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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 492 reviews

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89%would recommend to a friend
The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Software and hardware disaster

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

    I purchased this Alienware m16 R2 as an open-box “Excellent” unit from Best Buy. From early on, the experience was already disappointing due to multiple driver and software issues. During normal usage, I repeatedly ran into unstable or problematic driver updates, issues after Windows / Dell driver updates, and inconsistent system behaviour requiring troubleshooting. USB ports and WiFi drivers were the most common issues. This already made the laptop feel unreliable for a so-called premium gaming device. Then, without any warning, the laptop suddenly powered off and never turned on again. No lights, no response, completely dead. This is a catastrophic hardware failure, most likely motherboard or power delivery related. The fact that this device suffered from both ongoing software instability and a complete hardware failure raises serious concerns about Alienware’s quality control. For a high-end laptop at this price point, this level of unreliability is unacceptable. I would not recommend this model to anyone looking for a stable, dependable gaming or work laptop, especially for it's hefty price.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Highly recommended

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

    Love it. I upgraded the ram in the laptop and it is even better. The screen looks fantastic.

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

    Dell laptops

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

    I just love this laptop its so powerful and so capable to handle heavy games

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

    Great specs at the price point!

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

    Exactly like the title says. For the power you get at the price, you cannot complain. Complaints of overheating are not going to happen; the fans are intense. Very pleased with this purchase.

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

    M16 R2

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

    Shipping was quick. Lab top runs better than expected. Does everything and more.

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

    Great laptop

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

    Amazing computer, I upgraded from the m15r3 to this and wow what a difference

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

    ALIENWARE

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

    Just perfect laptop, it was a dream to have it on my desk.

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

    Good over all laptop

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing laptop. And tech service for it was great. Had a few issues with the drivers but was fixed lightning fast by dell within an hour. Best laptop Ive had so far with no other issues. Amazing graphics quality and can handle demanding games of may kind

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

    Great device

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

    This is the best laptop i have ever had period. The staff were vrry helpful

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

    Mom

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

    Highly recommend this computer to anyone, looking for this kind of computer.

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

    Alienware m16

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

    Nice Performance, for those looking a developer machine, with good features.

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

    Absolutely awesome!

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

    Fantastic machine!! It’s a little loud but you get used to it.

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

    Fast, and reliable.

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

    Love it! Works great with running large files and the look is amazing.

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

    Fastest Laptop

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

    Amazing faster and beautiful item, excellent for for workeds or gamer users

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

    Amazing laptop

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

    Graphics are beautifull and the customisation is out of this world

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

    A next level laptop

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

    I absolutely love this laptop! It’s like literally a next level computer!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • 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 laptop for online gaming and it is super light and fast

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

    Awesome

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

    Awesome Awesome Awesome Awesome Awesome Awesome Awesome Awesome

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

    Powerful

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

    I just bought it for play, no issues with it, pretty stable

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    good pc

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

    nice good pc. works well playing all the games i want on it with no issues

    I would recommend this to a friend
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