I got that laptop and I love it had no thermal issues ran real smooth the screen is not bad

@propcgamer6635

Жыл бұрын

what about the CPU Thermals? did you used it with cooling pad?? PS- i am looking forward to buy one, confused between M16 or M18, ROG Strix G18 and ROG Strix SCAR 16, so your review would help me a lot.

Fantastic and MOST DETAILED review of the Alienware M18 R1 I have seen so far. Well done and thank you for this amazing review! My M18 R1 should be arriving this week. EXACTLY the same specs as this one! Hopefully they did a decent cooling paste job on my machine. The inverted motherboard on this machine is the only downside that I can see currently....Oh! Plus I managed to purchase the Acer Predator Helios 18 for $980.00 USD on Sale! Also on the way currently....Then I will decide which one to keep after....If not BOTH!

Wow just discovered your channel looking at reviews for the m18 as I just bought one. Best review I've ever seen. Goes into so much detail. Whenever I need to watch a review I'm coming here 😂

@silverpro8356

Жыл бұрын

How are you liking the M18 did you check your 1% lows on apex ? whats the battery like.

@MannyManOfGod

Жыл бұрын

@SILVER PRO wdym 1% lows? Ye it's good man there is an issue witht the command centre in that when I pull up the bit to change the rgb it's just a grey box. The battery life is actually good when it comes to using it for studying and stuff. Just by using chrome and viewing pdfs I think it lasted me 3.5-4 hours which is rlly good considering my old dell inspiron 17 lasted an hour max and it wasn't even a gaming laptop.

@silverpro8356

Жыл бұрын

@@MannyManOfGod Thanks for reply did you get the 3080 in yours i was looking at the ryzen model but not sure wheather to go intel or ryzen. How about the screen some people have said its pretty dark ?

@MannyManOfGod

Жыл бұрын

Now that u mention it, it is pretty dark but u won't notice it in a nicely lit room and even better in the dark. About ryzen idk because there wasn't a ryzen option when i ordered it got the i9 13900hx. And I got the 4070 because its a 40 series laptop.

@MannyManOfGod

Жыл бұрын

Another thing if you haven't had any other high spec laptops with way brighter displays like mini LEDs which I haven't you won't notice it being dark. I also usually don't keep my displays on full brightness so it doesn't affect me

If I never had an alienware I would've taken this review alot more seriously. You fumbled around this review very unintelligently. My M18 4090 is coming and I'm glad you didn't sway me from buying it

@GizmoSlipTech

Жыл бұрын

Worth buying if the CPU paste wasnt botched and the control software was better, or perhaps improves in the future.

@SharrodVisuals

4 ай бұрын

How’s it going?

Is 31,500 good for ci a bench? New to what cpu should do. My laptop is specked out the exact same as this one

I am really finding it difficult to decide between legion pro 7i and Alienware x16. Moreover, the 100% DCI-P3 screen option in the x16 costs $250 more. So, am a bit confused between the 100% sRGB and 100% DCI-P3 option. Please reccomend me a good option.

@daspotjoel

6 ай бұрын

Honestly, as a pro 7i owner, the screen isn’t great at all. I think the x16 will be better

@rc2k524

5 ай бұрын

@@daspotjoel the 2560 x 1600 screen?

Excellent coverage thanks

For those that wondering why no udnervolt in command center I ntoiced after installing intel extreme tunning the option dissapears from Alienware Command center

Amazing review. Just wanted to check the 2 TB4 ports, when we connect that to multiple external displays, is it connected to the GPU or the CPU?

@GizmoSlipTech

Жыл бұрын

Great question. I did not check, but often times its directly to the GPU. Occasionally routed through CPU. Pretty sure the HDMI and Mini Display ports will always be direct connected to Nvidia GPU though, so you can always definitely use those for direct connect high performance display outputs.

