Alienware 17 R1 - 2014

Overview

The Alienware 17 (2014) is a gaming laptop with the most high-end components like the GeForce GTX 880M and an Intel Core i7-4700MQ processor with 8GB of RAM. Other specs include a mSATA SSD, dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi, an HDMI and a mini-DisplayPort.

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Alienware m17 R4

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TechSpot Metascore

Based on 5 expert reviews

Excellent:

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Good:

4
Average:

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Last revision on April 22, 2020

Reviewers Liked

Sleek design, with distinctive lighting effects
Solid construction
Quad-core Intel Core i7 processor
Latest Nvidia graphics card

Reviewers Didn't Like

Expensive
Limited portability
Battery is sealed in chassis

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Expert reviews and ratings

By NotebookReview on July 23, 2014 90

Overall, we’re once again pleased to recommend the Alienware 17 and give it our Editors’ Choice award for being a truly excellent desktop replacement.

By TrustedReviews on July 01, 2014 80

As usual, Alienware’s latest gaming machine looks the part, and its exciting design is backed up by benchmark-breaking speed in the latest titles. The screen is good but not great, however, and the battery life during gameplay is typically poor. As usual, though, the price is high, and portable gaming power is available elsewhere for less, albeit without the bells and whistles. Only consider this if you’ve got money to burn.

By PCMag on June 09, 2014 80

The Alienware 17 is a high-end gaming laptop with all the premium touches you'd expect, and performance to match.

By TechRadar on May 16, 2014 80

While you can get there for less, this gaming laptop is the express lane to high quality PC gaming.

By LaptopMag on May 02, 2014 80

The Alienware 17 gaming laptop retains the stunning looks and awesome display of its predecessor and adds a more powerful CPU and the latest Nvidia graphics.

By PCWorld on June 11, 2014

The Alienware 17 is attractive, fast, and specced to the max. It’s the best performer we’ve tested so far, and it’s comparatively lightweight for the category. It does have its drawbacks, though: Lower-than-average battery life, a slippery keyboard, and a mediocre trackpad. This is one of the better-looking 17.3-inch notebooks out there, and it definitely delivers on performance.

Alienware 17 R1 - 2014

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Alienware m17 R4

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