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Alienware 17 Series

Alienware 17 R5

Alienware recently made an impressive foray into making an 18 inch gaming behemoth. While two video cards and some of the most powerful components grouped together in one ostensibly portable machine were a wonder just to contemplate, Alienware have now returned to the much more user friendly size of 17 inches. This is still desktop replacement size, but the 1 inch of difference should make it appreciably easier to carry around. On the outside, a muted silver hue encases the minimalist looking machine. The familiar Alienware head stands out in matte black, matching the keyboard and palm rests. For those wanting to showoff, this machine comes with that familiar Alienware programmable light show. The logo, the keyboard backlight, touchpad, and the alien head on the lid can be lit up and customized for color and be made to pulse.

At the high end of the available configuration options, the Alienware 17 features the 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7 4800MQ and the 4GB Nvidia GeForce GTX 780M. With 16 GB of RAM thrown in for good measure, only the most demanding games will require use of medium settings. The 17 inch, 1920x1080 resolution matte screen may be a disappointment to those who were looking out for the newer 3200x1800 resolution which has yet to be adopted by current gaming laptops. As is typical for machines this power hungry, the Alienware will allow for approximately 4 hours of light use. During more intensive gaming, plugging in is mandatory. Overall, this is a high-end machine with lots of power for the enthusiastic gamer with deep pockets.

 

Alienware 17 R4 series

Considered to be the Apple of the gaming industry by LaptopMedia, Alienware made quite an impression on the reviewer. An improvement over its predecessor, the Alienware 15 R3, the new Alienware 17 R4, powered by a 6th-generation Intel Skylake CPU (the quad-core i7-6820HK 2.7 GHz) and equipped with a discrete graphics card (Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070), is an upgraded, powerful version for many purposes, but especially gaming. The Alienware 17 looks significantly grown up and slim, yet it still has powerful features. “It gathers the best and the latest (well, excluding the CPU because they still haven’t updated it to Kaby Lake) of what the industry offers and puts it in a sleek new body while retaining some of the usual Alienware characteristics,” states LaptopMedia.

 

DESIGN

“The Alienware 17 feels like a refinement of 2015’s model, packing NVIDIA’s shiny new desktop GPU into a sleek new chassis that won’t see you break your back on the way to LAN parties,” says the page TrustedReviews. LaptopMedia also writes that by receiving a total revamp while staying true to Alienware’s roots, the Alienware 17 will appeal to the common gamer as well as to users with a more minimalistic and strict taste. Alienware’s laptops have steadily been moving towards thinner designs, and the new series takes a dramatic step towards slimness, says TechRadar: “To get here, the company completely redesigned the internal cooling system”. TrustedReviews gives a plus point for the chassis made by anodizing an alloy of aluminum and magnesium and for the redesigned “TackX” keyboard: “The alloy feels slightly more solid than past Alienware machines. We see a modest, but important upgrade with the keyboard”. LaptopMedia remarks that the new chassis has improved in terms of dimensions as well: “Coming from last year’s 34.4mm, this Alienware 17 R4 feels noticeably leaner with just 29.9mm profile. However, the R4 has gained weight (from 3.7kg to 4.4kg). Just wait until you see how the cooling system looks like and you will understand why it’s so heavy”.

 

DISPLAY

With the 17.3-inch display available in 1080p, QHD or 4K resolution, one could go for the standard Full-HD version that does not feature Tobii Eye Tracking Technology but offers an IPS display with better viewing angles (LaptopMedia). Following a positive evaluation from TrustedReviews, the IPS panel’s 120Hz refresh rate is well suited for gaming and, even though blacks did not appear quite as inky as the reviewer would have liked, colors looked balanced and viewing angles were excellent. Particularly, MobileTechReview writes that the IPS display has a very good panel typical of high-end gaming laptops: “With calibration, it’s fine for professional photo and video work for the web. Given the fast GPU in our GTX 1070 model that allows for a solid 60 fps in today’s AAA titles, we saw very little tearing with Vsync enabled on the 60 Hz LG-Phillips panel when gaming”. Steve Wright, a reviewer at Stevivor.com, feels that the 4K display and Tobii Eye Tracking is crazy good and terrifying in equal measure. It allowed him to use his eyeline to target incoming asteroids with surprisingly great success.

 

KEYBOARD AND TOUCHPAD

Regarding the keyboard: “We would have appreciated if the keyboard was moved down closer to the palm rest area so we wouldn’t feel the heat so much but on the other hand, your palms will rest comfortable on the big wrist rest area” (LaptopMedia). TrustedReviews sees a modest but important upgrade in the keyboard: “Alienware lists it as having a 2.2mm key travel and rapid-response feature that lets it register more than 108 key commands per minute. I didn’t get close to reaching the key command limit, but found the keyboard comfortable to game on and especially reactive.” Speaking of the keyboard and the trackpad of the Alienware 17, LaptopMedia states that this notebook has long key travel, customizable RGB illumination with separate zones, and 6 programmable macro keys, yet still no media control: “The ergonomic shape and overall feel of the keyboard will prove useful for typing and gaming. It is hard to miss the LED-illuminated futuristic touchpad - excellent gliding surface, accurate, responsive and slightly mushy dedicated mouse buttons.”

 

PERFORMANCE

The Alienware 17 R4 is available with the 6th-generation Skylake quad-core 2.7GHz Core i7-6820HK processor that is considered a high-performance chip with a relatively high consumption - 45W TDP, matching its little sibling, the i7-6700HQ. The Intel Core i7-6820HK with four cores is clocked at 2.7GHz and able to go up to 3.6GHz for one active core, 3.4GHz for two active cores, and 3.2GHz for four active cores. Powered by 8GB of VRAM and a GTX 1070 GPU, the Alienware 17 will happily cope with 1080p and 1440p gaming - 4K will still be a stretch if you ramp up things such as anti-aliasing, but it will handle most games with aplomb, according to TrustedReviews. And as the gaming tests of LaptopMedia show, this laptop achieved 59 fps with Full HD and maximum settings in “Grand Theft Auto V”, 55 fps with Full HD and maximum settings in “Tomb Raider”, and 84 fps for “Tom Clancy’s The Division”.

 

HEAT AND NOISE

LaptopMedia ran the CPU stress test and noticed two things: “The CPU is clocked at lower than usual frequencies and doesn’t go above 3.1GHz with four active cores during full load.” Aside from that, this is comparable to some desktop PCs, with the CPU temperatures under full load reaching 65° to 70° Celsius (LaptopMedia). Similarly, according to MobileTechReview, the good news is that the GPU, even our NVIDIA GTX 1070 version, does not run hot, nor does the CPU: When gaming, the CPU cores average at a relatively cool 65° Celsius, and the GPU at 62° Celsius, which are impressively low temperatures, even for a desktop replacement gaming notebook. Surface temperatures are never burning hot, the keyboard and deck are the warmest. Nevertheless, the reviewer at Stevivor.com comments: “Whilst playing, I did notice the laptop’s fan getting louder as time progressed, but never distractingly so. All the while, intricate thermal ports kept air flowing and the laptop’s outer casing cool.” Furthermore: “During normal use or long hours of gaming, the center of the keyboard gets a bit warm (around 47 Celsius degrees),” writes LaptopMedia.

 

BATTERY

This is rarely the upbeat section of a gaming laptop review, but according to a battery test run by MobileTechReview, the Alienware 17 R4 with the 99-Whr battery and NVIDIA Optimus averages 6 to 6.5 hours of mixed productivity and streaming video use at 33 percent brightness. On the other hand, in order to simulate real-life conditions, LaptopMedia used their own script for different purposes: With automatic web browsing through 70 websites, the Alienware 17 R4 lasted for 267 minutes (4 hours and 27 minutes); with video playback, it lasted 3 hours and 41 minutes; and with gaming without the power source, it lasted for 54 minutes. MobileTechReview also noted about the battery life that the notebook shipped with a 240-watt power brick that is slim but has a big footprint, not unlike the laptop itself: “That’s a perfectly adequate power supply with watts to spare, so the charger never gets burning hot and charge levels don’t drop when gaming plugged into power.”

 

CONCLUSION

In general: “With the main difference being in the display department, the notebook will appeal to hardcore gamers, content creators and to those who like to keep it modest with a Full HD screen.” However: “For starters, the CPU and GPU are overclockable and the cooling system is fully capable of handling the extra clock speeds but Alienware hasn’t provided an easy overclocking setup” (quoted from LaptopMedia). With the extraordinary advantages in design and feature upgrades, the Alienware 17 R4 is considered to be a great laptop for gamers. Some of its advantages include the clean and sophisticated design, a good keyboard and touchpad experience, a well-designed cooling system, Tobii Eye Tracking (available with the 4K display only) and an impressive display with excellent image quality. That is the reason why Stevivor.com considers the Alienware 17 a very specific type of gaming device: “It’s a pretty, juiced-up package, perfect for those who don’t want to build their own machine and would also like a slightly more portable version of a pre-built PC tower.” However, this elegant notebook still has some unexpected flaws that could disappoint a bit. For example, its battery life is rather short, despite the large 99-Wh battery, overclocking is possible only through BIOS and 3rd party software. “In the end, the Alienware 17 R4 should be your premium gaming choice only if you are looking for the best possible gaming experience,” concluded LaptopMedia.

