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Rank 65 out of 78 Summarized in this category Rankings based on: • Pros-to-cons ratio • Number of reviews • Category average

Alienware

x16 R2

Name: x16 R2
Brand: Alienware

around $3199

All prices are estimates and may vary from actual prices.

339 Pros

66%
21 reviews (3h 46m)

173 Cons

The Alienware x16 R2 is a high-performance gaming laptop packing serious power into a sleek, ultra-thin design. Its 16-inch QHD+ display with a 240Hz refresh rate and 3ms response time delivers stunning visuals and buttery smooth gameplay. The Intel Core Ultra processor, combined with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 GPU, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD, en...

Summary of pros and cons from human reviewers, put together by AI

76%

76 vs 24

Performance

61%

54 vs 35

Build Quality

74%

42 vs 15

Display

69%

36 vs 16

Keyboard & Trackpad (Laptops)

63%

36 vs 21

Connectivity

Reviewer verdict

Across 21 YouTube reviews, the Alienware x16 R2 earns a Summa score of 3.6/5, ranking #65 among Gaming PCs & Laptops. Reviewers most often praise its performance, build quality, display, while the most common criticisms concern build quality, performance.

The Alienware x16 R2 is widely praised for its strong performance, with many reviewers noting fast NVMe SSD speeds, high-end Intel CPUs, and ample high-speed RAM that deliver excellent gaming and content-creation results (mentioned across a majority of reviews). The 16-inch QHD+ / high-refresh displays earn frequent compliments for color accuracy, high refresh rates (240 Hz and variants), and generally vivid, responsive visuals. Reviewers also consistently praise the solid premium build and design, describing a thin, well-constructed chassis with good ports and a comfortable keyboard/trackpad experience. Connectivity, cooling, and upgrade potential (multiple M.2 slots and SODIMM or configurable RAM in some configurations) are also commonly highlighted as strengths by multiple reviewers.

Criticisms concentrate on practical build and usability issues: many reviewers call the chassis heavy or bulky for a 16-inch machine and point out inconsistent external finish and cramped or awkward port placement (often all at the back). Upgradeability and serviceability are a recurring complaint: several reviewers report soldered RAM and Wi‑Fi cards, limiting future upgrades. Reviewers also raise concerns about thermal and noise behavior in some unit/configurations (examples of loud fans and high CPU temps) and note variable display brightness and webcam/speaker quality in certain reviews. Price/value is questioned by a subset of reviewers who find the premium cost hard to justify given some of these compromises.

Analysis based on 21 YouTube reviews (3h 46m of video) with 339 pros and 173 cons extracted.

Pros (339)

Performance (76)

a high performance gaming machine with a 16-in QD plus 240 HZ display ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review | Ultra 9-185H & RTX 4080 Powerhouse @ 0:07
32 GB of lpddr 5x Ram ensures seamless performance with high speed data access, reduce latency and enhance power efficiency ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review | Ultra 9-185H & RTX 4080 Powerhouse @ 1:22
1 TB SSD ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review | Ultra 9-185H & RTX 4080 Powerhouse @ 0:13
high-speed processing ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review | Ultra 9-185H & RTX 4080 Powerhouse @ 0:33
32 GB lpddr 5x Ram ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review | Ultra 9-185H & RTX 4080 Powerhouse @ 0:13
13700F 16 core processor, eight performance, eight efficiency cores, and a 4070TI meaning we should be able to get some pretty good gaming performance out of this thing. ▶ The All Alienware Setup @ 2:42
1 tbte SSD provides Lightning Fast storage quick boot times an ample space for your game library, media files and professional applications ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review | Ultra 9-185H & RTX 4080 Powerhouse @ 1:33
Intel Core Ultra 91 85h processor ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review | Ultra 9-185H & RTX 4080 Powerhouse @ 0:10
Ultra smooth gameplay ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review | Ultra 9-185H & RTX 4080 Powerhouse @ 0:31
I would game on this all day, no problem. ▶ The All Alienware Setup @ 16:09
pretty good ▶ The All Alienware Setup @ 16:07
I already know that this thing is absolutely sick. ▶ The All Alienware Setup @ 10:18
perfect for 4K gaming, VR experiences, and creative work like video editing and rendering ▶ Review: Alienware X16 R2 Gaming Laptop | 16-inch QHD+ 240Hz @ 2:13
you can't really fault the 40 series for its performance. We're getting near 100 FPS pretty consistently in here. ▶ The All Alienware Setup @ 17:11
Intel Core Ultra 9185H processor is a true powerhouse ▶ Review: Alienware X16 R2 Gaming Laptop | 16-inch QHD+ 240Hz @ 1:34
1 TBTE SSD ▶ Review: Alienware X16 R2 Gaming Laptop | 16-inch QHD+ 240Hz @ 2:36
32 GB LPDDR5X RAM ▶ Review: Alienware X16 R2 Gaming Laptop | 16-inch QHD+ 240Hz @ 1:51
this 18-in premium model provides a fantastic gaming experience at 1080P or 1440p. ▶ Best Gaming Laptop 2025 - The Only 5 You Should Consider Tod @ 6:05
Under the hood, the laptop is powered by the highly capable Intel Core Ultra 7155H processor. Built on Intel's latest hybrid architecture and infused with AIdriven performance, this CPU offers impressive multi-core efficiency, making it ideal for gaming, streaming, video editing, and productivity tasks. It balances power and thermals beautifully, even in such a slim form factor. ▶ Review: Alienware X16 R2 | RTX 4070 + Core Ultra 7 + QHD+ 24 @ 0:43
Paired with a one TBTE SSD, you get blazing fast storage for boot times, game loading, and file transfers, plus plenty of room for your favorite titles, media, and work files. ▶ Review: Alienware X16 R2 | RTX 4070 + Core Ultra 7 + QHD+ 24 @ 1:43
It's available with fast AMD ryzen 7,000 CPUs and various discrete AMD and Nvidia gpus up to an RTX 4090 ▶ Best Gaming Laptop 2025 - The Only 5 You Should Consider Tod @ 6:11
the alien wear x16 R2 is equipped with 32 GB of lpddr 5x memory this high-speed Ram ensures smooth gameplay and performance allowing you to multitask without lag ▶ Review: Alienware X16 R2 Gaming Laptop– 16" QHD+ 240Hz Displ @ 1:42
The laptop is equipped with 16 GB of LPDDR5X RAM, offering fast memory speeds for quick multitasking and snappy application response. ▶ Review: Alienware X16 R2 | RTX 4070 + Core Ultra 7 + QHD+ 24 @ 1:35
when you're doing performance tasks just like all modern alien wees Dell squeezes every ounce of juice out of the components inside ▶ Alienware x16 R2: Annoyingly Awesome @ 1:45
one of the best performers ▶ DON'T BUY a Gaming Laptops Until You See this Laptop @ 16:36
the Intel Core Ultra 9-1 185h is a Powerhouse CPU designed for serious performance ▶ Review: Alienware X16 R2 Gaming Laptop– 16" QHD+ 240Hz Displ @ 1:10
raid zero is also supported ▶ 🛠️ How to open Alienware x16 R2 - disassembly and upgrade o @ 2:14
two m.2 slots ▶ DON'T BUY a Gaming Laptops Until You See this Laptop @ 7:10
the 1tb SSD provides ample space for your games applications and media files while delivering Lightning Fast read and right speeds ▶ Review: Alienware X16 R2 Gaming Laptop– 16" QHD+ 240Hz Displ @ 2:07
great 3D modeling benchmarks ▶ DON'T BUY a Gaming Laptops Until You See this Laptop @ 15:39
16 or 32 GB of lpddr 5x 7467 MHz Ram in dual Channel mode ▶ 🛠️ How to open Alienware x16 R2 - disassembly and upgrade o @ 3:02
two m.2 slots are compatible with 2230 and 2280 Gen4 ssds ▶ 🛠️ How to open Alienware x16 R2 - disassembly and upgrade o @ 2:10
alienware's impressive engineering has managed to push an immense amount of power into the chassis delivering some of the fastest gaming results ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 8:16
memory is the fastest in our comparison group today ▶ The best high-end gaming laptops of 2024 from Lenovo, ROG, R @ 7:09
can handle up to 8K red footage without any large performance issues really really great ▶ DON'T BUY a Gaming Laptops Until You See this Laptop @ 17:37
the experience is buttery smooth ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 6:41
most powerful compact laptop ▶ Alienware x16 Unboxing and First Impressions + Gameplay! @ 0:05
the x16 consistently takes the lead in overdrive mode ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 8:31
from an entertainment standpoint it takes all the boxes ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 6:26
quite impressive in the x16 slim chassis ▶ The best high-end gaming laptops of 2024 from Lenovo, ROG, R @ 12:38
very well optimized components within the device ▶ DON'T BUY a Gaming Laptops Until You See this Laptop @ 16:54
one of the best results I saw for this laptop was of course the playback zero drop frames for 4K zero for 6K B only eight for 6K red footage ▶ DON'T BUY a Gaming Laptops Until You See this Laptop @ 17:17
two terabytes of memory ▶ Alienware x16 R2 4090 i9 Ultra Laptop Unboxing @ 0:27
the built-in SSD does provide you with really fast read and write performance ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 10:43
the x16 demonstrates its raw power advantage in other titles ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 9:17
the x16 delivers impressive results across the board ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 8:59
gaming experience is nothing short of stunning ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 9:21
excellent for gaming ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 8:16
32 gigs of ram ▶ Alienware x16 R2 4090 i9 Ultra Laptop Unboxing @ 0:18
16 GB of RAM running at 5600 megat transfers per second ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 6:08
this level of performance is exactly what Alienware is known for ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 9:23
Samsung nvme SSD that is 1 tbte ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 6:17
Intel core Ultra 7 155h ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 5:56
can set this up in raid Zero from the factory ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 6:25
SODIMM RAM (upgradeable) ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 6:15
upgradeable RAM and SSD ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 14:06
very good performance for gaming ▶ Alienware 16 Area-51 (2025) REVIEW: Out of this WORLD @ 2:04
content creation is very good ▶ Alienware 16 Area-51 (2025) REVIEW: Out of this WORLD @ 2:08
user upgradability: two RAM slots, supports up to 64GB RAM ▶ Alienware 16 Area-51 (2025) REVIEW: Out of this WORLD @ 4:42
Three M.2 NVMe SSD slots, up to 12TB of storage ▶ Alienware 16 Area-51 (2025) REVIEW: Out of this WORLD @ 4:52
At the core of the Alienware X162 South African Rand is the Intel Core Ultra 9185H processor. ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Gaming Laptop Review | RTX 4080, Intel Ultr @ 0:47
up to 32GB of LPDDR5 RAM ▶ Alienware X16 R2: Everything You Need to Know @ 3:06
It features a hybrid architecture optimized for speed and efficiency, balancing high performance cores and power saving cores for smooth multitasking, demanding game engines, creative workflows, and productivity apps. ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Gaming Laptop Review | RTX 4080, Intel Ultr @ 0:54
very good single and multi-core performance ▶ Alienware 16 Area-51 (2025) REVIEW: Out of this WORLD @ 8:43
Coupled with a 1 TB C SSD, you get lightning fast load times and ample storage for your entire game library, software suite, and multimedia files. ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Gaming Laptop Review | RTX 4080, Intel Ultr @ 2:28
This chip hits high clock speeds under load, ensuring your system remains fast and responsive no matter what you throw at it. ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Gaming Laptop Review | RTX 4080, Intel Ultr @ 1:06
power ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review: The $3000 Mistake? @ 2:49
great video editing machine ▶ Alienware 16 Area-51 (2025) REVIEW: Out of this WORLD @ 9:40
Intel Core i9-13980HX (45W CPU, 16 cores, 22 threads, up to 5.1 GHz) ▶ Alienware X16 R2: Everything You Need to Know @ 2:15
The 32 GB of LPDDR5X RAM ensures ultra fast data access and seamless multitasking. ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Gaming Laptop Review | RTX 4080, Intel Ultr @ 2:14
upgradeable storage (two M.2 slots) ▶ Alienware X16 R2: Everything You Need to Know @ 3:22
the presence of an npu on board makes the Alienware x16 R2 future proof and capable of accelerated AI related tasks ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review - Upgrade or Downgrade? @ 3:54
performance ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review: The $3000 Mistake? @ 5:35
Alienware X16R2 has a sleek RGB chassis, 240 Hz OLED, RTX 480. Intel i9 perfect for gaming plus professional creative work. ▶ BEST Laptop For Gaming 2025 | You’ll Regret Ignoring This Re @ 11:46
the RAM on the new R2 is much faster though with the laptop offering 7,467 Mega threads per second compared to the 6,000 Mega threads per second on the R1 ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review - Upgrade or Downgrade? @ 2:45
I've got the i9 275 HX CPU, the 5080 Nvidia GPU. They both got 32 GB of the fast 6,400 MHz RAM and a two TB PCIe Gen 5 drive ▶ Alienware Area 51 Gaming Laptop - 16 or 18" Which Is Right F @ 0:28

