Alienware M16 R2 Review - New Design, New Target Audience?

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Күн бұрын

In this video we check out Alienwares redesigned m16 r2. Dell are clearly aiming this laptop at a new more casual target group but is it still a good gaming laptop?
TIMESTAMPS
0:00:00 - Intro
0:00:57 - Configuration Options / Alternatives
0:02:21 - Ports
0:02:47 - Keyboard and Deck
0:03:16 - Trackpad
0:03:43 - Speakers
0:04:36 - Screen
0:05:12 - Webcam and Windows Hello
0:05:42 - Internals
0:06:45 - Performance and Gamin
0:09:09 - Battery Life
0:09:50 - Conclusion

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@K248thGen Ай бұрын

my m16 r1 running flawlessly! your review on the m18 with the 4080/i9 13th was amazing and pushed me to get it:). been wanting an alienware since i was 10, now im 20 and finally able to afford it!

@KyleX75 Ай бұрын

I swear that I was literally about to comment on your last video to ask when you would make this video, then I saw it on my 'for you' page. Thanks dude.

@MashITTech Ай бұрын

haha that was good timing then! now working on the X16 r2 😀

@CAYork0827 Ай бұрын

@@MashITTech This is a full $1K less expensive than the Razer Blade 16 with the same specs and now that Dell no longer illegally inverts the motherboards in this machine definitely makes this the more compelling option.

@MashITTech Ай бұрын

yes, the pricing is much better on the m16r2, even in the UK!!

@JimKanaris Ай бұрын

Enjoyed watching this, mate ... from my 2023 Slim 7i 500+ nit panel! LOL Sorry, couldn't resist!

@faexriei Ай бұрын

Great review per usual! Thank you!

@MashITTech Ай бұрын

Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it

@Indra-qj9bh Ай бұрын

Thanks for your review ✨. I'm quite lost. I bought an R1 and Dell cancelled my order and without even asking ordered for me the R2. I saw different specs in everything, just not the change from an intel i7 to the ultra 25w, as well the battery, the wifi, the drive. I do not know to much about computers but I have the feeling that is a lower quality from the one I purchased from the beginning and I am thinking to cancel and get a legion 5i with an i9. Does it sound coherent?

@rossdev Ай бұрын

Great review as always David. Glad they slimmed down the depth of the M16, the old one had a ridiculous footprint. Really disappointed by the screen options too, my old M15 had a beautiful 4K oled panel. These days I have a Legion 7i as my main driver for work and a bit of gaming and for portability I went with an Acer Predator 14. It has a 4070 and mini led panel, it’s a really decent machine for the price and often overlooked in the 14” segment.

@MashITTech Ай бұрын

Thank you mate, I really wanted to get the Acers in for review as they look excellent but sadly they are stupidly priced in the UK 😢

@ajx8083 Ай бұрын

Thanks David 👍

@lebagnard6018 Ай бұрын

Waiting for that M14 R1 to be released 😛

@sussyimpostergriddyhitter Ай бұрын

Was the battery test done using the mux switch? Does that even do anything? Please correct me if im wrong does the mux switch turn off the nvidia gpu and only use the integrated graphics so the laptop use much less power? Regardless 8 hours is very impressive for a gaming laptop since my m17 r3 barely gets over an hour. Ty for the review!

@MashITTech Ай бұрын

No the battery test was done with Optimus enabled. If you enable the mux switch you are turning off the integrated fax and solely using the Nvidia card and make battery life even worse but often gives slightly better gaming performance

@sussyimpostergriddyhitter Ай бұрын

@MashITTech I see, thank you so much for the explanation!

@hexeklinge Ай бұрын

I took delivery of the M16R2 with 7 Ultra, 16 GB Ram, 4060 GPU and per key RGB on 5 April 24. I loaded an older game (Aliens Colonial Marines). So far so good. I really like the form factor and build quality. The panel is good for my use and seems bright and balanced. My only complaint is having both USBs on right side especially if you are right handed and using a corded mouse. I picked up an AW610 unwired/wired mouse. All is good.

@MashITTech Ай бұрын

yeah, agreed. I always use wireless mice with a dongle these days so I do not get the issue. How are you getting on with the 610? I find it a bit heavy for me

@hexeklinge Ай бұрын

@@MashITTech I have large hands so 610 works well for me. Thanks for your M16R2 review and this reply.

@adilsaquif4692 29 күн бұрын

hey mate, trying to buy this laptop with the same specs as yours, can you give me a brief review of the laptop so far? basically on thermals, battery life and performance.. and how much you paid for it?

