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Alienware 15 R4 GTX 1080

Specifications

Alienware 15 R4 GTX 1080
Alienware 15 R4 GTX 1080 (15 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i9-8950HK 6 x 2.9 - 4.8 GHz, Coffee Lake-H
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile - 8 GB VRAM, GDDR5
Memory
32 GB 
, DDR4-2666
Display
15.60 inch 16:9, 3840 x 2160 pixel 282 PPI, IPS, glossy: no
Storage
1TB
Connections
2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 Thunderbolt, 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5mm, Card Reader: SD, USB-C
Networking
Killer E2500 Gigabit Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000MBit/s), Killer Wireless-AC 1550 Wireless Network Adapter (a/b/g/h/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 5.0
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 25.4 x 389 x 305 ( = 1 x 15.31 x 12.01 in)
Battery
68 Wh Lithium-Ion
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: FHD
Additional features
Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes
Weight
3.49 kg ( = 123.11 oz / 7.69 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 96% - very good
Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 100%, features: 98%, display: 97% mobility: 67%, workmanship: - %, ergonomy: 98%, emissions: - %

Reviews for the Alienware 15 R4 GTX 1080

97% Brachial-kompakte Gaming-Power
Source: Chip.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/15/2020
Rating: Total score: 97% performance: 100% features: 98% display: 97% mobility: 67% ergonomy: 98%
95% Das erste Notebook mit dem Intel Core i9-8950HK
Source: Tech.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/30/2018
Rating: Total score: 95%

Comment

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile: Pascal based laptop graphics card using GDDR5 graphics memory. Should offer a similar performance to the deskto GTX 1080. However, there is also a more power efficient "Max-Q" version that performs worse than the normal GTX1080 and is used in thin and light laptops.

With these GPUs you are able to play modern and demanding games fluently at medium detail settings and HD resolution.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


i9-8950HK: On Coffee Lake architecture based processor for big and heavy laptops. Integrates six processor cores clocked at 2.9- 4.8 GHz (4.3 GHz with 6 cores) that support HyperThreading. Manufactured in an improved 14nm process (14nm++). Offers an unlocked multiplier that allows overclocking of the CPU.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


15.60":

15-inch display variants are the standard and are used for more than half of all laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, often allows high resolutions and thus offers rich details on the screen, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact - simply the standard compromise.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


3.49 kg:

A laptop with this weight is comparatively heavy and less designed for mobility than for use at the desk. Therefore, the devices tend to shine less with battery life than with a large screen and higher performance.


Alienware: Alienware was founded in the USA in 1996. The European headquarters is located in Ireland. Alienware has been part of the Dell Group since 2006. The product range mainly focuses on gaming laptops and desktops, which are developed and manufactured by Dell. The trademark is a slightly futuristic design with an Alien as the logo. Additionally, workstations for private and business customers are sold.

As with every brand, there are also some points of criticism with Alienware. Some customers have complained about the high prices of the products, while others have criticized the quality of customer services. There have also been some reports of problems with the reliability and durability of some Alienware products. However, many customers have also had positive experiences with the brand and appreciate the powerful gaming computers.


96%: This model is obviously considered exceptional by the testers. There are almost no laptops that are rated this well. If the reviews or the sources that give these ratings are to be taken seriously, then it is a very clear buy recommendation. Unfortunately, sometimes top scores are also squandered.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Devices from a different Manufacturer and/or with a different CPU

Origin PC EON15-X9
GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile, Coffee Lake i7-8700K
MSI GT63 Titan 8RG-060XES
GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile, Coffee Lake i7-8750H

Devices with the same GPU and/or Screen Size

MSI GT63 Titan 8RG-048
GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile, Coffee Lake i7-8750H, 2.92 kg
MSI GT63 Titan 8RG-046
GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile, Coffee Lake i7-8750H, 2.92 kg
MSI GT63 8RG-018-Titan 4K
GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile, Coffee Lake i7-8750H, 2.9 kg

Devices with the same GPU

Asus G703GI-E5013T
GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile, Coffee Lake i7-8750H, 17.30", 4.7 kg
MSI GT75 Titan 8RG-092TR
GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile, Coffee Lake i9-8950HK, 17.30", 4.6 kg
Asus Chimera G703GI-E5042T
GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile, Coffee Lake i9-8950HK, 17.30", 4.72 kg
Asus ROG Strix G703GI-E5026R
GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile, Coffee Lake i7-8750H, 17.30", 4.7 kg
HP Omen X 17-ap047tx
GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile, Kaby Lake i7-7820HK, 17.30", 4.87 kg
MSI GT75 8RG-086NL
GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile, Coffee Lake i9-8950HK, 17.30", 4.6 kg
MSI GT75 8RG-008ES Titan
GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile, Coffee Lake i7-8850H, 17.30", 4.6 kg
MSI GT75 Titan 8RG, i7-8750H
GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile, Coffee Lake i7-8750H, 17.30", 4.56 kg
Alienware 17 R5, Core i9, GTX 1080
GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile, Coffee Lake i9-8950HK, 17.30", 4.42 kg
Aorus X7 DT v8
GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile, Coffee Lake i7-8850H, 17.30", 3.374 kg
Asus G703VI-E5010T
GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile, Kaby Lake i7-7820HK, 17.30", 4.7 kg
MSI GT75 Titan 8RG-089
GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile, Coffee Lake i9-8950HK, 17.30", 4.6 kg
Asus Chimera G703GI
GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile, Coffee Lake i9-8950HK, 17.30", 4.72 kg
Asus CHIMERA G703VI-GB008T
GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile, Kaby Lake i7-7820HK, 17.30", 4.7 kg
MSI GT75 8RG-090 Titan
GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile, Coffee Lake i9-8950HK, 17.30", 4.564 kg
MSI GT75VR 7RF-046NE Titan Pro
GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile, Kaby Lake i7-7820HK, 17.30", 4.56 kg
Asus G703VI-XH78K
GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile, Kaby Lake i7-7820HK, 17.30", 4.4 kg
HP Omen X 17-ap007ng
GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile, Kaby Lake i7-7820HK, 17.30", 4.85 kg
HP Omen X 17-ap002ng
GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile, Kaby Lake i7-7820HK, 17.30", 4.9 kg
Aorus X9 DT
GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile, Coffee Lake i9-8950HK, 17.30", 3.66 kg
Asus Strix GL702VI-BA036T
GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile, Kaby Lake i7-7700HQ, 17.30", 3.2 kg
HP Omen X 17-ap002no
GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile, Kaby Lake i7-7820HK, 17.30", 4.85 kg
MSI GT75VR Titan Pro-215
GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile, Kaby Lake i7-7700HQ, 17.30", 4.1 kg
MSI GT75VR-082 Titan Pro
GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile, Kaby Lake i7-7820HK, 17.30", 4.6 kg
Current Prices
Stefan Hinum, 2018-05-20 (Update: 2018-05-20)