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MagyarAlienware x17 Series
Processor: Intel Alder Lake-P i9-12900HK, Intel Alder Lake-S i7-12700H, Intel Rocket Lake i9-11900K, Intel Tiger Lake i7-11800HGraphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU
Display: 17.30 inch
Weight: 3.02kg, 3.09kg, 3.101kg, 3.217kg
Price: 3300, 3800, 3900 euro
Average Score:
Average of 24 scores (from 63 reviews)
Average of 24 scores (from 63 reviews)
Alienware x17 R1, i7-11800H RTX 3070 FHD
Specifications
Notebook: Alienware x17 R1, i7-11800H RTX 3070 FHDProcessor: Intel Tiger Lake i7-11800H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU 8192 MB
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 3.02kg
Links: Alienware homepage Alienware notebook section
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Foreign Reviews
Dell Alienware X17 R1
Source: 15 Zoll Notebooks Test
DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/21/2021
Source: 15 Zoll Notebooks Test
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/21/2021
Alienware x17 R1, i9-11900HK RTX 3080 FHD
Specifications
Notebook: Alienware x17 R1, i9-11900HK RTX 3080 FHDProcessor: Intel Rocket Lake i9-11900K
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU 8192 MB
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 3.02kg
Links: Alienware homepage Alienware notebook section
Pricecompare
Reviews
Alienware X17 R1 review: It's out of this world
Source: Pocket Lint
All told the Alienware X17 R1 is a great gaming package. There's plenty on offer here, including great specification and visual design, in a slim-yet-powerful package that does little wrong. We only have a few minor complaints about the setup - some of which could be combatted by just ensuring you make the right choices in terms of the spec options. That 512GB drive, for example, is far too small for most modern games. The Alienware X17 R1 continues the company's trend of releasing cracking gaming laptops. It's out of this world.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/14/2021
Source: Pocket Lint
All told the Alienware X17 R1 is a great gaming package. There's plenty on offer here, including great specification and visual design, in a slim-yet-powerful package that does little wrong. We only have a few minor complaints about the setup - some of which could be combatted by just ensuring you make the right choices in terms of the spec options. That 512GB drive, for example, is far too small for most modern games. The Alienware X17 R1 continues the company's trend of releasing cracking gaming laptops. It's out of this world.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/14/2021
Alienware X15 and X17 2021 – slim performance laptops with quad-fans and powerful hardware
Source: Ultrabook Review
The X15 makes less sense, very little I would say. It’s heavier and larger than the competition without a significant CPU/GPU advantage, since most performance 15-inch ultraportables offer up to 100W RTX graphics these days. It also lacks the CherryMX keyboard available on the X17, so I’d reckon it would need to be aggressively priced for customers to pick it over something like a Blade 15. To wrap this up, I’ll advise you to wait for detailed reviews if you’re interested in any of these products. We’ll most likely not have them here on the site, since we’re not on Dell’s good graces for review samples, and I don’t think getting one of these just for review is worth it for us. I’d love to hear your thoughts on them in the comments section down below, though, if you end up getting any of these.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/02/2021
Source: Ultrabook Review
The X15 makes less sense, very little I would say. It’s heavier and larger than the competition without a significant CPU/GPU advantage, since most performance 15-inch ultraportables offer up to 100W RTX graphics these days. It also lacks the CherryMX keyboard available on the X17, so I’d reckon it would need to be aggressively priced for customers to pick it over something like a Blade 15. To wrap this up, I’ll advise you to wait for detailed reviews if you’re interested in any of these products. We’ll most likely not have them here on the site, since we’re not on Dell’s good graces for review samples, and I don’t think getting one of these just for review is worth it for us. I’d love to hear your thoughts on them in the comments section down below, though, if you end up getting any of these.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/02/2021
Alienware x17 RTX 3080 P48E
Specifications
Notebook: Alienware x17 RTX 3080 P48EProcessor: Intel Tiger Lake i7-11800H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU 16384 MB
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 3840 x 2160 pixels
Weight: 3.217kg
Price: 3300 euro
Links: Alienware homepage Alienware notebook section
Pricecompare
Average Score:
Average of 6 scores (from 26 reviews)
Reviews
Alienware x17 R1 RTX 3080 laptop review: A new beginning | Notebookcheck
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?
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?
Alienware X17 R2 - Deep Dive
Source: Mash IT
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/20/2022
Source: Mash IT
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/20/2022
Alienware X17 R2 - Deep Dive
Source: Mash IT
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/20/2022
Source: Mash IT
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/20/2022
Alienware x15 + Alienware x17 Review
Source: Mobile Tech Review
The 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: Mobile Tech Review
The 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
Alienware x15 + Alienware x17 Review
Source: Mobile Tech Review
The 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: Mobile Tech Review
The 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
Alienware x17
Source: PC Mag
The 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: PC Mag
The 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%
Alienware x17
Source: PC Mag
The 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: PC Mag
The 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%
Alienware X17 review
Source: Laptop Mag
Every 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: Laptop Mag
Every 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%
Alienware X17 review
Source: Laptop Mag
Every 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: Laptop Mag
Every 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%
Alienware X17 Performance Deep Dive
Source: Mash IT
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/27/2021
Source: Mash IT
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/27/2021
Alienware X17 Performance Deep Dive
Source: Mash IT
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/27/2021
Source: Mash IT
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/27/2021
Alienware X17 RTX 3080 Edition - is it Worth the premium price?
