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Condition: Used, Condition: REMOVED FROM FULLY TESTED REFURBISHED DELL SYSTEM, Brand: Dell, Screen Size: 17.3", MPN: GN36T, Max. Resolution: 1920x1080, Compatible Model: Alienware 17 R1

The best Alienware laptops pack a serious punch, with the latest and greatest components available in slimline, high quality chassis". However, you"ll also find that some of the best Alienware laptops also pack more conservative price tags. Machines in the M-Series, for example, pose a serious threat on the battlefield and if you time it right there are usually some great prices out there.

Whatever budget you"re working with, then, we"re helping you find the right Alienware laptop for you - whether that"s a smaller (but cheaper) 14-inch model, or

a massive 17.3-incher at the top of the price list. Alienware laptops are taking the brand even further up the ranks of the best gaming laptops on the market, and these machines do come with a premium. Still, they remain popular among PC players for good reason, with a solid quality build and excellent engineering.

To help break the choice down a little, we"ve rounded up a shortlist of all the best Alienware laptops available right now. Based on our own testing, and the components up for grabs in each model, this list is compiled from both hands-on experience and price-checking competitors for value for money.

The Alienware x15 R2 is a premium piece of kit, so we"d recommend boosting your GPU up to an RTX 3070 Ti to get the best value over the baseline RTX 3060 option. There"s around $300 between the two configurations, but that"s cash well spent when you"re at this level of investment.

There"s a new Alienware laptop in town, now that Dell has refreshed its like of X15 and X17 machines for 2022. The new releases are now available on the shelves, though you might have to crack open the piggy bank - these are notcheap rigs. That said, paying for luxury certainly has its benefits - this was one of the best looking and feeling Alienware laptops we"ve ever had our hands on. Plus it"s certainly not as pricey as the 17-incher.If you"re looking to invest in a high-end machine that"s easy on your backpack straps, the Alienware x15 R2 is tough to beat.Alienware x15 R2 review

That"s why we"ve put the 15.6-inch model above the 17.3-inch version in our guide to the best Alienware laptops. You"re still getting that sleek form factor, Intel 12th generation chipset, and radical RTX 3080Ti opportunities, but without dropping an insane amount of cash. Don"t get us wrong, these are still premium machines - but with prices cutting slightly under those of the 17-incher things are that little bit more reachable here.

That"s because the Alienware X15 R2 brings with it Intel"s new 12th generation processors, the capacity to build up to that Nvidia"s RTX 3080 Ti GPU, and extra attention paid to the LEDs running along the back of the chassis. It"s still the slimline, highly powerful rig we"ve all come to welcome onto the premium shelf, but refreshed to keep up with cutting edge developments from key component developers.

Alienware M15 R7 |RTX 3060 | Intel i7-12700H at Dell(opens in new tab)The Alienware M15 R7 that we tested came with an RTX 3070 Ti GPU, but that configuration will run you over $2,000. For better value, we"d recommend putting that cash towards a 360Hz display if you"re after a mid-range spec. The 3060 GPU under the hood here will still perform admirably thanks to the thermal engineering under the hood, and you"re still getting a super fast 12th generation i7 processor and 16GB DDR5 RAM.

The Alienware M15 R7 has taken over from the M5 / M6 models to bring the series up to 2022"s standards. Featuring 12th generation Intel processors, and Nvidia"s Ti graphics cards, you"re getting the latest and greatest under the hood here - and all the thermal handling to help them sing as well. This rig barely broke a sweat in our testing, sailing past 60fps in even the most extreme of benchmarking situations. Red Dead Redemption 2 on Ultra settings? Metro Exodus with RTX hitched all the way up? Absolutely no problem for this beast.The Alienware M15 R7 is a certified powerhouse, and if you"re married to this brand"s expert engineering and unique aesthetic, it"s the best value for money within the current range.Alienware M15 R7 review

We saw numbers that would rival far more expensive Alienware gaming laptops in this middle of the road model, though you are making some sacrifices to get there. Compared to the rest of the market, we were a little disappointed to see the same plastic chassis as the R5 and R6 models here. You"ll find far cheaper rigs offering more durable build materials out in the wild. Plus, this laptop hasn"t been built with portability in mind. Weighing in at just under 6 lbs, and with a bulky form factor to prove it, this is one you"ll be keeping firmly on your desk.

