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Alienware 17 R2 (2014)

Alienware 17 R2 (2014)
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alaScore 88

47 reviews

Jun, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 47 reviews of Alienware 17 R2 (2014). The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the energy efficiency and screen. The durability and design are also mentioned favorably. There are some mixed comments about the keyboard and size. There are some negative opinions about the usability and price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Alienware 17 R2 (2014) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Alienware 17

 

Alienware's latest laptop is a huge, powerful and expensive gaming machine

Stupendous gaming performance, Impressive application capabilities, Striking physical design, Excellent build quality, High-quality keyboard

Heavy, thick body, Battery rapidly depletes during games, Small trackpad, Loud, unrefined speakers, Very expensive

Jul, 2014
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Expert review by : Kevin Lee (techradar.com)

Alienware 17 review

 

A redesigned gaming laptop icon inside and out

Thinner and aggressive new look ; More efficient cooling ; Stealthy Tobii integration

New shape may not fit in your bag

This 17-inch laptop might be our favorite new addition to the Nvidia Pascal-powered gaming notebook family.

Sep, 2016
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Expert review by : Cliff Joseph (techadvisor.co.uk)

Alienware 17 (2014) review

 

The performance of this new GPU promises to be impressive, especially as it should provide high-end gaming performance at a more competitive price than we've seen before.

The Alienware 17 isn't perfect – a laptop costing this much really ought to include a proper solid-state drive, and maybe 16 GB memory too. And, of course, its sheer size and weight mean that it's rarely going to leave home. However it provides...

Jun, 2014
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Expert review by (stuff.tv)

Alienware 17 review

 

Hardcore gamers rejoice – this is the power-packing laptop you've been waiting for

Power, power and more power ; Big 1080p screen ; Decent battery life

LED-heavy styling ; Not really portable ; No 4k

Big, brash and totally brilliant for hardcore gaming

Feb, 2014
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Expert review by (telegraph.co.uk)

Alienware 17 review

 

Premium gaming laptop Alienware 17 comes under the scrutiny of TechRadar

May, 2014
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Expert review by : Matt Smith (digitaltrends.com)

Alienware 17 review

 

We love Alienware's design, but this 17-incher doesn't deliver extreme performance that matches the price tag.

The new Alienware 17 is a powerful, well-built laptop that should fit the needs of most gamers well. While the Radeon M290X in our review unit provided slightly less capable graphics processing than the GTX 880M, it is also sold for less. You’ll have...

Jul, 2014
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Expert review by : Matthew Buzzi (pcmag.com)

Alienware m18 R2 Review

 

The Alienware m18 R2 is just a modest upgrade over the first generation, with Intel's latest 14th Gen HX chips joining Nvidia's GeForce best, but it's still a sleek, super-fast gaming machine with premium flair.

Apr, 2024
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Expert review by : Matthew Buzzi (pcmag.com)

Alienware x14 R2 Review

 

A near-flawless compact gaming laptop, the Alienware x14 R2 packs a super-slim metal design, a powerful pairing of CPU and GPU, and a long-lasting battery, all at an accessible price.

Aug, 2023
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Expert review by : Matthew Buzzi (pcmag.com)

Alienware x17 R2 Review

 

The latest muscle components boost Alienware's already formidable x17, but the second-gen rev of this costly gaming laptop doesn't stand out for its power or portability.

May, 2022
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Expert review by : Matthew Buzzi (pcmag.com)

Alienware m15 R2 (2019, OLED) Review

 

More exciting in function and design than the original, Alienware's m15 R2 gaming laptop delivers serious frame-rate juice and state-of-the-art features, including, in our test unit, a stellar 4K OLED display.

Sep, 2019
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