Alienware 17 R5
- CPU: Intel Core i9-8950HK
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 (8GB GDDR5X)
- Display: 17.3”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
- Storage: 2000GB SSD + 1000GB HDD
- RAM: 24GB DDR4, 2666 MHz
- Weight: 4.42 kg (9.7 lbs)
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
Alienware 17 R5 - Specs
Display
17.3”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
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AUO B173HAN01.3 (AUO139D) (Alienware 17 R5)
Color accuracy
HDD/SSD
2TB SSD + 1TB HDD
M.2 Slot
2x 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 + 1x 2242 SATA See photo
Intel Optane
PCIe 3.0 x2 [60/120GB] See photo
RAM
24GB DDR4, 2666 MHz
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
Features
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See all Alienware 17 R5 configurations DISPLAY: 17.3-inch, 1920 x 1080, IPS
| Name | AUO B173HAN01.3 (AUO139D) (Alienware 17 R5) |
|---|---|
| Diagonal | 17.3" |
| Pixel density | 127.34 ppi |
| Brightness | cd/m2 |
| sRGB | 92% |
| Panel Type | IPS |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Becomes "Retina" from | 27 inches (69 cm) |
| Contrast | |
| dE Color Checker |
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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 overclockin[...]
Read the full reviewCPU Performance: Intel Core i9-8950HK
Results are from the Cinebench 15 CPU test (the higher the score, the better)
Results are from the Fritz chess benchmark (the higher the score, the better)
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