
Outstanding
Front-end Development
Outstanding
Back-end Development
Just Right
Email
Outstanding
Social Media
Outstanding
Browsing
Outstanding
Documents
Outstanding
Use in Public Places
Just Right
Short Journeys
Just Right
Use Around the Office
Just Right
Working in Low Light
Outstanding
Presentations
Outstanding
Funky Look
Outstanding
Gaming Look
Outstanding
15 Inches
Outstanding
Outstanding
Serious Multitasking
Outstanding
Pro Photo Editing
Very Good
Windows
Outstanding

Professional Video Production

A multi-core Intel Core i7-6820HK sits at the heart of the 15 R2, providing plenty of raw processing power for editing 4K high definition video. With a total storage capacity of 1256 GB, the 15 R2 ensures you have plenty of space to store your footage.

Great for photo editing

Achieve great photo editing results with the 15 R2 from Alienware. It comes with a large NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M storage capacity for any pictures you keep on locally on the laptop. It also boasts a handy Memory Card Reader, making it incredibly easy to transfer pictures from your camera while on the move.

Gaming

Click, shoot, scroll, or type, the 15 R2 is more than capable of running light games that don’t require high end hardware. And at £1,995.00, this laptop won’t break the bank either.

It's good for academic research

Light, portable, and full-featured, the 15 R2 is ideal for carrying between offices and libraries. You’ll have all the tools you need to research and write outstanding research papers and theses.

All about the Films!

High quality video on your 15 R2's Advanced resolution display

IPS screen technology makes video content richer and more viewable.

You won't have to struggle to pause or rewind in the dark with its backlit keyboard.

Connecting to a TV or monitor to watch content on a bigger screen will be simple as its HDMI port is the most common connection option available.

Videos for fun

Whether you’re vlogging on YouTube, or putting together high-quality family videos, the 15 R2 can meet your needs.

And when you’ve finished editing, the on-board Memory Card Reader makes it simple to transfer and share your video content with others

Give your Images the professional touch

The 15 R2 is a high spec machine for professional photo and graphics work. Boasting a powerful 2.7 GHz processor and 16 GB RAM, along with a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M dedicated graphics card, this laptop will help you achieve the very best results.

Music and Audio

Making your first steps in music editing? The 15 R2 has what it takes to deliver your audio craft.

Its all about the Beats

Since you're all about the music, this laptop will make a great side-kick to you music production gear. It's multi-core processor gives you the necessary muscle to rip, encode or convert your audio craft without having to wait forever. Also, it's on-board audio chip and high resolution screen (3840 x 2160 pixels) offer a competent and mobile deputy to your existing tools and setup.

Book keeping

Capable of running spreadsheets or dedicated accounts software, the 15 R2 is perfect for keeping finances in check. And with a you’ll find it even easier to enter and update figures.

Can handle UI Dev & Design work

Whether it's HTML5, CSS or Javascript-based frameworks such as AJAX, Angular, JQUERY etc, the 15 R2 is a very capable option. 

It's multi-core CPU & 16 GB memory size helps you multi-task as you craft your vision on it's high quality, 3840 x 2160 pixels screen.

Can handle a Full-Stack Coding Environment

Emulating a full-blown virtual server environment requires plenty of grunt. The 15 R2 uses a Intel Core i7-6820HK CPU and 16 GB RAM to power multiple VMs and your dev tools simultaneously.

Regular Stuff / Everyday Tasks

Modern productivity apps like Office 365 and Google G Suite are relatively lightweight – but it never hurts to have some power under the hood. The 15 R2 packs a decent Intel Core i7-6820HK processor and 16 GB RAM so this is machine that will last.

Surf comfortably as all components of your Alienware will easily handle the web

Sending and receiving email is a relatively lightweight activity that the 15 R2 can comfortably handle. It also comes with 1000 GB of total storage so you never have to delete a message or attachment again.

Although less powerful than other laptops, the 15 R2 is more than capable of keeping you connected to Facebook, Twitter and all the other social networks you love.

Battery life is fairly decent

With its 6 hours battery life, the 15 R2 offers a good amount of freedom while moving from place to place around the house.

The 15 R2 is the perfect size working on the move. With a battery life of 6 hours, this is a machine that slips easily into a bag and goes everywhere with you without worrying too much about the next time you need a charge.

The 6 hours battery life in the 15 R2 has got enough juice to help you work while on the move during quick trips around the city.

If you’re always on the move around your office, you need a laptop that moves with you. The 15 R2 offers 6 hours of battery life so you can swap desks as much as you like between charges.

Working in the dark

This laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard.

Presentations

When delivering presentations, you need to be sure you can connect to the meeting room projector or screen. The 1 offers several different display ports to make sure everyone can see your slideshow.

Very stylized look

It comes in an unconventional package that stands out from the typical greys and blacks that are common with such devices.

Package that suits a Gamer

Not just a pretty face, the 15 R2 uses ergonomic design to give you a gaming advantage.

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Technical Specifications

Alienware 15 R2 i7 15.6 inch IPS HDD+SSD Silver - AW-15R2-HID46-AUK3 Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Colour Black, Silver
Form Factor Clamshell
Display
Display Brightness 300 cd/m²
Display HD Type 4K Ultra HD
Display Resolution 3840 x 2160 pixels
Display Size 15.6 inches
Display Technology Name IPS
Processor
Processor Architecture 64 Bit
Processor Cores 4 cores
Processor Family Intel Core i7
Processor Model Intel Core i7-6820HK
Processor Speed 2.7 GHz
Processor Threads 8
Memory
RAM Size 16 GB
RAM Speed 2133 MHz
RAM Type DDR4-SDRAM
Storage
HDD Capacity 1000 GB
SSD Capacity 256 GB
Storage Total Capacity 1256 GB
Storage Type HDD + SSD
Graphics
Graphics Card Model - Dedicated NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M
Graphics Card Model - Integrated Intel HD Graphics 530
Graphics Card Type Dedicated
Networking
Network Bluetooth Type 4.1
Network Wired Type 10/100/1000 Mbps
Network Wireless Type b/g/n/ac
Ports & Interfaces
HDMI Port 1
HDMI Version 2.0
Memory Card Reader 1
Microphone 2
Thunderbolt 3 USB Type-C Port Ports 1
USB 3.0/3.1 (Gen 1) Type-A Ports 3
USB Sleep-and-Charge Ports 1
Camera
Camera 1
Camera Frame Rate 30 fps
Camera Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Camera Resolution (Numeric) 2.1 MP
Keyboard
Keyboard Back-lit Yes
Software
Operating System Architecture 64 Bit
Operating System Name Microsoft Windows
Operating System Version Windows 10
Battery
Battery Life 6 hours
Security
Cable Lock Slot Yes
Cable Lock Slot Type Noble
Weight & Dimensions
Dimesnsions - Depth 27.02 cm
Dimesnsions - Height 3.4 cm
Dimesnsions - Width 38.58 cm
Weight 3.21 kg