Dell Alienware M17

30 reviews

Apr, 2024

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design (10)
performance (6)
portability (6)
keyboard (3)
durability (2)

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price (6)
battery (3)
screen (3)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 30 reviews of Dell Alienware M17. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the energy efficiency and durability. The keyboard and performance are also mentioned favorably, whereas some have doubts about the battery and screen. Opinions are divided on the 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 M17 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Matthew Buzzi (pcmag.com)

Alienware m17 (2019)

The Alienware m17 gets excellent performance from high-end parts, but with a merely okay build and power matched by less-expensive machines, the value proposition is questionable—especially at the lofty price of our review unit.

Strong general and gaming performance. Sleek design. Highly configurable at time of ordering. Decent battery life for the category. 1TB of speedy SSD storage.

Overpriced in this configuration. Components not suited to gaming on its 4K screen. Build is underwhelming for this price.

Bottom Line: The Alienware m17 gets excellent performance from high-end parts, but with a merely okay build and power matched by less-expensive machines, the value proposition is questionable—especially at the lofty price of our review unit.

May, 2019

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Expert review by : Cisco Cheng (pcmag.com)

Alienware M17

A look befitting the Caped Crusader and ATI's CrossFireX technology combine to make the Alienware M17 a terrific bargain.

Subtle, but effective, design. Big screen with the highest resolution available. Amazing price. Illuminated keyboard. ATI's CrossFireX technology delivers excellent 3D performance scores. A strong multimedia feature set.

AC adapter weighs close to 3 pounds. Noisy mouse buttons. Hulking frame.

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Dec, 2008

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Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.com)

Alienware M17 review: Alienware M17

Alienware M17

Decent mix of price and performance; optional quad-core CPUs and dual ATI GPUs.

Backtracks to an older, clunkier Alienware design; can get very pricey with the right options.

Alienware is trying to have it both ways with the new M17, combining a relatively low starting price with some very pricey upgrades, including quad-core CPUs and ATI CrossFireX video cards. Our configuration wasn't very exciting, but turned in capable...

Nov, 2008

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Expert review by : Laptop Mag (laptopmag.com)

Alienware m17 (2019)

Stunning, slim design; Strong graphics and overall performance; Gorgeous 4K display; Great audio ; Runs hot while gaming; Below-average battery life ; The Alienware m17 combines powerful components and a lovely, show-stopping display in a slim,...

Runs hot while gaming; Below-average battery life ; The Alienware m17 combines powerful components and a lovely, show-stopping display in a slim, semi-portable chassis.

The Alienware m17 combines powerful components and a lovely, show-stopping display in a slim, semi-portable chassis.

Apr, 2019

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Expert review by : J. Simon Leitner (notebookcheck.net)

Review Alienware M17 Gaming Notebook

I only want to play… Alienware always offers high performance har

Matt, Fingerprint unsusceptible surface; Extensive port equipment; Display with a good color presentation and viewing angles; Individual configuration possible; First class gaming and application performance; Minor heating of the chassis

Heavy weight; Extension of warranty is expensive; Keyboard is not very ergonomic; Barely useable battery life

The gaming device outshines most other notebooks with a power consumption of a maximum of up to 180W, but this value is relativized when compared to desktop systems. That is why the battery life of approx. 1.5 hours is not really surprising. In a...

Nov, 2008

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Expert review by : Dominic Cooper (eComputerTips.com)

Alienware M17 R3 Gaming Laptop Review - Price & Specs

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Excellent display ; Top-end specs ; Robust performance ; Good features overall ; Different configurations available

Not always available ; Can be expensive ; is not very satisfying ; Only 60 Hz refresh rate on 4K variants ; Speaker quality needed improvements

Oct, 2021

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Expert review by : Dominic Cooper (eComputerTips.com)

Dell Alienware M17 Gaming Laptop Review - Price & Specs

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The laptop has got an attractive design ; Thin profile ; Decent Performance ; Good overall features ; Hyper-Threading is advantageous

The ; has been replaced by faster iterations ; High-end models are very pricey ; Newer options can be found in this price range ; Only a ; display is available in this variant ; The keyboard is not a mechanical one, which is a drawback for gamers

Aug, 2020

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Expert review by : Rebecca Everts (hardwareheaven.com)

Alienware m17 review

The Alienware m17 is the latest addition to this famous brand's range – and, as usual, this laptop is eye-catching and not cheap. This rig will set you back $2,699 in the US and £3,009 in the UK , which makes it one of the most expensive gaming laptops...

Fantastic gaming speed Market-leading physical design Good speakers and ergonomics

Very expensive Not the fastest GPU for Ray-Tracing Screen contrast is too low

In conclusion, the Alienware m17 is a high-quality laptop in almost every department. The RTX 2080 Max-Q delivers huge gaming power, the rest of the components are very fast, and the m17’s cooling copes well. The Alienware has a great keyboard and...

Nov, 2019

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Expert review by : Geek.com (geek.com)

Review: Alienware M17 gaming laptop

In the past we have looked at both the Alienware m15x and the m17x gaming notebooks. These are two gaming systems, one 15-inch and the other 17-inch, with relatively low starting prices ($1099 and $1499) and NVIDIA graphics. After those two were...

Mar, 2009

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Expert review by : Stuart Davidson (hardwareheaven.com)

Alienware M17 Laptop

Towards the latter half of 2008 we took a look at two high performance laptops from Alienware, the m15x and m17x. Both laptops offered phenomenal performance in an attractive package. Today we are going to look at the Alienware M17, a laptop which...

Feb, 2009

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