Build Quality (54)

Sleek lunar silver chassis with an ultra thin and lightweight design ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review | Ultra 9-185H & RTX 4080 Powerhouse @ 3:00
That foam is not bad. It's deep and it's firm. ▶ The All Alienware Setup @ 14:41
no internal wiring ▶ The All Alienware Setup @ 2:30
big improvement on the side ▶ The All Alienware Setup @ 1:35
sleek, premium design ▶ Review: Alienware X16 R2 Gaming Laptop | 16-inch QHD+ 240Hz @ 0:20
Another thing Dell does well is laptops. ▶ The All Alienware Setup @ 12:02
slim profile makes it easy to carry around ▶ Review: Alienware X16 R2 Gaming Laptop | 16-inch QHD+ 240Hz @ 0:30
all-metal chassis that's both durable and stylish ▶ Review: Alienware X16 R2 Gaming Laptop | 16-inch QHD+ 240Hz @ 0:28
This GPU is not frigging going anywhere no matter what happens to this thing in shipping. ▶ The All Alienware Setup @ 2:06
ultra thin ▶ Review: Alienware X16 R2 Gaming Laptop | 16-inch QHD+ 240Hz @ 0:26
Alienware's iconic build quality continues with the X16R2. The Lunar Silver Magnesium Alloy chassis is ultras slim, lightweight, and incredibly durable. ▶ Review: Alienware X16 R2 | RTX 4070 + Core Ultra 7 + QHD+ 24 @ 1:56
the experience is further elevated by how comfortable the soft touch material on the palmrest is and how thin the laptop is too which keeps your hands at an ideal angle ▶ Alienware x16 R2: Annoyingly Awesome @ 0:41
opens and closes very easily ▶ DON'T BUY a Gaming Laptops Until You See this Laptop @ 7:55
super nice and flexible really well built uh and the keyboard is gorgeous ▶ DON'T BUY a Gaming Laptops Until You See this Laptop @ 10:11
love the design of where they're configured they're very easy to access secure ▶ DON'T BUY a Gaming Laptops Until You See this Laptop @ 7:16
the lunar silver finish gives the laptop a Sleek premium look while being durable and resistant to wear its thin and light design makes it portable without sacrificing performance ▶ Review: Alienware X16 R2 Gaming Laptop– 16" QHD+ 240Hz Displ @ 3:36
aluminum bottom cover as well as that top cover ▶ DON'T BUY a Gaming Laptops Until You See this Laptop @ 3:21
screen balance stops pretty quickly ▶ DON'T BUY a Gaming Laptops Until You See this Laptop @ 7:57
the ones in the middle and the bottom are captive and they will slightly lift almost half of the panel up which makes the disassembly process a lot easier ▶ 🛠️ How to open Alienware x16 R2 - disassembly and upgrade o @ 0:15
thinner ▶ DON'T BUY a Gaming Laptops Until You See this Laptop @ 2:20
comfy 697 ▶ DON'T BUY a Gaming Laptops Until You See this Laptop @ 15:12
absolutely love this laptop from the internal build to the external design to the keyboard to the Alienware Command Center everything screams Simplicity and build quality ▶ DON'T BUY a Gaming Laptops Until You See this Laptop @ 2:00
thinner and more refined chassis ▶ DON'T BUY a Gaming Laptops Until You See this Laptop @ 3:13
makes for a super clean setup ▶ The best high-end gaming laptops of 2024 from Lenovo, ROG, R @ 6:41
very thought out design ▶ DON'T BUY a Gaming Laptops Until You See this Laptop @ 18:26
one of the slimmest notebooks with full powered highend gpus available right now ▶ The best high-end gaming laptops of 2024 from Lenovo, ROG, R @ 4:06
I simply love that design ▶ The best high-end gaming laptops of 2024 from Lenovo, ROG, R @ 2:11
the projection and the clarity is excellent ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 6:22
excellent design build quality and great performance not the best performance of any laptop on the market but great performance a fantastic keyboard a solid screen an absolutely great cooling system with upgradeable storage a really fancy trackpad and excellent speakers ▶ DON'T BUY a Gaming Laptops Until You See this Laptop @ 18:29
four downward firing subwoofers ▶ Alienware x16 Unboxing and First Impressions + Gameplay! @ 7:01
pack that much power on something this small ▶ Alienware x16 Unboxing and First Impressions + Gameplay! @ 1:42
best speakers I've ever heard on a gaming laptop ▶ Alienware x16 Unboxing and First Impressions + Gameplay! @ 8:48
the speaker setup on this laptop sounds decent ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 6:18
looks a lot cleaner ▶ Alienware x16 Unboxing and First Impressions + Gameplay! @ 7:22
loudest speakers that I've ever heard on a laptop ▶ Alienware x16 Unboxing and First Impressions + Gameplay! @ 9:02
materials are quite premium ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 2:01
very little Flex around the keyboard it's very well built ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 2:43
beautiful design, liquid teal color ▶ Alienware 16 Area-51 (2025) REVIEW: Out of this WORLD @ 0:20
build quality is the best of the bunch in terms of premium 16-inch gaming laptops ▶ Alienware 16 Area-51 (2025) REVIEW: Out of this WORLD @ 0:42
not too much give or flex in the chassis ▶ Alienware 16 Area-51 (2025) REVIEW: Out of this WORLD @ 3:00
portable enough ▶ Alienware 16 Area-51 (2025) REVIEW: Out of this WORLD @ 3:30
premium materials, good looks ▶ Alienware 16 Area-51 (2025) REVIEW: Out of this WORLD @ 2:50
best audio of the bunch with quad speakers ▶ Alienware 16 Area-51 (2025) REVIEW: Out of this WORLD @ 12:22
one of the better quality laptops ▶ Alienware 16 Area-51 (2025) REVIEW: Out of this WORLD @ 3:10
not overly heavy, not overly bulky ▶ Alienware 16 Area-51 (2025) REVIEW: Out of this WORLD @ 3:24
Design-wise, Alienware continues to set the bar with the Lunar Silver chassis. It's premium, bold, and futuristic with the unibody construction that's ultra thin and surprisingly lightweight for a machine this powerful. ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Gaming Laptop Review | RTX 4080, Intel Ultr @ 2:38
thin gaming laptop ▶ Alienware X16 R2: Everything You Need to Know @ 0:44
slick design ▶ Alienware X16 R2: Everything You Need to Know @ 0:41
thin for a gaming laptop ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review: The $3000 Mistake? @ 2:42
design and build quality ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review: The $3000 Mistake? @ 2:14
build quality is superb ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review: The $3000 Mistake? @ 3:37
the laptop's design is quintessential alien wear with a silver aluminium lid the hexagonal ventilation grills the rear LED ring the matte black keyboard and of course the lit alien vogo in the center of the lid with the X embossed near the bottom ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review - Upgrade or Downgrade? @ 1:02
we've got the new 4K webcams on both these laptops. ▶ Alienware Area 51 Gaming Laptop - 16 or 18" Which Is Right F @ 9:07
the Alienware 16 is still a very solid laptop. ▶ Alienware Area 51 Gaming Laptop - 16 or 18" Which Is Right F @ 13:27