@ibrahimasad8533 Ай бұрын

Hi David! I'm stuck between this one and the R1 (I'm gonna get either one in Black Friday sales). Could you give a suggestion on which one I should go? (PS I want a balance of performance, portability, and lifetime of the laptop. I could sacrifice the portability)

@MashITTech Ай бұрын

The only reason to buy the r2 is if you want the portability. the r1 has a better CPU (though it consumes slightly more power) better cooling solution, more SSD slots and can have a 4080 or 4090. My money would go on the r1 if I wanted a pure gaming laptop and the r2 if I was looking for a work and play laptop. Hope this helps

@ibrahimasad8533 Ай бұрын

@@MashITTechI think I'll go for the R1 with the i7 and 4060 cuz my focus is more on performance due to gaming and engineering simultaneously. Thanks so much!

@TheCloudX Ай бұрын

Not sure I understand what Dell/Alienware is up to these days. Maybe a void in leadership since Frank Azor left? The x15/x17 were amazing. My wife uses her x15 daily, never misses a beat. Beautiful laptop. These successors being two-tone are ugly, in my opinion, but you couple that with the competitors offering better screens, speakers and performance? Hard to justify the Alienware tax, especially with widespread reports of their support going down hill (taking with a grain of salt admittedly). The Asus G16 and Lenovo 7i Gen 9 are looking to be a far better option. Are you planning on reviewing either of those? The Lenovo 7i looks especially appealing. Shout out to you, David, though. You always have great reviews and are my go to, along with Just Josh and Jarrod's Tech (still miss Bob, but he's doing great things at Eluktronics). Best wishes to you and thanks for great content, as always!

@MashITTech Ай бұрын

oh wow I had forgotten about Bob, used to love his videos! The 7i Gen 9 (the new slim model) just arrived today and looks stunning in the new white! I am just finishing off the x16r2 review then I will get cracking on the legion. With regards to the G16, I really want to review but the pricing is hideous in the UK and my bank account is hurting at the moment!!! PS sorry for delayed response been working solidly for the last few days as we have so much in the pipeline

@stefan6012 Ай бұрын

Frank Azor works at AMD for marketing amd advantage laptops and adrenalin driver. Dell has launched AW m18 R9 7945HX, RX 7900M 16GB with 480Hz display. But dell didn't enable that laptop to work with amd drivers. Instead dell adapted the amd drivers and with that they lost a lot of features and access to adrenaline software. The result is a dell OEM driver that has not been updated since Q4 2023. AW m18 amd advantage edition can work on original amd drivers but without a 480Hz screen because the amd driver does not recognize it. More precisely, it works on an external screen without any problems. With the original amd driver, all the functions in the adrenalin software are available and they update it often so that the latest games can be played on them. On the amd website, in the driver release notes, it says that it supports the RX 7900M🤪.

@RiverRaidFleetCapt Ай бұрын

Are the ULTRA CPUs affected by the crashes, as the Intel K/KFs?

@mauricevandenakker6015 Ай бұрын

Great review as always.. I love alienware but the last years they went down in my estime.. Few innovations and little choice.. i miss the m17r4 generation and the high end components such as a decent screen..

@MashITTech Ай бұрын

Totally agree, this laptop was better than I was expected but mostly because what I expect from Dell is very little these days. The only laptop I truly like from Alienware atm is the m18 but that could still do with a brighter screen option! And why did they never make an x18? The glory days of m17 and area 51m are over sadly :(

@justxeno9397 25 күн бұрын

Soon getting it inshallah! With the ultra i9 and rtx 4070😄

@kshitij716 Ай бұрын

I am confused between M16R1 and M16R2 and the issue with R1 is that it has a huge charger. So as you said that the R2 supports up to 100W charging through C port, does the R1 support C charging with same W?

@MashITTech Ай бұрын

sadly the r1 doesn't support PD charging :( but you should be able to find on elf the new GAN chargers by now, they are so much more compact. I think I have put them together in a few of my videos

@kshitij716 Ай бұрын

@@MashITTech That sucks! Thanks though

@metka9629 Ай бұрын

Compared to the X16 R2 this has some nice features like the easy access motherboard position , upgradable RAM and better battery life. I wouldn't be surprised if this was their best selling unit this year given its a jack of all trades.

@c4nchi Ай бұрын

How are the temps ?

