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Picking a gaming laptop today isn't as easy as it was five years ago when a “real” gaming laptop meant 12 pounds of back-breaking hardware to haul around.Our quick-hit recommendations:·With major advances in laptop video cards and CPUs, you can now get gr...
There are rough edges, from the keyboard's zone backlight to loud fans to its enormous size, but the Alienware 17 R4 is still one of the few machines that can truly function as a semi-portable desktop experience.The Asus ROG Zephyrus GX501 is the first ga...
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toptenreviews.com Updated:
2018-02-01 01:30:38
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The Alienware 17 R4 is one of the most interesting computers we reviewed. Its core components make it a strong performer for both work and play, and you have several options for connecting peripherals. The base model comes with a solid-state drive (SSD)...
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It's been a couple years since we reviewed the Alienware 17 gaming laptop. While the general design remains closely the same, there are some design changes and the specs of the latest are much better, as one would expect. Our Alienware 17 review takes a...
Sleek Alienware design, Solid construction materials, Fancy LED lighting options, Many customization options, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080, Great performance due to CPU, RAM, SSD speeds, QHD screen is fantastic, Tobii Eye Tracking a neat feature, Decent batter...
Palm rest still gets pretty smudgy, Can get quite loud when the fan kicks in, Battery life still an issue while playing games (as expected), Definitely heavy...
While it'll cost you a pretty penny, the Alienware 17 Gaming Laptop (as tested) is a performance beast in a sleek, well-built chassis with a beautiful QHD screen to enhance your gaming experience. With plenty of customization options when it comes to vide...
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If there's any gaming laptop as recognizable year-to-year as Razer's Blade line, it's probably Alienware's. Following a redesign a few years back, the humbly named Alienware 17 has stayed pretty much the same ever since, at least on the outside.And you kn...
Worthy of the "desktop replacement" moniker, Excellent performance even under full load, Display comes in 1440p/120Hz and 4K variants...
Tons of fan noise despite larger size, Extra-large hinge/vent area makes an enormous laptop even more so, Some of the lower-tier models make baffling choices (like only 8GB of RAM)...
There are rough edges. Zone backlighting is a bit outdated, the fans are loud, battery life is average, and the extra inch-plus of venting adds insult to injury in terms of the Alienware 17's size. I'd love to see Alienware branch out and bring its unique...
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Dell updated its Alienware 17 gaming laptop at PAX West 2016 with NVIDIA Pascal graphics, but at the time Intel's quad-core Kaby Lake mobile processors weren't available yet. It was a short-lived update, however, as the Kaby Lake-powered Alienware 17 was...
Outstanding performance, Subtle and stylish design, Upgrade-ability, Plenty of Rear IO...
Can get noisy under full-load, Tobii Eye-Tracking technology needs refinement...
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computershopper.com Updated:
2018-02-01 01:30:38
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If there's one segment of the notebook market that sees more competition than any other, it's the one for 17.3-inch gaming notebooks. The 15.6-inch gaming notebook market is also hotly contested, but there's just something about a 17.3-incher that makes i...
1440p/120Hz display is ideal for gaming, Chart-topping performance, Customizable RGB exterior lighting, Excellent keyboard with dedicated macros, Built-in Tobii eye-tracker available...
Fans are loud while gaming, CPU runs hot under extended load, No SD card reader...
An authoritative 17-incher that's configurable from the basics to total bad-boy status, the Alienware 17 R4 pulls out all the stops. It is one gaming notebook that we're glad to send off with a full recommendation. Read More...
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The Alienware 17 R4 (starts at $1,299.99; $3,118.99 as tested) combines the same top-notch design as its 15-inch sibling with cutting-edge components, a larger screen, and plenty of extras for one of the most formidable gaming laptops on the market. With...
Top-end gaming performance, Highly configurable, Sturdy build, Attractive customizable lighting, Tobii eye-tracking, Plenty of storage, Strong array of ports...
Expensive, 9,7-pound weight and 2,5-pound power brick are not travel friendly, Short battery life, Loud fans under heavy load...
Delivering unparalleled performance for a single-GPU laptop, the Alienware 17 R4 is highly configurable, with tasteful customizable lighting and advanced features. It's our top pick for high-end gaming laptops...
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Bigger, faster, louder. It's not often that a notebook gains weight and girth in successive generations. In this case, the new Alienware 17 R4 utilizes the extra space wisely for an overall stronger experience that more than makes up for the added mass...
Wide display options (FHD, QHD, UHD, 120 Hz, G-Sync, IPS, TN), 2x USB Type-C, Thunderbolt 3, Graphics Amplifier support, no CPU or GPU throttling; extreme performance, very high quality chassis; strong base and lid, very fast display response times, intu...
very warm CPU and GPU temperatures when gaming, fans are always active and very loud when gaming, slight creaking when opening and closing the lid, fewer internal storage bays compared to 17 R3, fingerprints and grease accumulate quickly, no individually...
We revere the Alienware 17 series for its high standards in quality that thankfully remain unfazed in this latest iteration. A notebook is about much more than just the CPU and GPU configuration, but also the skeleton and design that fortify the core hard...
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Alienware is a love it or hate it brand. It has built its name on solid ground offering the most premium gaming notebooks you can get. The company dared to stick the most insane hardware inside and still make it look cool. However, times are changing and...
Clean and sophisticated design, Impeccable build quality, Good keyboard and touchpad experience, Supports three M.2 PCIe NVMe SSDs, Impressive display with excellent image quality, G-Sync, 120 Hz refresh rate and QHD resolution, The screen doesn't use PWM...
Short battery life despite the huge 99Wh battery, thanks to the lack of NVIDIA Optimus support, Only the QHD configuration comes with G-Sync support, Overclocking is possible only through BIOS and third-party software, The CPU's stock clock speeds are low...
This year's Alienware 17 R4 offers something for all types of gamers and users. With the main difference being in the display department, the notebook will appeal to hardcore gamers, content creators and to those who like to keep it modest with a Full HD...
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Alienware laptops have grown up in looks and are modernized--gone is the ultra-chunky and overly aggressive look. We welcome the modern cooling design and lower heat internals that are very 2016, and the classy looking aluminum and sof...
Good feature and performance to price ratio. Excellent build quality and mature design. Many configurable options. Good CPU and GPU temperatures. Has both Thunderbolt 3 and Alienware Graphics Amplifier port for graphics upgrades later...
Though slim the weight is very high at 10 pounds. Fans are a little louder than the 17" competition...
Alienware laptops have grown up in looks and are modernized--gone is the ultra-chunky and overly aggressive look. We welcome the modern cooling design and lower heat internals that are very 2016, and the classy looking aluminum and soft touch black finish...
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The build is still very well made, with strong aluminium surrounding the top and bottom of the R4 and a tough matte black rubberised plastic for rest of the bezel and frame. It looks really nice and would fit in well for gamers who love the “gamer” look w...
The Alienware 17 R4 is the most powerful laptop we have tried so far in 2017 and the monster of our review catalogue. If you are looking for pure performance and are willing to part with some serious cash then it is well worth a look...
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