Source: Mash IT
In 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
In 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
Alienware X17 RTX 3080 Edition - is it Worth the premium price?
Source: Mash IT
In 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
In 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
Alienware X17 / X15 SSD upgrade featuring Gen 4 M.2 NVMe
Source: Mash IT
In 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
In 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
Alienware X17 / X15 SSD upgrade featuring Gen 4 M.2 NVMe
Source: Mash IT
In 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
In 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
Alienware X17 - Choosing The Right Configuration
Source: Mash IT
In 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
In 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
Alienware X17 - Choosing The Right Configuration
Source: Mash IT
In 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
In 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
Alienware X17 High Density Ram Strikes Again! Upgrade Your Ram For Better Performance
Source: Mash IT
In 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
In 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
Alienware X17 High Density Ram Strikes Again! Upgrade Your Ram For Better Performance
Source: Mash IT
In 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
In 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
Alienware X17 Review
Source: Mash IT
In 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
In 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
Alienware X17 Review
Source: Mash IT
In 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
In 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
Alienware X17 Unboxing and First Impressions
Source: Mash IT
Hands-On, online available, Long, Date: 07/02/2021
Source: Mash IT
Hands-On, online available, Long, Date: 07/02/2021
Alienware X17 Unboxing and First Impressions
Source: Mash IT
Hands-On, online available, Long, Date: 07/02/2021
Source: Mash IT
Hands-On, online available, Long, Date: 07/02/2021
Foreign Reviews
Einer der schnellsten Gaming-Boliden überhaupt
Source: HardwareLuxx DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/20/2021
Source: HardwareLuxx
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/20/2021
Einer der schnellsten Gaming-Boliden überhaupt
Source: HardwareLuxx DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/20/2021
Source: HardwareLuxx
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/20/2021
Test Alienware X17 P48E : Un gros PC portable gaming performant et robuste
Source: Charles Tech
FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/11/2022
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 80% display: 90% mobility: 80%
Source: Charles Tech
FR→ENSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/11/2022
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 80% display: 90% mobility: 80%
Test Alienware X17 P48E : Un gros PC portable gaming performant et robuste
Source: Charles Tech FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/11/2022
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 80% display: 90% mobility: 80%
Source: Charles Tech
FR→ENSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/11/2022
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 80% display: 90% mobility: 80%
Alienware x17 R2, i7-12700H 3070 Ti 4K
Specifications
Notebook: Alienware x17 R2, i7-12700H 3070 Ti 4KProcessor: Intel Alder Lake-S i7-12700H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU 8192 MB
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 3840 x 2160 pixels
Weight: 3.09kg
Links: Alienware homepage Alienware notebook section
Pricecompare
Reviews
Alienware X17 R2 - The 4K Configuration Is Finally Here! (Plus 3070ti Testing)
Source: Mash IT
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/09/2022
Source: Mash IT
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/09/2022
Alienware x17 R2 P48E
Specifications
Notebook: Alienware x17 R2 P48EProcessor: Intel Alder Lake-P i9-12900HK
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU 16384 MB
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 3.101kg
Price: 3900 euro
Links: Alienware homepage Alienware notebook section
Pricecompare
Average Score:
Average of 8 scores (from 22 reviews)
Reviews
Alienware x17 R2 laptop review: Peak 175 W GeForce RTX 3080 Ti performance | Notebookcheck
Most ultrathin gaming laptops strike a careful balance between performance, noise, and power consumption. The Alienware x17 R2, on the other hand, shows no shame maximizing performance even if it means a louder and more power-hungry system.
Most ultrathin gaming laptops strike a careful balance between performance, noise, and power consumption. The Alienware x17 R2, on the other hand, shows no shame maximizing performance even if it means a louder and more power-hungry system.
Alienware X17 R2 & 15 R2 | SSD Raid Array Testing and Guide
Source: Mash IT
Support, online available, Long, Date: 11/22/2022
Source: Mash IT
Support, online available, Long, Date: 11/22/2022
Alienware X17 R2 & 15 R2 | SSD Raid Array Testing and Guide
Source: Mash IT
Support, online available, Long, Date: 11/22/2022
Source: Mash IT
Support, online available, Long, Date: 11/22/2022
The Most Powerful Alienware Gaming Laptop!
Source: Jarrod'sTech
The x17 R2 is Alienware’s most powerful gaming laptop despite being thin, but why is it so thin when it’s still so large, heavy and not portable? Find out all the details in this review!
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/07/2022
Source: Jarrod'sTech
The x17 R2 is Alienware’s most powerful gaming laptop despite being thin, but why is it so thin when it’s still so large, heavy and not portable? Find out all the details in this review!
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/07/2022
The Most Powerful Alienware Gaming Laptop!
Source: Jarrod'sTech
The x17 R2 is Alienware’s most powerful gaming laptop despite being thin, but why is it so thin when it’s still so large, heavy and not portable? Find out all the details in this review!
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/07/2022
Source: Jarrod'sTech
The x17 R2 is Alienware’s most powerful gaming laptop despite being thin, but why is it so thin when it’s still so large, heavy and not portable? Find out all the details in this review!
