Alienware x17 R2 Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
17.3"

Resolution
1920 x 1080 (Full HD)

CPU
Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900HK / 2.5 GHz

GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

RAM
32 GB (2 x 16 GB)

Core Qty
14-core

Storage
1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)

Battery Capacity
87 Wh

Alienware x17 R2 Review

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powerful gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

advanced cooling technology

customizable rgb lighting

premium build quality

expensive price point

heavy and bulky

short battery life

limited upgradeability

Total Rating

86 % - Design

85 % - Display

84 % - Performance

85 % - Connectivity

65 % - Battery

Alienware x17 R2 Full Specifications and Details

design and dimensions display processor memory storage audio & video communications battery ac adapter input connections & expansions software miscellaneous

DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware x17 R2

Product Type	Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH)	39.923 cm x 29.957 cm x 2.09 cm
Weight	2.99 kg
Colour	Lunar light

DISPLAY Alienware x17 R2

Screen Size (Type)	17.3"
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi)	127
V-Sync Rate at Max Res.	480 Hz
Widescreen	Yes
Image Aspect Ratio	16:9
Image Brightness	300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut	100% sRGB
Features	Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, 3 ms response rate, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 0.2 mm pixel pitch

PROCESSOR Alienware x17 R2

CPU	Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900HK / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed	5 GHz
Number of Cores	14-core
Cache	L3 - 24 MB
Features	Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0

MEMORY Alienware x17 R2

RAM	32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported	64 GB
RAM Type	DDR5 SDRAM
Speed	4800 MHz
Rated Speed	4800 MHz
Form Factor	SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty	2
Empty Slots	0

STORAGE Alienware x17 R2

Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD)	1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)

AUDIO & VIDEO Alienware x17 R2

Graphics Processor (GPU)	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Video Memory	16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features	NVIDIA G-SYNC, AMD FreeSync, Advanced Optimus
Gaming	Yes
Camera	Yes - 1280 x 720 (standard), 640 x 360 (infrared)
Resolution	0.92 Megapixel (standard), 0.23 Megapixel (infrared)
Camera Features	IR/RGB camera, 75.8 degrees
Image Sensor Type	CMOS
Video Resolutions	1280 x 720
Frame Rate	30 frames per second
Sound	Two tweeters, two woofers, dual array microphone
Codec	Realtek ALC3281
Compliant Standards	High Definition Audio

COMMUNICATIONS Alienware x17 R2

Wireless	Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller	Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Network Interface	2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller	Killer Ethernet E3100G

BATTERY Alienware x17 R2

Technology	6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size)	87 Wh
Battery Life	Up to 6 hours

AC ADAPTER Alienware x17 R2

Input	AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output	19.5 V

INPUT Alienware x17 R2

Type	Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight	Yes (RGB)
Features	Multi-gesture touch pad, Per-Key illumination

CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Alienware x17 R2

Interfaces	HDMI Mini DisplayPort 1.4 USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare) LAN (RJ-45) Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader	Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)

SOFTWARE Alienware x17 R2

Operating System (OS)	Windows 11 Home
Software Included	Microsoft Office 2013 (Trial)

MISCELLANEOUS Alienware x17 R2

Included Accessories	Power adapter
Features	AlienFX Lighting Zones, retail packaging
Max Operating Temperature	35 °C
Min Operating Temperature	0 °C
Humidity Range Operating	10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty	Limited warranty - 1 year