Alienware X14 review: The ultra-thin gaming laptop proves less can be more
The IndependentDesign The main area of focus with the X14 is down to its ultra thin design, which has been made possible thanks to some shrewd design choices that are aimed at making most of the available real estate, while still maintaining that razor edge. A few sessions in Fortnite made the best case for its 144Hz screen, with the X14 in its element for those games where performance may be favoured over graphical prowess, also bolstered by the screen’s ability to handle colour saturation, making those glossy aesthetics pop even more. Battery life The X14 boasts one of the largest batteries in a 14in gaming laptop, with a 80 WHr lithium-ion that’s advertised as up to 7.5 hours. That’s especially true if you’re playing some high intensity games, but the X14 is a notable improvement in terms of battery life when compared to similarly positioned models. At the end of the day, a bad battery life can make or break a gaming laptop’s appeal, and the X14 does fall into the former half of that sentiment.