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May 2017
(83%)
74 Reviews
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1440p/120Hz display is ideal for gaming, Chart-topping performance, Customizable RGB exterior lighting, Excellent keyboard with dedicated macros, Built-in Tobii eye-tracker available
Fans are loud while gaming, CPU runs hot under extended load, No SD card reader
An authoritative 17-incher that's configurable from the basics to total bad-boy status, the Alienware 17 R4 pulls out all the stops. It is one gaming notebook that we're glad to send off with a full recommendation. Read More...
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Published: 2017-05-08, Author: Matthew , review by: pcmag.com
Top-end gaming performance, Highly configurable, Sturdy build, Attractive customizable lighting, Tobii eye-tracking, Plenty of storage, Strong array of ports
Expensive, 9,7-pound weight and 2,5-pound power brick are not travel friendly, Short battery life, Loud fans under heavy load
Delivering unparalleled performance for a single-GPU laptop, the Alienware 17 R4 is highly configurable, with tasteful customizable lighting and advanced features. It's our top pick for high-end gaming laptops...
Wide display options (FHD, QHD, UHD, 120 Hz, G-Sync, IPS, TN), 2x USB Type-C, Thunderbolt 3, Graphics Amplifier support, no CPU or GPU throttling; extreme performance, very high quality chassis; strong base and lid, very fast display response times, intu
very warm CPU and GPU temperatures when gaming, fans are always active and very loud when gaming, slight creaking when opening and closing the lid, fewer internal storage bays compared to 17 R3, fingerprints and grease accumulate quickly, no individually
We revere the Alienware 17 series for its high standards in quality that thankfully remain unfazed in this latest iteration. A notebook is about much more than just the CPU and GPU configuration, but also the skeleton and design that fortify the core hard...
The Alienware 17 R4 is the most powerful laptop we have tried so far in 2017 and the monster of our review catalogue. If you are looking for pure performance and are willing to part with some serious cash then it is well worth a look...
Clean and sophisticated design, Impeccable build quality, Good keyboard and touchpad experience, Supports three M.2 PCIe NVMe SSDs, Impressive display with excellent image quality, G-Sync, 120 Hz refresh rate and QHD resolution, The screen doesn't use PWM
Short battery life despite the huge 99Wh battery, thanks to the lack of NVIDIA Optimus support, Only the QHD configuration comes with G-Sync support, Overclocking is possible only through BIOS and third-party software, The CPU's stock clock speeds are low
This year's Alienware 17 R4 offers something for all types of gamers and users. With the main difference being in the display department, the notebook will appeal to hardcore gamers, content creators and to those who like to keep it modest with a Full HD...
Good feature and performance to price ratio. Excellent build quality and mature design. Many configurable options. Good CPU and GPU temperatures. Has both Thunderbolt 3 and Alienware Graphics Amplifier port for graphics upgrades later
Though slim the weight is very high at 10 pounds. Fans are a little louder than the 17" competition
Alienware laptops have grown up in looks and are modernized--gone is the ultra-chunky and overly aggressive look. We welcome the modern cooling design and lower heat internals that are very 2016, and the classy looking aluminum and soft touch black finish...
The Alienware 17 R4 is built like a tank, offers a well-designed lighting scheme and controls, and you can get a reasonably fast configuration for the money
The fans are loud and seem like they're always on, battery life doesn't impress, could use more USB connectors and Alienware doesn't make it easy to tweak or monitor performance
If you want something that's fast out of the box but don't yearn to endlessly fiddle for that last bit of speed, the Alienware 17 delivers...
There are rough edges. Zone backlighting is a bit outdated, the fans are loud, battery life is average, and the extra inch-plus of venting adds insult to injury in terms of the Alienware 17's size. I'd love to see Alienware branch out and bring its unique...
8 GB of RAM supporting the Intel Core i7-7700HQ Quad Core processor provides high speed, solid performance to handle all computing needs for gaming, as well as editing photos or streaming movies, 17.3 inch FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS Anti-Glare screen makes eve
The battery will not last long as a gaming laptop, but for low impact daily use it will be better, The weight. Alienware has always been heavy laptops, this sit around the 4kg mark. Some people are OK with this and some are not, It also gets hot and fairl
Alienware 17 R4 Laptop is one of the most capable gaming laptops you can buy and incredibly powerful. With customization of the keyboard backlight in four preset zones plus the trackpad make working or playing during the night or in poor light condition e...