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/07/2022
Alienware X17 R2 Upgrading SSD and RAM
Source: Mash IT
Support, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/30/2022
Source: Mash IT
Support, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/30/2022
Alienware X17 R2 Upgrading SSD and RAM
Source: Mash IT
Support, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/30/2022
Source: Mash IT
Support, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/30/2022
Alienware X17 R1 Review – Huge Design with Massive Power
Source: Hitech Century
The Alienware X17 R1 gaming laptop is a massive behemoth that can easily tackle any game on account of its impressive CPU and GPU with the excellent cooling to match, though this is tempered by its daunting size and eye-watering price tag. If you’re looking for a robust desktop replacement for a superior gaming experience, the Alienware X17 R1 won’t disappoint you. The Alienware X17 R1 is a potent desktop replacement that is both powerful and beautifully designed in equal measure though it comes with a daunting price tag and the weight to match.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/12/2022
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 60% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 50% workmanship: 80%
Source: Hitech Century
The Alienware X17 R1 gaming laptop is a massive behemoth that can easily tackle any game on account of its impressive CPU and GPU with the excellent cooling to match, though this is tempered by its daunting size and eye-watering price tag. If you’re looking for a robust desktop replacement for a superior gaming experience, the Alienware X17 R1 won’t disappoint you. The Alienware X17 R1 is a potent desktop replacement that is both powerful and beautifully designed in equal measure though it comes with a daunting price tag and the weight to match.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/12/2022
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 60% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 50% workmanship: 80%
Alienware X17 R1 Review – Huge Design with Massive Power
Source: Hitech Century
The Alienware X17 R1 gaming laptop is a massive behemoth that can easily tackle any game on account of its impressive CPU and GPU with the excellent cooling to match, though this is tempered by its daunting size and eye-watering price tag. If you’re looking for a robust desktop replacement for a superior gaming experience, the Alienware X17 R1 won’t disappoint you. The Alienware X17 R1 is a potent desktop replacement that is both powerful and beautifully designed in equal measure though it comes with a daunting price tag and the weight to match.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/12/2022
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 60% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 50% workmanship: 80%
Source: Hitech Century
The Alienware X17 R1 gaming laptop is a massive behemoth that can easily tackle any game on account of its impressive CPU and GPU with the excellent cooling to match, though this is tempered by its daunting size and eye-watering price tag. If you’re looking for a robust desktop replacement for a superior gaming experience, the Alienware X17 R1 won’t disappoint you. The Alienware X17 R1 is a potent desktop replacement that is both powerful and beautifully designed in equal measure though it comes with a daunting price tag and the weight to match.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/12/2022
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 60% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 50% workmanship: 80%
Alienware x17 R2 gaming laptop review: kick-ass gaming power, big-ass laptop
Source: T3
Without a doubt, the Alienware x17 R2 is one of the best gaming laptops out there. It has kick-ass gaming performance in a package that is slightly smaller than its ancestor. But it is still, not to put too fine a point on it, a big-ass laptop. It also has a rather robust price tag, starting at $2279 for the base model up to the nearly $4k of the model we tested. Is it worth it? That depends. Yes, you can pick up a decent gaming laptop with pretty good performance that will manage decent frame rates for less than half of the price of this review unit (see below for some suggestions). However, if you are the sort of person who feels every hit of the game and likes to dance between the bullets, then the x17 R2 is for you. The 360Hz display and computing power to back it up is a powerful combination. As long as you can afford it and put up with the noise, that is.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/06/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: T3
Without a doubt, the Alienware x17 R2 is one of the best gaming laptops out there. It has kick-ass gaming performance in a package that is slightly smaller than its ancestor. But it is still, not to put too fine a point on it, a big-ass laptop. It also has a rather robust price tag, starting at $2279 for the base model up to the nearly $4k of the model we tested. Is it worth it? That depends. Yes, you can pick up a decent gaming laptop with pretty good performance that will manage decent frame rates for less than half of the price of this review unit (see below for some suggestions). However, if you are the sort of person who feels every hit of the game and likes to dance between the bullets, then the x17 R2 is for you. The 360Hz display and computing power to back it up is a powerful combination. As long as you can afford it and put up with the noise, that is.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/06/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
Alienware x17 R2 gaming laptop review: kick-ass gaming power, big-ass laptop
Source: T3
Without a doubt, the Alienware x17 R2 is one of the best gaming laptops out there. It has kick-ass gaming performance in a package that is slightly smaller than its ancestor. But it is still, not to put too fine a point on it, a big-ass laptop. It also has a rather robust price tag, starting at $2279 for the base model up to the nearly $4k of the model we tested. Is it worth it? That depends. Yes, you can pick up a decent gaming laptop with pretty good performance that will manage decent frame rates for less than half of the price of this review unit (see below for some suggestions). However, if you are the sort of person who feels every hit of the game and likes to dance between the bullets, then the x17 R2 is for you. The 360Hz display and computing power to back it up is a powerful combination. As long as you can afford it and put up with the noise, that is.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/06/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: T3
Without a doubt, the Alienware x17 R2 is one of the best gaming laptops out there. It has kick-ass gaming performance in a package that is slightly smaller than its ancestor. But it is still, not to put too fine a point on it, a big-ass laptop. It also has a rather robust price tag, starting at $2279 for the base model up to the nearly $4k of the model we tested. Is it worth it? That depends. Yes, you can pick up a decent gaming laptop with pretty good performance that will manage decent frame rates for less than half of the price of this review unit (see below for some suggestions). However, if you are the sort of person who feels every hit of the game and likes to dance between the bullets, then the x17 R2 is for you. The 360Hz display and computing power to back it up is a powerful combination. As long as you can afford it and put up with the noise, that is.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/06/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
