Alienware 17 R5
- Date Published: 03 Aug 2020
- Intel Core i7-8750H
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB GDDR5)
- 17.3”, QHD (2560 x 1440), 120 Hz, IPS + G-Sync
- 256GB SSD + 500GB HDD
- 12GB DDR4
- 4.42 kg (9.7 lbs)
Specs
- HDD/SSD
- 256GB SSD + 500GB HDD
- M.2 Slot
- 2x 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 + 1x 2242 SATA See photo
- RAM
- 12GB DDR4
- OS
- Windows 10 Home
- Body Material
- Aluminum, Magnesium alloy
- Dimensions
- 424 x 332 x 29.99 mm (16.69" x 13.07" x 1.18")
- Weight
- 4.42 kg (9.7 lbs)
- Ports and connectivity
- 1x USB Type-C
- 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort, HDMI
- 1x USB Type-C
- 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
- 1x USB Type-A
- 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Sleep and Charge
- 1x USB Type-A
- 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
- HDMI
- 2.0
- Mini DisplayPort
- Card Reader
- Ethernet LAN
- 10/100/1000 Mbps
- Wi-Fi
- 802.11ac
- Bluetooth
- 4.1
- Audio jack
- 2x 3.5 mm jacks for headset and external microphone
- External graphics port for Alienware Graphics Amplifier
- Features
- Web camera
- 1080p Full HD
- Backlit keyboard
- Microphone
- Dual-Array Microphone
- Speakers
- 2x 4W
- Optical drive
- Security Lock slot
- Noble lock
- Alienware Cryo-Tech V2.0 cooling
- 2x RAM slots
Portability
Review
Alienware 17 R5 in-depth review
Alienware is an iconic name when it comes to gaming. These notebooks have always aroused attention with their out-of-this-world design and top-notch hardware.Now, in our labs, we have the latest iteration of the Alienware 17. With its 4.42 kg (9.7 lbs) weight it's hard to say that the notebook is easily portable but that's the price you pay for having the latest and greatest hardware inside.This year, the Alienware 17 R5 comes with the new Core i9-8950HK - a CPU unlocked for overclocking up to 5.00 GHz. The Alienware 17 R5 is all about overclocking and getting maximum performance. Even the GPU inside is factory OC - something you rarely find in notebooks.The biggest concern is if the cooling system is going to be able to sustain this hardware. Let's find out if the Alienware 17[...]
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Pros
- Good cooling system
- Lots of upgrade options
- 92% sRGB coverage (1080p AUO139D)
- Great performance (up to Core i9 + GTX 1080)
- Alienware Graphics Amplifier Port - for connecting an external GPU
- Lots of customization options (RGB lights)
- High-quality build and design
Cons
- Quite heavy - 4.42 kg (9.7 lbs)
- High fan noise
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