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Alienware m18 Series

Alienware m18 R2Processor: AMD Dragon Range (Zen 4, Ryzen 7045) R9 7945HX, Intel Raptor Lake-HX i9-13900HX, Intel Raptor Lake-HX i9-13980HX, Intel Raptor Lake-HX i9-14900HX
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon RX 7900M, NVIDIA NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU
Display: 18.00 inch
Weight: 3.891kg, 3.894kg, 3.955kg, 4.23kg
Price: 2300, 2900, 3300 euro
Average Score: 83.43% - good
Average of 24 scores (from 46 reviews)
price: 80%, performance: 98%, features: 70%, display: 91%, mobility: 53%, workmanship: 86%, ergonomy: 88%, emissions: 86%

 

Alienware m18 R1

Specifications

Alienware m18 R1Notebook: Alienware m18 R1
Processor: Intel Raptor Lake-HX i9-13980HX
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU 16384 MB
Display: 18.00 inch, 16:10, 1920 x 1200 pixels
Weight: 3.891kg
Price: 2900 euro
Links: Alienware homepage
 Alienware notebook section

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Average Score: 82.83% - good

Average of 12 scores (from 32 reviews)

 

Reviews

90.7% Alienware m18 R1 laptop review: Bigger and heavier than the MSI Titan GT77 | Notebookcheck
Dell is reviving its 18-inch Alienware laptop with almost every feature we can think of under the sun: 4x M.2 SSDs, 480 Hz refresh rate, 175 W GPU, liquid metal cooling, vapor chamber cooling, Advanced Optimus, and even optional CherryMX mechanical keys. At almost 9 pounds, however, the Alienware m18 R1 is one of the heaviest laptops in recent memory.
5 Reasons To Buy Alienware M18 In 2024, And 3 Reasons You Shouldn't
Source: Techlusive English
If you Googled that question and landed on that page, let me give you a short and quick answer. Buy the Alienware M18 R1 if you want a heavy-duty, high quality, work horse of a laptop. It is a versatile machine and the specs and upgradeability means you can keep it going for years to come. And if you’re looking for Alienware M18 R1 limitations, there are three of them. First, 14th gen Intel chips are already out and the performance to power consumption is far better than the 13th gen in the Alienware. Secondly, we don’t have the maxxed out spec variant here, which means third-party parts if you want to upgrade And lastly, there are lighter laptops with similar screen size and specifications if you’re looking for a more portable option. I think that should give you a clear idea of whether you are someone who should invest in the Alienware M18 R1 in 2024 or not. We’ve also done a video on this laptop, so if you skipped the whole article and came to the conclusion directly, maybe have a look at the video here.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/12/2024
5 Reasons To Buy Alienware M18 In 2024, And 3 Reasons You Shouldn't
Source: Techlusive English
If you Googled that question and landed on that page, let me give you a short and quick answer. Buy the Alienware M18 R1 if you want a heavy-duty, high quality, work horse of a laptop. It is a versatile machine and the specs and upgradeability means you can keep it going for years to come. And if you’re looking for Alienware M18 R1 limitations, there are three of them. First, 14th gen Intel chips are already out and the performance to power consumption is far better than the 13th gen in the Alienware. Secondly, we don’t have the maxxed out spec variant here, which means third-party parts if you want to upgrade And lastly, there are lighter laptops with similar screen size and specifications if you’re looking for a more portable option. I think that should give you a clear idea of whether you are someone who should invest in the Alienware M18 R1 in 2024 or not. We’ve also done a video on this laptop, so if you skipped the whole article and came to the conclusion directly, maybe have a look at the video here.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/12/2024
80% Alienware M18 Review: blockbuster gaming on a big screen
Source: T3 English
Honestly, you probably already know if this is the laptop for you. Are you an ordinary person? Buy a cheaper gaming laptop that is less cutting-edge. Are you a gaming legend in your own lunchtime? Do you spend more time streaming on Twitch than watching it? Then this might be a good pick: it’ll run any game you throw at it, providing the high-frame-rate, smooth gaming beauty that you need and offering enough processing power to run OBS in the background at the same time. There is no such thing as a future-proof laptop, but the M18 has enough power, memory, and storage to handle rapidly expanding games for a few years to come, while that massive 18-inch screen generally looks excellent. As long as you don’t need to move it too often, because it’s bloody heavy – which is hardly a surprise at this scale, but that's the biggest strength and weakness of the M18 all rolled into one, really.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/03/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Alienware M18 Review: blockbuster gaming on a big screen
Source: T3 English
