Alienware announces new laptops: 3 16 and 18 inch models suitable for all gamer needs

Dell brought many innovations to the CES 2024 in Las Vegas showcasing many products coming this year; we are talking about laptops, desktop PCs, monitors (here you will find details on the new panels) and other peripherals, all designed to provide the best performance in both gaming and professional environments. As regards laptops, the subject of this news, there will be three: the new one Alienware m16 R2the ultra-premium x16 R2 and top of the range m18 R2.

Let's discover together all the innovations that Dell has introduced in these three laptops, from the evolution of the displays to the integration of the most competitive processors and graphics cards on the market.

Alienware m16 R2

L'Alienware m16 R2 it is the result of a study by the company after receiving a lot of feedback from users, such as the desire to have a laptop capable of finding the right balance between power and light and compact design. The m16 R2 is therefore the result of Dell's design with the aim of creating a product capable of balancing performance and portability while preserving the brand's distinctive trademarks.

The first major change made is the abandonment of the thermal body in favor of a new solution for temperature control to guarantee the m16 R2 an adequate cooling system called Cryo-tech. The company claims that this new technology has led to a 43% increase in airflow efficiency compared to the previous model, thus allowing large workloads to be managed with less effort on the components.

By removing the old thermal shell, Dell has thus saved 15% of space, reducing the size of the laptop, so that a 16-inch will easily fit into a small backpack and will no longer create clutter on a desk or table. Although the dimensions have been reduced, the company has found a way to increase the space for the palm rest and the touchpad, an increase such as to make the experience during use more ergonomic.

Another novelty consists in Stealth mode, born from feedback from users who requested the ability to dim the lights when necessary. This new feature is introduced with a convenient shortcut on the keyboard, so that with a tap on the F2 key, the keyboard and the lighting surrounding the touchpad turn white, turning off all other AlienFX lighting zones and automatically switching from Performance mode a Silent to reduce fan noise.

The new Alienware m16 R2 will have different hardware combinations with Intel Core Ultra H Series CPU in combo with NVIDIA RTX cards, up to RTX 4070. Added to this is support for Dolby Atmos to make the audio experience from the two enhanced speakers even more immersive. The screen mounted on this laptop is QHD+ 240 Hz with a 16:10 aspect ratio. Finally, among the improvements worth mentioning we mention a now larger 90 Wh battery with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus for intelligent power management to optimize the power balance between CPU and GPU. The Alienware m16 R2 will be available starting January 11th with a starting price of 1649.99 dollars which can go up to 2249.99 dollars for the most powerful configuration. An entry level version will be available after a few months starting at $1499.99.

Alienware m16 R2 data sheet

• Screen: 16″ QHD+ (2560×1600) 240 Hz, Nvidia G-Sync, AMD FreeSync
• CPU: up to Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
• GPU: up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
• RAM: 64GB (32GB x 2) Dual-Channel DDR5 5600MHz
• Storage: up to 8TB (2x4TB PCle NVMe M.2 SSD)
• Webcams: Full HD (1080p)
• Doors:
  • 1x HDMI 2.1
  • 1x mini-DisplayPort
  • 2x Thunderbolt 4 USB-C with DisplayPort 2.1 and Power Delivery
  • 2x USB Type-A 3.2 Gen
  • 1x microSDXC card reader
  • 1x 3.5mm headphone jack
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4
• Price: Starting from $1649.99

Alienware x16 R2

Unlike the previous model, theAlienware x16 R2 It also brings some new features but maintains the attractive design that had already been much appreciated and the improvements are concentrated above all inside the body. Designed for high-quality performance, the x16 R2 It can dedicate up to 175W of graphics power with 12-step voltage regulation which integrate with the potential of Intel Core Ultra processors. Combined with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 mobile GPU it reaches a total power of 220W, allowing you to play the most demanding games, giving users the peace of mind of having the latest and most advanced technology.

Also on this laptop we find the Alienware Cryo-tech cooling solution, complete with Vapor Chamber technology and the Element 31 thermal interface on the CPU and GPU and a 240Hz screen that guarantees vivid images thanks to Dolby Vision and 3 ms response times . The new features complete the LPDDR5X memory up to 7467 MT/s and more storage options with capacities up to 8TB. The Alienware x16 R2 doesn't have an official launch date yet but will be priced at $2099.99.

Alienware x16 R2 spec sheet

• Screen: 16″ QHD+ (2560×1600) 240 Hz, Nvidia G-Sync, AMD FreeSync
• CPU: up to Intel Core Ultra 9 185SH
• GPU: up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
• RAM: 32GB LP-DDR5 7467MT/s
• Storage: up to 8TB (2x4TB PCle NVMe M.2 SSD)
• Webcams: Full HD (1080p)
• Doors:
  • 1x HDMI 2.1
  • 1x mini-DisplayPort
  • 2x Thunderbolt 4 USB-C with DisplayPort 2.1 and Power Delivery
  • 2x USB Type-A 3.2 Gen
  • 1x microSDXC card reader
  • 1x 3.5mm headphone jack
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4
• Price: Starting from $2099.99

Alienware m18 R2

L'Alienware m18 R2 it is the top of the range of this trio and compared to the previous model it is now even more powerful thanks to the processor Intel Core i9-14900HX together with the mobile GPU NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. This combination is the most performing that can currently be found on the market with high overclocking capabilities and significant improvements in efficiency and thermal capacity. This model is also built with Alienware's Cryo-tech cooling solution with Element 31 applied to both the CPU and GPU and an updated vapor chamber that expels air more efficiently.

The other improvements, also included in the other two laptops, are the AWCC 6.1, which is a new version of the Alienware Command Center that adds a series of features inspired by customer feedback. The FHD Webcam is updated with HDR support while as regards connectivity we find Wi-Fi 7. This laptop will be available starting from January 11th with a price starting from $2599.99. Configurations with RTX 4080 and 4090 will be available later.

Alienware m18 R2 data sheet

• Screen: 18″ QHD+ (2560×1600) 165 Hz, Nvidia G-Sync, AMD FreeSync | 18″ FHD+ (1920×1200) 480 Hz, Nvidia G-Sync, AMD FreeSync
• CPU: up to Intel Core Ultra 9 14900HX
• GPU: up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
• RAM: 64GB (32GB x 2) Dual-Channel DDR5 5200MHz
• Storage: up to 8TB (2x4TB PCle NVMe M.2 SSD)
• Webcams: Full HD (1080p)
• Doors:
  • 1x HDMI 2.1
  • 1x mini-DisplayPort
  • 2x Thunderbolt 4 USB-C with DisplayPort 2.1 and Power Delivery
  • 3x USB Type-A 3.2 Gen
  • 1x microSDXC card reader
  • 1x 3.5mm headphone jack
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4
• Price: Starting from $2599.99