I got my yesterday but it seems the screen is yellow and Nvidia control panel can't seem to detect the screen, I returned msi 78, it was not good, hot enough to feel pain the metal chassy is too heat conductive

Great video man

Show us over lock-ing setup and undervolt also of every laptop as u mention so that we can also over clock

i need to know does the mechanical keyboard have a pinging issue?

Great review!

way is my M18 cant install awcc ?? can u tell me how thank you

You're comparing 4080 graphic ability to their 4090's dude

Beat Chanel Ever! Thanks a Lot for tour time

Bought the rog atrix scar 16 with a 4090, stock got 19,000 in timespy, the I did a -30 under volt and it got 9,000 score, like half, not sure why I did wrong

Is the AMD Ryzen 9 a good choice for this laptop? I heard AMD thermals do not run as high as Intel i9.

For Alienware x16, m16, and m18, which one would you recommend. For 4090 GPU

@AltruisticWarrior

11 ай бұрын

X16 has more flash like the RGB track pad but you're also stuck with soldered ram and so buy what you need and hope those sticks never fail. The M series can run a bit cooler plus a bigger screen. Really depends on your needs though. M18 is good if you don't plan on traveling much and want a lot of expansion options. Otherwise get something a bit smaller.

I want that laptop but there isn’t available in my country Cambodia 🇰🇭. How can I purchase it !?

This M18 with 13900hx 4090 or Scar 18? I noticed that the Scar puts out more wattage of the cpu. Could this be a bottle neck in video editing or content creation ( engineering programs for example) apart from gaming? Any news and possible solution about the CPU temps? Or are not a problem. I am soo undecided. Thank you so much. Any info is appreaciate. Really nice content on the channel, as always!

Please start reviewing backpacks for this monsters

God i hope they add undervolting back in. My X17 R2 has the hotspot issue and am getting a refund because of it... really don't want to move on to yet another CPU overheat nightmare haha

Dammmm Alienware dropped the ball on this one. Other then that Good job on your videos, and for being honest Bravoooo Amigo 👏🔥 Love all your content 🎉🎉🎉

@MurdahBassRecords

Жыл бұрын

Dropped the ball on the thermal paste at least

where is the undervolt section?

I think F2-F6 are you macro keys, probably assign them through command center.

@31:32 I'm more concerned that its 60c just setting there with fans at 100% lol. Just ordered one of these I hope its not a M17 R2 Intel TJmax situation all over again.

Forget about the gpu , 4 m.2 slots already have me drooling

@Glebanakonda921

Жыл бұрын

Pure interest, but why would you need so much ssd m.2 slots?

@mritter2007

Жыл бұрын

​@@Glebanakonda921 RAID!!!!!

I can't decide whether to buy the Lenovo Legion 7i Gen8 or the Alienware M18 R1. The decisive purchase criteria for me is the build quality. Is the Alienware M18 R1 made of aluminum and the TouchPad of glass? The touchpad of the Legion 7i Gen8 is supposed to be made of plastic. Is that correct?

The same video but summarized. Mmmm I will see it complete, great video again. Anyone knows if I have to remove the battery if I use this laptop like 10 hours per day

@Blankslatefilms1

9 ай бұрын

You’d have to removed it after 2-3 years of use like that

Yo this thing is for sale for black friday, think i am about to get it, excelt i know nothing about pc parts. Or pc gaming. Idk but this sounds good

I have to say. When my nephew brought over his legion I was kind of upset when his screen was so much better then my X17 R2 1080P 480hz. I paid over 2x the price as his....