Alienware x17 R2 Review
Source: PC Mag
The Alienware x17 R2 is not a reinvention of the original, but a significant component upgrade that pushes the top tier of performance ever higher. Its 12th Generation Intel processor and GeForce RTX 3080 Ti GPU are clear improvements over the already formidable parts of the first x17 and join its otherwise advanced build and features. If money is truly no object, this machine will impress with both style and performance. Its slim build and standout look are admirable, while extras like its mechanical keyboard are satisfying. But that said, other 17-inch gamers offer equal or better portability and performance. Shoppers who love the design will gladly pay the Alienware's price premium, but it's not a uniquely portable system, and some of its advanced features go mostly toward maintaining (but not setting records in) performance in a slim chassis. Without a clear edge in any area, the x17 R2 trails the slightly thicker Origin and Asus laptops.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/31/2022
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: PC Mag
The Alienware x17 R2 is not a reinvention of the original, but a significant component upgrade that pushes the top tier of performance ever higher. Its 12th Generation Intel processor and GeForce RTX 3080 Ti GPU are clear improvements over the already formidable parts of the first x17 and join its otherwise advanced build and features. If money is truly no object, this machine will impress with both style and performance. Its slim build and standout look are admirable, while extras like its mechanical keyboard are satisfying. But that said, other 17-inch gamers offer equal or better portability and performance. Shoppers who love the design will gladly pay the Alienware's price premium, but it's not a uniquely portable system, and some of its advanced features go mostly toward maintaining (but not setting records in) performance in a slim chassis. Without a clear edge in any area, the x17 R2 trails the slightly thicker Origin and Asus laptops.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/31/2022
Rating: Total score: 70%
Alienware x17 R2 Review
Source: PC Mag
The Alienware x17 R2 is not a reinvention of the original, but a significant component upgrade that pushes the top tier of performance ever higher. Its 12th Generation Intel processor and GeForce RTX 3080 Ti GPU are clear improvements over the already formidable parts of the first x17 and join its otherwise advanced build and features. If money is truly no object, this machine will impress with both style and performance. Its slim build and standout look are admirable, while extras like its mechanical keyboard are satisfying. But that said, other 17-inch gamers offer equal or better portability and performance. Shoppers who love the design will gladly pay the Alienware's price premium, but it's not a uniquely portable system, and some of its advanced features go mostly toward maintaining (but not setting records in) performance in a slim chassis. Without a clear edge in any area, the x17 R2 trails the slightly thicker Origin and Asus laptops.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/31/2022
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: PC Mag
The Alienware x17 R2 is not a reinvention of the original, but a significant component upgrade that pushes the top tier of performance ever higher. Its 12th Generation Intel processor and GeForce RTX 3080 Ti GPU are clear improvements over the already formidable parts of the first x17 and join its otherwise advanced build and features. If money is truly no object, this machine will impress with both style and performance. Its slim build and standout look are admirable, while extras like its mechanical keyboard are satisfying. But that said, other 17-inch gamers offer equal or better portability and performance. Shoppers who love the design will gladly pay the Alienware's price premium, but it's not a uniquely portable system, and some of its advanced features go mostly toward maintaining (but not setting records in) performance in a slim chassis. Without a clear edge in any area, the x17 R2 trails the slightly thicker Origin and Asus laptops.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/31/2022
Rating: Total score: 70%
Alienware x17 R2 Review
Source: Mobile Tech Review
The 2022 refresh of the Alienware x17 R2 packs Intel 12th gen Alder Lake Core i7 and i9 processors, NVIDIA RTX Ti GPUs and across the board G-Sync and Advanced Optimus. The is a fairly 17.3” slim desktop replacement gaming laptop with high wattage GPUs up to 175 watts, H series 14-core CPUs and your choice of an RTX 3060, 3070 Ti or 3080 Ti 16GB. It’s Lunar Light with Alienware’s Legend 2.0 design and a metal casing. A low profile Cherry MX keyboard is optional, per key RGB lighting is standard and you can get it with fast refresh full HD or a 120Hz 4K display.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/06/2022
Source: Mobile Tech Review
The 2022 refresh of the Alienware x17 R2 packs Intel 12th gen Alder Lake Core i7 and i9 processors, NVIDIA RTX Ti GPUs and across the board G-Sync and Advanced Optimus. The is a fairly 17.3” slim desktop replacement gaming laptop with high wattage GPUs up to 175 watts, H series 14-core CPUs and your choice of an RTX 3060, 3070 Ti or 3080 Ti 16GB. It’s Lunar Light with Alienware’s Legend 2.0 design and a metal casing. A low profile Cherry MX keyboard is optional, per key RGB lighting is standard and you can get it with fast refresh full HD or a 120Hz 4K display.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/06/2022
Alienware x17 R2 Review
Source: Mobile Tech Review
The 2022 refresh of the Alienware x17 R2 packs Intel 12th gen Alder Lake Core i7 and i9 processors, NVIDIA RTX Ti GPUs and across the board G-Sync and Advanced Optimus. The is a fairly 17.3” slim desktop replacement gaming laptop with high wattage GPUs up to 175 watts, H series 14-core CPUs and your choice of an RTX 3060, 3070 Ti or 3080 Ti 16GB. It’s Lunar Light with Alienware’s Legend 2.0 design and a metal casing. A low profile Cherry MX keyboard is optional, per key RGB lighting is standard and you can get it with fast refresh full HD or a 120Hz 4K display.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/06/2022
Source: Mobile Tech Review
The 2022 refresh of the Alienware x17 R2 packs Intel 12th gen Alder Lake Core i7 and i9 processors, NVIDIA RTX Ti GPUs and across the board G-Sync and Advanced Optimus. The is a fairly 17.3” slim desktop replacement gaming laptop with high wattage GPUs up to 175 watts, H series 14-core CPUs and your choice of an RTX 3060, 3070 Ti or 3080 Ti 16GB. It’s Lunar Light with Alienware’s Legend 2.0 design and a metal casing. A low profile Cherry MX keyboard is optional, per key RGB lighting is standard and you can get it with fast refresh full HD or a 120Hz 4K display.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/06/2022
Alienware X17 R2 Review - i9 12900HK and RTX 3080ti edition
Source: Mash IT
In this video we review the high end Alienware X17 r2 with Intels new 12th gen i9 cpu, DDR5 memory and Nvidia RTX 3080ti graphics card. This is one seriously expensive laptop but is it worth it over the r1???