Display (42)

Dolby Vision support provide incredible color accuracy and deep contrast making games movies and creative content look stunning ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review | Ultra 9-185H & RTX 4080 Powerhouse @ 0:51
100% dcip3 color gamut ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review | Ultra 9-185H & RTX 4080 Powerhouse @ 0:47
Displays ▶ The All Alienware Setup @ 10:08
resolution of 2560x1,600 and a refresh rate of 240 hertz ▶ Review: Alienware X16 R2 Gaming Laptop | 16-inch QHD+ 240Hz @ 0:49
vibrant colors and exceptional brightness ▶ Review: Alienware X16 R2 Gaming Laptop | 16-inch QHD+ 240Hz @ 1:12
16in QHD plus display boasts a 240 HZ refresh rate and 3 milliseconds response time ensuring Ultra fluid motion with minimal ghosting ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review | Ultra 9-185H & RTX 4080 Powerhouse @ 0:38
16in QHD Plus display is a sight to behold ▶ Review: Alienware X16 R2 Gaming Laptop | 16-inch QHD+ 240Hz @ 0:46
3 milliseconds response time ▶ Review: Alienware X16 R2 Gaming Laptop | 16-inch QHD+ 240Hz @ 1:01
high refresh rate also means a buttery smooth experience during gameplay ▶ Review: Alienware X16 R2 Gaming Laptop | 16-inch QHD+ 240Hz @ 1:23
super smooth visuals, even during fast-paced gaming or video editing ▶ Review: Alienware X16 R2 Gaming Laptop | 16-inch QHD+ 240Hz @ 0:56
wide viewing angles make it perfect for group gaming sessions ▶ Review: Alienware X16 R2 Gaming Laptop | 16-inch QHD+ 240Hz @ 1:27
You can see a little better…you actually can see a little better. ▶ The All Alienware Setup @ 16:53
display options include an fhd plus 480 HZ and a 165 HZ QHD Plus plus IPS panel so you can choose whether you want smoother motion and better responsiveness or a Sharper Image ▶ Best Gaming Laptop 2025 - The Only 5 You Should Consider Tod @ 6:22
The 1610 aspect ratio also gives you more vertical screen space, great for multitasking or creative workflows. ▶ Review: Alienware X16 R2 | RTX 4070 + Core Ultra 7 + QHD+ 24 @ 0:36
The X16R2 features a stunning 16in QHD plus display with a sharp 25560x1,600 resolution, an ultra smooth 240 Hz refresh rate, and a super fast 3 milliseconds response time. Whether you're battling it out in esports titles, exploring cinematic open worlds, or doing creative work, this display delivers silky smooth visuals, razor sharp details, and minimal motion blur. ▶ Review: Alienware X16 R2 | RTX 4070 + Core Ultra 7 + QHD+ 24 @ 0:09
QHD display it has 100% srgb 92% adob RGB and 99% dcp3 all at a Delta of 0.85 ▶ DON'T BUY a Gaming Laptops Until You See this Laptop @ 12:33
the QHD plus resolution brings incredible detail to every scene ▶ Review: Alienware X16 R2 Gaming Laptop– 16" QHD+ 240Hz Displ @ 0:55
the 16-in QHD plus screen offers a 240 HZ refresh rate with a 3 milliseconds response time making it an absolute dream for gamers who need Ultra smooth High frame rate visuals ▶ Review: Alienware X16 R2 Gaming Laptop– 16" QHD+ 240Hz Displ @ 0:30
240 HZ panel which is awesome for gaming ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 6:39
offers more vibrant colors ▶ The best high-end gaming laptops of 2024 from Lenovo, ROG, R @ 9:24
color accuracy and the color gamut levels they're pretty solid you're getting close to 100% dcp3 which is really good ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 6:59
FHD 1080p camera ▶ Alienware x16 Unboxing and First Impressions + Gameplay! @ 5:30
slightly taller displays ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 5:38
color accuracy of this panel is absolutely fantastic: 100% of srgb, average Delta e2000 of 1.42 ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 4:34
480 htz screen ▶ Alienware x16 R2 4090 i9 Ultra Laptop Unboxing @ 0:23
average Delta e ITP of 6.54, which is again really good ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 5:14
matte display ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 3:58
572 nits brightness ▶ Alienware 16 Area-51 (2025) REVIEW: Out of this WORLD @ 7:56
240 FPS, 1600p (1440p 16:10) ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 5:26
240 Hz refresh rate ▶ Alienware 16 Area-51 (2025) REVIEW: Out of this WORLD @ 2:02
very good IPS display with great color accuracy ▶ Alienware 16 Area-51 (2025) REVIEW: Out of this WORLD @ 1:42
excellent coverage of the color gamut, color accurate ▶ Alienware 16 Area-51 (2025) REVIEW: Out of this WORLD @ 7:43
matte display, no glare or reflection ▶ Alienware 16 Area-51 (2025) REVIEW: Out of this WORLD @ 8:00
100% DCI P3 color gamut ▶ Alienware X16 R2: Everything You Need to Know @ 1:51
16in display with a maximum resolution of 2560 x600 pixels (16:10 aspect ratio) ▶ Alienware X16 R2: Everything You Need to Know @ 1:28
That means sharper details, minimal motion blur, and hyper responsive visuals. ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Gaming Laptop Review | RTX 4080, Intel Ultr @ 1:59
240Hz refresh rate ▶ Alienware X16 R2: Everything You Need to Know @ 1:43
Now, let's talk display. And Alienware doesn't disappoint. You're getting a 16-in QHD plus screen running at a crisp 25560x1,600 resolution with a buttery smooth 240 Hz refresh rate and an ultra fast 3 milliseconds response time. ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Gaming Laptop Review | RTX 4080, Intel Ultr @ 1:43
The 1610 aspect ratio also offers more vertical screen space, which is a gamecher for both gaming and productivity. ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Gaming Laptop Review | RTX 4080, Intel Ultr @ 2:07
we tested 100% srgb coverage and 98.4% DCI P3 color gamut coverage which are both great ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review - Upgrade or Downgrade? @ 2:07
Both of these screens are stunning. I've, you know, they are IPS and I know a lot of people are going to moan because they want OLED or miniLEDD, but for just pure gaming, these are comfortable, bright screens that are fast and work really well. ▶ Alienware Area 51 Gaming Laptop - 16 or 18" Which Is Right F @ 8:19
having had 300 nits on previous years anyways, I'm just happy they've moved it up to the 500 nits. ▶ Alienware Area 51 Gaming Laptop - 16 or 18" Which Is Right F @ 8:31

Connectivity (36)