Honestly, you probably already know if this is the laptop for you. Are you an ordinary person? Buy a cheaper gaming laptop that is less cutting-edge. Are you a gaming legend in your own lunchtime? Do you spend more time streaming on Twitch than watching it? Then this might be a good pick: it’ll run any game you throw at it, providing the high-frame-rate, smooth gaming beauty that you need and offering enough processing power to run OBS in the background at the same time. There is no such thing as a future-proof laptop, but the M18 has enough power, memory, and storage to handle rapidly expanding games for a few years to come, while that massive 18-inch screen generally looks excellent. As long as you don’t need to move it too often, because it’s bloody heavy – which is hardly a surprise at this scale, but that's the biggest strength and weakness of the M18 all rolled into one, really.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/03/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Alienware m18 Review
Source: PC Mag English
Dell's Alienware m18 delivers on its promises: This is a large, powerful gaming laptop with the premium flair and feel you expect from an expensive purchase. The drawbacks are really the price and battery life, which in context are reasonable. (We'd also like to see more ports on the laptop's sides.) This price tier exists for deep-pocketed enthusiasts, and if you’re considering anything in this range, the m18 isn’t an outlier. For the majority of shoppers, of course, all of these mighty 18-inch systems are likely too expensive. In that context, this is the best 18-inch gaming laptop we've tested yet. Just going toe-to-toe with the pricier Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 and topping the sleeker Razer Blade 18 in performance weren't enough. Dell topped that off with a restrained but high-end design that is loaded with top-end extras, like a 1080p webcam and just enough RGB lights to play with.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/31/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Alienware m18 Review
Source: PC Mag English
Dell's Alienware m18 delivers on its promises: This is a large, powerful gaming laptop with the premium flair and feel you expect from an expensive purchase. The drawbacks are really the price and battery life, which in context are reasonable. (We'd also like to see more ports on the laptop's sides.) This price tier exists for deep-pocketed enthusiasts, and if you’re considering anything in this range, the m18 isn’t an outlier. For the majority of shoppers, of course, all of these mighty 18-inch systems are likely too expensive. In that context, this is the best 18-inch gaming laptop we've tested yet. Just going toe-to-toe with the pricier Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 and topping the sleeker Razer Blade 18 in performance weren't enough. Dell topped that off with a restrained but high-end design that is loaded with top-end extras, like a 1080p webcam and just enough RGB lights to play with.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/31/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%
Alienware m18 R1 Laptop Review: Brawny Beauty, Untapped Potential
Source: Hot Hardware English
Unfortunately for the Alienware m18 R1, it doesn't quite have top-shelf gaming performance as it stands currently. It's not slow, not by any means. It's just that other laptops we've tested with GeForce RTX 4090 GPUs can offer superior gaming performance in many scenarios. Because of that, we struggle to recommend the Alienware m18 R1, which is a shame because it definitely has a fair degree of untapped potential it seems, along with good looks and some great features.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/23/2023
Alienware m18 R1 Laptop Review: Brawny Beauty, Untapped Potential
Source: Hot Hardware English
Unfortunately for the Alienware m18 R1, it doesn't quite have top-shelf gaming performance as it stands currently. It's not slow, not by any means. It's just that other laptops we've tested with GeForce RTX 4090 GPUs can offer superior gaming performance in many scenarios. Because of that, we struggle to recommend the Alienware m18 R1, which is a shame because it definitely has a fair degree of untapped potential it seems, along with good looks and some great features.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/23/2023
90% Alienware m18 review: king of laptop gaming performance
Source: Techradar English
The Alienware m18, in terms of pure gaming performance, is above its competition while maintaining a decent price point for the desktop replacement market. It also has an excellent mechanical keyboard and great sound, though CPU performance suffers a little.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/15/2023
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 90% performance: 100% mobility: 40% workmanship: 80%
90% Alienware m18 review: king of laptop gaming performance
Source: Techradar English
The Alienware m18, in terms of pure gaming performance, is above its competition while maintaining a decent price point for the desktop replacement market. It also has an excellent mechanical keyboard and great sound, though CPU performance suffers a little.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/15/2023
