Alienware M16 R2 Review: Ultimate Gaming Laptop?

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00:00 Intro
01:23 Build Quality & Portability
03:31 CPU Performance
04:45 Graphics Performance
05:41 Light Tasks
05:52 Battery Life
06:22 Display
07:27 Keyboard
08:04 Trackpad
08:15 Ports
09:19 Sound
09:33 Webcam
09:39 Alienware Command Center
10:01 Stability
10:32 Pricing
10:56 Conclusion

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[saturnotaku]

I’m not interested in this laptop. Still watching the whole video.

[brianburtt]

"Dell still needs to work on their quality control." I came to that conclusion in 1999 and haven't bought another since.

[productplacementadz-]

I respect that there is a summary review at the beginning. I watch to the end but it's a classy way of doing things.

[mcslender]

2:30 I see that as a massive cons, the rubber material will oxidize and become really sticky years from now

[AntonBlaschuk]

Dropping a like for a brief intro at start. And watching till the end :)

[dtf-productions]

Alienware laptops are one step forward and two steps back every year

[IvoPavlik]

As always, we appreciate that you value our time with the summary on the intro. Like and comment is, again, well deserved 👍🏻

[isthisrumo]

Thanks for thinking of us left-handers in this video!

[Antonis]

Josh, your 2024 videos so far are excellent! I am not in the market to buy a new laptop anymore, but I still watch all your videos.

[Winnetou]

Minor mention - the overdrive option might be very good if you're in a very warm/hot environment. Like, in the summer in some places with no AC, getting to 40 degrees Celsius. Having the fan go full throttle might allow the laptop to still reach near max performance.

[blaidd-ppga]

I was interested but it has a 300 nit screen in 2024

[TiagoCypriano-vb]

sire, you deserve my like for valuing my time.

[FoxxFire]

Man this is close to a perfect laptop. I like that the footprint is smaller and am happy to sacrifice a hair of thinness for how much that trunk from last year's version being removed takes off the footprint. Finally, we get a premium(ish) laptop with a full-powered 4070. I do like that its cooling is good enough to easily justify paying for the upgraded Ultra 9 version. The thing is -- if this performs as well in balanced as it does in performance mode, I agree the lack of a 4080 as an option is quite disappointing. Even more so, however, is the display. Sorry but that display is unacceptable in this machine. Maybe at the base it would be okay, but there really needs to be an oled or mini led option. I don't get why we don't get to choose that option, even if we're willing to pay for it. If you're already paying over $2k, why not pay an extra couple hundred for a much better display, particularly when many of us would argue that the display on a laptop is its most important feature.

[TechnicolorTube]

Excellent review Josh. A real shame Alienware is still selling that dim 300 nit screen in 2024. They did it last year too; and somehow didn't notice a drop in sales.

[nagumosuzuno]

you are the greatest upcomming tech review channel out there. i really enjoy your videos. the only down side is, that no matter how many videos i watch, i can't seem to find my perfect laptop. i'll wait some other years for it to be designed.

[leonardwise]

I'm going to chime in before your Dell XPS review before you release it. I ordered a 4070 with an ultra 9 intel processor. I know it's too expensive, lack of full SD card slot. I know it's not as powerful as the great Mac Book m3 max. I know about its controversial design. But, I love the style, screen, haptic touchpad, keyboard, speakers and large battery. I hate Mac Os and it's disappointing keyboard that looks discusting after a month. So pile on it in your review, I'm still buying it. I love your videos any way.

[TWSmith]

My Alienware X14 is not even a year old and has been to the depot 3 times, has had the motherboard replaced, and generally seems a lemon. I would recommend looking elsewhere if you need the laptop to be reliable.

[techondeckproductions]

I just purchased this laptop yesterday, 3/28/24. I will be returning it today, 3/29/24, due to connectivity issues with the wifi.

[DivineSword]

Always spot on with your summarized opinion on a laptop, Josh. I kept hoping for the gotchas to not bother me because this is the best-looking alienware I have ever seen. However, as you mentioned it is a shame how they ignored the screen and speakers when they can obviously nail the most difficult jobs of power, cooling and battery life.
Your reviews always help me reach a verdict, and I don't feel like I need to look elsewhere for more information. Thank you, Josh and the team.

[cameronbosch]

10:12 I had that exact issue on Windows 10 on a Legion 7 while playing Spider-Man Remastered. The laptop would literally shut off but not BSOD and then restart, as if there was a hardware issue.