@Smoke_Weed_Everyday_

11 ай бұрын

Going 1080p on a 17" inch screen... Really smart choice lmao

THIS IS THE ONE. JUST ORDERED MINE

@damooseofmann9916

4 ай бұрын

what did you order @thenewdesign

@thenewdesign

4 ай бұрын

@@damooseofmann9916 I wanted something to just do my coding job on, and grabbed the 1080p version so I could remote desktop into servers w/ no scaling. It was pretty freaking amazing, but ultimately the quality of the screen was a dealbreaker for me. Going to try again next version. I highly recommend the system in general though, just wasn't a great fit for me

Got 31023 score in Cinebench after disabling optimus their software is strange but this M18 is a powerful beast hopefully Dell will get their software and settings tweaked also ran in custom mode setting on auto as my alienware software the -50 undervolt is inop but some others its working using the F1 and running the cinebench test is how I achieved it getting vid scores of 18750 in firestrike for the rtx 4080 just thought to give what my rig is doing guess will keep it

@justswitched8841

Жыл бұрын

Yes their software is garbage

@scottburgess2263

Жыл бұрын

Cinebench is a CPU test though, that's weird optimus would make such a huge difference?

I'm in the military and decided to sell my desktop because taking it overseas isn't allowed. I'm seriously considering this laptop and accept recommendations from anyone on this being a good choice. If not, what option would anyone have to offer? (I play COD, and games like Tomb Raider, Uncharted, GTA, and Batman)

Test asus rog scar g16 rtx 4090 at cyberpunk 1600p max settings , no dlss , no frame generation , rtx ultra settings please bro please . Big fan😊

I do not understand how the Alienware M16 with the same CPU and GPU had better results than the M18... can somebody explain?

@SkankHunt007

Жыл бұрын

Likely legitimately had something to do with how he set up the machine…or didn’t rather. I had to adjust some things myself to bump up the numbers. Def needs tweaking out of box. Balance is best.

@umunnacharles5372

Жыл бұрын

@@SkankHunt007 ...what are the things u tweaked?

@silverpro8356

Жыл бұрын

@@SkankHunt007 How is the 1% lows with apex on your machine and what settings did you tweak ?

I've watched several of your videos already. You and Jarrod have the best channels for laptop reviews. I really like how you give your personal thoughts on each laptop at the end, with the laptop on your shoulder.

@GizmoSlipTech

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! Jarrod is a great reivewer!

After waiting for all reviews, my decision for this year for the best gaming laptop with best cooling and the one i will be getting is the MSI GT77, thanks forthe great indepth tests

I got the msi ge78hx and I agree with what you said entirely. The panel is very meh. Lack of advanced optimus is also a let down. Price is a bit higher compared to the other 4090 laptops. Overall though, very happy with it and with your undervolting guide it rarely goes over 80c on the CPU now. Which before it was sitting around 85c in Warthunder and 95c in destiny 2.

@bilalmousslim9266

Жыл бұрын

So the msi raider is better than the alienware?

@GizmoSlipTech

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I'd recommend the GE78HX over the alienware because the MSI software is much better. Also, the MSI did not mess up the CPU paste job.

@Blue-Lady

Жыл бұрын

@@GizmoSlipTech Would you be able to make a tier list? I'm considering going for the Scar 18 and risking the Coil Whine, but I also have a method I feel that might fix it.. hopefully.

my current alienware laptop has 3 significant flaws. first, it overheats. cpu reaches 95c on normal gaming and 85c on web surfing. second, battery life is extremely short. only 2 hours on web browsing and 1 hour on gaming. finally screen quality is bad. only 290 nits and causes lots of eye strains and tears. i thought they are only problems for specific models but after i read online forums, i knew they are wide spread issues of alienware laptops

@TheFunnyDictator

Жыл бұрын

Why did you not go for the ROG Scar series?

@heime1990

Жыл бұрын

@@TheFunnyDictator it had sleek designs and rgb lighting

@TheFunnyDictator

Жыл бұрын

@@heime1990 Do you not like those features?

Biggest question is it true 175 watt or average out at 150 watt?

@TheFunnyDictator

Жыл бұрын

Hey, do you like pandas?

It is possible to change graphic card on M18?

@RogueAgentX

5 ай бұрын

No

I always buy to Power bricks , one to my home and second home.

Dude coming in clutch goddamn can’t wait to take Lima Sierra Delta and get that perfect laptop while my mind blasts off.