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 90% performance: 100% mobility: 40% workmanship: 80%
90% Alienware m18 review: The biggest, baddest 18-inch gaming laptop
Source: Tom's Guide English
The Alienware m18 is the biggest, most powerful gaming laptop we've tested to date. It's too heavy, hot and loud to be of much use on the go, but when plugged in it runs the latest games as well as some of the best gaming PCs, truly earning the term desktop replacement.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/14/2023
Rating: Total score: 90%
Alienware M18 & M16 - 10TB of SSDs and 64GB RAM Upgrade
Source: Mash IT English
Support, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/14/2023
90% Alienware m18 review: The biggest, baddest 18-inch gaming laptop
Source: Tom's Guide English
The Alienware m18 is the biggest, most powerful gaming laptop we've tested to date. It's too heavy, hot and loud to be of much use on the go, but when plugged in it runs the latest games as well as some of the best gaming PCs, truly earning the term desktop replacement.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/14/2023
Rating: Total score: 90%
Alienware M18 & M16 - 10TB of SSDs and 64GB RAM Upgrade
Source: Mash IT English
Support, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/14/2023
Alienware M18 Review - The King is Back! (13900HX & RTX 4090)
Source: Mash IT English
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/12/2023
Alienware M18 Review - The King is Back! (13900HX & RTX 4090)
Source: Mash IT English
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/12/2023
Alienware m18 Review: A Massive 18-Inch Gaming Laptop (With Nvidia RTX 4090)
Source: CNet English
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/04/2023
Alienware m18 Review: A Massive 18-Inch Gaming Laptop (With Nvidia RTX 4090)
Source: CNet English
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/04/2023
Alienware m18 hands-on review: A gigantic gaming laptop
Source: Tom's Guide English
The Alienware m18 screams “go big or go home” due to its massive size and 18-inch display. And while this gaming laptop won’t be cheap, I can see it being a big seller for Dell. That’s because, if it lives up to what the company promises, this machine could be an effective desktop replacement. It could be an ideal machine for those who want a beefy computer but may not have room for a traditional desktop.
Hands-On, online available, Short, Date: 01/04/2023
Dell Alienware M series (m18 & m16) and X series (x16 & x14) first look at CES 2023
Source: Engadget English
At CES 2023, Alienware is unveiling its first 18-inch gaming laptop, the m18. It’s also debuting two new 16-inch models, the powerful Alienware m16, and the sleeker x16. And of course, last year’s 14-inch x14 also makes a return. Clearly Dell is focusing on a wide variety of options this year, from people who demand the most power to style-conscious gamers who want the thinnest machines possible.
Hands-On, online available, Medium, Date: 01/04/2023
Alienware m18 hands-on review: A gigantic gaming laptop
Source: Tom's Guide English
The Alienware m18 screams “go big or go home” due to its massive size and 18-inch display. And while this gaming laptop won’t be cheap, I can see it being a big seller for Dell. That’s because, if it lives up to what the company promises, this machine could be an effective desktop replacement. It could be an ideal machine for those who want a beefy computer but may not have room for a traditional desktop.
Hands-On, online available, Short, Date: 01/04/2023
Dell Alienware M series (m18 & m16) and X series (x16 & x14) first look at CES 2023
Source: Engadget English
At CES 2023, Alienware is unveiling its first 18-inch gaming laptop, the m18. It’s also debuting two new 16-inch models, the powerful Alienware m16, and the sleeker x16. And of course, last year’s 14-inch x14 also makes a return. Clearly Dell is focusing on a wide variety of options this year, from people who demand the most power to style-conscious gamers who want the thinnest machines possible.
Hands-On, online available, Medium, Date: 01/04/2023
First Impressions: Alienware m18 (2023) Review
Source: Trusted Reviews English
The Alienware m18 marks the beginning of a new generation for gaming laptops, featuring an 18-inch screen and cutting-edge components from AMD, Intel and Nvidia. It’s too early to judge performance, but all signs suggest this to be one of the leading desktop replacement options for eSport players in 2023.
Hands-On, online available, Medium, Date: 01/03/2023
First Impressions: Alienware m18 (2023) Review
Source: Trusted Reviews English
The Alienware m18 marks the beginning of a new generation for gaming laptops, featuring an 18-inch screen and cutting-edge components from AMD, Intel and Nvidia. It’s too early to judge performance, but all signs suggest this to be one of the leading desktop replacement options for eSport players in 2023.
Hands-On, online available, Medium, Date: 01/03/2023