Press Review by Capuchino Saber

Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i7-8750H, Intel Coffee Lake i9-8950HK, Intel Core i7 4700MQ, Intel Core i7 4710HQ, Intel Core i7 4710MQ, Intel Core i7 4720HQ, Intel Core i7 4800MQ, Intel Core i7 4980HQ, Intel Core i7 6700HQ, Intel Core i7 6820HK, Intel Kaby Lake i7-7700HQ, Intel Kaby Lake i7-7820HK
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon R9 M290X, AMD Radeon RX 470 (Laptop), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 880M, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M
Display: 17.30 inch
Weight: 3.68kg, 3.71kg, 3.8kg, 4.1kg, 4.15kg, 4.176kg, 4.2kg, 4.244kg, 4.4kg, 4.416kg, 4.42kg
Price: 1700, 1900, 2000, 2300, 2308, 2400, 2464, 2750, 2900, 3000, 3300 euro
Average Score: 81.24% - good
Average of 88 scores (from 137 reviews)
price: 74%, performance: 89%, features: 83%, display: 82%, mobility: 67%, workmanship: 89%, ergonomy: 84%, emissions: 75%

 

Alienware 17

Specifications

Alienware 17Notebook: Alienware 17
Processor: Intel Core i7 4800MQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 4.2kg
Price: 2750 euro
Links: Alienware homepage
 Alienware notebook section

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Average Score: 84.63% - good

Average of 8 scores (from 11 reviews)

 

Reviews

77% Alienware M17x R5 Review
Source: T Break English Archive.org version
Gaming laptops have come a long way from being bulky to slim, but they still don’t match desktop counterparts in terms of performance and are more costly. It’s sad to see that a beastly machine such as the M17x R5 gets outdated so fast with the latest titles. The fact is, even if the M17x R5 comes with Maxwell powered graphics, the performance will still not match up with the satisfying performance of the Maxwell desktop graphics cards.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/11/2014
Rating: Total score: 77% price: 70% performance: 70% features: 80% workmanship: 90%
80% Alienware 17
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
Somehow, Alienware has managed to top itself -- again. The Alienware 17 continues to catch every single eye in the room with its cocky, flashy design. And once this rig has your attention, it reels you in more with a gorgeous 1080p display and a stellar sound system. From there, it hits you with a one-two punch from the upgraded Core i7 processor and Nvidia GeForce GTX 880M CPU -- a combination that Floyd Mayweather would be proud of.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/02/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Does Radeon do a gaming laptop good?
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
Save for some nagging (but ultimately fixable) problems, the Alienware 17 is one of the best gaming laptops money can buy. From its sharp metallic and soft-touch build to a host of powerful components, this is a one-stop shop for getting into PC gaming with a single click. That said, over $2,000 is a fat wad of cash to put up in hopes of avoiding the perceived hassles of PC gaming. And again, if space is a concern, there are plenty of options that offer more power for less, given this isn't a laptop you'll want in your backpack for long.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 60% performance: 80% features: 90% workmanship: 90%
AMD's R9 M290X Goes Mobile
Source: Hot Hardware English Archive.org version
Overall, we're very pleased with the balance on this system, even if AMD Enduro's stability was a sore spot. Disabling the function isn't difficult, but it does come with a battery life tradeoff. Hopefully AMD and Alienware will be able to improve the situation with better drivers and software in the future. Regardless, if you're gaming on this machine, you're going to always want to use the discrete GPU anyway.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/24/2014
100% Alienware 17 review
Source: Stuff TV English Archive.org version
Complaining about the size and weight of the Alienware 17 is missing the point, really – this laptop is all about no-compromise gaming, and in this it excels. OK, so the styling won't be to everyone's tastes and it's a long way from cheap, but if fragging is your thing, this beast of a machine will be your new best friend.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/19/2014
Rating: Total score: 100% performance: 100% display: 80% mobility: 70% workmanship: 90%
90% Alienware 17 Gaming Laptop Review
Source: Kitguru English Archive.org version
Overall we are very impressed with the Alienware 17. It offers almost all of the performance of the Alienware 18 in a more convenient, portable package. The aesthetic design remains very similar, despite the difference in size. The Alienware 17 is very eye catching and is sure to attract gamers who are looking to buy a desktop replacement. Even though the Alienware 17 isn’t currently available with the same range-topping Intel Core i7-4930MX processor as the Alienware 18, the performance of the i7-4800MQ will be more than enough for the vast majority of users.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/17/2013
Rating: Total score: 90%
82% A little slimmer and lighter, but still not exactly portable
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
Side by side, the massive Alienware 18 we reviewed alongside this 17-inch model is the more impressive, and more expensive system. But the (slightly) more modest Alienware 17 is probably the winner in terms of practicality for most shoppers, cramming nearly all the same features, and much of the performance, into a thinner, lighter body.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/06/2013
Rating: Total score: 82% performance: 90% mobility: 60%
83% Review: Alienware 17
Source: PC Authority English Archive.org version
Alienware still delivers a great product with a striking design and very robust build quality. But you pay for the Alienware brand, and if you just want the best bang for your buck then we suggest you will want to shop around a bit. If money isn’t an option though, this is a seriously good, if not quite great, gaming laptop.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/04/2013
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 83% performance: 83% features: 83% workmanship: 83%
Dell's new gaming laptops are fast, powerful and well-lit
Source: Engadget English Archive.org version
Surprise: Dell's legacy as an OEM and Alienware's gaming cred still make for an awesome combination -- both the Alienware 14 and 17 rank among the best gaming laptops we've reviewed this year. Excellent build quality, killer components and excellent performance have left us with little to complain about.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 09/15/2013

Foreign Reviews

85% Dell Alienware 17 teszt
Source: Laptopkalauz HU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/24/2014
Rating: Total score: 85% performance: 90% display: 80% mobility: 60% workmanship: 100%
Alienware 17 – telivér, csúcs játékos notebook
Source: Prohardver.hu HU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful performance; great build quality; greate sound system; IPS display; cooling system.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/07/2013

 

Alienware 17 (Haswell)

Specifications

Alienware 17 (Haswell)Notebook: Alienware 17 (Haswell)
Processor: Intel Core i7 4800MQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M 4096 MB
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 4.244kg
Price: 2464 euro
Links: Alienware homepage
 Alienware notebook section

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Average Score: 80% - good

Average of 6 scores (from 12 reviews)

 

Reviews

87% Review Alienware 17 (Haswell) Notebook | Notebookcheck
Light(s) in the dark. Equipped with a quad-core Haswell CPU, Nvidia's fastest mobile single GPU, and capable of various lighting effects, the Alienware 17 vies for the attention of gaming customers. Our review will determine if the update is a worthwhile choice.
80% Alienware 17 review Does Radeon do a gaming laptop good?
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
Save for some nagging (but ultimately fixable) problems, the Alienware 17 is one of the best gaming laptops money can buy. From its sharp metallic and soft-touch build to a host of powerful components, this is a one-stop shop for getting into PC gaming with a single click. Given that a 17.3-inch laptop, gaming or not, is a terribly niche product, consider every path before paying over two grand for the toll. Regardless, it's undeniable that this is the best-built mobile gaming PC around. If the fast lane to high quality PC gaming is what you seek, then the Alienware 17 will not steer you wrong.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/17/2014
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 60% performance: 80% features: 90% workmanship: 90%
80% Alienware 17 review Does Radeon do a gaming laptop good?
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
Save for some nagging (but ultimately fixable) problems, the Alienware 17 is one of the best gaming laptops money can buy. From its sharp metallic and soft-touch build to a host of powerful components, this is a one-stop shop for getting into PC gaming with a single click. Given that a 17.3-inch laptop, gaming or not, is a terribly niche product, consider every path before paying over two grand for the toll. Regardless, it's undeniable that this is the best-built mobile gaming PC around. If the fast lane to high quality PC gaming is what you seek, then the Alienware 17 will not steer you wrong.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/17/2014
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 60% performance: 80% features: 90% workmanship: 90%
80% Alienware 17
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
The Alienware 17 continues to be an impressive gaming notebook. We're still fans of the menacing yet fun design, with its customizable backlit keyboard and gorgeous 1080p display. For $2,499, this rig provides better performance than a similarly equipped version with Nvidia GeForce GTX 780M graphics, which costs $100 more.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/14/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Alienware 17
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
The Alienware 17 continues to be an impressive gaming notebook. We're still fans of the menacing yet fun design, with its customizable backlit keyboard and gorgeous 1080p display. For $2,499, this rig provides better performance than a similarly equipped version with Nvidia GeForce GTX 780M graphics, which costs $100 more.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/14/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
Alienware 17 Gaming Notebook Review
Source: AnandTech English Archive.org version
To say I went into this review of the Alienware 17 optimistic is accurate; surely Alienware would be able to tame Haswell and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M, wouldn't they? If not them, then who? Yet the truth is unfortunately far more complicated, which has led to this review taking much longer than I had hoped.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/06/2013
Alienware 17 Gaming Notebook Review
Source: AnandTech English Archive.org version
To say I went into this review of the Alienware 17 optimistic is accurate; surely Alienware would be able to tame Haswell and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M, wouldn't they? If not them, then who? Yet the truth is unfortunately far more complicated, which has led to this review taking much longer than I had hoped.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/06/2013

Foreign Reviews

80% Avec l'Alienware 17, Dell signe une très belle machine pour jouer en Full HD
Source: 01Net French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/20/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Avec l'Alienware 17, Dell signe une très belle machine pour jouer en Full HD
Source: 01Net French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/20/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
Ревю на Alienware 17 – извънземно геймърско изживяване (с NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M и Intel Core i7-4800MQ)
Source: Laptop.bg BU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Unique performance; impressive body; high quality 3D screen; great sound Negative: Heavy and thick; high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/16/2013
Ревю на Alienware 17 – извънземно геймърско изживяване (с NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M и Intel Core i7-4800MQ)
Source: Laptop.bg BU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Unique performance; impressive body; high quality 3D screen; great sound Negative: Heavy and thick; high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/16/2013
デル ALIENWARE 17の実機レビュー
Source: The Hikaku JA→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good performance; wide color gamut of the display; good keyboard; Negative: Narrow viewing angles of the display.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/29/2013
デル ALIENWARE 17の実機レビュー
Source: The Hikaku JA→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good performance; wide color gamut of the display; good keyboard; Negative: Narrow viewing angles of the display.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/29/2013

 

Alienware 17 (GTX 880M)

Alienware is no stranger in the gaming industry and the reason has been simple, it has been providing gamers with state of the art gaming equipment since its arrival. The Alienware 17 (GTX 880M) is just one of them.

