Dell is bringing Alienware laptops to budget-friendly gamers, even if it means older chips

Dell is expanding Alienware with the new Alienware 15, a lower-cost gaming laptop starting at $1,299.

The laptop sits below the flagship Area-51 line and uses a mix of older and newer chips, including RTX 3050 to RTX 5060 options.

Dell is keeping Alienware’s cooling, display, and durability features to make the brand more accessible to budget-conscious gamers.

The launch signals a stronger push into the midrange gaming laptop market beyond Alienware’s premium audience.