@Calvind93 Ай бұрын

Great review. Although the screen is putting me off. Seems perfect otherwise as I just need all rounder and portability is key! Do i wait another year and hope for an OLED screen 😅

@MashITTech Ай бұрын

Thanks mate. And I don’t know, this has been the second year in a row where Alienware haven’t bothered to improve the screens when every other company has! I would like to think with all the grief they are getting from reviewers, influencers and customers they may actually listen but this is dell!!

@belal2093 Ай бұрын

Does the 330w instead of the 240w work with this laptop? And does it improve its porformance?

@MashITTech Ай бұрын

yes it will work fine but no, it is not power throttled so will not improve performance

@babatundeoshodi6262 Ай бұрын

Hi, david. Huge fan of yours from Nigeria. I see no reason why the stealth mode function shouldn't avaible on the X series laptops. I mean...it being the most conspicuous between both laptops in terms of RGB (the stadium lighting on the back grill and the lit track pad). I own an X16 R1 and i wish i had the stealth mode function to just turn on in a flash in a quiet place (or when its getting too much attention lol) . It should be available on the X-series too. This can be done with an update or something...it would be cool😊. I shouldnt have to go to through the confusing Alien FX lighting setting at the ACC every time for that.

@MashITTech Ай бұрын

thank you mate. Strangely the stealth mode does work on the x16r2 so fingers crossed they may add it to the r1 in a AWCC update

@babatundeoshodi6262 Ай бұрын

@@MashITTech oh...that is cool. Thanks. I had no idea it works on the x16 r2 too. Hopefully, they add it to the R1 model through an update🥲.

@c.t.1699 Ай бұрын

The issue I see here is that the M-series was always meant to be like this, and was like this until the R5's. Back then however, for the first 4 revisions they also had the Area 51M, which was the polar opposite; a thick system meant to cater to those who want maximum performance. In my opinion, since they're converting the M-series back to it's routes, the X-series should be converted into a more Area 51M-like focused system, not as thick and heavy, but similar in the sense that both the "X16" and perhaps an "X18" can imitate the M16 R1 and M18 R1, just with a more premium design and redesigned thermal capabilities.

@MashITTech Ай бұрын

that would be a great idea!

@tylerpham5516 28 күн бұрын

Can someone help would you recommend Alienware M16 Ultra 7/ RTX 4070 or Legion Pro 13th Gen i7/ Rtx 4070?

@omar.sheikh91 28 күн бұрын

Is this better value than the Legion Pro 7?

@furnitureandbedding776 Ай бұрын

You liked this a lot more than I would but like you said it’s for a different audience. I never personally felt hindered with bringing my x16 around. ESP since it’s one of the nicest looking laptops ever created. Of course it was a lot thinner than the m16 r1 even tho it’s the same size. Fan noise would nag me with this one. Atleast with the x16 you were getting really good gaming performance at 43db. Also I found the fans didn’t activate often in quiet mode with the x16r1. Atleast for the games I play! Glad you reviewed regardless though.

@MashITTech Ай бұрын

Yeah, maybe I liked it more than expected because I thought I would hate it 🤣 the fans do get damn loud at max though which is a real shame. Just working on the x16r2 review atm and I am a bit disappointed this year!

@furnitureandbedding776 Ай бұрын

@@MashITTech Yeah judging from the X16R2 data sheet I'm not surprised you are let down! Apart from the new intel processor its the same as the R1! Such a disappointment to one of the best laptops of 2023. An Oled screen/lunar white all over and even more improvements to performance/fan noise ratio could have made it the best laptop of all time in my eyes. The R1 is still my favorite though but they could have made it better. I'm curious how the X16R2 fairs in the fan news to performance ratio like the R1 M16 and X16 did. I know the M16R2 wasn't that great in that regard but that's a completely different machine compared to the X16 R1 and R2 and M16 R1. I'm really not surprised the M16 R2 is loud actually. I mean look at the size difference compared to the R1 M16. Something has to give. To me though it's both a sacrifice in both design and performance lol. I was almost offended when I first saw it lol.

@johnnylongvo Ай бұрын

I really am debating between purchasing the X16 Vs. M16 R2. I prefer the M16 but while the X16 model looks amazing with the sound & 4K screen. I have upgraded each components to my liking but it’s so complicated. I will be using it for development for school since I am a Computer Scientist. While also gaming Fortnite or games etc. Can you please help Mash IT, which would you purchase?

