From the manufacturer
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COMMANDING POWER AND PRESENCE
Outplay your rivals and show them who’s boss with overclockable 14th Gen Intel Core processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series graphics.
- 18″ QHD+ (2560 x 1600) 165Hz, 3ms, ComfortView Plus, NVIDIA G-SYNC + DDS, 100% DCI-P3, FHD IR Camera
- 14th Gen Intel Core i9 14900HX (24-Core, 36MB L3 Cache, 5.8GHz Max Turbo Frequency) processor
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 12GB GDDR6 Graphics
- 1 TB, M.2, PCIe NVMe, SSD Storage
- 32 GB: 2 x 16 GB, DDR5, 5600 MT/s, non-ECC, dual-channel Memory
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Playtime. Anytime.
Play the latest games with graphics that rival reality. Play with players on console. Play with the peripherals that you love. When it comes to playing your way, Windows 11 makes it happen.
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GeForce RTX 40 Series
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs are beyond fast for gamers and creators. They’re powered by the ultra-efficient NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture which delivers a quantum leap in both performance and AI-powered graphics. Experience lifelike virtual worlds with ray tracing and ultra-high FPS gaming with the lowest latency. Discover revolutionary new ways to create and unprecedented workflow acceleration.
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RTX RAY TRACING
NVIDIA RTX is the most advanced platform for ray tracing and AI technologies that are revolutionizing the ways we play and create. Over 250 top games and applications use RTX to deliver realistic graphics with incredibly fast performance.
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NVIDIA DLSS 3
DLSS is a revolutionary breakthrough in AI-powered graphics that massively boosts performance. Powered by the GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs, DLSS 3 uses AI to create additional high-quality frames and boost performance to new levels.
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NVIDIA REFLEX
NVIDIA Reflex delivers the lowest latency and best responsiveness for the ultimate competitive advantage. Reflex provides faster target acquisition, quicker reaction times, and the best aim precision for competitive games.
ELEMENT 31
Our exclusive thermal interface material, now located on the CPU and GPU, dissipates heat for extended, optimal gaming experiences.
Vapor Chamber
The large vapor chamber has been redesigned to more efficiently dissipate heat from the CPU and GPU to keep the components cool.
Quad Fans
Ultra-thin fans increase internal airflow to help enable higher performance.
Heat Pipes
Cool air is circulated in and hot air is pushed out by seven pipes working in tandem with five vents.
COMMANDING POWER AND PRESENCE
Outplay your rivals and show them who’s boss with an 18-inch gaming laptop featuring 14th Gen Intel Core processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series graphics. Play your most demanding games with 270W Total Power Performance with more headroom to support overclocking without throttling.
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STUN RIVALS, STAY IN AWE
Crystal-clear display: Never overlook your competition with our crystal-clear, 18-inch, 16:10 display available with ComfortView Plus and 100% DCI-P3, 165Hz QHD+.
New camera: The new FHD HDR camera enables clearer, more balanced webcam streaming in a variety of lighting, while IR supports Windows Hello and facial recognition.
Stunning graphics: All display options reap the rewards of the latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics.
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CUE THE BOSS MUSIC
Enter new worlds through three-dimensional audio with Dolby Atmos. You’ll experience games as if you were in them, with sounds, voices and instruments placed in their own space. Plus, stay immersed with intelliGo’s AI-driven noise cancellation.
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LESS LAG, MORE WINS
Take your mega-tasking capabilities to the next level with Dual-Channel DDR5 memory.
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KEY INTO SUPERIOR GAMING
Amp up your comfort and precision with a recessed keyboard, full NumPad and a large touchpad.
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LEGEND PERFECTED
Down to the last detail, Legend 3 design is premium, tactile and futuristic – focused on the total experience and optimized for aesthetics and performance. The soft edges make it easy to hold, while the premium materials and other design features create a solid, durable design.
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TOTAL COMMAND
Control more than ever with Alienware Command Center 6.
Presets and overclocking: Maximize your gameplay with performance presets, while overclocking capabilities give you the speed you need.
Performance overlay: Manage and see CPU, GPU, memory and thermals stats without exiting the game.
AlienFX: Customize your set up with lighting settings that extend to all your Alienware accessories, as well as keybinds and calibration.
