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Alienware m15 R4 RTX 3080

Specifications

Alienware m15 R4 RTX 3080
Alienware m15 R4 RTX 3080 (m15 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i9-10980HK 8 x 2.4 - 5.3 GHz, 135 W PL2 / Short Burst, 135 W PL1 / Sustained, Comet Lake-H
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU - 8 GB VRAM, Core: 1605 MHz, 140 W TDP ( including 15 W Dynamic Boost), Geforce 461.66
Memory
32 GB 
Display
15.60 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 141 PPI, LG Philips LGD066E (156WFG), IPS, glossy: no, 300 Hz
Mainboard
Intel HM470
Storage
2x WDC PC SN730 SDBPNTY-512G (RAID 0), 1024 GB 
, 2x 512 GB PCIe M.2 SSD, 960 GB free
Soundcard
Intel Comet Lake PCH-H - cAVS
Connections
3 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 USB 3.1 Gen2, 1 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort, 1 Kensington Lock, 1 Docking Station Port, Audio Connections: combined audio jack, Card Reader: microSD reader
Networking
Intel/Killer E3100X 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000/2500MBit/s), Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650w (ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.1
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 20 x 360.3 x 276 ( = 0.79 x 14.19 x 10.87 in)
Battery
86 Wh Lithium-Ion
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: HD webcam
Primary Camera: 0.9 MPix
Additional features
Speakers: stereo speakers (4 W), Keyboard: mechanical RGB keyboard, Keyboard Light: yes, 12 Months Warranty
Weight
2.35 kg ( = 82.89 oz / 5.18 pounds), Power Supply: 800 g ( = 28.22 oz / 1.76 pounds)
Price
3 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 86.1% - good
Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 95%, features: 65%, display: 89% mobility: 47%, workmanship: 84%, ergonomy: 89%, emissions: 71%

Reviews for the Alienware m15 R4 RTX 3080

86.1% Alienware m15 R4 laptop in review: Now also with a mechanical keyboard | Notebookcheck
How does the Alienware m15 R4 perform with the fastest laptop graphics card that's currently on the market? Is the upgrade from an RTX 3070 to an RTX 3080 worth it? What are the advantages of the new mechanical keyboard that is optionally offered by Dell? These and other questions are answered in our detailed review.
Oddaję go ze łzami w oczach, świetny gamingowy laptop. Recenzja Alienware m15 R4
Source: Antyweb Turkish PL→EN
Positive: High performance; beautiful design; nice display. Negative: High price; noisy under loads; overheats while using.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/29/2021

Comment

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU: High-End laptop graphics card based on the Ampere GA104 chip. At the time of the launch in early 2021, the 3080 is the fastest laptop graphics card on the market.

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.


i9-10980HK: On Comet Lake architecture based processor for big and heavy laptops. Integrates eight processor cores clocked at 3.1 - 5 GHz that support HyperThreading. Manufactured in an improved 14nm process (14nm++). At the time of announcement, the i9-10980HK is the fastest Comet Lake-H CPU and fastest laptop CPU on the market. Thanks to the free multiplicator, the CPU can also be easily overclocked (but may not have much headroom).» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


15.60":

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

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

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


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.


86.1%: This is an above-average rating. Nevertheless, it should not be forgotten that about one fifth of all tested models receive a better rating.


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

 

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Stefan Hinum, 2021-09-10 (Update: 2021-09-10)