Foreign Reviews

84% Test de l’Alienware M18, le portable gamer de l’excès
Source: 01Net French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/02/2023
Rating: Total score: 84% performance: 100% mobility: 40%
84% Test de l’Alienware M18, le portable gamer de l’excès
Source: 01Net French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/02/2023
Rating: Total score: 84% performance: 100% mobility: 40%
73% Test Alienware M18 R1 : 18 pouces de pur gaming
Source: Charles Tech French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/01/2023
Rating: Total score: 73% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 60%
73% Test Alienware M18 R1 : 18 pouces de pur gaming
Source: Charles Tech French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/01/2023
Rating: Total score: 73% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 60%
Alienware M18 – Wow! A więc tak wygląda najmocniejszy gamingowy laptop
Source: Co Nowego Turkish PL→EN
Positive: Big screen; powerful hardware; high gaming performance; premium design; solid workmanship. Negative: Expensive.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/07/2024
Alienware M18 – Wow! A więc tak wygląda najmocniejszy gamingowy laptop
Source: Co Nowego Turkish PL→EN
Positive: Big screen; powerful hardware; high gaming performance; premium design; solid workmanship. Negative: Expensive.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/07/2024
Dell Alienware M18, Monster Gaming 18 inch di CES 2023!
Source: Pemmzchannel ID→EN
Positive: Powerful processor; high gaming performance; impressive dual display.
Hands-On, online available, Short, Date: 01/11/2023
Dell Alienware M18, Monster Gaming 18 inch di CES 2023!
Source: Pemmzchannel ID→EN
Positive: Powerful processor; high gaming performance; impressive dual display.
Hands-On, online available, Short, Date: 01/11/2023

 

Alienware m18 R1, RTX 4090

Specifications

Alienware m18 R1, RTX 4090Notebook: Alienware m18 R1, RTX 4090
Processor: Intel Raptor Lake-HX i9-13900HX
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU 16384 MB
Display: 18.00 inch, 16:10, 2560 x 1600 pixels
Weight: 4.23kg
Links: Alienware homepage
 Alienware notebook section

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Average Score: 81.4% - good

Average of 5 scores (from 5 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% Alienware M18 R1 Review – Gigantic gaming goliath got game
Source: Hitech Century English
Massive and powerful in equal measure, the Alienware M18 R1 is a behemoth of a gaming laptop. It does not come cheap, is immensely heavy and runs hot but the sheer power and performance it has to offer makes it ideal for gamers who demand top tier gaming performance
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/02/2024
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 60% performance: 100% display: 100% mobility: 60% workmanship: 80%
80% Alienware M18 Review
Source: Trusted Reviews English
Thanks to Alienware’s wide range of options, you can pick up an M18 for well under £2000/$2000, but let’s assume you are after a high-end model with an RTX 4080 or better GPU, then you will be spending around £3000/$3000 or more. For that sort of money, you can get the 17-inch Medion Erazer Beast X40, Razer’s Blade 18 or the Asus ROG Strix Scar 18. The Medion is worth consideration because it represents excellent value and comes with a mechanical keyboard as standard. If a super-fast display is what you are after, don’t forget the Gigabyte Aorus 17H, which pairs an RTX 4080 GPU with a 360Hz display. For just over £2000/$2000, it’s an eSports laptop par excellence. None of those machines are as physically imposing and visually extreme as the new Alienware M18. Every time I took it down from the shelf and opened it up, the sheer over-the-top size and styling brought a cheese-eating grin to my face, and that’s what I want when spending this sort of money on a gaming laptop. Check out our Best Gaming Laptop list for even more options.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/07/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Alienware m18 R1 (2023) review: A staggeringly powerful 18in gaming laptop, and now a bit cheaper on Black Friday, too
Source: Expert Reviews English
Considering the very high price, the m18 should have a much better display. For just shy of £3,500, a rather dull 165Hz QHD+ panel, frankly, takes the proverbial. Granted, the 480Hz screen is only £100 more, but the idea of a 1,920 x 1,080 matrix stretched across 18 inches – that’s still only 122dpi – fails to excite any more than 165Hz at QHD+. The keyboard is a bit mundane too, though it works well enough. However, the m18 is so breathtakingly powerful I’m prepared to give it a pass on the workaday display and keyboard. At the end of the day, no other gaming laptop can so effortlessly run even the most demanding titles with all the graphic bells and whistles turned on, and that is primarily what I want for my money. Hook this m18 up to a good gaming monitor, like the Asus ROG Swift PG27AQDM, and you will have a superb gaming rig and a good laptop.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/15/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Alienware m18 R1 (2023) review: A staggeringly powerful 18in gaming laptop
Source: Expert Reviews English
Considering the very high price, the m18 should have a much better display. For just shy of £3,500, a rather dull 165Hz QHD+ panel, frankly, takes the proverbial. Granted, the 480Hz screen is only £100 more, but the idea of a 1,920 x 1,080 matrix stretched across 18 inches – that’s still only 122dpi – fails to excite any more than 165Hz at QHD+. The keyboard is a bit mundane too, though it works well enough. However, the m18 is so breathtakingly powerful I’m prepared to give it a pass on the workaday display and keyboard. At the end of the day, no other gaming laptop can so effortlessly run even the most demanding titles with all the graphic bells and whistles turned on, and that is primarily what I want for my money. Hook this m18 up to a good gaming monitor, like the Asus ROG Swift PG27AQDM, and you will have a superb gaming rig and a good laptop.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/18/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