The first thing normal people would notice about this laptop is that it's big and bulky. However, for gamers, this isn't much of an issue. A gaming laptop that isn't big or bulky certainly raises some red flags. Sadly, even though there is ample space on the big device, connectivity is not to its fullest potential. There are only two USB ports, one HDMI port, the usual headphone/microphone jack, an Ethernet port and a DVD burner. Even adding two more USB ports would not have made any effect on the size.

The Qualcomm Atheros Killer network card ensures that gamers have smooth pings all the time. The 802.11 ac wireless module ensures that wireless connectivity is possible alongside Bluetooth 4.0. As for the core of it all, the Alienware 17 (GTX 880M) is powered by an Intel Core i7-4700MQ processor, which is one of the best available, GeForce GTX 880M graphics card for best graphics and 8 GB of RAM.

The powerhouse from Alienware is made for gamers without considering size and mobility. It is unsuitable for casual users both in terms of finance and functionality.

Specifications

Alienware 17 (GTX 880M)Notebook: Alienware 17 (GTX 880M)
Processor: Intel Core i7 4700MQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 880M 8192 MB
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 4.176kg
Price: 2000 euro
Links: Alienware homepage
 Alienware notebook section

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Average Score: 76.67% - good

Average of 12 scores (from 14 reviews)

 

Reviews

87% Alienware 17 (GTX 880M) Notebook Review | Notebookcheck
Gaming tank. Big, heavy and a case full of fast hardware describes the new Alienware 17. Especially hardcore gamers will be interested in the GeForce GTX 880M, which is one of the fastest single-chip GPUs. But can the overall package support the good initial impression?
80% Alienware 17
Source: Computer Shopper English Archive.org version
All told, this rig exemplifies why the Alienware brand remains the first choice for many gamers. Like its predecessors, the 17 sports a sleek and stylish soft-touch and aluminum design, a vivid 1080p display, and an excellent keyboard. And if you have the cash, it can be configured with dream-machine parts for the best performance money can buy.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/04/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Alienware 17
Source: Computer Shopper English Archive.org version
All told, this rig exemplifies why the Alienware brand remains the first choice for many gamers. Like its predecessors, the 17 sports a sleek and stylish soft-touch and aluminum design, a vivid 1080p display, and an excellent keyboard. And if you have the cash, it can be configured with dream-machine parts for the best performance money can buy.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/04/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Alienware 17 review
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
As usual, Alienware’s latest gaming machine looks the part, and its exciting design is backed up by benchmark-breaking speed in the latest titles. The screen is good but not great, however, and the battery life during gameplay is typically poor. As usual, though, the price is high, and portable gaming power is available elsewhere for less, albeit without the bells and whistles. Only consider this if you’ve got money to burn.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 90% features: 100% display: 70% mobility: 70% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 75% emissions: 70%
80% Alienware 17 review
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
As usual, Alienware’s latest gaming machine looks the part, and its exciting design is backed up by benchmark-breaking speed in the latest titles. The screen is good but not great, however, and the battery life during gameplay is typically poor. As usual, though, the price is high, and portable gaming power is available elsewhere for less, albeit without the bells and whistles. Only consider this if you’ve got money to burn.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 90% features: 100% display: 70% mobility: 70% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 75% emissions: 70%
80% Alienware 17 review: Beauty and beast in one gorgeous gaming notebook
Source: PC World English Archive.org version
The Alienware 17 is attractive, fast, and specced to the max. It’s the best performer we’ve tested so far, and it’s comparatively lightweight for the category. It does have its drawbacks, though: Lower-than-average battery life, a slippery keyboard, and a mediocre trackpad. This is one of the better-looking 17.3-inch notebooks out there, and it definitely delivers on performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/11/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Alienware 17 review: Beauty and beast in one gorgeous gaming notebook
Source: PC World English Archive.org version
The Alienware 17 is attractive, fast, and specced to the max. It’s the best performer we’ve tested so far, and it’s comparatively lightweight for the category. It does have its drawbacks, though: Lower-than-average battery life, a slippery keyboard, and a mediocre trackpad. This is one of the better-looking 17.3-inch notebooks out there, and it definitely delivers on performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/11/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Alienware 17 review: GeForce GTX 880M graphics mean gaming laptop offers top-of-the-range performance at a decent price
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
The Alienware 17 isn't perfect – a laptop costing this much really ought to include a proper solid-state drive, and maybe 16 GB memory too. And, of course, its sheer size and weight mean that it's rarely going to leave home. However it provides top-of-the-range performance that would previously have cost you £2000 or more. It's a great choice for gamers who can afford not to compromise so much.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/09/2014
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 90% features: 90% workmanship: 80%
80% Alienware 17 (2014)
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
There's no doubt that the Alienware 17 continues the company's reputation for having high-quality, high-performance gaming laptops. A premium price comes with certain expectations, however, and with the less expensive Digital Storm Krypton offering similar performance, there is the question of what the extra money gets you. In the case of the Alienware 17, that means a premium design with high-quality metal construction, top-of-the-line hardware, and more than a terabyte of storage space.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/09/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Alienware 17 review: GeForce GTX 880M graphics mean gaming laptop offers top-of-the-range performance at a decent price
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
The Alienware 17 isn't perfect – a laptop costing this much really ought to include a proper solid-state drive, and maybe 16 GB memory too. And, of course, its sheer size and weight mean that it's rarely going to leave home. However it provides top-of-the-range performance that would previously have cost you £2000 or more. It's a great choice for gamers who can afford not to compromise so much.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/09/2014
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 90% features: 90% workmanship: 80%
80% Alienware 17 (2014)
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
There's no doubt that the Alienware 17 continues the company's reputation for having high-quality, high-performance gaming laptops. A premium price comes with certain expectations, however, and with the less expensive Digital Storm Krypton offering similar performance, there is the question of what the extra money gets you. In the case of the Alienware 17, that means a premium design with high-quality metal construction, top-of-the-line hardware, and more than a terabyte of storage space.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/09/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

Gaming-Flaggschiff mit Nvidia GeForce GTX 880M
Source: Tom's Hardware German DE→EN Archive.org version
Positive: extraordinary notebook; very good chassis illumination; elaborate control software; good stability; appropriate price
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/10/2014
Gaming-Flaggschiff mit Nvidia GeForce GTX 880M
Source: Tom's Hardware German DE→EN Archive.org version
Positive: extraordinary notebook; very good chassis illumination; elaborate control software; good stability; appropriate price
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/10/2014
60% Test Dell Alienware 17 : le PC gamer qui aurait dû nous mettre une claque
Source: 01Net French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 60% mobility: 60%
60% Test Dell Alienware 17 : le PC gamer qui aurait dû nous mettre une claque
Source: 01Net French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 60% mobility: 60%

 

Alienware 17, Radeon R9 M290X

Specifications

Alienware 17, Radeon R9 M290XNotebook: Alienware 17, Radeon R9 M290X
Processor: Intel Core i7 4710MQ
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon R9 M290X
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 4.1kg
Price: 1700 euro
Links: Alienware homepage
 Alienware notebook section
 17, Radeon R9 M290X (Model)

Pricecompare

Average Score: 77% - good

Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Reviews

84% Alienware 17 Review (2014 Edition)
Source: Notebookreview.com English Archive.org version
The Alienware 17 is one of the few notebooks we’ve tested that leaves us with almost all praise. We like its futuristic design and AlienFX customizable lighting system, excellent gaming performance, solid build quality, good keyboard, touchpad and speakers; and effective cooling system. We noticed battery life at just less than three hours was considerably less than the Nvidia-based Alienware 17 we tested last year (five hours). This AMD-based Alienware 17 still turned an acceptable time for a desktop replacement but it leaves room for improvement.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/23/2014
Rating: Total score: 84%
70% Alienware 17
Source: Digital Trends English Archive.org version
The new Alienware 17 is a powerful, well-built laptop that should fit the needs of most gamers well. While the Radeon M290X in our review unit provided slightly less capable graphics processing than the GTX 880M, it is also sold for less. You’ll have to spend about $250 more to receive a similar configuration with Nvidia’s hardware.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/17/2014
Rating: Total score: 70%

 

Alienware 17-3511

Specifications

Alienware 17-3511Notebook: Alienware 17-3511
Processor: Intel Core i7 4710HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 4.15kg
Links: Alienware homepage
 Alienware notebook section

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Foreign Reviews

Dell Alienware A17 – Ноутбук-Завоеватель
Source: Notebook-Center.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good design; excellent performance; excellent sound system; beautiful FHD display; excellent build quality. Negative: Short battery life; bulky.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/23/2015

 

Alienware 17 R2

The Alienware 17 R2 is a solid looking gaming laptop packed with all the right hardware. With most Alienware laptops, design is kept edgy with strong lines and chassis angles. The laptop comes in a beautiful silver finish with bright orange highlights that accents the device nicely. As with most premium priced tech devices, users can expect only the best features and the Alienware 17 R2 certainly delivers. The Windows 8.1 laptop comes with a stunning 17.3 inch FHD IPS display panel with anti-glare capability. Colors and image sharpness are accurate and clear. Users can customize most aspects of the laptop but the default setup sports an Intel Core i7-4720HQ quad-core processor, 16 GB DDR3L RAM and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M with 4 GB GDDR5 VRAM. The Alienware 17 R2 will definitely tackle current and near future games with ease. Storage on the laptop can be selected from either a 256 GB M.2 SSD and 1 TB HDD combination or a 512 GB M.2 SDD and 1TB HDD combination. The device also comes with a full-size keyboard with backlighting and 5 macro keys on the left. Other features consists of a 2 MP Full HD webcam, a card reader, an Alienware Graphics Amplifier Port that allows an external GPU to be attached, three USB 3.0 ports and a USB 3.0 port with PowerShare technology. The Alienware 17 R2 comes with an 8-cell Lithium Ion battery pack.

