The Alienware x17 R2 gaming laptop comes in all sorts of configurations, ranging from a build with a display that has a mundane 1440p 165Hz refresh rate all the way up to a 1080p screen with a refresh ...

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If you’re looking for gaming laptop deals that don’t hold back when it comes to performance, you may want to set your sights on the Alienware M18x. This configuration with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 ...

The presence of an NPU on-board makes the Alienware X16 R2 future-proof and capable of accelerating AI-related tasks. However, as far as gaming is concerned, an NPU brings nothing to table, at least ...

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Alienware’s laptops have bifurcated into the M and X lines, and the new x16 R2 (starts at $2,099; $3,199 as tested) is its most cutting-edge system. The x16 R2 is aimed at enthusiast-level shoppers ...

The Alienware x16 R2 is a premium 16-inch gaming laptop at a premium price. But its mechanical keyboard and the highest-end hardware will cost you extra. The Alienware x16 R2 is a high-end 16-inch ...

There are so many changes on the m16 R2’s chassis it’s hard to believe it’s from the same line. Not only has Alienware gotten rid of the big bezels and chin from the R1, but the machine is also way ...

Tasteful design. Satisfying keyboard. Rear ports for easy docking. 240-Hz display is super smooth for fast-paced games. Large 90-WH battery lasts all day for typical work use. IPS display lacks HDR.

The Alienware x16 R2 comes with a 16:10 display aspect ratio refreshing at 240Hz, compared to 165Hz on its predecessor. The device also features an IR for facial recognition and HDR for camera ...