87% Oyuncuların hayallerini süsleyen dizüstü bilgisayar; Alienware M18 R1 incelemesi
Source: Log.com.tr TR→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/01/2023
Rating: Total score: 87%

 

Alienware m18 R1 AMD

Specifications

Alienware m18 R1 AMDNotebook: Alienware m18 R1 AMD
Processor: AMD Dragon Range (Zen 4, Ryzen 7045) R9 7945HX
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon RX 7900M 16384 MB
Display: 18.00 inch, 16:10, 1920 x 1200 pixels
Weight: 3.894kg
Price: 2300 euro
Links: Alienware homepage
 Alienware notebook section

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Reviews

89.2% AMD Radeon RX 7900M performance debut: Alienware m18 R1 laptop review | Notebookcheck
AMD knocked it out of the park with its Ryzen series of mobile CPUs, but there's no question that its discrete mobile GPUs have been falling behind. The Radeon RX 7900M rights the ship by being just as powerful as the mobile RTX 4080 for hundreds of dollars less.

 

Alienware m18 R2

Specifications

Alienware m18 R2Notebook: Alienware m18 R2
Processor: Intel Raptor Lake-HX i9-14900HX
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU 16384 MB
Display: 18.00 inch, 16:10, 2560 x 1600 pixels
Weight: 3.955kg
Price: 3300 euro
Links: Alienware homepage
 Alienware notebook section

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Average Score: 83% - good

Average of 4 scores (from 8 reviews)

 

