Testseek.com have collected 31 expert reviews of the Alienware M17 R2 and the average rating is 78%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Alienware M17 R2.
December 2019
(78%)
31 Reviews
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excellent Turbo Boost sustainability relative to the small size, satisfying key feedback; full-size NumPad keys, quiet fan noise when on Power Saver mode, 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port and Thunderbolt 3, 2x M.2 2280 slots with copper plates, well-calibrated dis
high power consumption during low processing loads, very warm CPU temperatures when fully stressed, non-upgradeable RAM and WLAN, limited to 16 GB RAM for now, battery life could be better, no 2.5-inch SATA III option, loud when gaming, no 4K UHD option,
Users always expect second generation models to be better than first generation models in every way. In the case of the Alienware m17 R2, however, it's more of a sideways step over the Alienware m17 R1. This latest iteration both adds and removes features...
Excellent keyboard, beautiful and slim design, superb performance, great cooling performance,
Not cheap, only has 1080P FHD as screen option, RAM soldered in, We say Powerfully built and beautifully designed, the Alienware M17 R2 is a show stopper of a gaming rig that doesn come cheap and has a few minor quirks of its own, but proves to be one of
Under an average workload of productivity apps, several open browser windows and streaming video, the Alienware M17 R2 managed a very middling four and a half hours of usage before needing a recharge. It's not the best in terms of endurance nor is it rema...
Great keyboard, Solid performance, Attractive white soft-touch material
Speakers crackle at high volume and reverberate across the chassis, Conservative design, Very expensive
Alienware has pulled off something impressive with the m17 R2. It's a relatively slim package that's packing a major punch in performance, and it doesn't look too bad, either. The white soft-touch finish is classy and the keyboard is a dream to type on. T...
Crisp and vibrant 4K display, impressive specifications for superb gaming experience, excellent keyboard,
Fans get a bit loud under full loud, poor battery life, We say The Alienware M17 is one of the most powerful gaming notebooks currently available in Malaysia that boasts of immense gaming performance and a stylish yet understated design that still bears
While the Alienware M17 is relatively man-portable as gaming notebooks go, it alas doesn't quite resolve the age-old conundrum of middling battery life as all that high-end hardware tends to drain juice fast. If you're gaming away from the mains, you'll a...
Stunning design, Thin and light, Powerful, Future-proof
Expensive, Only 1080p screen, Short battery life
The Alienware m17 (2019) is an incredibly powerful and stylish gaming laptop that does a lot of things right. We love the new design, and Dell has packed it with some of the best mobile gaming components on the market today. However, it's also very expens...
In conclusion, the Alienware m17 is a high-quality laptop in almost every department. The RTX 2080 Max-Q delivers huge gaming power, the rest of the components are very fast, and the m17's cooling copes well. The Alienware has a great keyboard and trackpa...
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Published: 2019-05-29, Author: Adrian , review by: pocket-lint.com
Tobii eye tracking, Blue light filter, Various specification choices, Cool lines and pleasing aesthetics
Price, Less screen options than we'd like
During our brief session with the Alienware m17 we were certainly impressed with the look and feel of this new notebook.The screen visuals are great with brilliant viewing angles and fairly decent low bezel design. A potentially fantastic internal specifi...
Powerful, Ample, speedy SSD storage, Portable for a 17-inch gaming laptop, Good array of ports, 144Hz refresh rate, Aesthetically different, yet pleasing, Comfortable keyboard for gaming and work, Customizable part options by Dell
CPU has major thermal throttling issues, Alienware Command Centre software needs improvements, Below average battery life, Performance essentially on par with i7-9750H + RTX 2070, Pricey
The Alienware m17 R2 is a great1 gaming laptop on paper but when applied, there are a number of areas that need improvement. The Intel Core i7 variant may be the better option...
Abstract: Alienware is definitely the OG when it comes to gaming brands. They've been in the industry making these computers with a fancy alien-themed aesthetics with decked out hardware for the longest time. Fast forward to 2019 – and we have a lot more gaming-ori...
