Customers are delighted by the impressive performance and graphics capabilities of the m18 R2 18" 165Hz Gaming Laptop, frequently praising its large screen size ideal for gaming and work. However, some users noted the laptop's considerable weight and relatively short battery life as drawbacks. The large screen, while appreciated by many, also necessitates a larger carrying case.
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Noise level
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Alienware is awesome
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I love it, I can play any game. A little bit noisy tho.
But I understand, it’s a strong laptop and needs a strong fan
I would recommend this to a friend
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Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Alienware
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Great computer and great price. My flight and golf simulator never looked and performed so great!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Design, Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Gaming Laptop
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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’m a casual gamer and this laptop delivers. Its massive screen, beautiful design and functionality provide for an enjoyable experience. If physical space is an issue, this is a good alternative to a desktop at its current sale price.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic laptop
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
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This laptop is a beast. Runs everything I throw at it. It's heavy but it is with the extra weight for the type of work I do.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Overall performance, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Pretty solid machine so far
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Good aesthetic, reliable, fast and efficient....
Good performance with a wide range of options when it comes to choose the type of work.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Alien m18 R2
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Great laptop. The display is great, the computer is fast. This is my third Alienware laptop. Very dependable!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Overall performance, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I love this laptop!!!!!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Fast! Beautiful! Dangerous!!!
Perfect Gamers Machine! Great keying very comfortable! Lighted Keyboard Incredible Graphics!
Technically Sound! Excelkent Cool8ng System!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Overall performance, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
fast laptop
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Super fast. Clear display. Easy to use. Runs everything I throw at it.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Dell/Alienware fo Life!
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Laptop runs wonderfully and immediately upgraded the storage in the second M.2 slot to make it even faster.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Overall performance, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love This Beautiful Machine!!!
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Wow! This laptopnby Alienware blows my mind! I love the speed, thermal venting, display quality, materials used, sound, and everything else about this premium gaming laptop. If you are in the fence about it, jump on over here and make the purchase - the water is nice!!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I probably buy a computer every 7-10 years. I can’t believe how much better this thing is than my old piece of junk. Fast and responsive. The pretty lights can be turned off which is great.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Overall performance
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Portability
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome!
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
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Even though this laptop is heavier than others its really great for gaming and even doing school work! This laptop is great for running single player games on higher graphics.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Overall performance, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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I online game, and this machine performs flawlessly. Very fast and surprisingly quiet.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good option for Unreal 5
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Bought this laptop so I could run and Develop on Unreal 5. So far here's what my experience has been;
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Windows 11 Home Edition seems like it doesn't play well with Dell / Alienware. I've had instances where the laptop wouldn't boot properly. At this time, I am unable to determine if its Windows or Dell, but seems like Win11 doesn't boot properly rarely on Restart. If anyone seems scared about this, its just, I get to a Windows Blue / Recovery screen, it's not a blue screen of death.
There is only 1 HDMI port in the back, be mindful of this if you plan on using multiple monitors. Have a solution for that, there are plenty out there.
Alienware will have some software that may notify you while your laptop sleeps, be mindful to shut these notifications off. Including the advertising Microsoft has on Restart for Microsoft360 / GamePass.
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Unreal 5 runs fine, even if I'm loading in pre-made game worlds with 8K assets this machine does a fine job of that. Not run any games on it at this point, but with how much power this device has it should run very smoothly.
Settings are very easy to adjust, both for Win11 and Alienware features.
Storage space is good enough for Unreal, however if you're installing a lot of high resolution assets you'll want a solution to not fill up your harddrive space too quickly.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Portability
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice laptop
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Nice laptop, very powerfull, but a bit big, and heavy.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Alienware
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Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great gaming laptop and love the graphics for WOW.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Super powerful and very high end durability!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The price compared to the features says everything you need to know about it. I program on it and it is very fast and efficient. Unreal Engine 5 so far is working great. The laptop isnt thick and has a great cooling system. The feel of the laptop is very high end. Overall great laptop. The hardware can also be upgraded!!!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Overall performance
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Heat dissipation
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Alienware m18 r2
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Works great. Gets pretty warm, but hasn't over heated. Graphics are amazing, very satisfied.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Laptop
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Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Good deal!!! I lucking for a good laptop this is super fast
I would recommend this to a friend
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Speed
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Portability
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Alienware student
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Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This computer is doing great with my research, the speed is very good, but I find it a little bit heavy relative to others.