Reviews

89.5% Alienware m18 R2 laptop review: Jumping from Core i9-13980HX to i9-14900HX | Notebookcheck
It may be called the Alienware m18 R2, but it's more like the Alienware m18 R1.1. The CPU and GPU perform identically to last year's model for no major year-over-year improvements. Save yourself a few hundred dollars by opting for the m18 R1 version instead.
80% Alienware m18 R2 Review
Source: PC Mag English
The Alienware m18 R2 holds few surprises, pumping up an already fast enthusiast-grade gaming laptop with an even quicker chip. The generational gap is noticeable when put head-to-head, but it is not significant enough to warrant an upgrade from the R1 model or a similar recently purchased laptop. The 14th Gen Intel Core i9 HX CPU is still the fastest option around, though, if you’re upgrading from a much older system and looking for the highest possible speeds. On its own merits, this is a slick, well-made, and top-performing desktop-replacement system. Comparing the Alienware m18 R2 with the other 18-inch laptops profiled here doesn’t do it many favors—you may as well opt for getting maximum power out of the system rather than emphasizing thinness since none of these machines is all that portable, and the M18 R2 still weighs the most.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/02/2024
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Alienware m18 R2 Review
Source: PC Mag English
The Alienware m18 R2 holds few surprises, pumping up an already fast enthusiast-grade gaming laptop with an even quicker chip. The generational gap is noticeable when put head-to-head, but it is not significant enough to warrant an upgrade from the R1 model or a similar recently purchased laptop. The 14th Gen Intel Core i9 HX CPU is still the fastest option around, though, if you’re upgrading from a much older system and looking for the highest possible speeds. On its own merits, this is a slick, well-made, and top-performing desktop-replacement system. Comparing the Alienware m18 R2 with the other 18-inch laptops profiled here doesn’t do it many favors—you may as well opt for getting maximum power out of the system rather than emphasizing thinness since none of these machines is all that portable, and the M18 R2 still weighs the most.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/02/2024
Rating: Total score: 80%
I tested Dell's $3,000 gaming laptop and it spoiled me with unconventional features
Source: Zdnet.com English
Dell's Alienware m18 R2 is right at the top of the line when it comes to the best gaming laptops. This is a powerful machine with a distinct identity that can handle virtually any game you want with vibrant graphics, blazing fast speeds, and can even get dressed for the office at the press of a button. However, this is also quite a large laptop, so although it's portable, it isn't exactly carry-and-go, and it isn't a machine that you can leave unplugged for hours at a time. Pricing can easily rise toward the higher end too, but the cutting-edge technology solidifies the m18 R2 as something that will be near the top of the laptop market for a while.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/22/2024
I tested Dell's $3,000 gaming laptop and it spoiled me with unconventional features
Source: Zdnet.com English
Dell's Alienware m18 R2 is right at the top of the line when it comes to the best gaming laptops. This is a powerful machine with a distinct identity that can handle virtually any game you want with vibrant graphics, blazing fast speeds, and can even get dressed for the office at the press of a button. However, this is also quite a large laptop, so although it's portable, it isn't exactly carry-and-go, and it isn't a machine that you can leave unplugged for hours at a time. Pricing can easily rise toward the higher end too, but the cutting-edge technology solidifies the m18 R2 as something that will be near the top of the laptop market for a while.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/22/2024
Alienware M18 R2 Review - The Power House Returns!
Source: Mash IT English
The Alienware m18 r2 new for 2024 with the 14th gen intel processors and 270w of combined CPU and GPU power budget. A large desktop replacement laptop that easily could replace most desktops.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/16/2024
Alienware M18 R2 Review - The Power House Returns!
Source: Mash IT English
The Alienware m18 r2 new for 2024 with the 14th gen intel processors and 270w of combined CPU and GPU power budget. A large desktop replacement laptop that easily could replace most desktops.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/16/2024

Foreign Reviews

86% Test Alienware m18 R2 : Dell renouvelle sa série m18 avec ce monstre de puissance
Source: Charles Tech French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/04/2024
Rating: Total score: 86% performance: 100% display: 90% mobility: 70%
86% Test Alienware m18 R2 : Dell renouvelle sa série m18 avec ce monstre de puissance
Source: Charles Tech French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/04/2024
Rating: Total score: 86% performance: 100% display: 90% mobility: 70%

 

Comment

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.


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

NVIDIA NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU: High-end laptop graphics card based on the Ada Lovelace architecture. Offers 16 GB GDDR6 VRAM with a 256 Bit memory bus and can be configured with 80 - 150 TDP settings (+ Dynamic Boost). 

AMD Radeon RX 7900M: Fast high-end mobile graphics card based on the RDNA 3 architecture. Offers 4,608 cores (72 CUs) at a TDP of up to 200 Watt (including SmartShift). Uses the Navi 31 chip that is manufactured in 5nm at TSMC.

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


Intel Raptor Lake-HX:

i9-13980HX: Mobile CPU of the Raptor Lake series that offers 24 cores (8 performance, 16 efficiency cores) with a Boost core of up to 5.8 GHz for the P-cores. Similar to the Desktop i9-13900K but with reduced clock speeds and TDP.

i9-13900HX: Mobile CPU based on the Raptor Lake series that offers 24 cores (8 performance, 16 efficiency cores) with a Boost core of up to 5.8 GHz for the P-cores. Similar to the Desktop i9-13900K but with reduced clock speeds and TDP.

i9-14900HX: High-end mobile hybrid processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture with 24 cores and 32 threads. Clocks at a maximum of 5.8 GHz (P cores).

AMD Dragon Range (Zen 4, Ryzen 7045):

R9 7945HX: High-End mobile 16-core processor based on the Zen 4 architecture. The CPU cores clock at up to 5.4 GHz and execute 32 threads simultaneously. The TDP is configurable between 55 and 75 Watt.

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


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


3.891 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.

4.23 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.


83.43%: 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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Stefan Hinum, 2023-07- 2 (Update: 2023-07- 2)