Alienware M11X R2 - Intel Core i5

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 14 expert reviews

Excellent:

7
Good:

6
Average:

0
Bad:

1

Pros:

Excellent build quality. Decent battery life. Tiny games machine
Choice between Core i3, i5 and i7 processors; two headphone jacks; backlit keyboard; Nvidia Optimus graphics switching technology; DisplayPort and HDMI outputs; excellent graphics performance; outstanding battery life; affordable for a gaming laptop.
Strong 3D Graphics, Attractive Design With Customizable LED Lighting, Excellent Peripheral Connectivity

Cons:

Can't game on external monitor. Top options expensive
Lacks VGA port; heavy and thick for a 11.6-inch portable.

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Last revision on February 3, 2012

Reviewers Liked

Excellent build quality. Decent battery life. Tiny games machine
Choice between Core i3, i5 and i7 processors; two headphone jacks; backlit keyboard; Nvidia Optimus graphics switching technology; DisplayPort and HDMI outputs; excellent graphics performance; outstanding battery life; affordable for a gaming laptop
Strong 3D Graphics, Attractive Design With Customizable LED Lighting, Excellent Peripheral Connectivity

Reviewers Didn't Like

Can't game on external monitor. Top options expensive
Lacks VGA port; heavy and thick for a 11.6-inch portable
Thicker And Heavier Than Most 11inch Laptops, Noisy Fan When Gaming

Expert reviews and ratings

Dell's Alienware M11x is undoubtedly the most powerful 11.6in notebook we've ever tested. The combination of an ultra-low-voltage Intel Core i5 processor and an NVIDIA GeForce GT 335M GPU delivers punchy performance that's rarely seen in a...

By HEXUS.net on September 02, 2010

A portable laptop that can play Crysis for almost two hours on battery power is almost unbelievable, but it's tragically let down by the poor screen...

By Expert Reviews on August 17, 2010

Not quite the performance upgrade we hoped for, but still the ultimate ultra-light laptop for games...

By Stuff on August 14, 2010

100

Thinking back to our experience with the original M11x it is fair to say that we were completely blown away by that model. Alienware managed to produce a killer machine which offered great portability, excellent battery life and fantastic performance...

By HardwareHeaven on August 06, 2010

Decked out with the latest Core-i processors and auto-graphics switching, the Alienware M11x is the best gaming machine for virtual warriors on the road....

By CNET Asia on July 26, 2010

To our regret, Alienware stagnates with its M11x R2. Thus, the noise emissions have improved, but in return, the temperature development has increased. The user is faced with a similar dilemma in performance. On the one hand, current Core iX...

By NotebookCheck on July 26, 2010

Alienware's updated M11x gaming netbook is just as portable as before, but its gaming performance will melt your mind even...

By CNET UK on July 23, 2010

Alienware's M11x R2 is portable, powerful and - barring the overpriced SSD - just that little bit special...

By PC Pro on July 19, 2010

The M11X is a very impressive machine, one of the first true compact gaming notebooks, able to play the latest games even though it sports the dimensions of an ultraportable. If you're a gamer wanting a compact LAN solution, then the M11X is almost...

By TechSmart.co.za on March 17, 2011

This is the second Alienware M11x I am getting in my labs for review. The first one had a Core 2 Duo CPU where as this one is based on Core i7 chips with Nvidia Optimus technology. This laptop looks quite attractive. The interiors are all black and...

By eTech Reviews on August 23, 2010

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