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Dell Alienware 17 R5 (17.3-inch, 2019)
98 reviews
Jun, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 98 reviews of Dell Alienware 17 R5 (17.3-inch, 2019). The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the reliability and durability. The usability and design also get good comments, whereas the battery and portability get negative comments. There are mixed reviews on the energy efficiency and size.
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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Dell Alienware 17 R5 (17.3-inch, 2019) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.
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Amazon.com review summary for Dell Alienware 17 R5 (17.3-inch, 2019)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 50 user reviews of Dell Alienware 17 R5 (17.3-inch, 2019) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Comments about the reliability and durability are overall positive. The usability and design are also mentioned favorably, whereas some have doubts about the portability.
performance, design, usability, durability, reliability
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88% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Jun, 2025
Expert review by : Andrew E. Freedman (tomshardware.co.uk)
Alienware 17 R5 Review: Strong Gaming Performance, Back in Black
Just when you thought the Alienware 17 had pulled out all of the stops, the latest version, the R5 ($1,549 to start, $3,974 as tested), pushes everything a step further. Sure, its new black color scheme is handsome, but inside, a combination of an...
The Alienware 17 R5 looks great and has a lovely display and strong audio, and while it plays games well, it has weaker CPU performance than its competitors.
Jun, 2018
Expert review by : Jayce Wagner (digitaltrends.com)
Alienware 17 R5 review
With this laptop, Alienware re-affirms its well-earned reputation for high-end gaming performance.
Excellent build quality ; High refresh rate display ; Variety of configuration options ; Exceptional gaming performance
Big and heavy ; Mediocre battery life
Taken as a whole, the Alienware 17 R5 delivers on everything it promises — exceptional gaming performance, unbelievable processing power, and a gorgeous display. It’s not without its flaws, but this is the laptop to beat if you need a gaming powerhouse...
Expert review by : Brad Chacos (pcworld.com)
Alienware 17 R5 review: Core i9 and an overclocked GTX 1080 create an incredible desktop replacement
The Alienware 17's Core i9 CPU and overclocked GeForce GTX 1080 let this gaming laptop pump out incredible desktop-class performance, but you pay for it in both cash and size.
Incredible desktop-class performance ; Overclockable CPU and GPU ; Gorgeous industrial design ; Decent battery life for a desktop replacement
Large and heavy ; Annoying hinge/vent design ; Can't get one without Tobii eye-tracking
The old Alienware 17 kicked ass. The new Alienware 17 R5 blows us away.
Jun, 2018
Expert review by : Matthew Buzzi (pcmag.com)
Alienware 17 R5 Review
The Alienware 17 R5 gaming laptop delivers serious power in a big, but nicely built, package. The model we reviewed is expensive, but the configuration choices offer well-priced options for different budgets.
Jun, 2018
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Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.com)
A slightly less desktop-busting Alienware 17
A little slimmer and lighter than some other 17-inch gaming laptops, but still not exactly portable.
Dell's ; is highly configurable, looks a bit more sophisticated than previous incarnations, and still delivers excellent performance.
You probably don't really want a programmable lightshow for your laptop. No dual-GPU options, and battery life isn't going to help much with on-the-go gaming.
It's not as much of a conversation piece as the tank-like Alienware 18, but the slimmer, lighter Alienware 17 is arguably more practical for serious gamers with realistic budgets.
Mar, 2014
Expert review by : Laptop Mag (laptopmag.com)
Alienware 17 R5
The new Alienware 17 R5 delivers excellent gaming power in a sleeker, hinge-forward design with captivating sound and lighting effects.
Excellent gaming performance; Slimmer design; 13 customizable lighting zones ; Above-average battery life; Impressive audio quality
CPU performance trails competitors
Dec, 2018
Expert review by : Florian Glaser (notebookcheck.net)
Alienware 17 R5 (i7-8750H, GTX 1070, QHD) Laptop Review
Now with a hexa-core CPU. Despite using the most current components, the former top-gaming brand Alienware has had more and more difficulties standing up against the competitors. Find out in our review why this effort is not quite sufficient anymore...
robust and high-quality case ; many configuration options ; numerous illumination elements ; fast and responsive QHD display ; good input devices ; decent sound ; Thunderbolt 3 ; NVMe SSD ; G-Sync
CPU Turbo could be better ; limited viewing angles ; unnecessarily noisy in 3D operation ; few maintenance options ; very large and heavy ; meager battery life ; no card reader
Those looking for a stylish high-end notebook with good input devices, modern connections, and many illumination options should be pleased with the Alienware 17 R5. Aside from some smaller details, the 17-inch case is able to convince, as long as you...
Sep, 2018
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Expert review by : Fergus Halliday (pcworld.idg.com.au)
Alienware 17 R5 review: Full, in-depth review
Hear me roar
Peak performance ; Super-responsive trackpad
It ain't cheap ; Bit bulky
The Alienware 17 R5 oesn’t reinvent the wheel but it does live up the brand’s legacy in all the right ways.
Sep, 2018
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Expert review by : Puja Chatterjee (eComputerTips.com)
Alienware 17 R5 AW17R5 Review - Price, Specs, Design, Pros & Cons
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Good for multimedia ; Gaming thrill ; Perfect for official purposes ; Good audio output ; Command center revamped
Mediocre ; Weighs nearly 10 pounds ; Performance Lower Than Competitors ; Tobii eye tracking ; Display is not hi rays as expected
Oct, 2018
Expert review by : Vivek (gizbot_com)
Alienware 17 R5 Laptop Review: A no-compromise gaming laptop
The new Alienware 17 Laptop R5 is the latest gaming laptop from Dell. It has the latest Intel i7 (8th Gen Processor) with 16 GB RAM and Nvidia GTX 1070 8 GB GDDR5 GPU with a 1080p G-Sync enabled display with 60 Hz refresh rate. Is this the best gaming...
Gaming inspired design ; Vivid Display ; Latest Intel processor
Lower refresh rate No ; SD Card Slot
The New Alienware 17 Laptop R5 is a stellar gaming laptop. Additionally, the laptop can also handle CPU intensive tasks like video editing and render as well. But it does have a bit of shortcoming.
Aug, 2018
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