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/26/2022
Source: Mash IT
In this video we review the high end Alienware X17 r2 with Intels new 12th gen i9 cpu, DDR5 memory and Nvidia RTX 3080ti graphics card. This is one seriously expensive laptop but is it worth it over the r1???
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/26/2022
Alienware X17 R2 Review - i9 12900HK and RTX 3080ti edition
Source: Mash IT
In this video we review the high end Alienware X17 r2 with Intels new 12th gen i9 cpu, DDR5 memory and Nvidia RTX 3080ti graphics card. This is one seriously expensive laptop but is it worth it over the r1???
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/26/2022
Source: Mash IT
In this video we review the high end Alienware X17 r2 with Intels new 12th gen i9 cpu, DDR5 memory and Nvidia RTX 3080ti graphics card. This is one seriously expensive laptop but is it worth it over the r1???
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/26/2022
Alienware X17 R2 Unboxing and First Impressions
Source: Mash IT
Hands-On, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/18/2022
Source: Mash IT
Hands-On, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/18/2022
Alienware X17 R2 Unboxing and First Impressions
Source: Mash IT
Hands-On, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/18/2022
Source: Mash IT
Hands-On, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/18/2022
Alienware x17 R2 Review: An Alder Lake-H And RTX 3080 Ti Gaming Battleship
Source: Hot Hardware
Regardless, the premium build quality of this machine is significantly nicer than the competitive MSI product. And if Alienware's Legend 2.0 design language catches your eye like it does ours, you have to agree it's one of the best looking gaming laptops on the market right now. We'd like a USB-C port or two on either side edge, but otherwise this is a well-behaved, slim and sleek beauty with serious gaming horsepower on board. Software and firmware updates can be tweaked and optimized, but hardware is locked down for the most part. While it's ever-so slightly softer gaming performance versus MSI held us back from an Editor's Choice award, we still highly recommend the new Alienware x17 R2 for anyone looking for a super-premium 17-inch gaming laptop. At $4799.99 as tested, its a steep price to pay, but in this day and age especially, the Alienware x17 R2 delivers the kind of performance and no-compromise laptop gaming experience you'd expect, and it looks pretty darn slick doing it.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/25/2022
Source: Hot Hardware
Regardless, the premium build quality of this machine is significantly nicer than the competitive MSI product. And if Alienware's Legend 2.0 design language catches your eye like it does ours, you have to agree it's one of the best looking gaming laptops on the market right now. We'd like a USB-C port or two on either side edge, but otherwise this is a well-behaved, slim and sleek beauty with serious gaming horsepower on board. Software and firmware updates can be tweaked and optimized, but hardware is locked down for the most part. While it's ever-so slightly softer gaming performance versus MSI held us back from an Editor's Choice award, we still highly recommend the new Alienware x17 R2 for anyone looking for a super-premium 17-inch gaming laptop. At $4799.99 as tested, its a steep price to pay, but in this day and age especially, the Alienware x17 R2 delivers the kind of performance and no-compromise laptop gaming experience you'd expect, and it looks pretty darn slick doing it.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/25/2022
Alienware x17 R2 review
Source: Laptop Mag
The Alienware x17 R2 is a force to be reckoned with. Thanks to the significant power of the new Intel 12th Gen processor and Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU, it’s putting most challengers to shame. It’s got some of the fastest, if not the fastest transfer speeds I’ve seen on a laptop period and it’s got that funky, out-of-this-world look that the legion of fans love. However, for $4,799, I was expecting it to win a few more rounds of our benchmarking against similarly specced systems. Plus, I really need Alienware to step its game up on the webcam front. If unquestionable power is the name of the game, check out the MSI GE76 Raider as it has nearly identical specs and longer battery life. But if vibrant views, ultra comfortable keyboards and great audio is your bag, the Alienware x17 R2 is the gaming laptop for you.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/25/2022
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Laptop Mag
The Alienware x17 R2 is a force to be reckoned with. Thanks to the significant power of the new Intel 12th Gen processor and Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU, it’s putting most challengers to shame. It’s got some of the fastest, if not the fastest transfer speeds I’ve seen on a laptop period and it’s got that funky, out-of-this-world look that the legion of fans love. However, for $4,799, I was expecting it to win a few more rounds of our benchmarking against similarly specced systems. Plus, I really need Alienware to step its game up on the webcam front. If unquestionable power is the name of the game, check out the MSI GE76 Raider as it has nearly identical specs and longer battery life. But if vibrant views, ultra comfortable keyboards and great audio is your bag, the Alienware x17 R2 is the gaming laptop for you.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/25/2022
Rating: Total score: 90%
Alienware x17 R2 Review: An Alder Lake-H And RTX 3080 Ti Gaming Battleship
Source: Hot Hardware