PORTS AND SLOTS
Shaun Alt –
I absolutely love this machine now…switched to 32gb of kingston fury impact ddr5 running at 6400 mt/s and it runs amazing. I have hyperthreading on. Everything is turned on and running stable. No more crashing on Diablo 4 fenris error…Even with DLSS and frame generation turned on. My first ever Intel machine and I love it despite the rocky start we got off to. Alienware has a great aesthetic and the build quality of their laptops are second to none. I just wish they could do better in the display department, 165hz is a bit slow for a system with a 4080, and the FHD 480hz resolution leaves a lot to be desired in the 18in model. I have the 360hz FHD display on my M15 R5 that has a 3070 gpu, and its great for the smaller screen, I would really like to have been able to get this one with a UHD 4k option, also sound card is lacking. Speakers are the exact same junk that they used on my smaller laptop, considering there are smaller form factor machines in this size that they have managed to stuff a subwoofer inside of, Alienware is still late to the party when it comes to gaming devices and I believe Dell being largely to blame as their niche has always been in the office segment. They really need to step it up in their display technology as well as audio delivery if they are ever going to be as nice as Razer and MSI laptops in my opinion. Granted, I would have had to spend another 1000 dollars to get a Razer Blade 18 with similar specs.
Dartagnon –
This is a fast and reliable laptop that boots up very quickly and has quite a few customizable features. While it take a while to get it set up and registered, I am very happy with this unit and it meets – and possibly exceeds – what you would expect from a desktop computer. I would suggest though that you purchase a cooling system when you purchase it, as it tends to runs bit warm under load. The display is sharp and crisp with capabilities that easily rival any other gaming system. While a bit on the pricey side, it is well worth the cost. If you are considering a high-end laptop, this one should certainly be at or near the top of the list.
Θεός –
I’ve tried just about every name brand laptop in this category (gaming laptops) and this was the only one (Alienware) that I did not try. The reason I didn’t try was because of all the not-so-great reviews and how the cons were just simply not ‘acceptable’ for 2024. After much trial and tribulation, I figured I had nothing left to lose except to not try this brand. Well low and behold! This laptop was PERFECT for me! I wanted a portable AND capable Beast and this fit the bill PERFECTLY! It maybe a little chunky for people who don’t eat meat or work out, but for me it was a very acceptable compromise for what I was looking for in a laptop (a consistent gaming experience whether at home or abroad). It plays all my games at max settings without any problems at all. Others I’ve had always ended up throttling themselves (despite being ‘higher spec’d’ than this one) and either stuttered or over-heated to the point it would lock up or shut down. This laptop might get a little ‘loud’ but it never over heats, never shuts down, and to my surprise, never throttled, not even once. I bought a laptop backpack for this laptop here in Amazon (just look up backpacks for 18.4″ laptops). It works PERFECTLY for my needs. Tech Support is practically built right into this machine too. Most questions I had about anything was easily found with the included software packages. I have no regrets with this purchase and can easily recommend this to people who want a great laptop and a Beast without all the marketing and fluff (and failures) of the other ‘Top Tier’ or ‘Higher Spec’d’ laptops out there (looking at you ASUS and LENOVO). Oh wait, I do have one regret, and it’s that I didn’t get this sooner and let my own bias and the bias of other laptop ‘Professional Reviewers’ sway me away from this brand early on during my searches for the PERFECT laptop for ME.
Guram –
This is my first gaming laptop and man I’m impressed.
ted wood –
This is an excellent laptop,runs all my games,And best of all it is upgradable,for those asking about ram yes you can upgrade it.It is not soldered on like other laptops.it takes dual channel 5 for all except 8 gigs it takes a single channel then,but I honestly do not see anyone backtacking to 8 gigs.
Amazon CustomerAmazon Customer –
Retirement and for my son’s gaming..
Donnie –
Beautiful powerful laptop.
allen –
Has a lot of power but runs hot but that’s expected with the performance it gives
al ace –
Quality, quantity and entertaining.Go nicely with my alienware mouse and keyboard
Chris Nguyen –
After alot of testing, and weighing thoughts about other similar performance builds, other laptops, and even desktops- these are my thoughts after using Alienware’s newest large offering for the last month:Performance wise- its an utter beast. Even the modest options per Dell’s site- the screen clarity and resolution is still great and latency is very good. Under load, it can keep up, but it gets incredibly loud. This is both when editing video, doing some lite fusion360 work, or gaming. The large chassis helps with cooling, but please note- this is not the average laptop or even the average large laptop- this is very much a desktop replacement level laptop. Its crazy heavy- it can get loud and hot, but it can take a beating usage-wise. Pro tip- the custom F1 key can be used for overclocking. Even with it off- the unit can get pretty hot after prolonged use. Its recommended that a custom fan curve be used along with setting CPU and GPU usage via power plan’s advanced settings. Its still very good stock, but leveraging some settings will get you the most out of this beast. Also, get it registered and utilize any of premium support benefits available while you have it- its included with the cost.Price wise- its VERY expensive. If you want the most bang for your buck, you don’t want to tweak anything, you don’t plan on utilizing Dell’s extra benefits or supports- You’re losing value and its just going to seem overpriced with no justification. If you do take into account everything included, its not bad at all. Considering its pretty much top of the line-Its a solid package then.