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Dell Alienware 17 R5 (17.3-inch, 2019)

Dell Alienware 17 R5 (17.3-inch, 2019)
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alaScore 87

95 reviews

Dec, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 95 reviews of Dell Alienware 17 R5 (17.3-inch, 2019). The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the reliability and durability. The usability and design also get good opinions. The energy efficiency and size get mixed opinions, while there are some less positive opinions about the battery and portability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Dell Alienware 17 R5 (17.3-inch, 2019) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for Dell Alienware 17 R5 (17.3-inch, 2019)

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 50 user reviews of Dell Alienware 17 R5 (17.3-inch, 2019) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the reliability and durability. The usability and design are also mentioned favorably. Many are negative about the portability.

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88% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Expert review by : Jayce Wagner (digitaltrends.com)

Alienware 17 R5 review

 

With this laptop, Alienware re-affirms its well-earned reputation for high-end gaming performance.

Excellent build quality ; High refresh rate display ; Variety of configuration options ; Exceptional gaming performance

Big and heavy ; Mediocre battery life

Taken as a whole, the Alienware 17 R5 delivers on everything it promises — exceptional gaming performance, unbelievable processing power, and a gorgeous display. It’s not without its flaws, but this is the laptop to beat if you need a gaming powerhouse...

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Expert review by : Brad Chacos (pcworld.com)

Alienware 17 R5 review: Core i9 and an overclocked GTX 1080 create an incredible desktop replacement

 

The Alienware 17's Core i9 CPU and overclocked GeForce GTX 1080 let this gaming laptop pump out incredible desktop-class performance, but you pay for it in both cash and size.

Incredible desktop-class performance ; Overclockable CPU and GPU ; Gorgeous industrial design ; Decent battery life for a desktop replacement

Large and heavy ; Annoying hinge/vent design ; Can't get one without Tobii eye-tracking

The old Alienware 17 kicked ass. The new Alienware 17 R5 blows us away.

Jun, 2018
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Expert review by : Matthew Buzzi (pcmag.com)

Alienware 17 R5

 

The Alienware 17 R5 gaming laptop delivers serious power in a big, but nicely built, package. The model we reviewed is expensive, but the configuration choices offer well-priced options for different budgets.

Top-end gaming performance. Slick chassis with sharp lighting. Oodles of storage and ports. 1440p G-Sync display. Configurable, with less expensive models a strong value.

As-tested configuration is expensive. Tobii eye tracking adds to cost, but doesn't add much functionality.

Bottom Line: The Alienware 17 R5 gaming laptop delivers serious power in a big, but nicely built, package. The model we reviewed is expensive, but the configuration choices offer well-priced options for different budgets.

Jun, 2018
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Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.com)

A slightly less desktop-busting Alienware 17

 

A little slimmer and lighter than some other 17-inch gaming laptops, but still not exactly portable.

Dell's ; is highly configurable, looks a bit more sophisticated than previous incarnations, and still delivers excellent performance.

You probably don't really want a programmable lightshow for your laptop. No dual-GPU options, and battery life isn't going to help much with on-the-go gaming.

It's not as much of a conversation piece as the tank-like Alienware 18, but the slimmer, lighter Alienware 17 is arguably more practical for serious gamers with realistic budgets.

Mar, 2014
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Expert review by : Laptop Mag (laptopmag.com)

Alienware 17 R5

 

The new Alienware 17 R5 delivers excellent gaming power in a sleeker, hinge-forward design with captivating sound and lighting effects.

Excellent gaming performance; Slimmer design; 13 customizable lighting zones ; Above-average battery life; Impressive audio quality

CPU performance trails competitors

Dec, 2018
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Expert review by : Florian Glaser (notebookcheck.net)

Alienware 17 R5 (i7-8750H, GTX 1070, QHD) Laptop Review

 

Now with a hexa-core CPU. Despite using the most current components, the former top-gaming brand Alienware has had more and more difficulties standing up against the competitors. Find out in our review why this effort is not quite sufficient anymore...

robust and high-quality case ; many configuration options ; numerous illumination elements ; fast and responsive QHD display ; good input devices ; decent sound ; Thunderbolt 3 ; NVMe SSD ; G-Sync

CPU Turbo could be better ; limited viewing angles ; unnecessarily noisy in 3D operation ; few maintenance options ; very large and heavy ; meager battery life ; no card reader

Those looking for a stylish high-end notebook with good input devices, modern connections, and many illumination options should be pleased with the Alienware 17 R5. Aside from some smaller details, the 17-inch case is able to convince, as long as you...

Sep, 2018
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Expert review by : Puja Chatterjee (eComputerTips.com)

Alienware 17 R5 AW17R5 Review - Price, Specs, Design, Pros & Cons

 

Check out the Alienware 17 R5 AW17R5 Review. See the gaming laptop price, pros, cons, specs details, designs, performance and verdict from experts.

Good for multimedia ; Gaming thrill ; Perfect for official purposes ; Good audio output ; Command center revamped

Mediocre ; Weighs nearly 10 pounds ; Performance Lower Than Competitors ; Tobii eye tracking ; Display is not hi rays as expected

Oct, 2018
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Expert review by (laptopmedia.com)

Alienware 17 R5 review – ultimate mobile gaming rig

 

Alienware is an iconic name when it comes to gaming. These notebooks have always aroused attention with their out-of-this-world design and top-notch hardware. Now, in our labs, we have the latest i…

Good cooling system;Lots of upgrade options;92% sRGB coverage (1080p AUO139D);Great performance (up to Core i9 + GTX 1080);Alienware Graphics Amplifier Port – for connecting an external GPU;Lots of customization options (RGB lights);High-quality build...

Quite heavy – 4.42 kg (9.7 lbs);High fan noise

Aug, 2018
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Expert review by (mobiletechreview.com)

Alienware 17 R5

 

We look at the top of the line Alienware 17 R5 configuration, with an Intel 8th gen Coffee Lake Core i9-8950HK overclockable CPU and NVIDIA GTX 1080 graphics. This is the 2018 refresh with a new CPU in a familiar casing, with the same excellent RGB...

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Expert review by : Fergus Halliday (pcworld.idg.com.au)

Alienware 17 R5 review: Full, in-depth review

 

Hear me roar

Peak performance ; Super-responsive trackpad

It ain't cheap ; Bit bulky

The Alienware 17 R5 oesn’t reinvent the wheel but it does live up the brand’s legacy in all the right ways.

Sep, 2018
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