You"re still picking up luxury Alienware design features, like the LED strip of RGB lighting running around the (plentiful) back ports. Plus, we were particularly impressed with the feel of the mSeries keyboard here. While not a true mechanical model (as featured in more expensive configurations of the X17), there"s was a satisfying tension here, and a longer travel distance than we typically see in laptop decks.

The Alienware X17 R2 is the biggest and best Alienware gaming laptop on the market on paper. Its premium cost keeps it from the very top of this list, as most gamers will be able to spend X15 prices and still enjoy the luxury. However, there"s plenty to dig into with this RTX 3060 configuration, balancing plenty of power from the Alder Lake processor.

If you"re looking for a larger display, the absolute best Alienware laptop for you is the brand new X17 R2. There"s plenty of power under the hood here, with the very latest 12th generation i7 and i9 processors, up to 64GB of RAM, 4TB of SSD storage and a glorious display to top it all off.

That Alienware X17 form factor remains, with all the luxury accents and deep-backed hinges. However, the LED trackpad that we so loved with the R1 release has been removed for the R2. Still, there"s no point grieving RGB when there"s so much power available under the hood. We managed to squeeze 30fps in our 4K testing, something we can"t say for the similarly priced Razer Blade Pro 17, and thanks to that reinvented cooling system and larger design, temperatures never climbed as high as the Alienware M15.It should come as no surprise to anybody that the Alienware x17 R1 is among the best of the best when it comes to gaming laptop performance.Alienware x17 review

Of course, this isn"t going to be the best Alienware laptop for everyone. You"re going to be spending quite a few beans locking in this purchase, and the heavier form factor and desktop-grade configurations won"t be right for the majority of players. However, if you do have the budget to put into a larger device, this is the Alienware laptop we would recommend.

The Alienware X17 still follows the slimline design of the X15, but adds a little extra thickness with that mechanical keyboard the additional ports. If you"re after a premium big-screen experience, the specs on offer here are unlikely to disappoint. This laptop looks and feels great, a statement piece for those who take their gaming seriously.

Alienware x14 |Intel i7-12700H | RTX 3050 Ti at Dell(opens in new tab)The Alienware x14 is best served with an RTX 3050 Ti GPU and 12th generation i7 processor. After all, there"s only $100 between this boosted version and the i5 / RTX 3050 configuration and the extra power is well worth the slight bump in price. You"re picking this machine for its impossibly thin form factor and luxurious design, rather than its ability to pump out three-figure framerates, and there"s diminishing returns the further up the price scale you go.

Dell has shrunk its premium line of gaming laptops with the Alienware x14. Taking the luxury design of the x15 and x17 models and shrinking it down to a new 14-inch form factor, this is the smallest Alienware laptop currently on the market. That means you"re dropping down a few pegs in terms of your configuration, especially compared to the high-flying specs of the larger models.The Alienware X14 feels like it earns its place on the mid-range shelf but will appeal more to those after a premium feel than those chasing frameratesAlienware x14 review

Those smaller specs mean that this is one of the cheapest Alienware laptops currently available, when configured as such. We tested an RTX 3060 / i7 configuration, but that rig costs close to $2,000. We thought that was a little hard to swallow considering every Alienware x14 ships with the same 1080p 144Hz display. However, down at the bottom end of the price scale there"s actually some solid value for money. That"s why we"d recommend checking this machine if you"re after form factor over performance, aiming for an RTX 3050 GPU.

The Alienware X15 offers a premium experience, but you"ll find some excellent value in the mid-range here. An RTX 3060 GPU may feel a little weak in such a powerful rig, but there"s plenty going on under the hood here that you don"t need to spend more on a flashy GPU to see value for money.

While the M15 range was previously leader of the pack, Alienware made way for a new flagship in 2021, refreshing once again in 2022. The X15 (and X17 for those after a larger display) offers up the most powerful components on the market in a slimline chassis designed to hit the thinner, lighter aesthetic of top of the range machines today. While pricey, it"s the best Alienware laptop on the market right now, with some impressive display specs and powerful baseline configurations.