Specifications

Alienware 17 R2Notebook: Alienware 17 R2
Processor: Intel Core i7 4980HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M 4096 MB
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 3.68kg
Price: 2308 euro
Links: Alienware homepage
 Alienware notebook section

Pricecompare

Average Score: 81.14% - good

Average of 14 scores (from 28 reviews)

 

Reviews

87% Alienware 17 R2 Notebook Review | Notebookcheck
Alien lightshow. Alienware, who are very popular among gamers, jumped on the Maxwell bandwagon and presented their first notebook with the new and extremely fast Nvidia GeForce GTX 980M. Numerous manufacturer specific special hardware and software features should fulfill all wishes of gamers. It is just too bad that precisely the core units did not work flawlessly.
80% Review: Dell Alienware 17 R2
Source: PC Authority English Archive.org version
Ultimately, it comes down to which laptop fits your needs best. The MSI easily wins out on expansion and upgrade potential, while the Alienware combines gorgeous looks and better battery life with the option for future expansion via the novel Graphics Amplifier. It’s a tough call to make but, if you’re seeking the ultimate in laptop gaming, the Alienware 17 deserves to be on your shortlist.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/15/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Review: Dell Alienware 17 R2
Source: PC Authority English Archive.org version
Ultimately, it comes down to which laptop fits your needs best. The MSI easily wins out on expansion and upgrade potential, while the Alienware combines gorgeous looks and better battery life with the option for future expansion via the novel Graphics Amplifier. It’s a tough call to make but, if you’re seeking the ultimate in laptop gaming, the Alienware 17 deserves to be on your shortlist.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/15/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Alienware 17
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
Alienware could have been content with simply evening the odds against the competition. The addition of the Nvidia GeForce GTX 980M GPU ensures that Alienware fans will never find themselves outgunned. But the addition of the graphical amplifier is a game-changer that instantly transforms your laptop into a powerhouse desktop, only more compact.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/07/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Alienware 17
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
Alienware could have been content with simply evening the odds against the competition. The addition of the Nvidia GeForce GTX 980M GPU ensures that Alienware fans will never find themselves outgunned. But the addition of the graphical amplifier is a game-changer that instantly transforms your laptop into a powerhouse desktop, only more compact.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/07/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Alienware 17 (2015) review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
Alienware has done the gaming laptop-desktop hybrid right with an even leaner 17-inch monster and its accompanying Graphics Amplifier. The laptop itself is a completely self-contained gaming machine, and things only get even better with connecting the GPU box. The ability to use the screen, plus not needing to plug in a keyboard and mouse makes it a much more sensible solution than the MSI GS30 Shadow. And if you're looking for something smaller, the Alienware 13 also works with the Graphics Amplifier.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/23/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Alienware 17 (2015) review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
Alienware has done the gaming laptop-desktop hybrid right with an even leaner 17-inch monster and its accompanying Graphics Amplifier. The laptop itself is a completely self-contained gaming machine, and things only get even better with connecting the GPU box. The ability to use the screen, plus not needing to plug in a keyboard and mouse makes it a much more sensible solution than the MSI GS30 Shadow. And if you're looking for something smaller, the Alienware 13 also works with the Graphics Amplifier.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/23/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Dell Alienware 17 R2 review
Source: PC Pro English Archive.org version
Ultimately, it comes down to which laptop fits your needs best. The MSI wins out on expansion and upgrade potential, while the Alienware combines gorgeous looks and better battery life with the option for future (albeit desk-bound) expansion via the novel Graphics Amplifier. It's a tough call to make but, whichever you choose, either will tackle the most challenging games out there: the Geforce GTX 980M is an absolute beast.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/10/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Dell Alienware 17 R2 review
Source: PC Pro English Archive.org version
Ultimately, it comes down to which laptop fits your needs best. The MSI wins out on expansion and upgrade potential, while the Alienware combines gorgeous looks and better battery life with the option for future (albeit desk-bound) expansion via the novel Graphics Amplifier. It's a tough call to make but, whichever you choose, either will tackle the most challenging games out there: the Geforce GTX 980M is an absolute beast.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/10/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

Alienware 17 R2 (Core i7-4980HQ, GTX 980M, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 1TB HDD)
Source: c't - Heft 09/2015 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 04/16/2015
Alienware 17 R2 (Core i7-4980HQ, GTX 980M, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 1TB HDD)
Source: c't - Heft 09/2015 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 04/16/2015
High-End-Notebook mit dicker Leistung
Source: HardwareLuxx German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/30/2015
High-End-Notebook mit dicker Leistung
Source: HardwareLuxx German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/30/2015
90% Review: Dell Alienware 17-R2
Source: PCM Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/13/2015
Rating: Total score: 90%
90% Review: Dell Alienware 17-R2
Source: PCM Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/13/2015
Rating: Total score: 90%
Alienware 17 R2 – test
Source: PC Lab.pl Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Very good workmanship and the materials used; high-performance; comfortable keyboard; fine screen; efficient cooling system; customizable macro keys. Negative: Glossy screen; short battery life; macro key arrangement; high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/18/2015
Alienware 17 R2 – test
Source: PC Lab.pl Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Very good workmanship and the materials used; high-performance; comfortable keyboard; fine screen; efficient cooling system; customizable macro keys. Negative: Glossy screen; short battery life; macro key arrangement; high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/18/2015
Игровой ноутбук Alienware 17 R2
Source: Ixbt RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: High-performance hardware; great LCD screen; high-quality keyboard; good battery.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/25/2016
Игровой ноутбук Alienware 17 R2
Source: Ixbt RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: High-performance hardware; great LCD screen; high-quality keyboard; good battery.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/25/2016
Обзор игрового ноутбука Alienware 17 R2: старший брат
Source: 3DNews.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Perfect quality materials and workmanship; high-performance; efficient cooling system; high quality input devices; good battery; excellent connectivity; very decent sound quality. Negative: Expensive; poor color reproduction.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/14/2015
Обзор игрового ноутбука Alienware 17 R2: старший брат
Source: 3DNews.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Perfect quality materials and workmanship; high-performance; efficient cooling system; high quality input devices; good battery; excellent connectivity; very decent sound quality. Negative: Expensive; poor color reproduction.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/14/2015
66% 进击的巨人!2015新番ALIENWARE 17本评测
Source: PC Online.com.cn zh-CN→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/02/2015
Rating: Total score: 66%
66% 进击的巨人!2015新番ALIENWARE 17本评测
Source: PC Online.com.cn zh-CN→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/02/2015
Rating: Total score: 66%
デル ALIENWARE 17 (R2) の実機レビュー
Source: The Hikaku JA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/27/2015
デル ALIENWARE 17 (R2) の実機レビュー
Source: The Hikaku JA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/27/2015
92% 프리미엄 게이밍 노트북의 정수 - 델 에일리어웨어 17 (성능편)
Source: Notegear KO→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/17/2015
Rating: Total score: 92%
92% 프리미엄 게이밍 노트북의 정수 - 델 에일리어웨어 17 (성능편)
Source: Notegear KO→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/17/2015
Rating: Total score: 92%
프리미엄 게이밍 노트북의 정수 - 델 에일리어웨어 17 (외형편)
Source: Notegear KO→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/03/2015
프리미엄 게이밍 노트북의 정수 - 델 에일리어웨어 17 (외형편)
Source: Notegear KO→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/03/2015

 

Alienware 17-1784

Specifications

Alienware 17-1784Notebook: Alienware 17-1784
Processor: Intel Core i7 4710HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 3.8kg
Links: Alienware homepage
 Alienware notebook section

Pricecompare

Average Score: 85% - good

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

85% Dell Alienware 17
Source: Benchmark.pl Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/09/2015
Rating: Total score: 85% performance: 80% display: 60% mobility: 55% workmanship: 100% ergonomy: 90% emissions: 80%

 

Alienware 17 R3

Specifications

Alienware 17 R3Notebook: Alienware 17 R3
Processor: Intel Core i7 6700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 3.8kg
Price: 1900 euro
Links: Alienware homepage
 Alienware notebook section
 17 R3 (Model)

Pricecompare

Average Score: 85% - good

Average of 2 scores (from 4 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% Alienware 17 R3
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
The Alienware 17 is in an interesting position. What once would have been considered a beastly rig, now looks somewhat small next to a new generation of titanic gaming notebooks with desktop-grad graphics. But that doesn't mean the Alienware can't keep up with the Joneses, because its UHD screen is one of the best displays in its class, its battery life is marathonlike next to some of its competition, and the graphics amp offers an even bigger punch (and way better longevity) than laptops with desktop Nvidia 980 GPUs.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/28/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
90% One of the most powerful gaming laptops you can buy
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
The Alienware 17 is one of the best gaming laptops money can buy. At this stage we just need to check out the relevant competition, the Asus G752, the Acer G9-791 and so on, to find out which will become our go-to recommendation for 2016 gamers with big budgets. Great performance is really a given with an Alienware box, but what really impresses is its smart use of large, quiet, low-rpm fans. It can work hard without showing it is doing so on the outside. The lingering concern is one around price, another Alienware staple. While the Alienware 17’s base specs appear at first competitive, by leaving out the expensive but likely popular 16GB RAM and SSD upgrades, most people’s desired configs are still going to end up rather pricey.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/22/2016
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 70% performance: 100% features: 100% workmanship: 90%
Alienware 17 R3 (Late 2015) review – when you want the best gaming notebook, no matter what
Source: Laptop Media English Archive.org version
What a notebook! We’ll start with its flaws because they’re very simple to enumerate – Alienware 17 R3’s price renders it day-dream territory for 99% of all users. And we’re not even going to bother discussing the Alienware Graphics Amplifier bundle. Actually, we don’t recommend the latter because in our tests, it didn’t seem to provide a big FPS advantage in most of the games -we’ll share a detailed test report in a dedicated article.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/24/2015

