Testseek.com have collected 61 expert reviews of the Alienware M17 R1 and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Alienware M17 R1.
May 2019
(81%)
61 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(81%)
1040 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
81010061
The editors liked
Good gaming performance
Lush
Rubbery feel
Very Strong Graphics With Dual ATI Graphics Processors
Optional Quad Core Mobile Processor
Excellent Port Layout
Subtle
But effective
Design. Big screen with the highest resolution available. Amazing price. Illuminated keyboard. ATIs CrossFireX technology delivers excellent 3D performance scores. A strong multimedia feature set.
Gorgeous widescreen display
Solid gaming performance
Customizable backlighting
Better value than the Area-51 m17x
The Alienware m17 can be configured with a uber-powerful Nvidia RTX 2080 Max-Q graphics card. It's significantly lighter than the company's preview 17-inch model and it's got a more subtle design
Stunning
Slim design
Strong graphics and overall performance
Gorgeous 4K display
Great audio
Strong performance
Red color is gorgeous
Beautiful display
Hip finish
Luscious display
Cool backlit keyboard.
Decent mix of price and performance
Optional quad-core CPUs and dual ATI GPUs.
Good graphics performance
High-resolution screen
Nice selection of I/O ports
Smaller
Lighter
And thinner than the outgoing Alienware 17
Accessible drives and RAM
Long battery life
Optimus
Rigid chassis
Strong lid
Thunderbolt 3
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
The editors didn't like
Cramped keyboard despite its size
Huge Power Adapter Adds Significant Bulk When Traveling
Lacks The Style Of Alienwares m15x and m17x Designs
Expensive
Especially If Upgraded
AC adapter weighs close to 3 pounds. Noisy mouse buttons. Hulking frame.
Short battery life
Loud fans
Poor facial-recognition security software
Battery life is poor and a thin body means less ventilation and much more heat