@MashITTech Ай бұрын

haha I am actually just finishing the x16r2 review and have also just started a comparison video of the two. Please let me know the specs you are looking at and also, where did you see a 4k option on the x16? in the UK both x16 and m16 only have the 1600p 240hz screen

@johnnylongvo Ай бұрын

my bad not 4K! my mistake i was watching your recent videos and you were comparing the x16 v. MSI So my builds for the M16 R2: $2,999.99 Intel 9 core Windows 11 Home GeForce RTX 4070, 8GB GDDR6 64 GB, 2x32GB 2TB, M.2 AlienFX RBG backlit For the X16: $2,699.99 Intel 9 core Windows 11 Home GeForce RTX 4080, 12GB GDDR6 32GB, 2x16GB 2TB, M.2 AlienFX RBG backlit Both options seem fine to me but the price difference isn’t too big differing $400. But I really do not know which option would be the best. I wish i could get both to compare but recently watching your comparison from M16 v X16 has been contemplating between which one to buy

@johnnylongvo Ай бұрын

I am honestly considering another laptop from Dell if the Alienware is not the most reliable laptop from your reviews. Which other models would you prefer?

@MashITTech Ай бұрын

OK, is that the x16r1 as the price is very cheap? from those two specs I would take the x16, 4080 is MILES better than 4070. Only reason to pick m16r2 is if you know 4070 is enough for you and you need more portability or 64gb ram

@johnnylongvo Ай бұрын

Yes sir, it’s the x16R1. The x16R2 is nearly over $3600 with the basic components already without upgrades 😭

@Slowzone16 Ай бұрын

Hello! Are you planning on doing an Alienware x16 R2 review?

@Slowzone16 Ай бұрын

Oops, nevermind; I just got to the part where you said it would be reviewed next. Love your videos!!

@MashITTech Ай бұрын

haha thanks mate, spent the last two days solidly working on x16r2 and hope to finish it soon

@atlas7767 12 күн бұрын

The 50 series will be released in a few months. Doesn't it make sense to wait?

@MashITTech 12 күн бұрын

if you don't need a laptop now then yes for sure

@TypeiZ 18 күн бұрын

I bought my laptop last week. I had to decide between m16 r1, m16 r2 or x16... If i buy a gaming laptop i want power. and i really dislike the new design of the m16 r2. if i want a normal looking laptop i buy one. If i want an alienware laptop it has to look like it has traveled 1000 years back in time :D But in the end it was the power, the design and the better upgradebilty of the m16 r1 that made me chose it. i'm looking forward to tomorrow when it arrives :D 13900hx, 4080, 32gb : )

@rezberry.x Ай бұрын

I am more curious on how the new ultra core pair with x16 r2 4090 cards option

@MashITTech Ай бұрын

currently working on the x16r2 review with core ultra 9 and rtx 4080 (sorry, I spent so much last month I couldn't afford the 4090 upgrade)

@extremeDimension Ай бұрын

Dell’s reference ambient room temperature is -5degC for designing cooling system

@MashITTech Ай бұрын

🤣

@Tang76 Ай бұрын

I heard it was loud, which mine is.. but I'm guessing it came with a bad fan or HDD because it constantly makes this race car screeching..

@Z020852 Ай бұрын

But why no AMD option, let alone being able to have an 8-core Ryzen mobile APU paired to a Radeon 7700S...just when the M16 is narrower front to rear than the TUF A16.

@MashITTech Ай бұрын

it is strange because we did get AMD options last year! maybe they will add some later....fingers crossed

@5after12 Ай бұрын

i kind of like the look

@MashITTech Ай бұрын

yeah me too, sorry been away for a couple of days!

@andyH_England Ай бұрын

It has excellent value in the UK, although it now targets a different demographic than previous versions. Dell is going through a bad period, and they must try something different. This looks like a positive change for the right demographic. There are negatives, but this is omnipresent even in laptops that are twice the price. If they are not deal-breakers, this must be on anyone's shortlist for portable gaming machines.

$@fractalelf7760$

@fractalelf7760 Ай бұрын

Honestly sad to see how they gimped the M16…. Ridiculous… the X16 was for “portability”.

@MashITTech Ай бұрын

I have to be honest, IMHO they should have made this a whole new category and then kept a m16r2 model

@RLDRemix Ай бұрын

Should I buy this with the Core Ultra 9 185H and RTX 4060?

@MashITTech Ай бұрын

core ultra 9 is hardly any better than core ultra 7, you would be better off getting CU7 and 4070 than CU9 and 4060 👍

@RLDRemix Ай бұрын

@@MashITTech In my region, while customising in the Dell website, on choosing the core ultra 7, it automatically switches to the 4050 variant.

