80
Jacob Roach
Digital Trends
“The Alienware x17 R2 is one of the fastest gaming laptops you can buy, but you might want to skip the 480Hz screen.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Exceptional gaming performance
- Multiple thermal profiles
- Thin for a 17‑inch laptop
- Excellent port selection
- Premium Build Quality
- High‑Refresh Display
Points of Contention
- Runs loud and hot at full power
- Mechanical keyboard not for everyone
- Grainy 720p webcam
- Speakers lack clarity
- Heavy Weight
- Short Battery Life
Professional Reviews
4 reviews from 4 critics80
Matt Safford
Tom's Hardware
“With new top‑end Intel and NVIDIA components wrapped in arguably the nicest‑looking gaming laptop shell on the market, the Alienware x17 R2 is impressive, and its mechanical keyboard option feels great.”
80
Jason Cipriani
IGN
The Alienware x17 R2 offers a fun experience with a high-end configuration featuring a 480Hz display, though the reviewer notes they never fully utilized its capabilities. The design is praised for its port placement on the rear, but the microSD card slot's location is criticized for being inconvenient.
70
Matthew Buzzi
PCMag
“The latest muscle components boost Alienware's already formidable x17, but the second‑gen rev of this costly gaming laptop doesn't stand out for its power or portability.”
