Alienware x17 RTX 3080 P48E
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Primary Camera: 0.9 MPix
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Average of 4 scores (from 13 reviews)
Reviews for the Alienware x17 RTX 3080 P48E
After only a year with the older Alienware m17 R2, R3, and R4 design, Dell is ready to hit the reset button with the Alienware x17 R1. Does the full-on makeover address all the issues we had with the previous generation model?
Source: Mash IT
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/20/2022
Source: Mobile Tech Review
Archive.org versionThe Alienware X series of gaming laptops are a new design for 2021 with 4-fan cooling and silicone gallium thermal paste. Available in 15” and 17” sizes as the Alienware x15 and x17, we review both. These slim gaming laptops have Intel 11th gen H series CPUs and NVIDIA RTX 3060/3070/3080 dedicated graphics. Display options range from high refresh full HD to QHD 240Hz (x15) and 4K 120Hz (x17). The Alienware x15 and x17 have a healthy selection of ports including Thunderbolt 4, Wi-Fi 6E, per key RGB lighting with Tron lights and an optional Cherry MX keyboard on the x17.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/19/2021
Source: PC Mag
Archive.org versionThe Alienware x17 is a sharper-looking version of the former flagship m17, but we're not sold on the redesign. While larger laptops often pack more power, it performs no better than premium 15-inch gaming rigs, so you're really just choosing on screen size and getting a heavier machine. Compared to the m17, the new notebook adds neither power nor portability. What we do like is the look, the mechanical keyboard (though it isn't new with this model), and the premium extras you'd expect at this price point. The x17 does everything well, but will cost you a pretty penny, and its less expensive base model is severely lacking in storage. If money is no object and you love the look, the x17 will serve you well and even start some conversations given its head-turning design. Otherwise, it's hard to recommend over the Alienware m17 R4 or Razer Blade 15.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/09/2021
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Laptop Mag
Archive.org versionEvery time I think that Alienware has finally hit the wall on its stunning gaming laptops, I’m happily proven wrong. The Alienware X17 is the pinnacle of what a desktop replacement can be. Thanks to its Core i7 processor, Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU and dual SSDs, the latest addition to the Alienware family is a serious force to be reckoned with – and I haven’t even mentioned the head-turning 4K panel, Cherry MX keyboard and powerful sound. The company managed to squeeze all of that ridiculous awesome into a chassis that’s only 0.8-inches thick. Still, if you’re looking for something even more powerful, the Origin Eon17-X is the way to go. But all that power doesn’t come cheap at $4,215, especially when we’re talking about desktop processors. Plus, you’re losing out on battery life. Overall, if you want power, endurance and aesthetics, the Alienware is the obvious choice.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/20/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Mash IT
Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/27/2021
Source: Mash IT
Archive.org versionIn this video we take a look at the NVIDIA RTX 3080 16 GB 165 watt TGP model. Is the extra money worth it for this upgrade?
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/17/2021
Source: Mash IT
Archive.org versionIn this video we look at upgrading the SSD in the new Alienware X series including a new Gen 4 SSD and test temperatures with and without the heatsink.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/07/2021
Source: Mash IT
Archive.org versionIn this video we look at choosing the best configuration options now that we have had some hands on time with a couple of X17's.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/09/2021
Source: Mash IT
Archive.org versionIn this video we examine why the new X17 is not performing as expected and test the supplied high density 1Rx16 ram against some 1Rx8 ram modules we have available.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/07/2021
Source: Mash IT
Archive.org versionIn this video we review the highly anticipated Alienware X17, the latest in the Alienware range and the successor to the M17 R4. Our review model has the new Intel 11th gen 11800H CPU and NVIDIA's RTX 3070 140w TGP graphics card.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/03/2021
Source: Mash IT
Archive.org versionHands-On, online available, Long, Date: 07/02/2021
Foreign Reviews
Source: HardwareLuxx
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/20/2021
Source: Charles Tech
FR→ENSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/11/2022
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 80% display: 90% mobility: 80%
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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.
i7-11800H: Tiger Lake (H45 series) based high end octa-core SoC for gaming laptops and workstations. The eight CPU cores run at 2.3 GHz to 4.6 GHz. The integrated UHD Graphics GPU offers 32 EUs at up to 1.45 GHz. The chip is manufactured on the second-gen 10 nm Intel SuperFin process.» 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.
3.217 kg:
A laptop with this weight is comparatively heavy and less designed for mobility than for use at the desk. Therefore, the devices tend to shine less with battery life than with a large screen and higher performance.
Alienware: Alienware was founded in the USA in 1996. The European headquarters is located in Ireland. Alienware has been part of the Dell Group since 2006. The product range mainly focuses on gaming laptops and desktops, which are developed and manufactured by Dell. The trademark is a slightly futuristic design with an Alien as the logo. Additionally, workstations for private and business customers are sold.
As with every brand, there are also some points of criticism with Alienware. Some customers have complained about the high prices of the products, while others have criticized the quality of customer services. There have also been some reports of problems with the reliability and durability of some Alienware products. However, many customers have also had positive experiences with the brand and appreciate the powerful gaming computers.
77.25%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.