Regardless, the premium build quality of this machine is significantly nicer than the competitive MSI product. And if Alienware's Legend 2.0 design language catches your eye like it does ours, you have to agree it's one of the best looking gaming laptops on the market right now. We'd like a USB-C port or two on either side edge, but otherwise this is a well-behaved, slim and sleek beauty with serious gaming horsepower on board. Software and firmware updates can be tweaked and optimized, but hardware is locked down for the most part. While it's ever-so slightly softer gaming performance versus MSI held us back from an Editor's Choice award, we still highly recommend the new Alienware x17 R2 for anyone looking for a super-premium 17-inch gaming laptop. At $4799.99 as tested, its a steep price to pay, but in this day and age especially, the Alienware x17 R2 delivers the kind of performance and no-compromise laptop gaming experience you'd expect, and it looks pretty darn slick doing it.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/25/2022
Source: Hot Hardware
Regardless, the premium build quality of this machine is significantly nicer than the competitive MSI product. And if Alienware's Legend 2.0 design language catches your eye like it does ours, you have to agree it's one of the best looking gaming laptops on the market right now. We'd like a USB-C port or two on either side edge, but otherwise this is a well-behaved, slim and sleek beauty with serious gaming horsepower on board. Software and firmware updates can be tweaked and optimized, but hardware is locked down for the most part. While it's ever-so slightly softer gaming performance versus MSI held us back from an Editor's Choice award, we still highly recommend the new Alienware x17 R2 for anyone looking for a super-premium 17-inch gaming laptop. At $4799.99 as tested, its a steep price to pay, but in this day and age especially, the Alienware x17 R2 delivers the kind of performance and no-compromise laptop gaming experience you'd expect, and it looks pretty darn slick doing it.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/25/2022
Alienware x17 R2 review
Source: Laptop Mag
The Alienware x17 R2 is a force to be reckoned with. Thanks to the significant power of the new Intel 12th Gen processor and Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU, it’s putting most challengers to shame. It’s got some of the fastest, if not the fastest transfer speeds I’ve seen on a laptop period and it’s got that funky, out-of-this-world look that the legion of fans love. However, for $4,799, I was expecting it to win a few more rounds of our benchmarking against similarly specced systems. Plus, I really need Alienware to step its game up on the webcam front. If unquestionable power is the name of the game, check out the MSI GE76 Raider as it has nearly identical specs and longer battery life. But if vibrant views, ultra comfortable keyboards and great audio is your bag, the Alienware x17 R2 is the gaming laptop for you.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/25/2022
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Laptop Mag
The Alienware x17 R2 is a force to be reckoned with. Thanks to the significant power of the new Intel 12th Gen processor and Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU, it’s putting most challengers to shame. It’s got some of the fastest, if not the fastest transfer speeds I’ve seen on a laptop period and it’s got that funky, out-of-this-world look that the legion of fans love. However, for $4,799, I was expecting it to win a few more rounds of our benchmarking against similarly specced systems. Plus, I really need Alienware to step its game up on the webcam front. If unquestionable power is the name of the game, check out the MSI GE76 Raider as it has nearly identical specs and longer battery life. But if vibrant views, ultra comfortable keyboards and great audio is your bag, the Alienware x17 R2 is the gaming laptop for you.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/25/2022
Rating: Total score: 90%
Alienware x17 R2-KTJKT
Alienware x17 R2 is an ultra-thin gaming laptop that tries to strike a careful balance between performance, noise, and power consumption. Compared to its predecessor, the Alienware x17 R2 replaced the 11th Gen Tiger Lake-H and RTX 3070/3080 options respectively with 2th Gen Intel Alder Lake-P CPUs and GeForce RTX 3070/3080 Ti graphics. Besides that, it includes faster memory (DDR4-3466 to DDR5-4800), updated display options, support for MUX and advanced optimizations. For design, although advertised as an ultra-thin gaming laptop, the Alienware x17 R2 chassis is still noticeably heavier and larger than many other laptops in the market. In return, the Alienware system is able to carry a more powerful 175-watt GPU, while most other ultra-thin gaming notebooks are limited to 140 watts or less.
Thanks to its very high TGP target of 175W, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti GPU graphics performance is one of the fastest of any gaming laptop. It is worth noting that graphics performance will be slower if running in balanced mode instead of max fan mode. The graphics processor is paired with Intel Core i9-12900HK, 32GB DDR5 RAM and is able to support up to 2TB SSD storage. As for display, the IPS panel with 16:9 ratio and a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixel meets nearly all typical requirements, including a fast 360 Hz refresh rate, fast black-and-white and grayscale response times, and full sRGB coverage for gaming and most graphics editing. One of the most important features of high performance gaming laptops has to be cooling technology. The Alienware x17 R2 comes with Advanced Alienware Cryo-tech for cooling, which is an electrical and mechanical engineering approach that maintains system stability when the hardwares is operating at high performance. The approach implements quad fan technology, unique power states and Element 31, which is an Alienware-exclusive gallium-silicone thermal interface material.