Alienware gaming laptops are already packed with power, which can sometimes result in some unfortunate thermal frustrations. However, the X15 has been outfitted with plenty of smart cooling features and some new thermal limiting tech as well. While you are dropping the mechanical keyboard of the X17 here, the price to performance ratio is all the more friendly here and you"re still getting the very latest hardware.

Finding the very best Alienware laptops is no mean feat. Of course, Dell only produces so many ranges and models per year - but not each one carries its price tag the same way. We run all gaming laptops that pass our desks through a series of industry tests, while working and playing with them for a considerable amount of time in every day life. That way we can accurately judge the value proposition on offer, and determine just how far that price tag will take you.

Our testing covers everything from GPU performance to storage speeds, using 3D Mark, Cinebench, PC Mark 10, and Crystal Disk Mark to ensure we have a set of baseline data to compare models. After that, we see how each Alienware laptop fares in the real world, with framerate tests across Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Total War: Three Kingdoms, Metro Exodus, The Division 2, and Red Dead Redemption 2.

Best Alienware laptops: FAQWhich Alienware gaming laptop should you buy?If you"re looking in the current generation of Alienware gaming laptops, it"s worth noting that the M15 R5 / R6 will be the perfect sweet spot in value for most. It"s already stacked out with plenty of room for a powerful configuration, and you"re getting a lower price than the previous mainline entry. Plus, you"ll be able to pick up a lower spec model for far less cash if you don"t think you"re going to be playing demanding titles.

The Alienware X17 is largely reserved for those who don"t mind something that will take up far more desk space. This is a large laptop, and one that won"t be easily transported.How much does an Alienware laptop cost?The best Alienware laptops can soar in price, especially when outfitted with the latest and greatest components. These are powerful machines with plenty of additional power keeping everything running under the hood, which means you"re not exactly picking up a budget buy here.

The cheapest model in the current lineup is an entry level configuration of the Alienware M15 R6. This machine starts at $1,379.99 / £1,499 for an i7-11800H processor, RTX 3050 Ti GPU, 256GB SSD storage and 8GB RAM.

Meanwhile, the new X line pushing things into a more premium category. The Alienware X15 starts at $2,099.99 / £2,149 and the X17 model sits at $2,199.99 / £2,299.Are Alienware laptops worth it?At first glance, Alienware laptops might seem overpriced - you"d be justified in calling them the "Apple" of gaming. However, they earn that price tag with accessibility, ease-of-use, and smart design that sets them apart from other manufacturers.

Alongside fierce technical capabilities that allow them to run today"s games at their best, Alienware gaming laptops come ready-made and good to go, without a thoughtful design in both engineering and aesthetic.

Happily, Alienware is keen to make sure there"s something to suit your budget as well. The official website lists a variety of builds with different costs, allowing you to pick and choose what you want. And if you decide you should have opted for more power down the line? It"s often easy enough to open the case and upgrade your rig yourself.

Crafted for immersive, high-definition gaming, the 15.6" Alienware 15 R4 Notebook from Dell balances power and portability. It is equipped with a 1920 x 1080 Full HD IPS display that is driven by 300...

Crafted for immersive, high-definition gaming, the 15.6" Alienware 15 R4 Notebook from Dell balances power and portability. It is equipped with a 1920 x 1080 Full HD IPS display that is driven by 300...

Crafted for immersive, high-definition gaming, the 15.6" Alienware 15 R4 Notebook from Dell balances power and portability. It is equipped with a 1920 x 1080 Full HD IPS display that is driven by 300 cd/m2brightness, a...

Crafted for immersive, high-definition gaming and VR applications, the 17.3" Alienware 17 R5 Notebookfrom Dell balances power and portability. It is equipped with a 1920 x 1080 IPS display with 300 cd/m2brightness, a 60 Hz...

Victory is yours with the power-packed Alienware 17 R4. This gaming beast takes performance to new heights with virtual reality-ready NVIDIA GeForce GTX graphics that deliver buttery smooth, cinematic gameplay. A 7th Gen Intel Core i7...

