Alienware 17 R5

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Date Published: 12 Jul 2021

Intel Core i9-8950HK
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 (8GB GDDR5X)
17.3”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
1000GB SSD
12GB DDR4, 2666 MHz
4.42 kg (9.7 lbs)

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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 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

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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