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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 512 reviews

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    Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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92%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers enjoy the high performance and impressive graphics capabilities of this 17.3" gaming laptop, praising its fast boot times and solid build quality. However, some customers note that the laptop's weight and heat generation are significant drawbacks, along with less-than-stellar battery life and noticeable fan noise during intensive use. The large screen size is a plus for many, but the bulkiness impacts portability.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Graphics
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life, Heat, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great graphics

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love this laptop. Fast, reliable and great graphics. I bought it to use when going to get a degree in CAD design this computer ran the c software with no problems whatsoever. Even now 4 years later it still has never let me down!! Cons: it weighs a ton!!! And the battery doesn’t last near long enough so I just keep it plugged in most of the time, it also gets pretty warm when on your lap or bed. So be mindful what you are working on

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent laptop for gaming and data analysis.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This alienware laptop is amazing! It is perfect for data analysis, the system can let you handle multiple programs, and the display is large and comfortable for many hours of work. Not to mention the amazing gaming capabilities. I love it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nearly perfect...

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent power, however the ethernet port seems to be a bit faulty... My cable got stuck multiple times and was Unable to remove it without extreme force. Just gonna tape it off and get an external one. For $2000 (nearly) everything should be perfect and flawless, specially hardware wise.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great laptop

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I needed a new laptop because my last one's keyboard stopped working. The best perk about this is the SATA drive, because it boots up super quick. I also like the option to add additional internal HDDs, should I ever need to.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Alienware Beast!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Wow. This beast is better than my desktop! A steal at only $1,150 being open box. It’s exceeded my expectations and has replaced my desktop. I use it with my Oculus Rift flawlessly with the GTX 1070 card built in.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Monster Computer

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this computer for schooling more so than gaming as i am a computer science major and needed a computer than could handle the intense cpu strain that running multiple VMs would cause and this computer has worked great

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great laptop for gaming.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this laptop for my boyfriend whose a gamer, and he loves it. Uses it to enhance his gaming experience and his streams. He couldn’t be more happier.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Outstanding!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    As I travel across Azeroth to fight Warbringer Yenajz, I find myself seeing with perfect clarity, fastest speed, and never ever having to wait to enter a dungeon due to a loading screen. Best product ever!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    awesome computer

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have owned this computer for a couple of months now , Works very well boot times are super fast. I have owned other Alienware computers this one is a lot lighter then the others I have owned.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Its great

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have had the computer for over 2 months now and have not run into any issues. It performs exactly how I wanted it. It is a bit heavy and was difficult to find a bag for would be my only complaint.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life, Weight

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not practical

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Way to heavy, only 1080p. Has to be always plugged in. They keyboard keys are slow and sticky. If you plan on using this as a desktop then buy it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from YourDellTeam
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      hajro88,

      Thanks for your feedback. Here are some tips to help you extend the life of your computer's battery:

      Change the Power Plan:

      1. On the notification area of the taskbar, right-click the Battery icon.
      2. On the options list, click Power Options.
      3. Select a power plan on the battery meter, such as Power Saver or Balanced. Windows 10 has a built in 'Battery Saver' mode that can be activated to extend your system's battery life. The Battery Saver mode will monitor and limit background activity and other features such as push notifications. You do have the option to enable or disable this mode within settings or within advanced Battery Saver settings, you can customize the mode to best suit your needs.

      a) Click on the Action Center icon in the taskbar and select the tile for Battery Saver.
      b) If running Cortana then type Battery Saver into the search box and select from the results.
      Within the Battery Saver settings page, you will be able to turn on and off the feature and customize the feature to best meet your needs.
      c) Turn Battery Saver On or Off.
      d) Additional settings available via the Battery use and Battery saver settings links.
      e) Battery use shows further info on apps and their power usage.
      f) Battery Saver Settings screen allows you to customize further Battery Saver feature.

      You can read the full article here -  http://dell.to/2vfXWf4.

      You can also reach out to Alienware's Technical Support Team via Email for additional assistance: [email protected]. Please just use your username from this review as the subject line of your Email.

      Best,
      Bryan
      1-800-624-9896 Dell

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great computer

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought the laptop to replace my older Mac that wasn’t running as fast as I wanted it to anymore and it has been great! I am able to edit videos and pictures much faster now.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lovin' it

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this as a gift. The person who received it loves it. Only positive things to say about it. Primarily used for gaming. No issues with any game they have played thus far!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Bought Opened box

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So I attempted to purchase this laptop as open box with reason of "residue", thinking that the savings would be worth the price reduction being used. However there were no manuals, nothing in the box but the laptop and charger. After about 30 mins of use and installing aps, a couple of keys while pressed would trigger another key ex: press the A key and AW would be shown. Obviously this was a spill and it was not cleaned properly as sensors were hitting multiple keys. So returned it for a new model which just had been put on sale by $190.00 so come the end of the day and 2 trips to the local Best Buy all things are good.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from YourDellTeam
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      Adorablewolf,

      We're sorry to hear about your open box experience but we're glad to hear that your new computer is working the way that you want it to. If you have any questions about your computer you can check our Product Support Page here: https://dell.to/2x2Yy9J.

      Best,
      Bryan
      1-800-624-9896 Dell

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great gaming laptop

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    has handled everything i have thrown at it and more its heavy and large but i use it as a portable desktop computer so it does not move much

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Product!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love this Laptop. I bought it to replace my full tower setup for a smaller and mobile alternative. Its still very powerful and does all the latest software with no issues.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Heat

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    CPU average. GPU above average.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Performance (speed and load) is below expectation. Runs hot under average load requiring external cooling. Setup was very poor. Non existent documentation (very bad).

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from YourDellTeam
      Posted .

      We here at never want a customer to have a below expectation experience and regret to learn you did. Our team would like to assist you with your situation.

      1 Verify there are no unfilled gaps in the system where a peripheral or blanking plate should be. If there are any gaps then please replace the devices or plates in order to ensure correct airflow.
      2 Ensure the PC is off.
      3 Disconnect all external cables including the power cable.
      4. For additional steps, information and tips continue https://dell.to/2PHlHnL

      At your convenience, please reach out to our tech support at 1 (800) 999-3355 and thank you for taking the time to write about your experience. - Chris Dell

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Mixed feelings

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Pros: absolutely gorgeous computer. BEST SCREEN EVER on a laptop... no glare at all. Incredibly fast to work with. Excellent keyboard. Illuminated mousepad and illuminated details on the body make it look incredible. Cons: absolute nightmare to travel with. HUGE. Bigger by far than your regular 17" laptop. Incredibly heavy. Doesn't even fit in a 17" laptop sleeve Ended up returning it. Can't travel with it as it fills up a good portion of a carry on. Doesn't fit in my laptop backpack (for 17" laptop) and because of the weight, I wouldn't recommend to carry it all the time.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    True Workstation Replacement (and it Games)

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a really nice laptop. Yes, it's heavy. You get NVME, Gsync, a full 1070, and 16 GB or RAM. Is the RAM as fast as some expect? No. Will you notice? No.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing laptop

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Alienware is finally price competitive with competing gaming laptops and I love how easy it is to upgrade. .. used to be an intimidating task with other models.

    I would recommend this to a friend