Victory is yours with the power-packed Alienware 17 R4. This gaming beast takes performance to new heights with virtual reality-ready NVIDIA GeForce GTX graphics that deliver buttery smooth, cinematic gameplay. A 7th Gen Intel Core i7...

Victory is yours with the power-packed Alienware 17 R4. This gaming beast takes performance to new heights with virtual reality-ready NVIDIA GeForce GTX graphics that deliver buttery smooth, cinematic gameplay. A 7th Gen Intel Core i7...

Victory is yours with the power-packed Alienware 17 R4. This gaming beast takes performance to new heights with virtual reality-ready NVIDIA GeForce GTX graphics that deliver buttery smooth, cinematic gameplay. A 7th Gen Intel Core i7...

The Alienware 17 is thinner and lighter than any 17 inch laptop we’ve created before, but that doesn"t mean we skimped on performance. It’s crafted with aerospace-inspired carbon fiber filled...

The Alienware 17 is thinner and lighter than any 17 inch laptop we’ve created before, but that doesn"t mean we skimped on performance. It’s crafted with aerospace-inspired carbon...

Among the best gaming laptops, there are a variety of styles. Some go for as much RGB lighting as they can muster, while others opt for the standard black and red look we"ve seen for a decade. But a recent trend has been to make gaming laptops more subtle than in the past, with a more refined gamer flair. Alienware"s latest effort may be its most subtle and yet also among the most stylish I"ve ever seen.

The Alienware x17 isn"t just redesigned externally, though, with its soft edges and ports almost exclusively on the rear . It also has a new four-fan cooling system and a new thermal interface material, both of which are proprietary to its parent company, Dell.

All of this engineering, though, comes at a cost. The way we reviewed the laptop, with high-end parts from Intel and Nvidia, as well as 2TB of storage and a mechanical keyboard is more than $3,600, and you could go higher. That makes the x17 a laptop for those with means. If you want a designer laptop, you"re paying for the brand.Today"s best Alienware X17 R1 deals

It"s been awhile since we"ve seen a new design from Alienware, and this one is a bit of a surprise. Typically, 17-inch gaming laptops are thick, heavy machines that value function over form. The Alienware x17, though, aims to be both thinner and more powerful than competitors, while still maintaining a look that ensures you know that it"s for only the most mature gamers.

Specifically, this notebook is 0.84 inches thick, while still packing an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 and 11th Gen Intel processor, all cooled in this elegant build. (More on Alienware"s unique, four-fan cooling system later on).

The lid and the bottom of the laptop are light gray that Alienware calls "lunar light." The company claims that an extra "high endurance" clear coat of paint will protect it from getting stained, but only time will tell how well it works. Either way, the lid is emblazoned with a big militaristic "17" in white, as well as an Alienware logo with full RGB lighting. The touchpad, too, lights up -- something Alienware hasn"t done in a few years, though there is a small black border around the RGB this time. (Touchpad lighting used to go edge-to-edge.)

But when you lift the lid up, the color pallet changes to black. There"s a thin bezel around the 17.3-inch display, while the keyboard is black with RGB lettering and backlighting and the wrist rest has a soft-touch feel to it. The power button is also an Alienware logo with RGB, nested among some honeycomb-shaped vents.

Alienware laptops have traditionally placed a number of its ports on the back of the laptop. On the x17, almost all of them are there. The power jack is on the left side, while the 3.5 mm headphone jack is on the right. But since the rest of the sides are covered in venting, everything else is within an ovular RGB light ring on the rear, including a Thunderbolt 4 port, USB Type-C and Type-A, HDMI 2.1, a micro SD card slow and mini DisplayPort. The last of those feels a bit dated, considering the option for USB-C or Thunderbolt 4 to a full-sized Displayport cable, but otherwise it"s a good list. Some creatives may wish it had a full-sized SD card reader.

While it"s not a dealbreaker, it"s puzzling that Alienware didn"t place the power jack in the back, where it would be out of the way. In this setup, it"s the lone cable jutting out of the left side. A single USB port would have been more easily reachable and more useful in that location.

