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Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars with 43 reviews

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    Rating 3.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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84%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers consistently note the exceptional performance of the m16 16" 240Hz Gaming Laptop, praising its ability to run demanding games smoothly and handle various tasks with ease. The powerful GPU is also frequently highlighted for its ability to deliver high frame rates. Positive feedback also mentions the ample RAM, allowing for smooth multitasking and handling of demanding applications.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Laptop

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Using the Alienware 16" laptop has been an exceptional gaming experience. The sleek design and customizable RGB lighting made an immediate impression, and the 16" QHD+ display with a 165Hz refresh rate brought my games to life with stunning clarity and smoothness. The combination of an Intel processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics, and 32GB of DDR5 RAM handled every game effortlessly, with virtually non-existent load times thanks to the NVMe SSD. Even during intense gaming sessions, the advanced Cryo-Tech cooling system kept the laptop cool and running smoothly. The comfortable keyboard with per-key RGB lighting, along with the array of ports and Wi-Fi 6E support, ensured seamless connectivity and control. Overall, the Alienware 16" laptop provided a seamless and immersive gaming experience, proving to be a worthwhile investment for any serious gamer.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Preforming

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very good performance and met all the expectations

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Powerful and Cool Laptop!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Incredible laptop! I just made the switch from console and I’m loving everything about this device so far. I also got it with a massive deal! $800 off of its usual price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome laptop

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

    Absolute unit of a laptop. Does everything I need and more. Runs games perfectly w ease.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good so far

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

    I love it so far performance wise can't complain but CPU temperature seems to be on the high but with a coolingpad it helped to get it down to 85

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

    Excellent Machine

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

    It's only been 1 week since I am using it. Used it for gaming only till now. No issues while playing games. I faced few BSOD issues while updating the machine drivers and also the command center. GPU temperature have peaked to 80/85 Celsius. Not using any external cooler. All in all seems like I got a good deal. Will review it again after 3-4 months.

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

    Beast

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is absolutely amazing. This is the cheapest rtx 4080 gaming laptop. You should buy.

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

    Fantastic

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Absolutely fantastic deal for a gaming computer. Bought one for each of my kids.

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

    sebastian Hoyos

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    wonderfull computer im so happy with but it is a little heavy

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not worth the money

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

    Lots of issues out of the box. Overheating, dead Motherboard, heatsink issues. Had to send to Dell 2x within 6 months for repair. Dell refuses to replace it after 30 days. Skip Dell products

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

    Coolitem

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

    I don't know what to say about this product. I hate and love it at the same time.

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

    Maybe

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

    I enjoyed the product functions fine my only problem was that I wasn’t given a charger for it. Nor did they accommodate one so essentially I didn’t get the best price with having to buy a 100 dollar charger other then that good condition.

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

    Very nice.

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Despite being a laptop, it is still a power house for what it can do. Most games on max settings. And it's mobile, so you can take this wherever you want.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Zero Stars absolute dumpster fire

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    That this product is still available for purchase is disgusting. There is a serious and dangerous flaw with this laptop. Not to mention absolute trash wifi card and wifi abikity to download a game on steam deck. The M16 R1 ryzen 9 rtx 4080 diaster black screened while downloading battlefield V huffin' and puffin' for over 6 hrs until mission complete blackscreen failure! Be careful with this possible fire hazard! It's half baked melting dumpster fire igniter! DO NOT BUY!!!! PLEASE HAVE THIS DELL DISASTER TAKEN OFF THE BEST BUY PRODUCT LIST.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from YourDellTeam
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      Hello Valued Customer,

      Thank you for taking the time to us your review. We sincerely apologize for the trouble you have encountered with your Alienware 16 QHD+ (2560 x 1600) 240Hz Gaming Laptop. We can assure you that Dell takes pride in manufacturing quality products. This is certainly not the experience we like to hear from our valued customers.
      We always strive to get better, and reviews like yours help us develop products our customers love. Your feedback will be shared with our quality team for consideration in future enhancements in products.

      To help you with the heating issues that you are having, I have provided troubleshooting steps with the full article below that can resolve the issue.