Foreign Reviews

Ревю на Alienware 17 R3 (Late 2015) – когато искаш да притежаваш най-добрия гейминг лаптоп, на всяка цена
Source: Laptop.bg BU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Great performance; good-looking, aggressive design; light and robust construction; comfortable keyboard; excellent display; great battery life; great cooling system and stability. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/06/2016

 

Alienware 17 R3-A17-9911

Specifications

Alienware 17 R3-A17-9911Notebook: Alienware 17 R3-A17-9911
Processor: Intel Core i7 6700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 3.8kg
Links: Alienware homepage
 Alienware notebook section

Pricecompare

Average Score: 98% - very good

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

98% Dell Alienware 17 - obcy powrócił
Source: Benchmark.pl Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/13/2016
Rating: Total score: 98%

 

Alienware 17 R3 (A17-9935)

The Alienware 17 R3 is tagged as a ‘supreme machine’ on their website and there is no reason to think otherwise. Designed as an aggressive looking, futuristic themed gaming laptop, the Alienware 17 R3 certainly looks the part. The all black chassis is highlighted with flashes of bright orange and constructed from an anodized aluminum shell. Display on the Windows 10 device is a 17.3 inch FHD IPS anti-glare panel with superb sharpness and rich colors. Any user will enjoy the display quality yet alone hardcore gamers. On-board is an Intel Core i7-6700HQ processor, 16 GB of DDR4 2133 MHz RAM, and a powerful NVIDIA GeForce GTX980M GPU with 8 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Storage on the Alienware 17 R3 comes in the form of a 512 GB SSD plus 1 TB HDD combination. A key feature of the laptop is the ability to use Alienware’s amplified graphic setup which contains desktop-class graphics. There is a full-sized backlit keyboard with excellent keystroke and a comfortably large touchpad. Other features include Bluetooth 4.1, 3 USB 3.0 ports, a Thunderbolt 3 port, an HDMI out, a card reader and the Alienware Graphics Amplifier port. The Alienware 17 R3 comes with a gigantic 8-cell Lithium Ion battery rated at 92 Wh.

Specifications

Alienware 17 R3 (A17-9935)Notebook: Alienware 17 R3 (A17-9935)
Processor: Intel Core i7 6700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M 4096 MB
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 3.71kg
Price: 2000 euro
Links: Alienware homepage
 Alienware notebook section

Pricecompare

Average Score: 60% - poor

Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Reviews

87% Alienware 17 R3 Notebook Review | Notebookcheck
Marathon runner. There are many powerful gaming notebooks, but only a few provide long battery runtimes. The third revision of the Alienware 17 turns out to be surprisingly enduring.
60% Alienware 17 R3 review: A great notebook betrayed by its GPU and UHD display
Source: Htxt Africa English Archive.org version
With this particular configuration at the price of near on R50 000, we can't recommend the Alienware 17 R3. It isn't that the notebook is all bad, it's just floored by cheaper, newer technology. If you must have an Alienware notebook though opt for the version with a 1080p display, or wait until the new series is released.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/19/2016
Rating: Total score: 60%
60% Alienware 17 R3 review: A great notebook betrayed by its GPU and UHD display
Source: Htxt Africa English Archive.org version
With this particular configuration at the price of near on R50 000, we can't recommend the Alienware 17 R3. It isn't that the notebook is all bad, it's just floored by cheaper, newer technology. If you must have an Alienware notebook though opt for the version with a 1080p display, or wait until the new series is released.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/19/2016
Rating: Total score: 60%

 

Alienware 17-A17-9942

Specifications

Alienware 17-A17-9942Notebook: Alienware 17-A17-9942
Processor: Intel Core i7 6820HK
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 3.8kg
Links: Alienware homepage
 Alienware notebook section

Pricecompare

 

Foreign Reviews

Dell Alienware 17 - Test wydajnego laptopa z GeForce GTX 980M
Source: PurePC Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Great quality, resistance to dirt; powerful hardware; easy access to RAM and disk; matte IPS screen with high color reproduction sRGB; comfortable keyboard and touchpad; surprisingly high level of audio; long battery life. Negative: Soldered CPU and GPU; very high CPU temperature during overclocking; short battery life; high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/09/2016
Dell Alienware 17 R3 – Инопланетное Вмешательство
Source: Notebook-Center.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Robust design; powerful hardware; good display; pretty good autonomy; good keyboard. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/20/2016
Alienware 17 – Dell в търсене на идеалния геймърски лаптоп
Source: PC Store BU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Ехtrаvаgаnt dеѕіgn; excellent pеrfоrmаnсе; excellent display; unіquе funсtіоnаlіtу; long bаttеrу lіfе Negative: Ѕlіghtlу unuѕuаl kеуbоаrd lауоut .
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/17/2016
Stark debut. Acer har tagit plats i den lilla skaran av gaming-PC-tillverkare.
Source: Ljud och Bild SV→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Solid workmanship; excellent performance for gamers. Negative: No optical drive; relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/30/2016

 

Alienware 17 R3 A17-9942

Specifications

Alienware 17 R3 A17-9942Notebook: Alienware 17 R3 A17-9942
Processor: Intel Core i7 6820HK
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 3.8kg
Links: Alienware homepage
 Alienware notebook section

Pricecompare

Average Score: 80% - good

Average of 1 scores (from 3 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

Gamer-Laptops im Test
Source: Curved German DE→EN Archive.org version
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 07/19/2016
Alienware 17 R3 (A17-9942)
Source: Chip (Print) - Heft 1/2016 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2016
80% Test : Dell Alienware 17 R3, le vrai remplaçant du PC gaming de bureau ?
Source: 01Net French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/29/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%

 

Alienware 17 A17-4518

Specifications

Alienware 17 A17-4518Notebook: Alienware 17 A17-4518
Processor: Intel Core i7 4720HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 3.8kg
Links: Alienware homepage
 Alienware notebook section

Pricecompare

Average Score: 90% - very good

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

90% Alienware 17 R2 testte!
Source: Chip Online TR TR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/12/2016
Rating: Total score: 90%

 

Alienware 17 R4-HID55-AUK2

Specifications

Alienware 17 R4-HID55-AUK2Notebook: Alienware 17 R4-HID55-AUK2
Processor: Intel Core i7 6820HK
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 4.4kg
Price: 2900 euro
Links: Alienware homepage
 Alienware notebook section

Pricecompare

Average Score: 90% - very good

Average of 1 scores (from 6 reviews)

 

Reviews

Alienware 17 R4 (QHD, 120Hz variant) review – one of the best out of the box gaming experience you can get right now
Source: Laptop Media English Archive.org version
In the end, the Alienware 17 R4 should be your premium gaming choice only if you are looking for the best possible gaming experience, otherwise, the Predator 17 X will do just about the same for a little bit less cash. But when you think about it, Alienware has always been Apple in the gaming industry for better or worse and if you decide to go with the new Alienware 17 R4, we don’t judge you. Not at all because it’s one hell of a gaming laptop.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/06/2017
90% Alienware 17 R4
Source: Mobile Tech Review English Archive.org version
Alienware laptops have grown up in looks and are modernized--gone is the ultra-chunky and overly aggressive look. We welcome the modern cooling design and lower heat internals that are very 2016, and the classy looking aluminum and soft touch black finishes. Pricing is more attainable too. Of course, you get an unparalleled AlienFX LED lightshow too, in all its zone programmable goodness--and that can all be turned off with the press of a button so you can take it to work and not be teased. We're impressed with the low CPU and GPU temperatures that should ensure a long life, but then Alienware had a lot of space to work with to make that happen here. Performance is as you'd expect for the hardware inside, and the laptop can handle any (any!) game on high to ultra settings up to 1440p. It can even do some games at 4K like GTA V, but not the piggish Witcher 3. And of course, like all NVIDIA Pascal 10 series machines, it's VR-ready.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/22/2016
Rating: Total score: 90%
Alienware 17
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
Featuring a full-fat GTX 1070, or 1080 graphics card, the Alienware 17 is an absolute beast of gaming machine. Outside of the Asus GX800 and Acer Predator 21X, which run the GTX 1080 in SLI, you’re not going to get a more powerful gaming laptop. If money is no object then this could be the ideal choice for competitive gamers looking for a mobile rig that they can lug to LAN parties. Its overall mass-market appeal will be determined by one key detail we currently don’t have; how much it will cost.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/02/2016

Foreign Reviews

Alienware 17 R4 - test kosmicznego laptopa dla graczy
Source: Komputerswiat Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful hardware; solid workmanship; high gaming performance. Negative: Short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/16/2017
Обзор игрового ноутбука Dell Alienware 17 R4
Source: Zoom RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Large screen; nice display; good audio; powerful hardware; high gaming performance. Negative: High price; low autonomy.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/14/2017
Ревю на Alienware 17 R4 (QHD, 120Hz вариант) – еталон в гейминг индустрията
Source: Laptop.bg BU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Elegant design; solid workmanship; good ergonomy; nice display; good cooling system. Negative: Short battery life; only 2 ram slots.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/23/2017

 

