Alienware unveils its new entry-level gaming laptop — its pricier than expected
Alienware has launched its new entry-level gaming laptop, the Alienware 15, priced at $1,299.99. This price point is higher than initially anticipated, as Dell had suggested a more accessible price around $1,000. The increase is attributed to rising RAM costs due to a global shortage linked to AI center construction.
- ▪The Alienware 15 was unveiled on May 14, 2026, after being teased at CES.
- ▪It is available for purchase starting at $1,299.99, which is $200 more than the previous year's model.
- ▪Dell cites the ongoing RAM shortage as a factor influencing the pricing of the new laptop.
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Home > Tech > Laptops > Gaming Laptops Alienware unveils its new entry-level gaming laptop — it's pricier than expected That's the 2026 laptop market for you. Meet the Alienware 15. By Haley Henschel Haley Henschel Senior Shopping Reporter Haley Henschel is a Chicago-based Senior Shopping Reporter at Mashable who reviews and finds deals on popular tech, from laptops to gaming consoles and VPNs. She has years of experience covering shopping holidays and can tell you what’s actually worth buying on Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day. Her work has also explored the driving forces behind digital trends within the shopping sphere, from dupes to 12-foot skeletons.
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