The Most Powerful Alienware Gaming Laptop! m18 R2 Review (2024)

The m18 R2 is Alienware’s most powerful gaming laptop, but how does it compare against other 18 inch laptops? Find out in this review!

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Alienware m18 R2 (2024) Review Timestamps:
0:00 Alienware’s Most Powerful Gaming Laptop
0:16 Design & Build Quality
0:54 Size & Weight
1:25 Laptop Specs
1:42 Mechanical Keyboard!
2:03 RGB Lighting & Touchpad
2:46 Ports & Display Output Connection
4:16 Getting Inside & Internals
5:01 SSD, SD Card & Wi-Fi Speed
5:23 Nice Upgrade Options!
5:46 Speakers & Latencymon
6:06 Battery Life Comparison
6:41 Cooling Design & Performance Modes
7:55 Thermal Testing - Temperatures / Clock Speed / TDP
9:01 Game Performance in Different Modes
9:23 CPU Performance vs Others (On & Off Battery) in Cinebench
10:05 Does it Feel Hot - Keyboard Temperatures
10:39 Is it Loud - Fan Noise
11:17 Screen Options
11:50 Screen Color, Brightness, Contrast & Bleed
12:11 Screen Response Time & Latency
12:58 MUX Switch, Advanced Optimus & G-Sync?
13:16 Camera & Microphone Test
13:28 3x Game Comparison (1080p, 1440p & 4K)
15:15 3DMark & Content Creation
15:34 Advanced BIOS - Lots of Customization
15:53 Linux Support
16:17 Pricing, Availability & Laptop Deals
17:37 Is Alienware m18 R2 Worth It? The Good & Bad
18:37 Which 18” Gaming Laptop to Buy?

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[tonyk]

This laptop is so cheap, it only cost 1 and a half kidney

[cueball]

Glad you were able to get your hands on the M18 this year. I purchased mine last year with the i9-13900HX and RTX4080. I couldn't be happier with how it performs.

[B_Radio]

I've just bought this and been using it for 2 weeks. I absolutely LOVE it. 1) The brightness, which everyone is talking about has not been an issue.. even turning it down sometimes.. Yes if you're outside I can imagine it being annoying but who games outside? 2) I can play any game in ultra settings with decent fps around 80-90 for cyberpunk and hogwarts legacy no lag 3) the fan is loouder than I thought it would be but stays cool

[tuxness]

So surprised that Alienware keeps underperforming in screen quality. I’d take the risk on it if the screen quality was there, but really don’t see why I wouldn’t stick with a Lenovo Legion in this case.

[LaptopDealsEU]

Almost 4kg, Jesus Christ 😱
But 340 nits brightness and poor performance in a $3500 laptop is the final nail in the coffin 😅
Nevertheless, thank you for raising awareness 🔥

[IOSALive]

Jarrod'sTech, Subscribed because your content is fantastic!

[Hexadecimal]

Mine is on the way! Can’t wait! Also have a Secret Labs Gaming Desk and Gaming chair to complete my new gaming setup!

[unionofslavstanrepublics]

Those fans under load are probably louder than I'd like at higher performance modes but yeah that screen has no excuse not to be brighter at its price point.

[miccherjack]

The fact that till now Alienware has refused to put a Mini LED display in their gaming laptops in 2024 compared to other competitions like Lenovo, Asus, Acer, Razer and MSI is really discouraging. And on top of that, they're asking for a hefty price when compared to other brands with better display and build quality.

[HanmaHeiro]

I coulda sworn I saw two Alienware laptops on your gaming laptops website earlier this week. The m16 and x16

[babe.ethereal]

people bagging on the screen brightness as if they leave their houses >>>

[IgorBoiadeiro]

I imported one to Brazil, testing it for 2 weeks and it really is ABSURDLY POWERFUL. Extremely satisfied.

[raunaqray]

Love the band t-shirts in almost all your video!

[martinhanson]

I like how in-depth the review is...kudos to you Jarrod.

[hennadiikasian]

I'm looking to buy it right now, glad you have made a video in time, heh. Thank you!

[zackfair_og]

SO EXCITED! Was impatient for your review!

[legendaryjason]

I'm waiting for MSI GE78HX Review...honestly can't wait for next year when I decided to upgrade

[richmondyayarea]

Nice shirt! Made me go back and listen to Twilight of the Thunder God, man it's been so long. Also nice review!

[optimmxxii]

2K for 165hz only? No HDR screen? No Thunderbolt 5? No USB 3.2 Gen2x2 or USB 4 Gen2 for all other USB ports? Slow RAM? And for 4000+ bucks? Alienware is crazy.

[alexh.]

My favorite jarrod quotes
“Whether Optimus is on or off”