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Alienware Area-51m R2, i9-10900K, RTX 2080 Super

Specifications

Alienware Area-51m R2, i9-10900K, RTX 2080 Super
Alienware Area-51m R2, i9-10900K, RTX 2080 Super (Area-51 R2 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i9-10900K 10 x 3.7 - 5.3 GHz, Comet Lake
Graphics adapter
Memory
32 GB 
, DDR4-3200
Display
17.30 inch 16:9, 3840 x 2160 pixel 255 PPI, IPS, glossy: no, 60 Hz
Storage
4 x 512GB SSD
Connections
2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 USB 3.1 Gen2, 1 Thunderbolt, 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5mm, Card Reader: SD, USB-C
Networking
Killer E3000 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000/2500MBit/s), Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650x Wireless Network Adapter (200NGW) (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5.0
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 44 x 360.3 x 319.14 ( = 1.73 x 14.19 x 12.56 in)
Battery
90 Wh Lithium-Ion
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit
Additional features
Keyboard: Chiclet with Numpad, Keyboard Light: yes
Weight
4.1 kg ( = 144.62 oz / 9.04 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
4400 Euro

 

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Reviews for the Alienware Area-51m R2, i9-10900K, RTX 2080 Super

Alienware Area-51m R2 Mehr Leistung geht nicht
Source: HardwareLuxx German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/06/2020

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile: High-End laptop graphics card based on the TU104 chip. At the time of the launch in early 2020, the 2080 Super is the fastest laptop graphics card on the market, but only slightly faster than the old GeForce RTX 2080.

These graphics cards are able to play the latest and most demanding games in high resolutions and full detail settings with enabled Anti-Aliasing.

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


i9-10900K: Comet Lake based high end desktop CPU with ten cores (based on the Skylake architecture) clocked 3.7 - 5.3 GHz (for short bursts at low temperatures).The CPU also integrates the old UHD Graphics 630 GPU. The 10900K is the fastest CML-S CPU at launch and can be overclocked thanks to the open multiplicator.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


17.30": This display size is a standard format for desktop replacements (DTR). The DTR laptops are heavier to carry, need more power, but texts are easy to read and high resolutions are no problem. DTR are mainly intended for stationary desk use, where weight and energy hunger don't matter. In return, you enjoy the advantages of high resolutions (more details, better legibility).» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


4.1 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.


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.


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

 

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Stefan Hinum, 2020-09-11 (Update: 2020-09-11)