HDMI 2.1 ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review | Ultra 9-185H & RTX 4080 Powerhouse @ 3:34
USBC ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review | Ultra 9-185H & RTX 4080 Powerhouse @ 3:34
Wi-Fi 6E ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review | Ultra 9-185H & RTX 4080 Powerhouse @ 3:31
SD card reader ensuring fast data transfers, multiple external display support and seamless integration with accessories ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review | Ultra 9-185H & RTX 4080 Powerhouse @ 3:34
Thunderbolt 4 ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review | Ultra 9-185H & RTX 4080 Powerhouse @ 3:34
pretty good modern IO ▶ The All Alienware Setup @ 11:19
loaded with ports ▶ Review: Alienware X16 R2 Gaming Laptop | 16-inch QHD+ 240Hz @ 4:05
supports Wi-Fi 6E, offering faster internet speeds and a more stable connection ▶ Review: Alienware X16 R2 Gaming Laptop | 16-inch QHD+ 240Hz @ 4:25
includes Thunderbolt 4, USB type-C, HDMI 2.1, and a full-size SD card reader ▶ Review: Alienware X16 R2 Gaming Laptop | 16-inch QHD+ 240Hz @ 4:10
if you game online you'd be happy to hear it has Wi-Fi 6E and an ethernet port to ensure a reliable internet connection. ▶ Best Gaming Laptop 2025 - The Only 5 You Should Consider Tod @ 6:42
nice selection of ports ▶ DON'T BUY a Gaming Laptops Until You See this Laptop @ 5:36
Connectivity is top tier, too. With Wi-Fi 6E, you get ultraast wireless speeds and low latency, perfect for competitive gaming or 4K streaming. Port selection includes USBC with Thunderbolt 4, USBA, HDMI 2.1, headset jack, and more. Offering everything you need for docs, peripherals, external monitors, or a VR headset. ▶ Review: Alienware X16 R2 | RTX 4070 + Core Ultra 7 + QHD+ 24 @ 2:54
this laptop does have the hardware required to support Wi-Fi 7 when it officially becomes available ▶ Alienware x16 R2: Annoyingly Awesome @ 6:01
this is made possible by the ports being all around the back it keeps the cables neatly away ▶ Alienware x16 R2: Annoyingly Awesome @ 3:10
leaving both USBC thunderboard fors for peripherals ▶ The best high-end gaming laptops of 2024 from Lenovo, ROG, R @ 6:55
only 16 inch to feature a dedicated mini display port ▶ The best high-end gaming laptops of 2024 from Lenovo, ROG, R @ 6:50
literally everything on the back ▶ The best high-end gaming laptops of 2024 from Lenovo, ROG, R @ 6:37
SD card reader can almost Ral the plate 16 ▶ The best high-end gaming laptops of 2024 from Lenovo, ROG, R @ 6:57
the selection offers no reason to complain ▶ The best high-end gaming laptops of 2024 from Lenovo, ROG, R @ 6:48
power delivery, which means that power can flow in both directions ▶ Alienware x16 Unboxing and First Impressions + Gameplay! @ 3:22
upgradeable Wi-Fi 6E card ▶ Alienware x16 Unboxing and First Impressions + Gameplay! @ 6:48
micro SD card slot, which for a content creator like myself is a huge plus ▶ Alienware x16 Unboxing and First Impressions + Gameplay! @ 3:07
most of them are located at the back for easier Cable Management ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 2:54
the port selection is well thought out ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 2:52
Thunderbolt 4 USB type-c that connects directly to the dgpu HDMI 2.1 our power input ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 1:45
quite solid on the right side we have a micro SD card reader and two type A ports ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 1:30
IR sensors for Windows hello facial recognition ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 13:26
excellent port selection ▶ Alienware 16 Area-51 (2025) REVIEW: Out of this WORLD @ 6:01
headphone microphone combo Jack and 2.5 GB land ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 1:53
Intel WiFi 7 on board ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 6:30
Wi-Fi 7 ▶ Alienware 16 Area-51 (2025) REVIEW: Out of this WORLD @ 5:20
majority of ports are on the back, less clutter ▶ Alienware 16 Area-51 (2025) REVIEW: Out of this WORLD @ 6:06
Good port selection (3.5mm audio, microSD, 2x Thunderbolt, HDMI 2.1, 2x USB-A, mini DisplayPort 1.4) ▶ Alienware X16 R2: Everything You Need to Know @ 4:07
4K IR webcam with good video and audio ▶ Alienware 16 Area-51 (2025) REVIEW: Out of this WORLD @ 11:40
You also get Wi-Fi 6E for blazing fast wireless connectivity and a robust set of ports including Thunderbolt 4, USBC, HDMI, and a micro SD slot. ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Gaming Laptop Review | RTX 4080, Intel Ultr @ 3:13
speaking of ports you've got a 3.5 mm audio combo Jack two type c ports one of which is a thunderbolt 4 Port the other supports PD plus display you also have two USB a 3.2 gen 1 ports a mini display port an HDMI 2.1 port and a Micro SD card reader ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review - Upgrade or Downgrade? @ 1:25

Keyboard & Trackpad (Laptops) (36)

it actually does feel pretty good in the right hand ▶ The All Alienware Setup @ 8:37
mechanical Cherry MX Ultra lowprofile keyboard delivers responsive tactile keystrokes with precise actuation ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review | Ultra 9-185H & RTX 4080 Powerhouse @ 3:22
This is way more comfortable and it has a retractable mic rather than a removable one. ▶ The All Alienware Setup @ 4:44
solid enough feeling board ▶ The All Alienware Setup @ 5:45
alien FX lighting system lets you customize RGB accents across the keyboard trackpad and Chassis allowing for personalized Aesthetics that sync with your gaming setup ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review | Ultra 9-185H & RTX 4080 Powerhouse @ 3:10
non-slip backing, stitched edge ▶ The All Alienware Setup @ 9:56
love their RGB track pads. It actually looks so cool. ▶ The All Alienware Setup @ 11:36
As bundled mouse pads go, that's pretty good. ▶ The All Alienware Setup @ 10:00
double shot PBT ▶ The All Alienware Setup @ 5:36
even the keyboard is customizable as you can get it with scissor or lowprofile clicky Cherry MX mechanical switches ▶ Best Gaming Laptop 2025 - The Only 5 You Should Consider Tod @ 6:37
it comes loaded with Alien FXRGB lighting, customizable across the perimeter light bar, keyboard, and logos, making it not just a tool, but a centerpiece of your gaming setup. ▶ Review: Alienware X16 R2 | RTX 4070 + Core Ultra 7 + QHD+ 24 @ 2:09
The precision glass touchpad adds another layer of premium feel and responsiveness. ▶ Review: Alienware X16 R2 | RTX 4070 + Core Ultra 7 + QHD+ 24 @ 2:49
The mechanical-like keyboard delivers excellent tactile feedback with customizable per key RGB lighting, anti-ghosting, and N key rollover. It's perfect for gamers who want responsiveness and visual flare in every keystroke. ▶ Review: Alienware X16 R2 | RTX 4070 + Core Ultra 7 + QHD+ 24 @ 2:38
the typing experience is god tier ▶ Alienware x16 R2: Annoyingly Awesome @ 0:32
absolutely beautiful I love the RGB backlit trackpad I think it is so cool it is so unique ▶ DON'T BUY a Gaming Laptops Until You See this Laptop @ 9:21
the trackpad being quite good ▶ Alienware x16 R2: Annoyingly Awesome @ 3:16
no numpad I love when a laptop has a centered keyboard and a center trackpad ▶ DON'T BUY a Gaming Laptops Until You See this Laptop @ 9:10
keyboard on this laptop is a Cherry MX keyboard and it feels so nice ▶ DON'T BUY a Gaming Laptops Until You See this Laptop @ 8:30
the optional Cherry MX keyboard is one of the most satisfying laptop keyboards to type on ▶ Alienware x16 R2: Annoyingly Awesome @ 0:34
the laptop at least when it's open looks stunning mainly due to the bright individually lit RGB keys and the industrial design cues it just looks so clean sitting on a desk with a screen open ▶ Alienware x16 R2: Annoyingly Awesome @ 3:00
solid travel and a very clear pressure point make for a very satisfying typing experience ▶ The best high-end gaming laptops of 2024 from Lenovo, ROG, R @ 7:47
subjectively these are my absolute favorites ▶ The best high-end gaming laptops of 2024 from Lenovo, ROG, R @ 7:45
key presses feel awesome ▶ Alienware x16 Unboxing and First Impressions + Gameplay! @ 4:26
clickier feel ▶ Alienware x16 Unboxing and First Impressions + Gameplay! @ 4:44
glow touchpad… looks incredible ▶ Alienware x16 Unboxing and First Impressions + Gameplay! @ 5:38
secondary key illumination on the mechanical keyboard ▶ Alienware x16 Unboxing and First Impressions + Gameplay! @ 3:57
night and day better feel than my old Alienware M17 keyboard ▶ Alienware x16 Unboxing and First Impressions + Gameplay! @ 4:33
the trackpad is responsive and arguably one of the best ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 5:18
Alienware signature lighting is still here ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 4:38
trackpad tracking is solid ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 11:01
excellent keyboard ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 10:32
really nice, not over-the-top lighting ▶ Alienware 16 Area-51 (2025) REVIEW: Out of this WORLD @ 0:28
Cherry MX Switch keyboard is very satisfying to type on ▶ Alienware 16 Area-51 (2025) REVIEW: Out of this WORLD @ 6:25
The Alien FXRGB lighting system adds a customizable ambient glow that makes your setup uniquely yours. ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Gaming Laptop Review | RTX 4080, Intel Ultr @ 2:50
nicely sized touchpad ▶ Alienware 16 Area-51 (2025) REVIEW: Out of this WORLD @ 7:02
optional mechanical keyboard ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review: The $3000 Mistake? @ 4:04