For power, the 6 Cell 87 Wh lithium ion battery will only last a few hours under normal conditions, but it is expected for high performance laptops to be power hungry. The Alienware x17 R2 comes with a 240W Small Form Factor adapter which can charge the battery from empty to full in 100 minutes. In conclusion, the Alienware x17 R2 is a very high performance gaming laptop with tradeoffs such as battery life and weight. The performance of the Alienware x17 R2 is impressive compared to other gaming laptops in the market due to the significantly higher graphic power of 175 watts. Thus, it is suitable for heavy gamers or high demand users who require a gaming laptop on the go.
Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam
Specifications
Notebook: Alienware x17 R2-KTJKTProcessor: Intel Alder Lake-S i7-12700H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU 16384 MB
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 3.09kg
Price: 3800 euro
Links: Alienware homepage Alienware notebook section
Pricecompare
Average Score:
Average of 8 scores (from 11 reviews)
Reviews
Alienware X17 R2 review: It's still out of this world
Source: Pocket Lint
If it ain't broke, don't fix it. The most striking feature of the Alienware X17 R1 was that it managed to squeeze some seriously powerful gaming hardware and a bright, colourful 17.3-inch display into a stylish and slim design. This year's R2 update doesn't mess with that winning formula - it's essentially a speed-bump that adopts 12th-gen Intel processors, and the latest Nvidia GPUs. It's not completely perfect - the HD display (1920 x 1080) provided with our review unit is disappointing given the X17's high price tag, even if it does offer a rock-steady 360Hz refresh rate. The limited battery life also means that this is a laptop that's not going to stray too far from the nearest power socket. Even so, the sleek design, strong performance and big, bright display of the X17 make it a tempting option for any serious gamer.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/15/2022
Source: Pocket Lint
If it ain't broke, don't fix it. The most striking feature of the Alienware X17 R1 was that it managed to squeeze some seriously powerful gaming hardware and a bright, colourful 17.3-inch display into a stylish and slim design. This year's R2 update doesn't mess with that winning formula - it's essentially a speed-bump that adopts 12th-gen Intel processors, and the latest Nvidia GPUs. It's not completely perfect - the HD display (1920 x 1080) provided with our review unit is disappointing given the X17's high price tag, even if it does offer a rock-steady 360Hz refresh rate. The limited battery life also means that this is a laptop that's not going to stray too far from the nearest power socket. Even so, the sleek design, strong performance and big, bright display of the X17 make it a tempting option for any serious gamer.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/15/2022
Alienware x17 R2 Review (AWX17R2-7341WHT-PUS)
Source: Digit week
The Alienware X17 R2 (AWX17R2-7341WHT-PUS) is a high-end gaming laptop that packs top-end intel and Nvidia components in the nicest-looking gaming laptops in the market, then adds an impressive mechanical keyboard option that feels great.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/07/2022
Rating: Total score: 87%
Source: Digit week
The Alienware X17 R2 (AWX17R2-7341WHT-PUS) is a high-end gaming laptop that packs top-end intel and Nvidia components in the nicest-looking gaming laptops in the market, then adds an impressive mechanical keyboard option that feels great.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/07/2022
Rating: Total score: 87%
Alienware x17 R2 review: A frighteningly fast content creation monster
Source: It Pro
Some of those missing features are no surprise when you consider that the x17 isn’t a work notebook, but its sheer performance levels mean it’s still worthwhile if you need productivity power. And, alongside the muscular internals, it’s got plenty of ports, a great keyboard and a rock-solid exterior. There are inevitable downsides, though. The x17 is significantly heavier than both rivals, and they have better battery life and screens. The Asus offers its innovative Dial and better connectivity for £1,666 exc VAT, while the XPS 17 costs £2,332 exc VAT for a specification that approximately matches the x17. That said, the Alienware x17 R2 is worth the extra outlay if you want extreme performance inside a sturdy, port-packed laptop – just remember that you may get more looks than usual in the office.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/29/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: It Pro
Some of those missing features are no surprise when you consider that the x17 isn’t a work notebook, but its sheer performance levels mean it’s still worthwhile if you need productivity power. And, alongside the muscular internals, it’s got plenty of ports, a great keyboard and a rock-solid exterior. There are inevitable downsides, though. The x17 is significantly heavier than both rivals, and they have better battery life and screens. The Asus offers its innovative Dial and better connectivity for £1,666 exc VAT, while the XPS 17 costs £2,332 exc VAT for a specification that approximately matches the x17. That said, the Alienware x17 R2 is worth the extra outlay if you want extreme performance inside a sturdy, port-packed laptop – just remember that you may get more looks than usual in the office.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/29/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
Alienware x17 R2 (2022) Review
Source: Trusted Reviews
The Alienware x17 R2 delivers stunning gaming and processing speeds, a top-notch screen and a sturdy, good-looking chassis, and it’s only hindered by an expected high price and unsurprisingly poor battery life. It’s one of the best 17.3in gaming notebooks on the market today.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/02/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Trusted Reviews
The Alienware x17 R2 delivers stunning gaming and processing speeds, a top-notch screen and a sturdy, good-looking chassis, and it’s only hindered by an expected high price and unsurprisingly poor battery life. It’s one of the best 17.3in gaming notebooks on the market today.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/02/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
Alienware x17 R2 review: Powerful, beautiful and very expensive
Source: Expert Reviews
