Just because a second generation Alienware m15 is inbound doesn't mean that the first generation Alienware m15 won't be getting anymore love. Dell has updated the original Alienware m15 with 9th gen Intel, GeForce RTX graphics, and additional display options to replace last year's 8th gen Intel and GeForce GTX graphics.

Perhaps the most notable upgrade, however, is the new 4K UHD OLED option. Unveiled at CES 2019, more and more gaming laptops are beginning to ship with 4K UHD OLED panels to complement the usual IPS options that we've all become familiar with. The older 13.3-inch Alienware 13 shipped with a similar OLED option that has since been discontinued. Our test unit today is equipped with the fancy 4K UHD OLED panel available only on select SKUs of the Alienware m15. Such a panel will add an additional $350 over the base 1080p IPS panel to make it more of an enthusiast offering for the time being.



For this review, we'll be focusing on the performance and display. See our existing review on the 2018 Alienware m15 for more information about the chassis, keyboard, serviceability, speakers, and more as all our previous comments still apply here.

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