The m15 delivers smaller, lighter Alienware

Alienware uses Nvidia Max-Q design and narrow display bezels to create a midsize version of its Alienware 15 R4 gaming laptop.

Lori Grunin

I've been reviewing hardware and software, devising testing methodology and handed out buying advice for what seems like forever; I'm currently absorbed by computers and gaming hardware, but previously spent many years concentrating on cameras. I've also volunteered with a cat rescue for over 15 years doing adoptions, designing marketing materials, managing volunteers and, of course, photographing cats.

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Lori Grunin

Oct. 4, 2018 12:00 a.m. PT

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Design

By retaining the same design aesthetic as the rest of the line, Alienware goes for solid rather than sleek as many other Max-Q laptops do.

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Red

The laptop also comes in red.

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Sizes compared

The m15 is noticeably smaller than the standard Alienware 15.

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Size comparison

The m15 vs. the Alienware 15 from above.

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Connections

An Ethernet port is a nice perk in a thinner laptop, and it retains the USB Type-A port and headphone jack on the left side.

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Right side connectors

Two USB Type-A connectors sit on the right side.

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Connections

Like its big brother, the m15 also has the HDMI, Mini DisplayPort, USB-C/Thunderbolt and proprietary connector for the Alienware Graphics Accelerator external GPU.