The Alienware 17 R5 is a high-performance gaming laptop that exemplifies Alienware’s commitment to delivering powerful hardware and an immersive gaming experience. Known for its robust build quality and customizable features, the R5 is designed for gamers who demand top-tier performance in a portable format.
Design and Build Quality
The Alienware 17 R5 retains the iconic design of its predecessor, featuring a sleek black chassis with metallic grey accents. It measures 1.18 by 16.7 by 13.1 inches and weighs approximately 9.77 pounds, making it more of a desktop replacement than a portable laptop. The design includes customizable RGB lighting strips on the sides, keyboard, touchpad, and the alien-head logo on the lid, enhancing its futuristic aesthetic.
Display
The laptop sports a 17.3-inch display, available in multiple resolutions: QHD (2560 x 1440) with a 120Hz refresh rate, Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 60Hz, or 4K (3840 x 2160) at 60Hz without G-Sync support. The QHD panel provides vibrant colors and deep blacks, making it suitable for both gaming and media consumption.
Performance Specifications
The Alienware 17 R5 can be configured with various high-end components:
Our test model featured an overclocked Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 GPU, an Intel Core i9 processor, and 32GB of RAM, providing exceptional performance across demanding games and applications.
Gaming Performance
The Alienware 17 R5 excels in gaming benchmarks, achieving impressive frame rates even at high settings. For instance:
This performance is complemented by Nvidia G-Sync technology, which helps eliminate screen tearing during gameplay.
Audio and Keyboard Experience
The audio system has been enhanced with internal smart amplifiers that deliver loud and clear sound quality. The keyboard features responsive keys with customizable backlighting but is not mechanical; however, it offers satisfying tactile feedback for both gaming and typing.
Connectivity Options
The laptop includes an extensive array of ports:
This variety ensures compatibility with numerous peripherals and external displays.
Battery Life
Despite its powerful specifications, the Alienware 17 R5 manages decent battery life for a gaming laptop, lasting approximately 3 hours and 56 minutes on web browsing tests, which is competitive within its class.
Conclusion
Overall, the Alienware 17 R5 stands out as one of the premier choices for gamers seeking high performance in a well-built package. Its combination of powerful hardware options, stunning display capabilities, customizable aesthetics, and solid audio performance makes it worthy of consideration for serious gamers.
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