Cooling (35)

awful lot of ventilation ▶ The All Alienware Setup @ 1:32
Alienware cryotech cooling system is engineered with Advanced thermal Solutions Vapor chamber Cooling and strategically place fans to maintain optimal temperatures and Peak Performance even during intense gaming sessions ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review | Ultra 9-185H & RTX 4080 Powerhouse @ 2:17
Credit to our computer for being pretty darn quiet. ▶ The All Alienware Setup @ 16:25
advanced cooling technology ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review | Ultra 9-185H & RTX 4080 Powerhouse @ 0:35
advanced cooling system ▶ Review: Alienware X16 R2 Gaming Laptop | 16-inch QHD+ 240Hz @ 3:02
funky foot…goes all the way around. And it makes sure that it's gonna be able to get some intake no matter what you put it on. ▶ The All Alienware Setup @ 12:10
42 to 45 DB of fan noise ▶ DON'T BUY a Gaming Laptops Until You See this Laptop @ 4:30
it was quieter than lenovo's excellent yoga Pro 9i and the new Legion 7i and noticeably quieter than asus's gaming laptops ▶ Alienware x16 R2: Annoyingly Awesome @ 1:27
this laptop is really quiet seriously in light use I could barely hear the fans going in a quiet room ▶ Alienware x16 R2: Annoyingly Awesome @ 1:23
Cooling is handled by Alienware's Cryotech thermal architecture, which includes vapor chamber cooling and dual fan air flow to keep the CPU and GPU running at optimal temperatures. It's whisper quiet under light use and highly efficient during extended gaming sessions, giving you consistent performance without throttling. ▶ Review: Alienware X16 R2 | RTX 4070 + Core Ultra 7 + QHD+ 24 @ 2:21
this year's Alienware x16 R2 has massive improved thermals over the original R1 version ▶ Alienware x16 R2: Annoyingly Awesome @ 0:51
this new version is extremely called to the touch whether doing office work playing a game or compiling code it just never feels that warm ▶ Alienware x16 R2: Annoyingly Awesome @ 1:00
when you're gaming or doing performance tasks like software development this alien W's fan noise is very competitive for a laptop with this kind of performance ▶ Alienware x16 R2: Annoyingly Awesome @ 1:37
massive quad fan setup ▶ 🛠️ How to open Alienware x16 R2 - disassembly and upgrade o @ 3:44
four fans work together very well to keep the laptop cool but also quiet ▶ DON'T BUY a Gaming Laptops Until You See this Laptop @ 4:37
do not hear as a lot of fan noise which is a huge bonus ▶ DON'T BUY a Gaming Laptops Until You See this Laptop @ 7:44
very very nice frequency they are not squeaky or rattly they don't have a high wine to them they're very discreet even when getting up to about the 55 dbel range they are not aggressive and annoying ▶ DON'T BUY a Gaming Laptops Until You See this Laptop @ 3:49
pre-applied element 31 liquid metal on both CPU and GPU dieses ▶ 🛠️ How to open Alienware x16 R2 - disassembly and upgrade o @ 3:34
really good fan system it actually comes with four fans within the chassis ▶ DON'T BUY a Gaming Laptops Until You See this Laptop @ 4:07
Vapor chamber thermal system ▶ 🛠️ How to open Alienware x16 R2 - disassembly and upgrade o @ 3:23
huge vent on the bottom ▶ DON'T BUY a Gaming Laptops Until You See this Laptop @ 3:27
relatively quiet in its balanced mode ▶ The best high-end gaming laptops of 2024 from Lenovo, ROG, R @ 15:51
louder but lower sound emitted from the legions or the Alienware ▶ The best high-end gaming laptops of 2024 from Lenovo, ROG, R @ 14:32
heat sinks for both SSDs ▶ Alienware x16 Unboxing and First Impressions + Gameplay! @ 6:43
not loud but they were not an annoying frequency ▶ DON'T BUY a Gaming Laptops Until You See this Laptop @ 17:02
overclocking settings ▶ Alienware x16 Unboxing and First Impressions + Gameplay! @ 7:57
overdrive button Works ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 3:08
not much thermal throttling ▶ Alienware 16 Area-51 (2025) REVIEW: Out of this WORLD @ 10:00
four fans inside ▶ Alienware X16 R2: Everything You Need to Know @ 0:55
Four fans for cooling ▶ Alienware 16 Area-51 (2025) REVIEW: Out of this WORLD @ 4:59
surface temperatures remained cool under heavy load ▶ Alienware 16 Area-51 (2025) REVIEW: Out of this WORLD @ 10:16
cooling ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review: The $3000 Mistake? @ 2:52
The thermal architecture is equally impressive. Alienware's advanced cryotech cooling uses vapor chamber technology, element 31 thermal compound, and dual fans to keep temperatures under control during intense sessions, so your performance remains stable even under pressure. ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Gaming Laptop Review | RTX 4080, Intel Ultr @ 2:55
draws in cool air from the top ▶ Alienware X16 R2: Everything You Need to Know @ 1:09
vapor chamber system ▶ Alienware X16 R2: Everything You Need to Know @ 1:00

Software & OS (19)

pretty okay sound stage ▶ The All Alienware Setup @ 15:48
Dolby Atmos powered six-speaker audio including twin woofers and Aid driven sound enhancement providing Rich immersive audio with precise directional cues ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review | Ultra 9-185H & RTX 4080 Powerhouse @ 2:38
I actually thought the sound was coming out of some speakers next to the monitor. ▶ The All Alienware Setup @ 15:57
windows 11 home OS is optimized for gaming productivity and security with AI powered enhancements direct storage for faster load times and an improved user experience ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review | Ultra 9-185H & RTX 4080 Powerhouse @ 3:45
They do have active noise cancellation ▶ The All Alienware Setup @ 4:13
powerful audio ▶ Review: Alienware X16 R2 Gaming Laptop | 16-inch QHD+ 240Hz @ 3:39
They also support Dolby Atmos. ▶ The All Alienware Setup @ 15:59
built-in speakers paired with Dolby Atmas technology provide rich, clear sound ▶ Review: Alienware X16 R2 Gaming Laptop | 16-inch QHD+ 240Hz @ 3:42
speakers on this laptop are excellent ▶ DON'T BUY a Gaming Laptops Until You See this Laptop @ 6:11
You'll also benefit from Alienware Command Center where you can customize lighting, thermal profiles, power settings, and performance modes, all from one intuitive dashboard. ▶ Review: Alienware X16 R2 | RTX 4070 + Core Ultra 7 + QHD+ 24 @ 3:26
The system runs on Windows 11 Home, optimized for gaming with auto HDR, direct storage, and smooth multitasking. ▶ Review: Alienware X16 R2 | RTX 4070 + Core Ultra 7 + QHD+ 24 @ 3:17
the Alienware x16 R2 runs on Windows 11 home which offers a smooth intuitive interface designed for productivity and gaming ▶ Review: Alienware X16 R2 Gaming Laptop– 16" QHD+ 240Hz Displ @ 3:15
IR camera with Windows Hello capabilities ▶ Alienware x16 Unboxing and First Impressions + Gameplay! @ 5:30
detailed explanations I've ever seen for performance profiles ▶ Alienware x16 Unboxing and First Impressions + Gameplay! @ 8:18
high performance mode button ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 8:54
can disable automatic performance mode ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 8:40
Ubuntu Linux compatible ▶ Alienware 16 Area-51 (2025) REVIEW: Out of this WORLD @ 13:55
Running Windows 11 Home, the laptop offers a modern, secure, and streamlined user experience. ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Gaming Laptop Review | RTX 4080, Intel Ultr @ 3:29
they both have Windows Hello facial recognition and that quickly logs you into Windows ▶ Alienware Area 51 Gaming Laptop - 16 or 18" Which Is Right F @ 9:44

Graphics (15)

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 GPU featuring 12 GB of gddr 6V RAM and Cutting Edge AI power graphics enhancements with support for Ray tracing dss3 and advanced rendering techniques delivers incredible realism lifelike lighting and smooth frame rates in the latest AAA titles ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review | Ultra 9-185H & RTX 4080 Powerhouse @ 1:47
Nvidia GeForce RTX 480 GPU ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review | Ultra 9-185H & RTX 4080 Powerhouse @ 0:18
Nvidia GeForce RTX 48012 GB GDDR6 GPU ▶ Review: Alienware X16 R2 Gaming Laptop | 16-inch QHD+ 240Hz @ 2:02
when it comes to graphics performance the ITX 480 in this laptop performs very well ▶ Alienware x16 R2: Annoyingly Awesome @ 1:53
For graphics, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 470 GPU with 8 GB of GDDR 6V RAM provides smooth gameplay in today's most demanding titles. You'll enjoy high frame rates, real-time ray tracing, and support for DLSS3, letting you crank up the settings in AAA games while maintaining visual fidelity and responsiveness. ▶ Review: Alienware X16 R2 | RTX 4070 + Core Ultra 7 + QHD+ 24 @ 1:07
the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 with 12gb of gddr6 VR takes gaming and Graphics rendering to another level this GPU delivers outstanding performance for R tracing AI powered enhancements and smooth Gameplay at 4K resolutions ▶ Review: Alienware X16 R2 Gaming Laptop– 16" QHD+ 240Hz Displ @ 2:36
4090 inside ▶ Alienware x16 R2 4090 i9 Ultra Laptop Unboxing @ 0:31
Nvidia RTX 470 ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 6:33
Nvidia Advanced Optimus, gsync ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 9:03
direct line from the GPU directly to your display ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 9:11
good graphics performance with RTX 5080 ▶ Alienware 16 Area-51 (2025) REVIEW: Out of this WORLD @ 8:56
This GPU delivers true next-gen performance with ray tracing, DLSS 3.5, and AI enhanced upscaling that transforms visuals into cinema quality experiences. ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Gaming Laptop Review | RTX 4080, Intel Ultr @ 1:20
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 with 12GB GDDR6 memory ▶ Alienware X16 R2: Everything You Need to Know @ 2:36
On the graphics front, this laptop is armed with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 480 with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory. ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Gaming Laptop Review | RTX 4080, Intel Ultr @ 1:15
Nvidia G-Sync compatible ▶ Alienware X16 R2: Everything You Need to Know @ 2:01