@HATCH5T 4 күн бұрын

India right?@@RLDRemix

@slipkel Ай бұрын

I like this model simple and easy to upgrade and repaste

@llanoofficial Ай бұрын

Very good content, would you like to review our laptop cooler?

@SouryaDP Ай бұрын

Weirdly, by aiming low, Dell has managed to deliver a lot on its promises of portability+gaming in a single package. But the display is still a bit of a sore point, seeing that the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 has a thinner and more compact form factor, and yet carries a full OLED display. Also, the weight saving perk is not a good enough excuse to skimp on a mechanical keyboard. The Alienware x16 was lighter, and yet carried a full mechanical keyboard. The thing is, Alienware had a major differentiating factor with their mechanical keyboards amongst the crowd of ASUS ROG and Razer laptops, so they should have retained it at least as an option. The weirdest part in India is the fact that Dell got the pricing right here, especially in terms of competition. The Razer Blade 16 doesn't exist in India, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 and Strix Scar 16 are both overpriced and rarely available in Indian retailers, and Acer is practically the only real competition here, so this one is practically a reasonable bet in the Indian markets.

@MashITTech Ай бұрын

yeah, dell also got the pricing right in the UK and with a discount I can't find a better alternative atm, maybe a legion slim but its also on par with pricing. But as you say the screen is the real sore point. I can live with out the mech keyboard as the standard Alienware keyboard is still so good but a 300 nit screen....nope

@SouryaDP Ай бұрын

@@MashITTech I also think that this model finally made the differentiation between the M16 and x16 models big enough to justify the two product lines. While the x16 R2 might still be held back by its weak display (compared to other premium laptop models), the model has finally become premium and high-end enough to justify the price gap between the x and m series laptops. Eagerly waiting for your x16 R2 deep dive sir....

@MashITTech Ай бұрын

its all filmed and currently being edited whilst I am shooting B roll. Spoiler, its not all good news :(

@behrooz8393 Ай бұрын

no extra ssd heatsink! Really? I have x17 r2 and it doesn't have either!

@lolidasterner414 Ай бұрын

87 degrees on balanced and 85 on performance ? I can already smell a cpu throttle due to temperature . After 6 months of usage with the degradation of thermal paste , 92 degrees should be a given . Whats the point of buying extra costly laptops where their design undermines their performance and make them similar to lower tier laptops ?

$@fractalelf7760$

@fractalelf7760 Ай бұрын

The lady running AW now is clueless…

@MashITTech Ай бұрын

this is actually pretty cool for Alienware, the x16 I am currently testing runs even hotter 😥

@lolidasterner414 Ай бұрын

@@MashITTech that is why i am frustrated. Time passes , gpus and cpus evolves and we are getting closer to consider 90 degrees as normal. In my intel 3060 laptop i have to sometimes disable the cpu turbo as the games play better on a 2.5 ghz cpu with 70 degrees than a 4.2 turbo cpu with 89 degrees. It is insane. Anything above 85 is a longtime killer of performance in a laptop.

@MashITTech Ай бұрын

I totally get where you are coming from and the x16r2 is not going to be getting a glowing review for this very reason. Add to that most Alienware motherboards are inverted which makes repasting them a real pain :(

@lolidasterner414 Ай бұрын

@@MashITTech Totally agree.

@JorgeMoralesB Ай бұрын

I gonna buy this, but with intel Ultra 9 I think is better

@rinrin-rl8ye 21 күн бұрын

like it

@cueball981 Ай бұрын

I do like the size compared to the R1, but the 4070 limitation, placement of and type of inputs, and still no premium panel option, Dell really blew it. M18r1 remains the winner! Woot Woot!!

@cueball981 Ай бұрын

...blew it may be a bit harsh. How about, Dell could have done better.

@MashITTech Ай бұрын

haha I know what you mean. I must admit though I liked it much better than I thought I would and having just finished testing the x16r2 I would also take it over that too. The m18 is still the winner though as you say

@cueball981 Ай бұрын

@@MashITTech by the way, did 2 layers of painters tape followed by 2 layers of packing tape to my Gem80. Switched back to the FR4 and went with the silicone strips. Oh wow! I love it! Did you try out the tesa tape yet on the larger caps?

@MashITTech Ай бұрын

oh mate that sounds amazing. Sadly I just haven't had time yet, I have 4 laptops I need to get reviewed asap so we are working all hours trying to get them all done. Just written the x16r2 script on my gem80 and even the out of the box experience is fantastic!

@cueball981 Ай бұрын

@MashITTech priorities matter, I totally understand! Looking forward to your next reviews!

