Alienware m17 R5

If you're the kind of person who wants "gaming desktop" performance, that's portable, and can't stand having a big box with wires going everywhere, this is the machine for you. It's every bit as fast as a high-midrange gaming desktop, and the price includes an excellent display, too. If you're considering a gaming notebook with a 17" form factor, the Alienware m17 R5 may be for you.

The Alienware m17 R5 is a powerhouse gaming laptop with the latest and greatest components and configuration options, keeping the brand's unique aesthetic while hitting new performance highs.

It won't break any performance records, but Alienware's AMD-powered m17 R5 is a potent gaming rig with long battery life and screen options up to 480 Hz refresh.

The Alienware m17 R5 serves up big performance and endurance with a beautiful 4K display and comfy keyboard at a premium price.

This powerful AMD gaming laptop boasts some really impressive gaming performance at 1080p, but falters at 4K and in ray-traced games. The CPU performance is also well behind some similarly priced Intel alternatives.