Value (14)

That helps justify the price at least. ▶ The All Alienware Setup @ 4:13
a lot more practical and it's got it where it counts ▶ The All Alienware Setup @ 2:34
Considering the specs, that's not bad. ▶ The All Alienware Setup @ 3:06
The best gaming laptop we've tested is the Dell Alienware M18 ▶ Best Gaming Laptop 2025 - The Only 5 You Should Consider Tod @ 5:58
for peace of mind, Dell includes on-site service, giving you fast and direct support should you ever need it. ▶ Review: Alienware X16 R2 | RTX 4070 + Core Ultra 7 + QHD+ 24 @ 3:35
one of the highlights of Alienware s service is the on-site service ▶ Review: Alienware X16 R2 Gaming Laptop– 16" QHD+ 240Hz Displ @ 3:55
one of my favorite laptops in 2024 it solved a lot of the problems ▶ DON'T BUY a Gaming Laptops Until You See this Laptop @ 2:42
accidental damage protection automatically ▶ Alienware x16 Unboxing and First Impressions + Gameplay! @ 0:56
pricing is surprisingly decent considering the premium quality ▶ Alienware 16 Area-51 (2025) REVIEW: Out of this WORLD @ 1:29
favorite 16-inch gaming laptop so far for 2025 ▶ Alienware 16 Area-51 (2025) REVIEW: Out of this WORLD @ 0:08
decent pricing compared to competition ▶ Alienware 16 Area-51 (2025) REVIEW: Out of this WORLD @ 14:46
premium gaming laptop ▶ Alienware X16 R2: Everything You Need to Know @ 0:17
Dell includes on-site service, giving you peace of mind with professional support when you need it most. ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Gaming Laptop Review | RTX 4080, Intel Ultr @ 3:45
You are saving a bit of money going to that 16. It's a lot more portable ▶ Alienware Area 51 Gaming Laptop - 16 or 18" Which Is Right F @ 13:45

Battery Life (Laptops) (12)

this is actually pretty cool, plug in power so you can just charge like that. ▶ The All Alienware Setup @ 7:52
90w hour battery ▶ 🛠️ How to open Alienware x16 R2 - disassembly and upgrade o @ 0:53
compact charger block for 330 Watts ▶ DON'T BUY a Gaming Laptops Until You See this Laptop @ 13:48
on battery the laptop is as good as you're going to get for one with this kind of power ▶ Alienware x16 R2: Annoyingly Awesome @ 2:40
when running performance tasks this laptop lasts a little longer than its competitors ▶ Alienware x16 R2: Annoyingly Awesome @ 2:50
when doing very light tasks expect to get around 8 hours of use which again is about as good as you're going to get ▶ Alienware x16 R2: Annoyingly Awesome @ 2:54
330 W power adapter ▶ Alienware x16 Unboxing and First Impressions + Gameplay! @ 1:36
charge devices with these ports, but you can charge the laptop with these ports ▶ Alienware x16 Unboxing and First Impressions + Gameplay! @ 3:26
massive 90Wh battery ▶ Alienware x16 Unboxing and First Impressions + Gameplay! @ 6:55
90w hour battery ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 15:21
over 7 and 1/2 hours in battery life endurance test ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 15:29
performance on battery is excellent, and they perform identically. ▶ Alienware Area 51 Gaming Laptop - 16 or 18" Which Is Right F @ 12:40

Cons (173)

Build Quality (35)

ear lobes are already touching against the hard plastic here. ▶ The All Alienware Setup @ 4:02
very small ▶ The All Alienware Setup @ 9:38
pretty mid as far as gaming chairs go…Little bit of left to right adjustment. A little bit of forward back adjustment, no removable arm rests or anything. ▶ The All Alienware Setup @ 14:11
The ANC bump, that's what's hitting my ears though. ▶ The All Alienware Setup @ 4:33
I saw the cutout and I thought the cool thing would go in there, but it doesn't. ▶ The All Alienware Setup @ 6:21
I hate DPI switch buttons that are on the bottom of the mouse. It's like having a charging port on the bottom of the mouse. Like, what are you, an idiot? ▶ The All Alienware Setup @ 8:09
The main downside is portability as this is a bulky heavy laptop that's more of a desktop replacement than a device for on the go use. ▶ Best Gaming Laptop 2025 - The Only 5 You Should Consider Tod @ 6:53
the laptop's chassis even though it's nice and thin it's got a really large footprint to it it just won't fit in a lot of backpacks and laptop sleeves which is a Pity as its weight is pretty decent for a laptop packing this much power ▶ Alienware x16 R2: Annoyingly Awesome @ 4:19
the webcam it is pretty bad for the money you're paying ▶ Alienware x16 R2: Annoyingly Awesome @ 6:33
the speakers are also surprisingly disappointing ▶ Alienware x16 R2: Annoyingly Awesome @ 6:07
a little bit flexy ▶ DON'T BUY a Gaming Laptops Until You See this Laptop @ 8:20
one of the more heavy laptops ▶ DON'T BUY a Gaming Laptops Until You See this Laptop @ 13:10
a little bit heavier than other laptops in its category ▶ DON'T BUY a Gaming Laptops Until You See this Laptop @ 0:54
sometimes impractical laptop ▶ The best high-end gaming laptops of 2024 from Lenovo, ROG, R @ 16:23
a little bit heavier ▶ DON'T BUY a Gaming Laptops Until You See this Laptop @ 2:24
one of the largest which you should definitely keep in mind when shopping ▶ The best high-end gaming laptops of 2024 from Lenovo, ROG, R @ 4:17
chassis design might be a bit more polarizing ▶ The best high-end gaming laptops of 2024 from Lenovo, ROG, R @ 4:10
back side looks kind of like a cheap gray plastic ▶ Alienware x16 Unboxing and First Impressions + Gameplay! @ 2:33
something that makes it sound just not as good as a MacBook Pro ▶ Alienware x16 Unboxing and First Impressions + Gameplay! @ 8:51
weighs close to 6 lbs which makes it one of the heaviest laptops ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 1:15
exterior finish is inconsistent ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 1:35
z height of .73 in ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 1:21
the edges don't stay flush to the bottom deck ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 1:45
it's on the smaller side ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 5:21
18.57% size backpack uh due to this massive extension at the back ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 1:28
I feel like there's a lack of fresh innovation in the overall look ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 4:47
looks like a laptop from 3-4 years ago ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 2:04
5.4 lb, pretty heavy ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 1:09
the hinge creaks slightly ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 1:55
nearly 6.9 lb total carry weight ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 1:19
tiny speakers, no bass ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 11:57
has some heft to it ▶ Alienware 16 Area-51 (2025) REVIEW: Out of this WORLD @ 3:24
the 18in you need to buy pretty much a dedicated bag for it. ▶ Alienware Area 51 Gaming Laptop - 16 or 18" Which Is Right F @ 1:51
Both of these are fingerprint magnets ▶ Alienware Area 51 Gaming Laptop - 16 or 18" Which Is Right F @ 2:29
it is a chunky, heavy, weighty laptop. ▶ Alienware Area 51 Gaming Laptop - 16 or 18" Which Is Right F @ 1:21

Performance (24)

both the ssds are upgradable but the memory is solded and it maxes out at 32 gig ▶ Alienware x16 R2: Annoyingly Awesome @ 6:41
white beauty is a little handicapped from the get-go since it is our only laptop today betting on a meteoric CPU ▶ The best high-end gaming laptops of 2024 from Lenovo, ROG, R @ 2:14
just not the top performer ▶ DON'T BUY a Gaming Laptops Until You See this Laptop @ 14:13
do not have access to the RAM on this laptop it is soldered to the motherboard ▶ DON'T BUY a Gaming Laptops Until You See this Laptop @ 7:08
solar leaving you with only two nvme slots for at least some form of upgradeability ▶ The best high-end gaming laptops of 2024 from Lenovo, ROG, R @ 7:13
not the best Sim Benchmark performer ▶ DON'T BUY a Gaming Laptops Until You See this Laptop @ 14:46
just disappoints which is even more surprising considering it is supposed to have the most efficien CPU ▶ The best high-end gaming laptops of 2024 from Lenovo, ROG, R @ 15:51
offers the most limited maintenance and upgrade or repair options ▶ The best high-end gaming laptops of 2024 from Lenovo, ROG, R @ 7:07
trads behind quite a bit ▶ The best high-end gaming laptops of 2024 from Lenovo, ROG, R @ 12:13
does not stand a chance since it is spending on a meteor CPU with fewer cores and much lower power levels ▶ The best high-end gaming laptops of 2024 from Lenovo, ROG, R @ 10:16
RAM… soldered onto the motherboard. Really disappointing that it's not upgradeable ▶ Alienware x16 Unboxing and First Impressions + Gameplay! @ 6:40
balers Gate 3 wasn't happy on this laptop ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 8:49
single Co performance on the x16 also lags slightly behind ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 7:48
the memory is soldered onto the PCB ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 10:31
alienware's decision to equip the x16 with Intel's meteor L CPUs left me questioning their strategy ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 7:14
CP your choice it just leaves room for improvement especially when compared to the competition's efficiency and scaling advantages ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 8:05
NPU not powerful enough for Microsoft CoPilot AI features ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 7:00
Wi-Fi card is soldered, not user upgradeable ▶ Alienware 16 Area-51 (2025) REVIEW: Out of this WORLD @ 5:14
RAM is soldered (not upgradeable) ▶ Alienware X16 R2: Everything You Need to Know @ 3:11
the Intel core Ultra 91 185h has consistently underperformed in both single and multi-thread benchmarks when compared to the previous 14 gen and even the older 13 gen Intel Core I9 processors this includes the Intel Core I9 33900 HK which was present in the Alienware x16 R1 ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review - Upgrade or Downgrade? @ 2:29
the numbers aren't Terrible by any means but they do disappoint when you start comparing to other gaming laptops with the same GPU in this price segment ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review - Upgrade or Downgrade? @ 3:15
numbers were lower across the board when compared to other non-ultra processor gaming laptops featuring RTX 490s this trend continued in real world gaming benchmarks as well with the performance taking a hit almost across the board ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review - Upgrade or Downgrade? @ 3:02
it might be better to avoid Ultra processors if you're looking for a purely gaming machine at least for the time being ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review - Upgrade or Downgrade? @ 3:23
as far as gaming is concerned an npu brings nothing to the table at least right now if anything they are slowing down raw CPU performance which is dropping gaming performance ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review - Upgrade or Downgrade? @ 4:01