@nightowl3582 Ай бұрын

I went M18. Everything else just seems too small now 😅

@MashITTech Ай бұрын

haha as far as I am concerned you made the right choice 😃

@hassb6348 Ай бұрын

the display a dealbreaker on an otherwise beautiful computer

@TheSonoranSniper Ай бұрын

I don't blame dell for trying to get in this market legion slim laptops are quite popular but dell's execution has failed on this one

@Tang76 Ай бұрын

so bummed.. constant whining sound top left when using laptop.. bad HDD or fan is my guess.. 3 different alienware in the past 5 years and all bummer fan.. at least those lasted a few months 😅

@crearg8259 Ай бұрын

It doesn’t feel Alienware anymore…It’s perfect for 14-inch though, but for 16 inch, it’s so Dell G-series instead of Alienware.

@saltystephen5626 Ай бұрын

Watching this review side by side with your review of the m16 r1, this laptop seems like a downgrade in almost every aspect compared to last year's model. Very weird choices on Dell's part.

@MashITTech Ай бұрын

They really should have made this a separate line and kept a real m16r2. They are clearly aiming this at a different market and whilst it is a good laptop for light users it’s certainly no desktop replacement like the m18 or m16r1

@Kitsune_Dev Ай бұрын

only two USB A ports?! have they lost their minds?

@MashITTech Ай бұрын

That’s 2 more than the new xps 😂 we should thank our lucky stars

@cloudraijin91 Ай бұрын

The price is nearly a car.

@user-nk5mw4mx9c 15 күн бұрын

Give me some advice on what to buy: dell g16 or alierware m16?

@MashITTech 15 күн бұрын

I would take the m16 every time unless the G16 is stupidly cheaper

@user-jd9lu1uf3l Ай бұрын

I have a laptop with a 500 nits and HDR1100 nits display, but I realized that 300 nits is actually enough. I find that too much brightness is hard on my eyes and tiring. Personally, I think 300 nits is fine for a gaming laptop.

@MashITTech Ай бұрын

sadly, I have to disagree on this one. 300 was the norm for years and I can get by with 300 nits. but some of the offices I visit and some of the rooms in my house are really bright and even a 400 nit screen is a struggle. If I am in a controlled light room it's more than fine but not everybody is sadly. Having 500+ nits and not needing it so turning brightness down is better than having a screen not bright enough at the max. Hope this makes sense, as I am not trying to come across as argumentative

@5after12 Ай бұрын

no mechanical keyboard? no need to get an Alienware

@Sponsi_PL Ай бұрын

Nice but the pricing...

@MashITTech Ай бұрын

the pricing wasn't bad in the UK, everything is expensive here :)

@Sponsi_PL Ай бұрын

@@MashITTech yeah and in Poland it's +20% easily...

@MashITTech Ай бұрын

ouch sorry to hear that :(

@Albert4084 Ай бұрын

With the same specifications, ROG is a better option

@wunlymshim7768 Ай бұрын

The target audience is those that wanted the x16 in black and less power... wow what a downgrade.

@Garueri Ай бұрын

poor alienware reduced to the words ´´portable´´ and ´´slim´´ Alienware used to be about a moveable desktop, never about a laptop

@cutthat4643 Ай бұрын

Wtf no miniled and dim screen with poor speakers, what are Dell thinking, why would I consider this? 4070 pff shockingly bad, lenovo and razer so much better, don't forget the alienware garbage software

@MashITTech Ай бұрын

I know, it's insane. Currently working on the x16r2 review and have even more issues with that one! I used to love Alienware but they seem to be getting worse every year

@cutthat4643 Ай бұрын

@MashITTech me too I've owned an x15 and an x17 they used to have good speakers in the old days which I liked and my x15 had a great 4k screen which was bright but recently they feel like a junk brand, lenovo is more premium now

@MashITTech Ай бұрын

you are so right! Gary has used the legion 7 pro for the last few years (editing and gaming) and it is such a good all round package. I have the new legion 7 (used to be the slim) arriving in a couple of days and I can't wait

@cutthat4643 Ай бұрын

@@MashITTech is the razer 18 still your main? Will you be selling. A kidney to test the new razer 18?

@MashITTech Ай бұрын

I flit between my blade 18 for gaming and my blade 14 for work on customers sites and light gaming on the side :) I really really want to order the new 18 but my bank has been drained at the moment! (just had to pay my tax bill and studio rent for the quarter) I wish KZfaq would pay better so I could afford to buy more laptops!