Alienware 17 R4

When one mentions Alienware it is almost guaranteed to turn heads due to the name being synonymous with gaming and heavy overpowered notebooks. Although gone are the days of the Alienware of yesteryear or rather 2008, despite that with a newly redesigned chassis in some ways the new Alienware 17 R4 is bigger, faster and louder. To start with, the added space was wisely used for a much better and stronger experience which does make up for its additional mass. Equipped with this system variant is Intel’s 7th gen Core i7-7820HK processor and a Nvidia Geforce GTX 1080 which provides for its graphics muscle. It also comes with 16GB of memory which is plenty for most gaming applications. One immediately noticeable standout feature of the Alienware 17 R4 is the Tobii eye-tracking IR camera for games that adds that feature, although users should keep in mind this feature is not available on the lowest end variant. Moving on to the LCD, Alienware offers anywhere from a 4K IPS display to a G-Sync QHD TN panel depending on use case, especially factoring the fact that while IPS provides better viewing angles, vibrancy and much better colour reproduction, the TN panel is slightly superior due to its higher refresh rates and support for G-Sync, nonetheless both displays are quite good given the use case. When it comes to user input the Alienware 17 R4 is no slouch either with the keyboard providing good key travel distance for feedback and a decent amount of force to actuate without causing accidental presses or fatiguing. The touchpad however might have some missteps in terms of size but otherwise is quite accurate and responsive. 
Audio on the R4 is quite good especially with well reproduced bass and the fact that the speakers and subwoofer are front mounted although this can cause problems when resting your palms on the edge which might cause some sound to be muffled. Overall there are no static or audio imbalance to speak of. As with most Alienware systems the R4 also includes the AlienFX software which allows customization for macros, keyboard colour, system monitoring, recording and some performance profile options. Finally, to address the giant elephant in the room is the chassis itself, as with Alienware being Alienware they certainly have pulled out all the stops to make this chassis feel as premium as possible with its magnesium, steel, rubberized surfaces and anodized aluminium grey outer lid, this however causes weightage to take a hit. Nonetheless this makes the R4 as rigid and solid as can be. Conclusion wise, should a gamer demand no less in terms of premium design and performance with a giant hole burning through their wallet, the R4 will do well to satisfy those needs.
Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

Specifications

Alienware 17 R4Notebook: Alienware 17 R4
Processor: Intel Kaby Lake i7-7820HK
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile 8192 MB
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 2560 x 1440 pixels
Weight: 4.42kg
Price: 3000 euro
Links: Alienware homepage
 Alienware notebook section

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Average Score: 83.25% - good

Average of 24 scores (from 36 reviews)

 

Reviews

85.1% Alienware 17 R4 (7820HK, QHD, GTX 1080) Laptop Review | Notebookcheck
Bigger, faster, louder. It's not often that a notebook gains weight and girth in successive generations. In this case, the new Alienware 17 R4 utilizes the extra space wisely for an overall stronger experience that more than makes up for the added mass.
82% Alienware 17 (R4, 2017) review:
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
If you want something that's fast out of the box but don't yearn to endlessly fiddle for that last bit of speed, the Alienware 17 delivers.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/11/2017
Rating: Total score: 82% performance: 80% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80%
82% Alienware 17 (R4, 2017) review:
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
If you want something that's fast out of the box but don't yearn to endlessly fiddle for that last bit of speed, the Alienware 17 delivers.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/11/2017
Rating: Total score: 82% performance: 80% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80%
91% 2017 Alienware 17 review: A full-featured portable gaming powerhouse
Source: Techaeris English Archive.org version
While it’ll cost you a pretty penny, the Alienware 17 Gaming Laptop (as tested) is a performance beast in a sleek, well-built chassis with a beautiful QHD screen to enhance your gaming experience. With plenty of customization options when it comes to video card, storage, RAM, and screen resolution, there’s sure to be an option to fit your needs and budget.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/24/2017
Rating: Total score: 91% price: 95% performance: 95% display: 100% mobility: 75% workmanship: 95%
91% 2017 Alienware 17 review: A full-featured portable gaming powerhouse
Source: Techaeris English Archive.org version
While it’ll cost you a pretty penny, the Alienware 17 Gaming Laptop (as tested) is a performance beast in a sleek, well-built chassis with a beautiful QHD screen to enhance your gaming experience. With plenty of customization options when it comes to video card, storage, RAM, and screen resolution, there’s sure to be an option to fit your needs and budget.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/24/2017
Rating: Total score: 91% price: 95% performance: 95% display: 100% mobility: 75% workmanship: 95%
100% Alienware 17 R4 gaming ultrabook review
Source: V3.co.uk English Archive.org version
All in all we were left feeling that the Alienware 17 R4 is a bargain. You really do get a lot for your money, in every sense.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/19/2017
Rating: Total score: 100%
100% Alienware 17 R4 gaming ultrabook review
Source: V3.co.uk English Archive.org version
All in all we were left feeling that the Alienware 17 R4 is a bargain. You really do get a lot for your money, in every sense.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/19/2017
Rating: Total score: 100%
80% Alienware 17 R4 review: Worth its weight in performance
Source: PC World English Archive.org version
There are rough edges, from the keyboard's zone backlight to loud fans to its enormous size, but the Alienware 17 R4 is still one of the few machines that can truly function as a semi-portable desktop experience.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/07/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Alienware 17 R4 review: Worth its weight in performance
Source: Good Gear Guide English Archive.org version
There are rough edges. Zone backlighting is a bit outdated, the fans are loud, battery life is average, and the extra inch-plus of venting adds insult to injury in terms of the Alienware 17’s size. I’d love to see Alienware branch out and bring its unique aesthetic to a thin, lightweight Max-Q laptop one of these days.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/07/2017
80% Alienware 17 R4 review: Worth its weight in performance
Source: PC World English Archive.org version
There are rough edges, from the keyboard's zone backlight to loud fans to its enormous size, but the Alienware 17 R4 is still one of the few machines that can truly function as a semi-portable desktop experience.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/07/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Alienware 17 R4 review: Worth its weight in performance
Source: Good Gear Guide English Archive.org version
There are rough edges. Zone backlighting is a bit outdated, the fans are loud, battery life is average, and the extra inch-plus of venting adds insult to injury in terms of the Alienware 17’s size. I’d love to see Alienware branch out and bring its unique aesthetic to a thin, lightweight Max-Q laptop one of these days.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/07/2017
Alienware 17 R4 2017 review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
There's no doubt that the Alienware 17 R4 is one of the most capable gaming laptops we've seen, making easy work of our CPU and GPU benchmark tests and providing generally smooth gameplay. The design is eye-catching too, sporting a flurry of customisable LEDs across the body of the laptop, although it'll never look as sleek and attractive as a MacBook Pro.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/20/2017
Alienware 17 R4 2017 review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
There's no doubt that the Alienware 17 R4 is one of the most capable gaming laptops we've seen, making easy work of our CPU and GPU benchmark tests and providing generally smooth gameplay. The design is eye-catching too, sporting a flurry of customisable LEDs across the body of the laptop, although it'll never look as sleek and attractive as a MacBook Pro.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/20/2017
80% Alienware 17 R4 review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
Sporting a more powerful processor, cool looks and a strong range of prices, the Alienware 17 R4 may be your best bet if on the prowl for a 17-inch gaming laptop.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/14/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Alienware 17 R4 review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
Sporting a more powerful processor, cool looks and a strong range of prices, the Alienware 17 R4 may be your best bet if on the prowl for a 17-inch gaming laptop.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/14/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Alienware 17 R4 2017 Gaming Laptop Review: Powerful And Refined
Source: Hot Hardware English Archive.org version
Overall, if you’re looking for a desktop replacement that delivers form and function, the latest Alienware 17 is a fantastic option. At a smidge under $3,000, it’s a pricey notebook for sure, but we found a similarly configured Sager NP9876 to cost more without the excellent look and feel of the Alienware 17. If it were up to us, we’d go for the model with the GeForce GTX 1070 and 1080p IPS display for $2,299, which drops the price enough for an Oculus Rift or HTC Vive.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/29/2017
Alienware 17 R4 2017 Gaming Laptop Review: Powerful And Refined
Source: Hot Hardware English Archive.org version
Overall, if you’re looking for a desktop replacement that delivers form and function, the latest Alienware 17 is a fantastic option. At a smidge under $3,000, it’s a pricey notebook for sure, but we found a similarly configured Sager NP9876 to cost more without the excellent look and feel of the Alienware 17. If it were up to us, we’d go for the model with the GeForce GTX 1070 and 1080p IPS display for $2,299, which drops the price enough for an Oculus Rift or HTC Vive.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/29/2017
80% Alienware 17 R4 Review
Source: Computer Shopper English Archive.org version
Overall, the Alienware 17 R4 pulls out all the stops, and is one gaming notebook that we’re glad to send off with a full recommendation. Well done.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/09/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Alienware 17 R4 Review
Source: Computer Shopper English Archive.org version
Overall, the Alienware 17 R4 pulls out all the stops, and is one gaming notebook that we’re glad to send off with a full recommendation. Well done.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/09/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Alienware 17 R4 (2017)
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
Delivering unparalleled performance for a single-GPU laptop, the Alienware 17 R4 is highly configurable, with tasteful customizable lighting and advanced features. It's our top pick for high-end gaming laptops.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/08/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Alienware 17 R4 (2017)
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
Delivering unparalleled performance for a single-GPU laptop, the Alienware 17 R4 is highly configurable, with tasteful customizable lighting and advanced features. It's our top pick for high-end gaming laptops.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/08/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Alienware 17 R4 Review
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
The Alienware 17 R4 offers excellent gaming performance, a comfy keyboard and an attractive design, but lower-end configurations suffer from dim screens and slow storage.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/31/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Alienware 17 R4 Review
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
The Alienware 17 R4 offers excellent gaming performance, a comfy keyboard and an attractive design, but lower-end configurations suffer from dim screens and slow storage.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/31/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

