Additional information
| Standing screen display size | 18 Inches |
|---|---|
| Screen Resolution | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| Max Screen Resolution | 2560×1600 Pixels |
| Processor | 5.8 GHz core_i9 |
| RAM | 32 GB DDR5 |
| Memory Speed | 5600 MHz |
| Hard Drive | SSD |
| Graphics Coprocessor | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 |
| Chipset Brand | NVIDIA |
| Card Description | Dedicated |
| Graphics Card Ram Size | 12 GB |
| Wireless Type | Bluetooth |
| Brand | Alienware |
| Series | Dell Alienware M18 R2 Laptop |
| Item model number | AWM18R-9583BLK-PUS |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| Item Weight | 9.32 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 31.97 x 41.02 x 2.67 inches |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 31.97 x 41.02 x 2.67 inches |
| Color | Dark Metallic Moon |
| Processor Brand | Intel |
| Number of Processors | 24 |
| Computer Memory Type | DDR5 SDRAM |
| Flash Memory Size | 1 TB |
| Hard Drive Interface | Solid State |
| Optical Drive Type | No Optical Drive |
| Voltage | 240 Volts (AC) |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Θεός –
I’ve tried just about every name brand laptop in this category (gaming laptops) and this was the only one (Alienware) that I did not try. The reason I didn’t try was because of all the not-so-great reviews and how the cons were just simply not ‘acceptable’ for 2024. After much trial and tribulation, I figured I had nothing left to lose except to not try this brand. Well low and behold! This laptop was PERFECT for me! I wanted a portable AND capable Beast and this fit the bill PERFECTLY! It maybe a little chunky for people who don’t eat meat or work out, but for me it was a very acceptable compromise for what I was looking for in a laptop (a consistent gaming experience whether at home or abroad). It plays all my games at max settings without any problems at all. Others I’ve had always ended up throttling themselves (despite being ‘higher spec’d’ than this one) and either stuttered or over-heated to the point it would lock up or shut down. This laptop might get a little ‘loud’ but it never over heats, never shuts down, and to my surprise, never throttled, not even once. I bought a laptop backpack for this laptop here in Amazon (just look up backpacks for 18.4″ laptops). It works PERFECTLY for my needs. Tech Support is practically built right into this machine too. Most questions I had about anything was easily found with the included software packages. I have no regrets with this purchase and can easily recommend this to people who want a great laptop and a Beast without all the marketing and fluff (and failures) of the other ‘Top Tier’ or ‘Higher Spec’d’ laptops out there (looking at you ASUS and LENOVO). Oh wait, I do have one regret, and it’s that I didn’t get this sooner and let my own bias and the bias of other laptop ‘Professional Reviewers’ sway me away from this brand early on during my searches for the PERFECT laptop for ME.
Anonymous –
I really wanted to step up in performance from my last “gaming laptop” and the 4080 was a perfect choice for me. I purchased this laptop on Black Friday sales in 2024 for 2199. I couldn’t find any other options I was interested in that really competed at that price point. So far I’m really happy with the performance, the screen looks vivid and clean. The keyboard has a nice feel, and I appreciate the 32gb of ram. I added a 4tb SSD that I also got on a black Friday deal. It is worth noting that while there are 4 M2 SSD slots, only 2 are the full size, while the other two are intended to hold the smaller form factor cards.
Austin –
For the price of this laptop I expect it to perform better than my 4 year old $1200 MSI.
This Alienware laptop has been glitchy and has made simple task such as opening a program or even trying to turn the laptop off difficult…. Trying to open programs such as Diablo or WoW would take several minutes…. Even after updating drivers and contacting customer support nothings improved. I’ve heard only good things from Alienware so I’m extremely disappointed in the quality of product I’ve received. My next laptop or computer WILL NOT BE A DELL/Alienware.
Sina –
I bought this laptop for work and coding. It is fast and has a lot of memory enough to do multiple tasks at once. I also installed a couple of games and it had no problem running them.
Shaun Alt –
I absolutely love this machine now…switched to 32gb of kingston fury impact ddr5 running at 6400 mt/s and it runs amazing. I have hyperthreading on. Everything is turned on and running stable. No more crashing on Diablo 4 fenris error…Even with DLSS and frame generation turned on. My first ever Intel machine and I love it despite the rocky start we got off to. Alienware has a great aesthetic and the build quality of their laptops are second to none. I just wish they could do better in the display department, 165hz is a bit slow for a system with a 4080, and the FHD 480hz resolution leaves a lot to be desired in the 18in model. I have the 360hz FHD display on my M15 R5 that has a 3070 gpu, and its great for the smaller screen, I would really like to have been able to get this one with a UHD 4k option, also sound card is lacking. Speakers are the exact same junk that they used on my smaller laptop, considering there are smaller form factor machines in this size that they have managed to stuff a subwoofer inside of, Alienware is still late to the party when it comes to gaming devices and I believe Dell being largely to blame as their niche has always been in the office segment. They really need to step it up in their display technology as well as audio delivery if they are ever going to be as nice as Razer and MSI laptops in my opinion. Granted, I would have had to spend another 1000 dollars to get a Razer Blade 18 with similar specs.
Mikhail N. –
Best laptop ever? No. Is it big enough that i don’t need a monitor? yeah. Not enough storage though but if you can get for less than 2300, but it!
Terrence T. –
This is a great laptop. Ran into some issues with Bluetooth error and alt+tab disabling itself after setup but took care of it with a bios update using the Alienware support assist. No issues since, can run AAA games like God of War on HIGH settings around 90-105 fps. Freaking gorgeous visuals and smooth gameplay.
I also bought a travel laptop AC charger and Alienware backpack with it. Spent a few extra dimes but it’s my first ever AW laptop so I went in on accessories. LOVE IT and can’t wait to travel abroad with it.
Dartagnon –
This is a fast and reliable laptop that boots up very quickly and has quite a few customizable features. While it take a while to get it set up and registered, I am very happy with this unit and it meets – and possibly exceeds – what you would expect from a desktop computer. I would suggest though that you purchase a cooling system when you purchase it, as it tends to runs bit warm under load. The display is sharp and crisp with capabilities that easily rival any other gaming system. While a bit on the pricey side, it is well worth the cost. If you are considering a high-end laptop, this one should certainly be at or near the top of the list.