Cooling (21)

spent all this time making this massive plastic shroud to angle this case at a diagonal that does nothing for it. ▶ The All Alienware Setup @ 1:13
only one fan here…that's not a good design. ▶ The All Alienware Setup @ 1:07
removed a fan. There's only one intake fan now. ▶ The All Alienware Setup @ 1:53
Also the fans are very loud ▶ Best Gaming Laptop 2025 - The Only 5 You Should Consider Tod @ 7:00
Pretty loud at full speed. 65 dB when the fans are at full speed ▶ Alienware x16 Unboxing and First Impressions + Gameplay! @ 7:30
motherboard is flipped, which makes repasting incredibly difficult ▶ Alienware x16 Unboxing and First Impressions + Gameplay! @ 6:32
kind of loud compared to most ▶ Alienware x16 Unboxing and First Impressions + Gameplay! @ 4:31
maximum temperature of 100° C… That's pretty hot ▶ Alienware x16 Unboxing and First Impressions + Gameplay! @ 11:11
this laptop isn't exactly quiet ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 9:38
noise levels exceed 50 DB which can be quite noticeable in quieter environments ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 9:52
results in one of the fans ramping up creating a real loud acoustic profile ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 2:16
the fan profiles don't sync up with the BIOS ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 2:12
really loud fans in performance mode ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 7:14
gets really warm around the m pad and exhausts ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 13:39
nothing special about the heatsink ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 15:05
thinness might be at the detriment of lower thermal performance ▶ Alienware X16 R2: Everything You Need to Know @ 0:49
CPU gets very hot (reaching 100°C and more) ▶ Alienware X16 R2: Everything You Need to Know @ 1:20
the peak CPU cemps hit the 92° mark meanwhile the GPU hit the 80° Mark surface temps averaged around the 34° C Mark with Peak surface temperatures around the WD cluster specifically at 44° C ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review - Upgrade or Downgrade? @ 3:37
we did get some high CPU spikes in the 16. So much so that I do like to turn on the actual TCC on that 16 to like block it out at about 85 to 90C. This results in very minimal frame loss on that 16, but obviously then keeps those CPU temperatures down. ▶ Alienware Area 51 Gaming Laptop - 16 or 18" Which Is Right F @ 11:06
the air pumping out the sides of the laptop. With the Ali 16 smaller vents, it felt like the hot air was more concentrated, leading to my mouse hand getting uncomfortably hot. ▶ Alienware Area 51 Gaming Laptop - 16 or 18" Which Is Right F @ 11:53
It does get an awful lot hotter being so much more compact ▶ Alienware Area 51 Gaming Laptop - 16 or 18" Which Is Right F @ 13:29

Connectivity (21)

USB only. I suspect it doesn't sound very good. ▶ The All Alienware Setup @ 15:21
Not a huge fan of the headphone jack at the back. ▶ The All Alienware Setup @ 11:11
This is just a USB-C port. ▶ The All Alienware Setup @ 6:18
This one's not even wireless though. ▶ The All Alienware Setup @ 6:35
permanently attached type C cable. Meaning that it has to be exactly this distance from whatever it's docking with. ▶ The All Alienware Setup @ 13:27
there is a Micro SD card reader instead of a fullsize one which kind of sucks plus the usba a ports are both the slow of 5 GB ones only one of the two USBC ports supports Thunderbolt and there is no ethernet port ▶ Alienware x16 R2: Annoyingly Awesome @ 5:46
for a 16-in laptop the port selection is a little me all the ports are around the back which as I said does have its advantages but it also makes commonly used ones harder to access especially as there is this bright light bar right around them that will blind you when you try to find them ▶ Alienware x16 R2: Annoyingly Awesome @ 5:29
would personally prefer another USBC over the mini display ports ▶ DON'T BUY a Gaming Laptops Until You See this Laptop @ 5:51
only of the smaller and less practical micro SD variety ▶ The best high-end gaming laptops of 2024 from Lenovo, ROG, R @ 6:59
having to do all of that on the back is going to take some getting used to ▶ Alienware x16 Unboxing and First Impressions + Gameplay! @ 3:50
Every port for this laptop is on the back, which honestly I'm not a huge fan of ▶ Alienware x16 Unboxing and First Impressions + Gameplay! @ 2:46
want to have at least one USBC and one USBA on the left or right, and I definitely want the headphone jack to be on the side ▶ Alienware x16 Unboxing and First Impressions + Gameplay! @ 2:48
two type A ports which are 5 GB per second versus 10 GB per second that's common among other gaming laptops ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 3:26
I did wish if it where was able to reroute some of them towards the left and right hand side of the laptop ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 3:00
240 WS delivered over a barrel Jack, massive power adapter ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 0:29
bad placement of type-A ports for wired mouse users ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 1:34
awkward port placement (all in the back) ▶ Alienware X16 R2: Everything You Need to Know @ 4:03
uses barrel pin power connection ▶ Alienware 16 Area-51 (2025) REVIEW: Out of this WORLD @ 11:29
no ethernet port ▶ Alienware X16 R2: Everything You Need to Know @ 4:28
port selection and placement ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review: The $3000 Mistake? @ 12:17
one notable missing port here that we get on the 18, and it's a really important one. the RJ45. That's the only extra port you get with the Anywhere 18, but when you've got a gaming laptop, I still love having that Ethernet port. ▶ Alienware Area 51 Gaming Laptop - 16 or 18" Which Is Right F @ 3:03

Keyboard & Trackpad (Laptops) (16)

These are very crunchy key switches…They have an extremely high actuation force at the very, very top of the keystroke. And then they just give way. I am not a huge fan to be perfectly honest with you. ▶ The All Alienware Setup @ 17:23
Curiously cheap printing on some of the key caps…except where they put stickers on them…Yikes. ▶ The All Alienware Setup @ 5:33
on that odd chassis design the keyboard is pushed forward and that makes the palis smaller than on other laptops ▶ Alienware x16 R2: Annoyingly Awesome @ 4:36
if you get the Cherry MX keyboard it is a clicky keyboard and it is loud and when you type fast sometimes you can hear a lasting ring is the keys clack ▶ Alienware x16 R2: Annoyingly Awesome @ 4:51
there is an additional column of special keys on the right side of the keyboard that controls the volume up and down and muting the mic you may find you mispress these keys ▶ Alienware x16 R2: Annoyingly Awesome @ 5:10
trackpad is rather small ▶ DON'T BUY a Gaming Laptops Until You See this Laptop @ 9:19
sacrifice a lot of clickpad area for their keyboards ▶ The best high-end gaming laptops of 2024 from Lenovo, ROG, R @ 7:45
not enough room for a number pad ▶ Alienware x16 Unboxing and First Impressions + Gameplay! @ 6:02
touchpad isn't perfectly centered within the home row keys ▶ Alienware x16 Unboxing and First Impressions + Gameplay! @ 5:43
mechanical switches on the keyboard sound sharp ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 5:02
keyboard lighting not syncing up ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 2:04
not the most detailed 1080p sensor ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 6:07
tiny trackpad ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 2:14
1080p webcam is blocky, blotchy, grainy, and overall trash looking ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 12:37
no haptic touchpad ▶ Alienware 16 Area-51 (2025) REVIEW: Out of this WORLD @ 7:19
centered touch pad on the 16. It is very small ▶ Alienware Area 51 Gaming Laptop - 16 or 18" Which Is Right F @ 5:20