Massives Gaming-Notebook mit üppiger Ausstattung
Source: HardwareLuxx German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/13/2017
Massives Gaming-Notebook mit üppiger Ausstattung
Source: HardwareLuxx German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/13/2017
80% Test Alienware 17 R4 : un monstre de puissance, séduisant mais cher
Source: Phonandroid French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/03/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Test Alienware 17 R4 : un monstre de puissance, séduisant mais cher
Source: Phonandroid French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/03/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Dell Alienware 17 R4
Source: CNet France French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/17/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Dell Alienware 17 R4
Source: CNet France French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/17/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Обзор игрового ноутбука Alienware 17 R4
Source: Mega Obzor RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful hardware; high gaming performance; large screen; excellent display; good ergonomy; decent speakers. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/06/2018
Обзор игрового ноутбука Alienware 17 R4
Source: Mega Obzor RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful hardware; high gaming performance; large screen; excellent display; good ergonomy; decent speakers. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/06/2018
Обзор игрового ноутбука Alienware 17 R4: неоднозначный подход
Source: 3DNews.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive:Solid workmanship; good connectivity; quick charge. Negative: Poor display; mediocre speakers; high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/05/2017
Обзор игрового ноутбука Alienware 17 R4: неоднозначный подход
Source: 3DNews.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive:Solid workmanship; good connectivity; quick charge. Negative: Poor display; mediocre speakers; high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/05/2017
83% Test af: Alienware 17 R4
Source: Lyd og Billede DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/09/2018
Rating: Total score: 83%
83% Test af: Alienware 17 R4
Source: Lyd og Billede DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/09/2018
Rating: Total score: 83%
83% Test av: Alienware 17 R4
Source: Ljud och Bild SV→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/10/2018
Rating: Total score: 83%
83% Test av: Alienware 17 R4
Source: Ljud och Bild SV→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/10/2018
Rating: Total score: 83%

 

Alienware 17 R4-A17-0289

Specifications

Alienware 17 R4-A17-0289Notebook: Alienware 17 R4-A17-0289
Processor: Intel Kaby Lake i7-7700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile 8192 MB
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 4.42kg
Price: 2300 euro
Links: Alienware homepage
 Alienware notebook section

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Average Score: 91% - very good

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

91% 17,3-Zoll-Gaming-Notebook mit Tobii Eye Tracking
Source: Notebooksbilliger Blog German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/08/2017
Rating: Total score: 91% performance: 100% display: 90% mobility: 100%

 

Alienware 17 R4 01

Specifications

Alienware 17 R4 01Notebook: Alienware 17 R4 01
Processor: Intel Core i7 6700HQ
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon RX 470 (Laptop)
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 4.4kg
Links: Alienware homepage
 Alienware notebook section

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Average Score: 40% - bad

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

40% Dell Alienware 17 R4 01 Review
Source: Tweakers Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/07/2018
Rating: Total score: 40%

 

Alienware 17 R5, Core i9, GTX 1080

Alienware has updated its 17-inch gaming laptop with Intel i9 processors. The new hexa-core Coffee Lake chips are supposed to bring desktop-class processing power to laptops. This variant features a factory overclocked Nvidia GTX 1080, QHD (2,560 x 1,440) 120Hz G-Sync display, and an integrated Tobii Eye tracking module.

Design and Connectivity

In 2018, the new Alienware 17 R5 uses the same chassis as the 2016 model. It still sticks to the hinge forward design. Dell specifies a size of 424 x 332 x 29.9 mm (16.7 x 13.1 x 1.181 inch) and an average weight of 4.42 kg (9.74 lbs). Hence, size and weight remained unchanged when compared to last year’s R4 model. www.techradar.com complains, “Its nearly 10-pound weight will wear you out and its square-shaped proportions makes it awkward to find a suitable laptop bag.”. www.tomshardware.com finds, “While this model retains the same basic shape as versions from previous years with aggressive angles and a spaceship theme, the laptop’s aluminum frame is all-black, giving it a serious aesthetic that means business.”. They report that the deck surrounding the keyboard is covered in a soft-touch material that feels luxurious to lay your wrists on, but wished the keyboard were slightly further forward. www.digitaltrends.com finds the thick bezels around its display look dated compared to smaller, slimmer offerings. The connectivity includes a RJ-45 Killer Networks e2500 Gigabit Ethernet port, two Type-A SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports (one of them with PowerShare technology), a Type-C SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port, a Thunderbolt 3 port (USB Type-C with support for SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps, 40Gbps Thunderbolt, and DisplayPort), an Alienware Graphics Amplifier port, an HDMI 2.0 output, a Mini-Display Port 1.2 output, an audio out and a headphone port, and a Noble Lock port. In www.digitaltrends.com’s opinion the port selection is pretty standard. The Tobii eye-tracking feature is only available in high-res screen options. www.techradar.com finds the eye-tracking module most useful in Assassin’s Creed Syndicate. Apart von Tobii integration in games, there are some uses in Windows such as Windows Hello login and presence detection. However, Alienware’s standard webcam also delivers the same presence detection features. The Alienware 17 R5 features a 1080p webcam. According to www.laptopmag.com it takes some seriously sharp stills. For maintenance you just need to open the bottom access panel. Once done, you can swap out the SSD and RAM. The latest version of the Alienware Command Center allows customizing the R5’s lighting, performance, and power consumption settings. In www.digitaltrends.com’s opinion this software suite has an attractive UI and is utilitarian.

Input Devices

The steel-reinforced TactX keyboard features 2.2 mm of key travel and 79 grams of actuation according to www.laptopmag.com. It supports n-key rollover. Its RGB/LED-enabled AlienFX lighting can be configured in 13 RGB lighting zones or optionally per key (+$30). www.techradar.com finds that its tactile responsiveness makes you forget about a mechanical gaming keyboard. www.tomshardware.com reports that the keyboard features nine programmable macro keys. The trackpad measures 10.16 x 5.33 cm (4 x 2.1 inch). It lights up when you touch it. www.laptopmag.com had no problems with the gestures they have tested and finds that the pair of discrete mouse buttons are nice and springy, and deliver a nice click when pressed. www.digitaltrends.com thinks the touchpad feels silky and smooth to the touch, but in an era of massive touchpads, it feels a bit small at times.

Display

There are three 17.3-inch display options for the GTX 1080 variant, which are FHD (1,920 x 1,080) 60 Hz IPS Anti-Glare 300-nits, QHD (2,560 x 1,440) 120 Hz TN+WVA AG 400-nits, UHD (3,840 x 2,160) 60 Hz IPS AG 300-nits. All display variants are Nvidia G-Sync enabled, but only the latter two feature Tobii IR eye-tracking. We will cover the QHD model here. www.techradar.com finds that the TN panel’s color depth and black levels are almost as good as an IPS monitor. www.digitaltrends.com says colors are bright and vibrant without being washed out or too heavily saturated and the contrast-ratio of 560:1 is not bad, but falls behind the Helios 500 and the Asus ROG Zephyrus. In www.laptopmag.com’s opinion, the matte anti-glare display delivers robust color and unrivaled brightness with generous viewing angles. They measured a brightness of 352 nits and 110 percent of the sRGB. According to www.tomshardware.com the measured average of 352 nits is far higher than their average (283 nits) as well as the Aorus (243 nits), Eon (252 nits) and Titan (257 nits). They summarize, “The 17.3-inch, 2560 x 1440 display on our review config is bright and beautiful.”.

Hardware and Performance

The Alienware R5 17 comes with an Intel Core i7-8750H processor combined with up to 32 GB of DDR4, 2,400 MHz and up to an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 OC with 8 GB of GDDR5X VRAM. We will cover the variant with over-clocked GTX 1080 and 32 GB of RAM here. Despite power-hungry hardware, it gets along with only one power brick, while for example the Asus ROG G703GI (same GPU and CPU) requires two power bricks, whereas the Alienware outperforms the Asus in all 3DMark tests in www.techradar.com’s tests. You can expect very high graphics performance and www.laptopmag.com confirms that the Alienware definitely delivered in their tests. www.tomshardware.com played several games and the frame rate exceeded their premium gaming average in all of them. The 2.9-GHz, 8th generation Intel Core i7-8750H can be overclocked to 5 GHz in the Alien Command Center. www.laptopmag.com ran Geekbench 4 and the laptop achieved a score of 20,890, which beats their premium gaming laptop average (17,290), but is lower than competing laptops with the same hardware. By means of the Alienware Command Center and CPU-Z and HWInfo, www.tomshardware.com observed that the internal temperature spikes and the processor often didn’t reach the 5 GHz the Alienware Command Center promised.  www.digitaltrends.com thinks the 512GB SSD was relatively quick.

Temperature and System Noise

In www.laptopmag.com’s opion, the system stays relatively cool when you're gaming or watching videos thanks to the Alienware Cryo-Tech v2.0 cooling system. The laptop’s keyboard hit ~36 °C (97 Fahrenheit) and the bottom reached ~49 °C (120 Fahrenheit) while www.tomshardware.com played Middle-earth: Shadow of War. To test sustained gaming performance, they ran the Metro: Last Light benchmark 10 times, which is roughly half an hour of high-stress computing. The frame rate dropped from 83.4 fps in the first run to 79.29 fps in the last run, the average frame rate being 79.3 fps and HWInfo reported an average CPU temperature of 88.9 degrees Celsius, and an average GPU temperature of 74.8 degrees Celsius.