The existing flagship Alienware m17 R4 is 6.6 pounds and 15.74 x 11.56 x 0.87 inches isn"t really that much bigger. It"s lighter, however, at 6.6 pounds. The MSI GE76 Raider, meanwhile, is 15.63 x 10.57 x 1.08 inches and 6.39 pounds. The Razer Blade Pro 17 is actually the slimmest of the bunch at 15.55 x 10.24 x 0.78 inches and 6.06 pounds.

Editor"s note: September 24: Following our review being published, Alienware pushed out a BIOS update to enable discrete graphics to run continuously over the mux switch. We, however, test with out of the box settings.

I decided to put the Alienware x17 and its RTX 3080, a top-of-the-line laptop graphics card, through their paces using Deathloop, Arkane Studios" latest FPS.n that game, Alienware"s latest didn"t disappoint. At 1080p, the laptop ran Deathloop at ultra settings between 80 and 93 frames per second, including in battle. It could even handle ultra settings at 4K, though it dropped to between 38 and 45 frames per second.

We also ran the laptop through our traditional benchmarks, which were a bit more mixed. On Shadow of the Tomb Raider(1080p, highest), the Alienware x17 ran the game at 77 fps, but actually fell behind the other laptops, including the MSI GE76 Raider (106 fps), Alienware m17 R4 (103 fps) and even the Razer Blade Pro 17, with an RTX 3070 (86 fps). At 4K, the x17 rand Tomb Raiderat 38 fps.

The Alienware x17 did far better on Grand Theft Auto V (1080p, very high), running the game at 129 frames per second, just two frames shy of the Raider, and higher than both the Blade Pro and the m17 R4.

We saw similar results on Far Cry New Dawn(1080p, ultra), where the x17 played at 94 fps, just behind the Raider"s 99 fps, though here the other Alienware, the m17 R4, took the crown at 104 fps.

Similarly, on Borderlands 3, the elder Alienware took the lead on badass settings at 1080p, hitting 102 fps compared to the x17"s 94 fps. On Red Dead Redemption 2 at medium settings and 1080p, the x17 ran 1t 81 fps, on par with the m17 and beating the Raider at 77 fps.

We also ran the Alienware x17 through our go-to gauntlet: Metro Exodusat RTX settings for 15 runs, which simulates roughly half an hour of gaming. The first runs started at 71 fps, but slowly dropped to just under 68 fps by the last run. The average frame rate was 68.98 fps.

On Geekbench 5, an overall performance test, the Alienware earned a single-core score of 1,539 and a multi-core score of 9,024. That"s a higher multi-core score than the MSI GE76 Raider (8,388), but lower on single-core. The x17 also beats the Alienware m17 R4.

The obvious part is this: there are four fans. You rarely see a laptop with more than two. Alienware refers to the quad fan tech as "a patent-pending industry exclusive." The idea is that the fans are supposed to move air throughout the system, covering hotspots. They can even run independently at different speeds to prioritize airflow to the CPU, GPU or help reduce external temperatures.

The CPU doesn"t just use ordinary thermal paste. Alienware is using a "gallium-silicone" material it is marketing as Element 31, which the company says will let you play at stable rates for a long period of time. Alienware doesn"t use Element 31 in systems with RTX 3060 GPUs - just RTX 3070 and RTX 3080.

Our Alienware x17 review unit boasted a 17.3-inch, 16:9 display with a 4K (3840 x 2160) resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate. It also happens to be very bright with excellent color. You can also opt for 1080p 165 Hz and 360 Hz panels.

When I played Deathloopon the Alienware x17, the game looked great, both at 4K and 1080p. The game was nice and bright, and some of the "60s orange hues popped in otherwise bland gray fortresses in the snowy Complex level.

In our lab testing, we determined that the Alienware x17"s display reproduces 116.2% of the DCI-P3 color gamut, handily defeating the rest of the field.

For music, they get decently loud, but CHVRCHES" "How Not to Drown" sounded muddy, with drums and keyboards getting lost with guitars and vocals, all fighting for dominance. Switching to the music audio preset in Alienware Command Center didn"t do anything to help.

Well, they"re supposed to be captive. One of those screws completely came out of our unit. Once I got it open, the small metal washer was loose. Alienware informed me that this would not cause warranty issues.

