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Alienware X51 Series (ALWX51D, ALWAD)

Alienware X51 Series (ALWX51D, ALWAD)
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alaScore 91

119 reviews

Jun, 2025

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 119 reviews of Alienware X51 Series (ALWX51D, ALWAD). The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Desktops for all reviews. Comments about the reliability and price are overall positive. The design and usability also get good feedback.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Desktops the Alienware X51 Series (ALWX51D, ALWAD) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Alienware X51 Series (ALWX51D, ALWAD)

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Alienware X51 Series (ALWX51D, ALWAD) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Desktops on Amazon.co.uk.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Jun, 2025

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Amazon.com review summary for Alienware X51 Series (ALWX51D, ALWAD)

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 58 user reviews of Alienware X51 Series (ALWX51D, ALWAD) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Desktops on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the reliability. The price also gets good feedback, whereas some have doubts about the size and design.

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84% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jun, 2025

Expert review by : Michael Passingham (trustedreviews.com)

Dell Alienware X51

 

Alienware is one of the strongest global brands of gaming PCs, with a range that now stretches to multiple mobile and desktop form factors. While many gaming PCs come in giant towers, the X51 packs a top-of-the-line CPU and mid-range graphics into a...

Jul, 2016
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Expert review by : Michael Passingham (trustedreviews.com)

Alienware X51

 

Alienware is one of the strongest global brands in PC gaming, with a range that now stretches to multiple mobile and desktop form factors. While many gaming PCs come in giant towers, the X51 packs a top-of-the-line CPU and mid-range graphics card into...

Jul, 2016
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Expert review by (t3.com)

Alienware X51 R3: classy and compact gaming PC gets Skylake boost

 

Graphics Amplifier makes titan Titan X graphics a reality.

Aug, 2015
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Expert review by : Dave James (techradar.com)

Alienware X51 review

 

Small, but imperfectly formed

Good performance ; Small footprint ; Well engineered

Not a gaming powerhouse ; Price

Jun, 2012
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Expert review by (t3.com)

Alienware X51 review

 

Does the Alienware X51 provide a genuine alternative to a games console?

Superb value ; Small footprint ; Phenomally powerful

Tricky to upgrade ; Still pricier than a console

Apr, 2012
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Expert review by : henrywinchester (stuff.tv)

Alienware X51 (2014) review

 

Does the refreshed version of our favourite gaming desktop have the might to take on a new generation of consoles?

Good components ; Winning performance:size ratio ; Fantastic for media

Draws lots of power ; A bit loud ; Below-par accessories

It’s not without its flaws, but the X51 remains the best balance of power and form currently available in PC land

May, 2014
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Expert review by (stuff.tv)

Alienware X51 review

 

Alienware's Xbox 360-sized (and -styled) PC looks like the perfect machine to kick the console out of the house. But is it as happy sitting by the TV as under your desk?

Console beating power ; All the features of a full PC, under the TV ; Upgrading keeps pace with new tech

More expensive than an XBox or PS3 ; No wireless or Blu-Ray as standard

Well built, well specced and versatile, the skinny but mighty X51 is a killer addition to your study or living room

Mar, 2012
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Expert review by : Nate Ralph (techadvisor.co.uk)

Alienware X51 review

 

Among built-to-order gaming PCs, Dell-owned Alienware is about as close as one gets to a household name, and the brand is largely synonymous with huge black boxes covered in garish blinking lights. The new Alienware X51 is a marked departure from that...

I had a chance to check out the Alienware X51 a few weeks ago at a launch event in San Francisco, and I'm as impressed now as I was then. The X51 is a step in the right direction for Alienware: Large, imposing gaming rigs aren't going anywhere, but one...

Feb, 2012
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Expert review by : Zardon (kitguru.net)

AlienWare X51 System Review (Core i7)

 

Are you tired of the same, boring looking desktop system?

Good processing power ; keyboard and mouse included ; Fantastic chassis design ; efficient ; small physical footprint ; Runs fairly cool

It can get a little loud under heavy load ; If size or appearance isn’t important then there are better value for money systems at £900 ; standard memory without headspreaders

Kitguru says: If you are in the market for a new system that looks beautiful with a small physical footprint then the X51 comes highly recommended.

May, 2012
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Expert review by (channel5.com)

Alienware X51

 

The Alienware X51 is a powerful gaming PC wrapped up in a form factor similar in size, but only just a bit bigger than an Xbox 360 or PS3 console. It comes with either an Intel Core i3 or Intel Core i7 processor, and a Blu-ray drive, 1TB of storage,...

The Alienware X51 is great option for those in need of a gaming PC without the fuss and higher cost of some more advanced set-ups. The fact it’s the size of a console is just an added bonus. The Alienware X51 is worth checking out.

Mar, 2012
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