Audio

In www.techradar.com’s opinion the 2.1 stereo speakers are potent enough to overpower the system’s loud fans and give you a surprisingly booming gaming experience even without having to plug in a gaming headset. www.laptopmag.com experienced loud, crisp audio even with maxed out volume in the largest conference room in their office. www.tomshardware.com finds that even the bass were clear and well distributed.

Battery Life

In www.techradar.com’s tests, their test unit achieved a longer battery life than their test sample of the predecessor. It lasted 3 hours and 40 minutes in their movie test, while the Asus ROG G703GI only achieved a battery life of 1 hour and 29 minutes. In www.laptopmag.com’s continuous web surfing over Wi-Fi test at 150 nits of brightness, the Alienware lasted 3 hours and 47 minutes and surpassed their 3:26 premium gaming laptop average and several competitors.

Summary

Pros are high graphical performance and the QHD display. Despite high performance, the Alienware surprises with a decent battery life. On the downside, the device is heavy and Tobii eye-tracking is only available in models with high-resolution display. www.digitaltrends.com summarizes, “Taken as a whole, the Alienware 17 R5 delivers on everything it promises — exceptional gaming performance, unbelievable processing power, and a gorgeous display. ”. As of September 2018, Dell charges about $3,600 for the top specced model. The base model with GTX 1060 OC, 17.3 inch FHD (1920 x 1080) 60 Hz IPS anti-glare display, 8 GB of DDR4 RAM, and single 1 TB (+8 GB SSD) hybrid drive costs about $1,500. Alternatives include the MSI GT75 Titan, the Aorus X9, the OriginPC Eon 17-X, the Acer Predator Helios 500, and the Razer Blade or Razer Blade Pro.

Sources

  • https://www.dell.com/en-us/gaming/alienware-laptops
  • https://www.techradar.com/reviews/alienware-17-r5
  • https://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/laptops/alienware-17-r5
  • https://www.techspot.com/products/laptops/alienware-17-r5-2018.183224/
  • https://www.techefeed.com/laptop/alienware-17-r5-review/
  • https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/alienware-17-r5,5645.html
  • https://www.digitaltrends.com/laptop-reviews/alienware-17-r5-review/
Press Review by Martina Osztovits

Specifications

Alienware 17 R5, Core i9, GTX 1080Notebook: Alienware 17 R5, Core i9, GTX 1080
Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i9-8950HK
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile 8192 MB
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 2560 x 1440 pixels
Weight: 4.42kg
Price: 3300 euro
Links: Alienware homepage
 Alienware notebook section

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Average Score: 80% - good

Average of 5 scores (from 7 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% Alienware 17 R5 Review
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
Let the games begin! Or the multitasking, or the video editing or the coding -- heck, anything you want to do, the Alienware 17 can handle with aplomb. For $3,974, you get a system that doles out ridiculous frame rates, a beautiful display, awesome audio system and Tobii Eye tracking. The laptop's also not too shabby on the multitasking front, thanks to its overclockable 8th Gen Intel processor, which you should definitely overclock, because the app is supereasy to use.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/10/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Alienware 17 R5 review: Full, in-depth review
Source: Good Gear Guide English Archive.org version
The Alienware 17 R5 oesn’t reinvent the wheel but it does live up the brand’s legacy in all the right ways.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/07/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Alienware 17 R5 review: Full, in-depth review
Source: PC World Australia English Archive.org version
The Alienware 17 R5 oesn’t reinvent the wheel but it does live up the brand’s legacy in all the right ways.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/07/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Alienware 17 R5 review – ultimate mobile gaming rig
Source: Laptop Media English Archive.org version
The Alienware 17 R5 lived up to our expectations. Performance-wise you can’t get much better. Maybe the AMD Ryzen 7 2700 can beat the Core i9-8950HK in some benchmarks but real-world performance shouldn’t be any different. And as far as GPU performance goes, the GTX 1080 is the best on the market for now. We are waiting for NVIDIA’s new GPUs which should release soon judging by all the rumors.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/23/2018
80% Alienware 17 R5 review: Core i9 and an overclocked GTX 1080 create an incredible desktop replacement
Source: PC World English Archive.org version
The Alienware 17 R5 is a slickly designed gaming laptop that leverages Intel's first Core i9 mobile chip and an overclocked GeForce GTX 1080 to deliver desktop-class power. It's heavy and expensive though.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/22/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Alienware 17 R5 review: Core i9 and an overclocked GTX 1080 create an incredible desktop replacement
Source: Good Gear Guide English Archive.org version
Refinement or raw power: Pick your poison. Regardless of which you choose, Core i9’s arrival means that mobile laptops can finally rival top-tier tower PCs in performance. The Alienware 17 R5 heralds an exciting future. “Desktop replacements,” indeed.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/22/2018
80% Alienware 17 R5 Review
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
The new Alienware 17 R5 delivers excellent gaming power in a sleeker, hinge-forward design with captivating sound and lighting effects.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/05/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%

 

Alienware 17 R5

Specifications

Alienware 17 R5Notebook: Alienware 17 R5
Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i7-8750H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile 8192 MB
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 2560 x 1440 pixels
Weight: 4.416kg
Price: 2400 euro
Links: Alienware homepage
 Alienware notebook section

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87.3% Alienware 17 R5 (i7-8750H, GTX 1070, QHD) Laptop Review | Notebookcheck
Now with a hexa-core CPU. Despite using the most current components, the former top-gaming brand Alienware has had more and more difficulties standing up against the competitors. Find out in our review why this effort is not quite sufficient anymore for being a winner.

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Ревю на Alienware 17 R5 – мечтаната гейминг машина
Source: Laptop.bg BU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good cooling system; high performance; solid workmanship; premium design. Negative: Very heavy; noisy under loads.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/08/2018
Ревю на Alienware 17 R5 – мечтаната гейминг машина
Source: Laptop.bg BU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good cooling system; high performance; solid workmanship; premium design. Negative: Very heavy; noisy under loads.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/08/2018

 

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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.


Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M: Upcoming high-end graphics card for laptops and part of the 700M series.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M: High-end graphics card of the GeForce 700M series based on the Kepler architecture.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 880M: High-end graphics card from the GeForce GTX 800M series.

AMD Radeon R9 M290X: High-end GPU from AMD based on the 28nm Neptune GPU (GCN architecture). Technically identical to the HD 8970M.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M: Upper mid-range graphics card from the GeForce GTX 800M series.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M:

Fast high-end graphics card based on the Maxwell GM204 chip from the GeForce GTX 900M series.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M:

Second fastest high-end graphics card based on the Maxwell GM204 chip from the GeForce GTX 900M series.

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

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile: Pascal based high-end mobile graphics card based on a cut down GP104 (like the GTX 1080) and GDDR5 graphics memory. Successor to the GTX 980M with a 10 Watts higher TDP. Similar to the desktop GTX 1070 performance wise, but with more shaders and lower clock speeds.

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.

AMD Radeon RX 470 (Laptop): On Polaris 10 based mid-range graphics card for laptops and similar to the desktop RX 470.

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


Intel Core i7: The Intel Core i7 for laptops is based on the LG1156 Core i5/i7 CPU for desktops. The base clock speed of the CPUs is relatively low, but because of a huge Turbo mode, the cores can dynamically overclock to up to 3.2 GHz (920XM). Therefore, the CPU can be as fast as high clocked dual-core CPUs (using single threaded applications) but still offer the advantage of 4 cores. Because of the large TDP of 45 W / 55 W, the CPU is only intended for large laptops.  

4800MQ: Haswell-based quad-core processor clocked at 2.7 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 3.7 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4600 GPU and a dual channel DDR3 memory controller.

4700MQ: Haswell-based quad-core processor clocked at 2.4 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 3.4 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4600 GPU and a dual channel DDR3 memory controller.

4710MQ: Haswell-based quad-core processor clocked at 2.5 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 3.5 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4600 GPU and a dual channel DDR3 memory controller.

4710HQ: Haswell-based quad-core processor clocked at 2.5 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 3.5 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4600 GPU and a dual channel DDR3 memory controller.

4980HQ: Haswell-based quad-core processor clocked at 2.8 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 4.0 GHz. Offers an integrated Iris Pro Graphics 5200 GPU and a dual-channel DDR3 memory controller.

6700HQ: Skylake-based quad-core processor for notebooks. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 530 GPU and is manufactured in 14 nm.

6820HK: Skylake-based quad-core processor for notebooks. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 530 GPU and is manufactured in 14 nm.

4720HQ: Haswell-based quad-core processor clocked at 2.6 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 3.6 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4600 GPU and a dual channel DDR3 memory controller.

Intel Kaby Lake:

i7-7820HK: Quad-core notebook processor based on the Kaby Lake architecture running at 2.9 - 3.9 GHz. It is the second fastest model of the consumer H-series in the beginning of 2017. The chip also integrates the HD Graphics 630 GPU clocked at 350 - 1100 MHz and is manufactured in a 14 nm process (improved compared to Skylake). Compared to the Core i7-7820HQ, the 7820HK lacks business features like vPro or TXT support.

i7-7700HQ: Quad-core notebook processor based on the Kaby Lake architecture. Besides four CPU cores (including Hyper Threading), the chips also integrates the HD Graphics 630 GPU and is manufactured in an improved 14 nm process.

Intel Coffee Lake:

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.

i7-8750H: On Coffee Lake architecture based processor for big and heavy laptops. Integrates six processor cores clocked at 2.2 - 4.1 GHz (4 GHz with 4 cores, 3.9 GHz with 6 cores) that support HyperThreading. Manufactured in an improved 14nm process (14nm++).

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


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


3.68 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.

4.42 kg:

A laptop in this weight range is a heavyweight that you rarely carry around. This is meant for desktops and the devices tend to score with a large display and high performance and replace desktop devices.


81.24%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.

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

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