What's the better laptop the M18 or the Asus ROG Strix G18?

@savalan934

9 ай бұрын

M18

Asus Scar 16 VS Alienware M16? (4090) What to choose and why?

So temperature issues again on Alienware, sad

Shame on Alienware for sub 300 nits display. The competition is providing 500+ nits HDR and some with mini led technology.

@rustyharden2716

Жыл бұрын

Seems plenty usable unless you game outside in the sun

@RiazAlMaroof-cl3yv

Жыл бұрын

@@rustyharden2716 that's not the argument here. Many people do love bright displays while being inside. Also the machines are freaking heavy at 3.35kg for m16 and 4kg for m16. The scar 16 is like 2.5 kg. I am a big fan of Alienware however this gen is lame.

@rustyharden2716

Жыл бұрын

@Chickitter I do want a 4K screen but I’ll just use my Xbox for 4K gaming

@Blankslatefilms1

9 ай бұрын

I was able to get 4090 m18 with everything maxed for 3,050 compared to scar is 3,699 with the same specs

Are the games free to play

i have the M18 with the 4090 the score on cinebench is: multicore:31295/singlecore:2029

@alessi8174

Жыл бұрын

Do you make any especial configuration on BIOS or in the command center?

@Jethro13284

Жыл бұрын

@@alessi8174 did nothing special just al the driver updates….

@alessi8174

Жыл бұрын

@@Jethro13284 Do you know if the Ram memory Kingston Fury Impact 64GB and 5600 MHz will work in this laptop?

@Jethro13284

Жыл бұрын

@@alessi8174 i’m not sure probably only 4800mhz ram if you want to make sure iw would recommand to contact dell.

@alessi8174

Жыл бұрын

@@Jethro13284 in Dell Haiti page, I find that this laptop can go with 5800 MHz Xmp. Anyway I had bought the 5600 memories and it comes to my place in 3 days, I will tell you how it works. And do you recommend me to remove the battery if I use the laptop like 10 hours per day.

13980hx or 13900hk is better?

@hashmatrixuniverse5203

Жыл бұрын

I hope hx

@worldofai-games1036

Жыл бұрын

HX has more cores, L3 cache, and speeds than the HK, but it also eats more power. Give or take...

Из за светов Я бы уже себе его не взял не говоря что там 4 вентилятор и всё равно горячий. Лучше взять на водянке.

All you have to do is adjust the TCC offset to prevent thermal throttling lol he skipped past it

I wonder if there will be an x18 🤔

@justswitched8841

Жыл бұрын

No

@Yoko.Kurama

Жыл бұрын

X means amd processor?

@bloodyitachi

Жыл бұрын

@@Yoko.Kurama not anymore

Alienware 17R5 the very last ultimate AW laptop. After, only cheaper products...

Why 2 different videos?

@GizmoSlipTech

Жыл бұрын

One is 4 hour full livestream, one is a 1 hour cutdown version.

laptop cooling fan usb

Sheeeesh

A locked CPU is useless.

I want to get a 👽 ware 💻

290 nits is an embarrassment for a panel. The Nintendo switch gets brighter. So happy I went with the GT77 with the mini led display

@notori-di5et

Жыл бұрын

Did you got the 4080 or the 4090

@tomgjonaj9965

Жыл бұрын

​@@notori-di5et 4090

@TXlowlifeTX

Жыл бұрын

How’s the performance so far Bruh

@noahbollinger2828

Жыл бұрын

Not a good result but I got the m18 for $2K and it's a bit overblown. Colors still look excellent and I've never felt like it was too dim.

@simonefiorini8298

Жыл бұрын

I have too... Good laptop...

And the price is one million euro yah bro

I would go with alienware if only they had a better display and a better processor

@DavyDave1313

Жыл бұрын

what's wrong with the processor? I ordered mine it is the intel i9 13980HX 5.6 and the rtx 4090

@XCT82

Жыл бұрын

@@DavyDave1313 you did good. That processor wasn’t available as a choice 2 months ago.