On our test which involves browsing the web, streaming video and running OpenGL tests, all while connected to Wi-Fi with the screen at 150 nits of brightness, the Alienware x17 lasted for 4 hours and 31 minutes.

That"s a better showing than the Alienware m17 (2:05, the worst of the group) and the MSI GE76 Raider (2:40), but the Razer Blade Pro 17 lasted almost six hours.

Between the G and H keys at the center of the keyboard, the Alienware measured 42 degrees Celsius (107.6 degrees Fahrenheit). Meanwhile, the bottom of the laptop measured 46.9 degrees Celsius (116.42 degrees Fahrenheit) at its hottest point, a vent near the back. The keyboard does feel hot while gaming — my fingers got a bit sweaty (gross) when playing Deathloop.

The big piece of software you may want to keep around is Alienware Command Center, a catch-all application to control thermals, adjust audio, switch between power profiles, change lighting and check component usage. If your laptop has an overclockable CPU, you can adjust that here, as well.

Most of the other software is re-named software from Alienware"s parent company, Dell. They include Alienware Customer Connect, largely designed to push surveys about Dell"s products, and Alienware Mobile Connect to answer texts and make calls via your smartphone.

We tested the Alienware x17 with an Intel Core i7-11800H, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080, 32GB of DDR4-3220 RAM, 2TB of storage (a pair of 1TB M.2 NVMe SSDs in RAID 0), Cherry MX low-profile key switches and a 4K (3840 x 2160), 120 Hz display. As of this writing, that will run you $3,606.39.

There"s no argument that the Alienware x17 is one of the sleekest gaming laptops I"ve seen in a long time. The new design is as pretty and modern as gaming laptops get these days. The screen, too, is gorgeous and bright. It"s rare that I enjoy simply looking at a gaming laptop so much.

If you want something that runs a bit cooler but still like this aesthetic, Alienware"s m17 R4 is still a good choice, as is the MSI GE76 Raider, though that"s a thicker machine. Both of those were just slightly more consistent in our gaming testing.

But if you want something that looks nice with the options for top of the line parts, including an excellent mechanical keyboard, take a look at the Alienware x17. Just be sure you"re ready to take the hit to your bank account.

Alienware recently refreshed their gaming laptop lineup including the new Alienware 14, Alienware 17, and Alienware 18. I’ve been looking forward to some hands-on time with these new Alienware laptops so when I had the opportunity to use an Alienware 17 laptop running Windows 8 for a day I jumped at the chance.

The first thing I noticed when powering up the Alienware 17 is the mesmerizing AlienFX lighting system. You can actually change, customize, save, and share different lighting themes for the Alienware 17 if you feel like fine tuning the appearance. This machine has a high-quality feel to it and I really like the design.

The Alienware 17 falls in the middle of the “small, medium, large” lineup of Alienware laptops and is packed with powerful features and hardware. Built around a stunning 1920×1080 17.3” screen, the Alienware 17 is designed for amazing visuals and graphics. Here are some of the specs for the machine I had on loan:

This is a gaming laptop right? I decided to install a DirectX 11 game that I haven’t tried yet on the Alienware 17: “Trials Evolution Gold Edition”. I plugged in a USB XBOX controller and got started riding some crazy courses. I quickly got addicted to this game as it features tons of great dirt bike riding destruction. With the graphics settings maxed out at full 1920×1080 screen resolution the Alienware 17 had no trouble holding 60 FPS during gameplay. The game looked and played great, and the Alienware 17 performed great with this game.

The display on the Alienware I used is the top of the line spec that supports screen refresh rates up to 120 Hz and stereoscopic 3D as seen here in graphics properties:

3D support and a 120 Hz refresh rate is a pretty unique capability for a laptop. For extreme gaming experiences this specific display configuration would be a great way to go.

The Alienware 17 is a great laptop for anyone wanting to do some serious gaming at home or on the go. This laptop would also make a great machine for other extreme “heavy lifting” tasks like writing and compiling code, editing video, processing photos, and more. If you are looking for a great looking and highly capable laptop, take a look at the Alienware 17!