Alienware unveiled a plethora of updated PC gaming accessories. It also disclosed the prices and release dates for its most recent laptops at CES.
First, the mechanical Alienware Tri-Mode Wireless Gaming Keyboard offers three different connections options: Bluetooth 5.1, a detachable USB-A to USB-C paracord cable, and a 2.4GHz wireless USB-C dongle (with a dongle extender).
The keyboard has 100 million actuation Cherry MX Red switches, a customizable rocker switch and dial, anti-ghosting, and N-key rollover. Launching in the US and China on April 14 and the rest of the world on May 19, the keyboard has a starting price of $290.
A mechanical model that is thinner and more portable is the wired Tenkeyless Gaming Keyboard. Moreover, it has N-key rollover, double-shot PBT keycaps, anti-ghosting, and Cherry MX Red switches. Depending on your arrangement, you can orient the keyboard toward the left, right, or center thanks to integrated wire routing on its underside (and the USB cable is detachable). 16.8 million different color RGB illumination is supported for each key. It is offered for $160.
In addition, Alienware unveiled the Dual-Mode Wireless Gaming Headset, which pairs with your PC via a USB-C dongle included in the package or a 3.5mm audio connection. It has fabric-covered memory foam ear cups and a sliding headband that is 45 mm wide. There is ample of inside space, according to Alienware, and “comfortable contact areas with your head.” It has a retractable boom microphone and can reduce background noise for your listeners while you speak (this is not the same as active noise cancellation, which it lacks). The headset also supports Dolby Atmos and has 40mm drivers. Finally, according to the business, the battery has a 30-hour capacity. The headset is currently on sale for $160.
The Alienware Wired Gaming Headset, a second model, was also made public by the firm. Although you’ll need to connect it by USB or a 3.5mm connection, it otherwise has almost all the same features as the wireless version. It uses a 45mm sliding headband, memory foam ear cups coated in fabric, and a retractable boom mic with AI-powered voice isolation. It also supports Dolby Atmos and includes RGB illumination. The $100 headset will be available starting on April 14 in China and North America and on May 19 elsewhere in the world.
The Alienware Wireless Gaming Mouse is the final piece of recently unveiled equipment. A specialized thumb channel and sculpted right-handed design serve “to help give comfortable control throughout long gaming sessions.” It features separate L and R keyplates as well as optical switches. According to Alienware, the mouse’s sensor can monitor rapid motions at 650 inches per second and a maximum acceleration of 50G while supporting up to 26,000 dots per inch. It also features tactile grip zones. The business claims that five minutes of charging (when the battery is low) would result in 10 hours of uptime, and Alienware guarantees a battery life of up to 140 hours. The $100 mouse is available today in North America and on March 31st worldwide (it was already released in China last week).
The business also disclosed updated pricing and availability details for the items it debuted at CES. Beginning on March 7th, the Alienware m16 and m18 laptops will be offered in every Intel and Nvidia configuration. The m16 costs $1,899, while the m18 costs $2,099 to start. Meanwhile, the Intel / Nvidia versions of the Dell G15 ($899 and up) and G16 ($1,499 and up) go on sale on March 21. (AMD choices will be available for all of those models in Q2, with price to be announced later.) Last but not least, the Alienware x15 R2 will go on sale for $1,799 in early April.