@DavyDave1313

Жыл бұрын

@@XCT82 ah I see. As soon as I ordered it I started finding videos talking negatively about the display and overheating lol hopefully it’s a beast of a laptop with not too many problems

@XCT82

Жыл бұрын

@@DavyDave1313 you’re fine. Alienware is great quality. People just prefer the other monitors due to the brightness. Otherwise, the monitor is fine. You should be happy. The laptop should last a long time.

19:30 20TB*

I expected nothing more from Alienware. This brand has finished long time ago.

Alienware x16 a review pls

@Vandiekins

Жыл бұрын

I have one. go for razer or asus. cpu will git 100c easily and theres no undervolt. dell locked it on the X series. im about to return mine and get the blade 16

@GangStiV0uli

Жыл бұрын

@@Vandiekins blade has mini led only 4090 version i want 4080.maybe scar 16 ill go.But i saw the blade 16 very nice built quality aluminium.The only negative from asus is the plastic frame yet but ok.THe display of scar 16 i believe is the best i dont know from blade 16 4090 version.Also maybe i take the Alienware aw3423dw qd oled or ill w8 for the msi new qd oled this year

how do u talk so proudly about the blade 18 when it costs over 3.5k? its like 4k if u want a 4080 or 4090 lmao. ofc its better. no excuses for other products but you cant sit there and say "oh this is a better product" and not mention the fact its twice as expensive for the same thing

@GizmoSlipTech

8 ай бұрын

Some people just don’t care about price and just want the best… but thats not most people. I try to separate the two groups so that I can give good advice depending on your needs and budget.

Dell never learn I got a g7 first gen and is still using and the software and driver is pretty bad its was cheaper than other brand at that time for the same spec And now they still have not improve the software experience

All that money for a rubbish panel you could get so much more for so much less money

buggy software outsourced offshore!

As a long time owner of AW, they just cannot get things right. They start off on paper with a fantastic system, then through their antiquated processes and shitty software they undermine the system. Expect the shadow gimping over time of your system too with BIOS updates that cut performance but seem to never really help the thermals, etc. Honestly, the X-series seems in this generation to be the better option.

battery life is weak on these alien laptops

M18 inverted motherboard, yuck! Have fun repasting that nightmare.

WOW, terrible CPU performance. And an 18". And 6500 AUD here. What were Alienware thinking (13980HX/4090 model, which can only be worse)!

@Smoke_Weed_Everyday_

11 ай бұрын

you can get it price matched to a same spec legion, which is around 4500 AUD after you talk to a Lenovo rep. Just a little lifehack that saves about $2000 ;)

Ive waited so long, since my a18 (m18r2). Well, totally disappointed. Ugly design, crappy display. Bb AW😔

Sucky display. I went with the scar 16 with the mini LED and 4080.

@umunnacharles5372

Жыл бұрын

How has your experience been so far?

@Juan1985g

Жыл бұрын

@@umunnacharles5372 I actually got the legion 7 with the 4090. Happy w it

happy i chose a 7900xtx + 7800x3D cpu , 2tb 990 ssd, 32gb gskill flare 5 cl30 6000mhz ram, custom case, fans, 1000w psu, all for 200$ less**** than this garbage laptop 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 😂 i was so close to just buying a laptop but....i read they stutter/throttle/bad bios etc. and id rather have a rig for 7years than a laptop for 3

Why would u oc ur laptop? If u want to OC u get a desktop with a LC cooler. Laptop OC is one way to trash ur laptop within 3-6 month. Even though it is a gaming laptop just game it as it is. U cangi high to ultra setting but OC? That is just silly.

How can you even say the razer blade 18 is good... it has a 720p webcam... that is disgusting and disrespectful. You're spending over $2,500 and they're going to slap you in the face with a 720p webcam... doesn't matter if its the least of worries. In no way should it be less than 1080p webcam.