SeekerAlienware x17 R2
With new top-end Intel and Nvidia components wrapped in arguably the nicest-looking gaming laptop shell on the market, the Alienware x17 R2 is impressive, and its mechanical keyboard option feels great. But MSI's competing GE76 Raider performed a bit better on our gaming tests and has a bigger battery.
-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
Product details
- STUNNING VISUALS: See your opponent in every angle with Full HD detail on an incredible 17.3 inch display with 1920 x 1080 resolution, 360Hz 1ms refresh rate and ComfortView Plus
- POWERFUL INTEL CPUs: Experience high-performance action across all your favorite games with 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processors
- KEEP YOUR GAMING LAPTOP COOL: The thermal design on this thin gaming laptop maximizes airflow by expelling warm air through the vents on the sides and taking in cooler air at the top of the keyboard
- INCREDIBLE GRAPHICS: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti laptop graphics card delivers ultimate performance for gamers with 8GB GDDR6 of memory for a quick loading time and a quieter system
- DOLBY VISION: Get immersed with technology that uses metadata to implement color profiles—so you can get the most authentic visual experience
PROS
+ + Excellent productivity and gaming performance
+ + Stunning design
CONS
- Expensive
- A bit larger and heavier than the competition
- Battery life could be better
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Expert reviews and ratings
By Tom's Hardware on February 05, 2022
With new top-end Intel and Nvidia components wrapped in arguably the nicest-looking gaming laptop shell on the market, the Alienware x17 R2 is impressive, and its mechanical keyboard option feels great. But MSI's competing GE76 Raider performed a bit better on our gaming tests and has a bigger battery.
80
By PCMag on May 31, 2022
The latest muscle components boost Alienware's already formidable x17, but the second-gen rev of this costly gaming laptop doesn't stand out for its power or portability.
70
By IGN on December 06, 2022
The Alienware x17 R2 is a powerful laptop that doesn’t cost quite as much as its high-end competitors – but it’s still going to cost you. If you’re in need of a laptop that provides desktop-like performance, then the x17 R2 makes a lot of sense. You don’t have to max out the specs in order to get reliable performance from the R2, either. Play around with the different configurations until you find something that fits your budget and meets your requirements.
80