Does the Alder-Lake x17 R2 displace the Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 as our recommendation for the Ultimate Gaming Laptop? It does. The massive range of specification options, the stunning looks and the effortlessly cool and quiet performance make it impossible not to recommend and outweigh the terrible battery life and excessive adherence to the Alienware orthodoxy of putting all the data ports at the back. The cheapest models are best avoided – a Full HD 165Hz panel is a bit too low end for a machine of this class and the RTX 3060 only comes with 6GB of vRAM – so make sure you go for the 360Hz panel with either the RTX 3070 Ti or 3080 Ti GPU. Do that and you’ll have the finest large-screen gaming laptop on the market, albeit at a price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/23/2022
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: Expert Reviews
Does the Alder-Lake x17 R2 displace the Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 as our recommendation for the Ultimate Gaming Laptop? It does. The massive range of specification options, the stunning looks and the effortlessly cool and quiet performance make it impossible not to recommend and outweigh the terrible battery life and excessive adherence to the Alienware orthodoxy of putting all the data ports at the back. The cheapest models are best avoided – a Full HD 165Hz panel is a bit too low end for a machine of this class and the RTX 3060 only comes with 6GB of vRAM – so make sure you go for the 360Hz panel with either the RTX 3070 Ti or 3080 Ti GPU. Do that and you’ll have the finest large-screen gaming laptop on the market, albeit at a price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/23/2022
Rating: Total score: 100%
Review: Alienware X17 R2 (nawx17r205)
Source: L&B TechReview
Overall, the Alienware x17 R2 is the most powerful laptop we’ve ever tested at L&B Tech Reviews. By its very nature, it’s a record that’s certain to be broken in the future. But I don’t expect that to happen in 2022. However, the x17 R2 is also close to the price record, being one of the most expensive laptops we’ve tested to date. So you can afford to set expectations sky-high. If you’re a professional gamer needing to travel with your e-sports (or just very wealthy), it could be the tool you need. The huge computing power could potentially be interesting for graphic designers and other creative professionals, but they will miss a more high-resolution and accurate screen. But such a screen can of course be bought as an accessory. After all, there’s room for as many as three external monitors.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/28/2022
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: L&B TechReview
Overall, the Alienware x17 R2 is the most powerful laptop we’ve ever tested at L&B Tech Reviews. By its very nature, it’s a record that’s certain to be broken in the future. But I don’t expect that to happen in 2022. However, the x17 R2 is also close to the price record, being one of the most expensive laptops we’ve tested to date. So you can afford to set expectations sky-high. If you’re a professional gamer needing to travel with your e-sports (or just very wealthy), it could be the tool you need. The huge computing power could potentially be interesting for graphic designers and other creative professionals, but they will miss a more high-resolution and accurate screen. But such a screen can of course be bought as an accessory. After all, there’s room for as many as three external monitors.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/28/2022
Rating: Total score: 100%
Foreign Reviews
Alienware x17 R2, análisis: es grande, es potente y tiene ADN 100% gaming
Source: Xataka
ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/30/2022
Rating: Total score: 87% performance: 98% display: 83% mobility: 73% workmanship: 88% ergonomy: 95%
Source: Xataka
ES→ENSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/30/2022
Rating: Total score: 87% performance: 98% display: 83% mobility: 73% workmanship: 88% ergonomy: 95%
Test Alienware x17 R2 : une bête de course qui se paie au prix fort
Source: Journal du Geek FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/18/2022
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Journal du Geek
FR→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/18/2022
Rating: Total score: 70%
Test Alienware X17 R2 : Une 3080 Ti dans un PC gamer toujours élégant
Source: Charles Tech FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/18/2022
Rating: Total score: 75% performance: 100% display: 80% mobility: 40% ergonomy: 80%
Source: Charles Tech
FR→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/18/2022
Rating: Total score: 75% performance: 100% display: 80% mobility: 40% ergonomy: 80%
TEST Alienware X17 R2 (nawx17r205)
Source: Lyd og Billede
DA→EN
Positive: Powerful hardware; high gaming performance; slim size; light weight. Negative: Poor display; expensive.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/19/2022
Source: Lyd og Billede
DA→ENPositive: Powerful hardware; high gaming performance; slim size; light weight. Negative: Poor display; expensive.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/19/2022
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 GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU: High-End laptop graphics card based on the Ampere GA104 chip. Available in different versions with a TDP from 80 to 125 Watt.
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.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU: High-End laptop graphics card based on the Ampere GA104 chip. Available in different versions with a TDP from 80 to 125 Watt and different maximum Boost clock speeds of 1035 - 1485 MHz.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU: High-End laptop graphics card based on the Ampere GA103S chip. At the time of the launch in early 2022, the 3080 Ti is the fastest laptop graphics card on the market.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Intel Tiger Lake:
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.
Intel Rocket Lake:
i9-11900K: Rocket Lake-based high-end desktop CPU with 8 cores clocked at 3.5 - 5.3 GHz and a TDP of 125 Watt.
Intel Alder Lake-S:
i7-12700H: Alder Lake based mobile CPU with 6 performance cores and 8 efficient cores. The performance cores offer hyper threading, leading to 20 threads that can be processed. The CPU clocks from 1.7 to 4.7 GHz and supports vPro.
Intel Alder Lake-P:
i9-12900HK: On Alder-Lake based mobile CPU with 6 performance cores and 8 efficient cores. The performance cores offer hyper threading, leading to 20 threads that can be processed. The CPU clocks from 1.8 to 5 GHz.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
3.02 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.
3.217 kg:
79.88%: 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.