Display (15)

not the most contrasting monitor ▶ The All Alienware Setup @ 16:01
the biggest of which is the display it is the dimmer screen of any of its competitors ▶ Alienware x16 R2: Annoyingly Awesome @ 3:26
it's still not bright enough to use in a well lit room you're going to find yourself smashing the brightness up button to try to get more out of it ▶ Alienware x16 R2: Annoyingly Awesome @ 3:38
only reach 353 nits of screen brightness ▶ DON'T BUY a Gaming Laptops Until You See this Laptop @ 12:37
barely acceptable brightness values for such a high-end machine ▶ The best high-end gaming laptops of 2024 from Lenovo, ROG, R @ 9:32
peak brightness output is around 362 nits which isn't the brightest ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 6:50
the thick bezels uh make the 16 by10 display feel more like a 16x9 screen ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 4:53
the display on this laptop is also not the most top tier ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 6:30
display is not particularly bright (375 nits) ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 3:55
gamma leaning a little bit towards the darker end ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 4:19
only covers srgb color space ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 4:40
not an OLED or miniLED display, it's IPS ▶ Alienware 16 Area-51 (2025) REVIEW: Out of this WORLD @ 1:38
display brightness ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review: The $3000 Mistake? @ 8:57
we saw a peak tested brightness of 349 nits which is a bit on the lower side as far as laptops in this price segment are concerned ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review - Upgrade or Downgrade? @ 2:01
no OLED display option ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review: The $3000 Mistake? @ 9:37

Battery Life (Laptops) (13)

battery life can vary depending on your usage ▶ Review: Alienware X16 R2 Gaming Laptop | 16-inch QHD+ 240Hz @ 3:17
you'll typically need to plug it in for intense gaming sessions ▶ Review: Alienware X16 R2 Gaming Laptop | 16-inch QHD+ 240Hz @ 3:22
battery life doesn't even match up to others with similar components ▶ DON'T BUY a Gaming Laptops Until You See this Laptop @ 0:56
does not get the best battery life ▶ DON'T BUY a Gaming Laptops Until You See this Laptop @ 11:10
cannot back up its lower scores with longer battery life ▶ The best high-end gaming laptops of 2024 from Lenovo, ROG, R @ 16:07
equipped with only a 90w battery which significantly affects its overall battery life ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 10:04
power adapter this thing is huge uh it's a 330 W brick and it is massive ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 3:43
consumes significantly more power ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 7:21
battery life is not very good (over 2 hours on PCMark 10 Modern Office) ▶ Alienware 16 Area-51 (2025) REVIEW: Out of this WORLD @ 10:52
battery life ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review: The $3000 Mistake? @ 10:43
about an hour of battery life when gaming ▶ Alienware 16 Area-51 (2025) REVIEW: Out of this WORLD @ 11:07
gaming on power delivery is absolutely terrible ▶ Alienware Area 51 Gaming Laptop - 16 or 18" Which Is Right F @ 12:52
we did get worse times on the Alienware 18. Running our usual YouTube streaming test over Wi-Fi at 200 nits of brightness in the stealth mode at 60 Hz on both these laptops. We actually got 47 minutes more on the NS 16. And even then, we only managed on the An 16 5 hours and 37. So it still wasn't a great time compared to some of the other laptops that are out there. ▶ Alienware Area 51 Gaming Laptop - 16 or 18" Which Is Right F @ 12:09

Value (12)

when you compare against other trendier products that are, for example, super light or have extras like side-scrolling, it's not really gonna stand up, at least for the price. ▶ The All Alienware Setup @ 18:43
peripherals are suitably adequate if not the best priced options on the market. ▶ The All Alienware Setup @ 18:36
I wouldn't pay $200 for these. They're already uncomfortable and I've been wearing them for about 10 seconds. ▶ The All Alienware Setup @ 4:22
It's really hard to justify a lot of the gaming keyboard prices these days when you can get like a Zoom 65 or whatever, a really nice custom keyboard for a very similar price. ▶ The All Alienware Setup @ 6:51
That's still too much. ▶ The All Alienware Setup @ 6:47
it's expensive ▶ Alienware x16 R2: Annoyingly Awesome @ 6:46
not budget friendly ▶ DON'T BUY a Gaming Laptops Until You See this Laptop @ 14:17
biggest struggle I had over the past few months of revealing this laptop was really the price to Performance a lot of people are highly critical of a laptop that has premium build but doesn't have all the performance ▶ DON'T BUY a Gaming Laptops Until You See this Laptop @ 17:47
expensive ($1900) ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 16:17
premium price ($2499) ▶ Alienware X16 R2: Everything You Need to Know @ 4:47
all of this will set you back by a staggering 4.6 laks ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review - Upgrade or Downgrade? @ 0:46
the 18 in is going to be more expensive than the 16 in. Despite being exactly the same specs, this Alienware 18 in the UK was £400 UK more expensive than the 16. ▶ Alienware Area 51 Gaming Laptop - 16 or 18" Which Is Right F @ 0:57

Overall (8)

That's a little less tolerable. ▶ The All Alienware Setup @ 18:07
Wow, that sucks. ▶ The All Alienware Setup @ 15:47
That's a little unfortunate. ▶ The All Alienware Setup @ 4:00
one outlier the Alienware x16 ▶ The best high-end gaming laptops of 2024 from Lenovo, ROG, R @ 16:00
one of the hardest laptops to recommend today ▶ The best high-end gaming laptops of 2024 from Lenovo, ROG, R @ 16:17
has its quirks ▶ The best high-end gaming laptops of 2024 from Lenovo, ROG, R @ 16:35
it's not the best ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 6:18
it struggles to compete ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 10:11

Software & OS (5)

other Q&A issues ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 2:23
a bunch of software issues ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 2:02
I can't switch between different performance modes ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 2:31
automatically goes to Performance performance mode when gaming, even if set to balanced or quiet ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 7:29
buggy software ▶ Alienware X16 R2: Everything You Need to Know @ 3:42

Graphics (2)

does not have the ability to turn off the dedicated GPU and use only the integrated graphics ▶ DON'T BUY a Gaming Laptops Until You See this Laptop @ 11:49
Advanced Optimus can get a little bit confused at times ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 9:15

Other (1)

doesn't have the best performance it doesn't have the best screen brightness ▶ DON'T BUY a Gaming Laptops Until You See this Laptop @ 0:52

Review sources

The All Alienware Setup by Linus Tech Tips — 31 pros, 25 cons
What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? by Hardware Canucks — 17 pros, 33 cons
DON'T BUY a Gaming Laptops Until You See this Laptop by Ben G Kaiser — 32 pros, 16 cons
I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 by ShortCircuit — 29 pros, 18 cons
Alienware 16 Area-51 (2025) REVIEW: Out of this WORLD by Andrew Marc David — 34 pros, 7 cons
Alienware x16 Unboxing and First Impressions + Gameplay! by Just!N Tech — 23 pros, 12 cons
The best high-end gaming laptops of 2024 from Lenovo, ROG, Razer, Alienware and XMG! by NotebookcheckReviews — 15 pros, 16 cons
Alienware x16 R2: Annoyingly Awesome by Just Josh — 17 pros, 12 cons
Alienware X16 R2 Review | Ultra 9-185H & RTX 4080 Powerhouse Gaming Laptop! by Tech King — 25 pros, 0 cons
Review: Alienware X16 R2 Gaming Laptop | 16-inch QHD+ 240Hz 3ms Display, Intel Core Ultra 9-185H by Bhadrakali — 22 pros, 2 cons
Alienware X16 R2: Everything You Need to Know by Tom's Honest Tips — 15 pros, 7 cons
Alienware Area 51 Gaming Laptop - 16 or 18" Which Is Right For You? by Mash IT — 8 pros, 11 cons
Alienware X16 R2 Gaming Laptop Review | RTX 4080, Intel Ultra 9, QHD+ 240Hz Beast! by Legendary Tech — 16 pros, 0 cons
Review: Alienware X16 R2 | RTX 4070 + Core Ultra 7 + QHD+ 240Hz Display Gaming Powerhouse! by Tech Finds And Reviews — 15 pros, 0 cons
Alienware X16 R2 Review - Upgrade or Downgrade? by Digit — 5 pros, 8 cons
Alienware X16 R2 Review: The $3000 Mistake? by Mark Linsangan — 7 pros, 4 cons
Review: Alienware X16 R2 Gaming Laptop– 16" QHD+ 240Hz Display,Intel Core Ultra 9,RTX 4080, 32GB RAM by Click To Cart — 9 pros, 0 cons
Best Gaming Laptop 2025 - The Only 5 You Should Consider Today by Valid Consumer — 6 pros, 2 cons
🛠️ How to open Alienware x16 R2 - disassembly and upgrade options by LaptopMedia — 8 pros, 0 cons
Alienware x16 R2 4090 i9 Ultra Laptop Unboxing by The Mad Gamer — 4 pros, 0 cons
BEST Laptop For Gaming 2025 | You’ll Regret Ignoring This Review by Honest Review by Simplicity — 1 pros, 0 cons

Frequently asked questions

Is the Alienware x16 R2 worth buying?

Based on 21 independent YouTube reviews, the Alienware x16 R2 scores 3.6/5 with 339 positive and 173 negative points mentioned by reviewers, placing it #65 in the Gaming PCs & Laptops category.

What do reviewers like most about the Alienware x16 R2?

The most praised aspects are performance, build quality, display — Performance (76 mentions), Build Quality (54 mentions), Display (42 mentions).

What are the most common complaints about the Alienware x16 R2?

Reviewers most frequently criticize build quality, performance — Build Quality (35 mentions), Performance (24 mentions).

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