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Andrew E. Freedman
Tom's Hardware
“The Alienware x17 is an attractive gaming notebook with a beautiful display and a great mechanical keyboard, but it can run a bit hot despite an advanced cooling system, and it is definitely pricey.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Gorgeous 17.3‑inch 4K display
- Sleek modern design with RGB lighting
- Strong port selection including Thunderbolt 4
- Powerful internals with RTX 3080
- Advanced four‑fan cooling system
- High‑Performance CPU
Points of Contention
- Runs hot under sustained load
- Very expensive base price
- Heavy for a 17‑inch laptop
Professional Reviews
2 reviews from 2 critics80
Cameron Faulkner
The Verge
“It delivers the 4K future I’ve been waiting for, but it came at a weird time.”
