Dell Alienware m18
$2,0992023
Pros
- Massive 18-inch QHD+ 165Hz display is immersive for gaming
- RTX 4090 Laptop GPU option for desktop-class gaming performance
- i9-13980HX is one of the fastest mobile processors available
- Full-size keyboard with numpad and per-key RGB lighting
- Excellent thermal design with Cryo-Tech cooling keeps temps in check
Cons
- Almost 9 lbs — this is essentially a desktop replacement
- 5-hour battery life means the charger is mandatory
- Power brick is enormous and heavy
- 300-nit display brightness is dim for a premium gaming laptop
- Extremely expensive with high-end GPU configurations
Full Specifications
| Spec | Dell Alienware m18 |
|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | |
| Weight | 8.99 lbs (4.08 kg) |
| Material | Aluminum and magnesium alloy |
| Dimensions | 16.19 x 12.41 x 1.05 inches |
| Ports | |
| HDMI | |
| USB-A ports | 3 |
| USB-C ports | 2 |
| SD card | |
| Thunderbolt ports | 1 |
| Battery | |
| Battery life | Up to 5 hours |
| Capacity | 97 Wh |
| Display | |
| Size | 18 inches |
| Type | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 |
| Refresh rate | 165Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 300 |
| Storage | |
| SSD | 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe (dual slot) |
| Expandable storage | |
| Keyboard | |
| Backlit | |
| Processor | |
| RAM | 32 GB DDR5 |
| Cores | 24 cores (8P + 16E) |
| Chipset | Intel Core i9-13980HX (13th Gen) |
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