      1. Update the system BIOS.
      2. Configure Alienware Command Center.
      •Open Alienware Command Center
      •Set the Active System Theme - Thermal as Performance Mode
      3. When the system boots up, using the preinstalled software Dell SupportAssist run the stress test.
      •Dell SupportAssist > Hardware Checkup > CPU > CPU stress test
      4. Launch the Alienware Command Center and go to Fusion and monitor the CPU frequency. Ensure that the CPU frequency is within the range during the first 5 minutes under performance mode.
      5. Monitor the CPU temperature on the Fusion page
      •The CPU peak temperature should be less than or equal to (≤) 100 ℃
      •When under high stress, the system average temperature can be expected to be less than (≤) 100 ℃

      Resolving a high temperature or overheating issue on Alienware : https://dell.to/3F25rqN

      If you are still experiencing issues, we will need more information to help you resolve these problems to your satisfaction. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with Dell using the information provided below.
      Chat or call: https://bit.ly/DellSupportTeam
      Phone number to Dell 1-800-624-9896

      Best,
      Minhaj@Dell Dell

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    DELL WONT HONOR MANUFACTURER WARRANTY VIA BEST BUY

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    DELL WILL NOT HONOR MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY FOR RETURNS IF YOU BUY VIA BEST BUY!!! This is a warning to any future Dell/Alienware purchasers. Avoid purchasing this or any Dell/Alienware products via Best Buy if you do not plan on buying extended coverage. Dell and Best Buy do not make this known and I have learned the hard way. I purchased this laptop twice (M16 R1) and they have both have given me blue debug screens within the first 2-3 weeks. Please learn from my mistakes, AVOID THIS COMPUTER AT ALL COST, NO MATTER HOW GOOD THE SALE AVOID IT.

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

      Thank you for taking the time to leave us your review. We deeply regret the inconvenience caused by the system and warranty claim issues with your Alienware 16 Gaming Laptop. This feedback is not what we hope to receive from our valued customers, as our commitment is to deliver excellence to our esteemed customers.
      Your feedback will be shared with our quality team for consideration in future enhancements in products and services.

      Below, I have provided a link to the warranty and contracts page to check your warranty status and coverage options.
      How to Check Warranty Details Online: https://dell.to/33GGDXw
      Warranty & Contracts: https://dell.to/3dyirbz

      With a little more information from you, we would like to help you resolve issues you may be facing to your satisfaction. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with another Dell representative using the information provided below.
      Chat or call: https://bit.ly/DellSupportTeam
      Phone number to Dell: 1-800-624-9896

      Best,
      Minhaj@Dell Dell

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great graphics computer

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

    Been a great computer so far. We are heavy graphics users as engineers and this has done it all with ease.

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

    very good

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    amzing laptop。... ..................................

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

    Solid Laptop

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

    Solid Laptop. Good design. So far it has performed as expected.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Returned after trying everything to fix

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

    Laptop was extremely laggy right out of box. No matter how settings were changed, if the laptop was plugged in, or internet, random lag spikes and jittery fps on most games. Couldn’t even run modded Minecraft on low settings that someone else was playing right beside me could run on high with a “worst” laptop.

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

      Hello Prodigeum,

      We would like to thank you for taking the time to leave us your review. We regret to hear that you are not completely satisfied with your Dell Alienware 16 Gaming Laptop, due to which you opted to return it. This is certainly not the experience we like to hear from our valued customers or the type of product Dell intends to deliver.
      Furthermore, we always strive to get better, and reviews like yours help us develop products our customers love. Your feedback will be shared with our quality team for consideration in future enhancements in products.

      We really hope that you would give Dell an opportunity when making your next purchase.

      If you are experiencing any issues or have any concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with a Dell representative using the information provided below so that we can help you resolve the issue to your satisfaction.
      Chat or call: https://bit.ly/DellSupportTeam
      Phone number to Dell: 1-800-624-9896

      Best,
      Minhaj@Dell Dell

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Gaming laptop

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

    Excellent gaming laptop. Would definitely recommend to my friends.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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