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Thin white laptop closed, Lunar Light finish, 15.6 inch form factor

DELL

DELL Alienware X15 R1 laptop i7-11800H 16GB 256GB RTX 3060 15.6" 165Hz Lunar Light

SKU CH-4TC4-1BC1Q

A 15.6" 165Hz gaming laptop with an 8-core i7-11800H, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD and RTX 3060 graphics

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 11th Gen
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage256 GB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • Intel Core i7-11800H eight-core processor reaches 4.6 GHz turbo for fast gaming and multitasking
  • 6-inch FHD display with 165 Hz refresh rate delivers smooth motion in competitive titles
  • Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 with 12 GB GDDR6 provides dedicated graphics power for modern games
  • 256 GB SSD and 16 GB memory combine for quick boot and responsive application loading
  • Thunderbolt 4 Type-C port with Power Delivery enables high-speed data and charging through one cable

15.6-inch gaming laptop with RTX 3060

The Dell Alienware X15 R1 is a 15.6-inch gaming laptop powered by an Intel Core i7-11800H processor with eight cores reaching 4.60 GHz turbo. It ships with 16GB of memory and a 256GB SSD running Windows 11 Home. The dedicated GeForce RTX 3060 laptop GPU carries 12GB of GDDR6 video memory for modern titles.

Suits 165 Hz FHD competitive play.

The 15.6-inch FHD panel runs at 165 Hz, targeting gamers who value high refresh rates at 1920 x 1080 resolution. Buyers who need a larger screen, higher native resolution, or more than 256GB of internal storage for large project libraries should look at other configurations. The 16GB memory ceiling also limits intensive multi-app creative pipelines.

256GB SSD capacity decides upgrade urgency

The single 256GB solid-state drive is the specification that determines whether this unit works immediately or requires an early storage upgrade. Modern game installs and media libraries quickly exceed this space, so plan for an additional drive if you keep several titles installed.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Standard Laptops & Notebooks, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $1,427.99
Pricier than about 84% of the 32,549 comparable items (median $599.99).
Screen size 15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Higher than about 60% of the 32,085 comparable items (median 15.2 in).
Memory size 16 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 30,127 items is 16 GB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product lineAlienware
Model nameAlienware X15 R1 Laptop
Part numberAlienware X15 R1 Laptop
Product colorWhite
Design styleStandard
Product typeGaming
Recommended useConsumer
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i7 11th Gen
Processor modelIntel Core i7-11800H
CPU cores8
Turbo clock speed4.6 GHz
Processor codenameTiger Lake
Memory
Memory size16 GB
Storage
SSD storage256 GB
Hard driveNo
Display
Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1080
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display formatFHD
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Graphics typeDedicated Card
Audio & video
Web cameraYes
Connectivity
Wi-Fi802.11ac Wireless LAN
Bluetooth supportYes
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Home
More details
Pointing deviceYes

Questions about this item

How can I verify the 165 Hz FHD panel is running at its native refresh rate after setup?

Open Windows Display Settings, choose the internal 15.6 inch 1920 x 1080 screen, and confirm the refresh-rate dropdown shows 165 Hz; the NVIDIA Control Panel will also report the RTX 3060 driving the panel at that rate.

What ships in the box and what must I buy separately for this Lunar Light model?

The laptop, a power adapter and documentation are included; no external GPU enclosure, Thunderbolt dock, micro-SD card or additional SSD is supplied.

Which configuration should I choose if I need the thinnest chassis and highest screen refresh rate?

The FHD 360 Hz version measures 15.9 mm thick (0.626 inch) versus 16.3 mm for the 165 Hz model, while both share the same 359.7 mm width and 277.25 mm depth.

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