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Dell Alienware m18 R2: 18" QHD+ 165Hz, i9-14900HX, RTX 4090, 64GB DDR5, 4TB SSD $3149.99

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  • Your total will be $3999.99 (excluding tax) + shipping is free
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  • 18" QHD+ (2560 x 1600) 16:10, 165Hz 3ms, 100% DCI-P3, Anti-glare, IPS Display, NVIDIA G-SYNC + DDS
  • 14th Gen Intel Corei9 14900HX (24-Core, 36MB L3 Cache, up to 5.8GHz Max Turbo Frequency)
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090, 16 GB GDDR6
  • 64GB: 2 x 32 GB, DDR5, 5200 MT/s, non-ECC, dual-channel
  • 4TB, M.2, PCIe NVMe, SSD
  • Intel Killer 1750 2x2 + BT 5.4 Wireless Card with Wi-Fi 7 Ready
  • 1080p at 30fps FHD HDR RGB-IR camera
  • English US AlienFX RGB backlit (per-key) Alienware M Series keyboard
  • 6 Cell, 97 Whr, integrated Battery
  • 9.32 lbs. (4.23 kg)
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with PowerShare
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port
    • 2x Thunderbolt 4 Gen 2 Type-C ports with DisplayPort Alt Mode/USB4
    • 1x RJ45 Ethernet port
    • 1x Universal audio jack
    • 1x HDMI 2.1 port
    • 1x power-adapter port
    • 1x mini-Display port
    • 1x SD-card slot

https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/g...ctom18r204
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$3149.99 $3999.99 after the following steps:
  • Click here [dell.com] to Subscribe to emails for unique 10% off code
    • Check your inbox or spam folder for email w/ coupon code; may take 30 minutes or more to arrive
  • Go to Dell Alienware m18 R2 Laptop [dell.com]
  • Add item to cart
  • Proceed to cart
  • Enter your unique 10% off coupon code from email
  • Your total will be $3999.99 (excluding tax) + shipping is free
Additional Savings:
SPECS:
  • 18" QHD+ (2560 x 1600) 16:10, 165Hz 3ms, 100% DCI-P3, Anti-glare, IPS Display, NVIDIA G-SYNC + DDS
  • 14th Gen Intel Corei9 14900HX (24-Core, 36MB L3 Cache, up to 5.8GHz Max Turbo Frequency)
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090, 16 GB GDDR6
  • 64GB: 2 x 32 GB, DDR5, 5200 MT/s, non-ECC, dual-channel
  • 4TB, M.2, PCIe NVMe, SSD
  • Intel Killer 1750 2x2 + BT 5.4 Wireless Card with Wi-Fi 7 Ready
  • 1080p at 30fps FHD HDR RGB-IR camera
  • English US AlienFX RGB backlit (per-key) Alienware M Series keyboard
  • 6 Cell, 97 Whr, integrated Battery
  • 9.32 lbs. (4.23 kg)
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with PowerShare
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port
    • 2x Thunderbolt 4 Gen 2 Type-C ports with DisplayPort Alt Mode/USB4
    • 1x RJ45 Ethernet port
    • 1x Universal audio jack
    • 1x HDMI 2.1 port
    • 1x power-adapter port
    • 1x mini-Display port
    • 1x SD-card slot

https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/g...ctom18r204

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Mar 8, 2024 7:22 AM
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PeichenMar 8, 2024 7:22 AM
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Would be a flaming deal at $2950. Like the upgraded RAM and SSD which is easily $300 aftermarket
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Mar 8, 2024 3:13 PM
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Mar 8, 2024 9:55 PM
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aarond12Mar 8, 2024 9:55 PM
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Just got my Alienware M15 R7 back from repair. Replaced the motherboard and fans on a computer less than 1 year old, adult owned, with no liquid damage.

Then again, my Dell laptop has had TWO motherboard replacements and my Dell desktop has had ONE. Can someone please tell me why I keep buying Dell computers?
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Mar 10, 2024 3:28 AM
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TempTagMar 10, 2024 3:28 AM
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Assume these are not mini-LED screens?
Mar 11, 2024 9:34 PM
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ti97Mar 11, 2024 9:34 PM
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Quote from TempTag View quoted comment :
Assume these are not mini-LED screens?

I was hoping for the same but I doubt it. Not listed anywhere on the specs. If it was, it would be plastered all over the place and not hidden.
Mar 12, 2024 7:23 AM
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Dave_BMar 12, 2024 7:23 AM
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Quote from TempTag View quoted comment :
Assume these are not mini-LED screens?
They're IPS screens. 300nits brightness.

https://www.dell.com/support/manu...lang=en-us

You'd think for over $3k you'd get at least 500 nits. Not with Alienware.

Also, it doesn't support USB-C charging, to adjust the battery charge limit you have to go into the BIOS, it's bigger and heavier than other 4090 18" laptops, and the battery life is terrible.

Might as well get a Lenovo 4090 for less.
Last edited by Dave_B March 12, 2024 at 12:30 AM.
Mar 12, 2024 7:45 AM
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JoeW2891Mar 12, 2024 7:45 AM
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I paid more than this for the 13900hx/4080 model, 16gb ram/1tb had (I upgraded RAM/SSD myself after purchase). I'm 95% happy with my purchase. I feel like, for this kind of money, you should be 110% happy.

The m18 r1 and 2 are heavy beasts. Like ten pounds/4kg with the adapter. It's transportable but not portable. Perfect for my needs, but probably not for most. I wanted a big screen and a full keyboard/numberpad, otherwise I'd have gone for the x17. Picture traveling while lugging around more than a gallon of water around in your backpack or whatever.

Having owned a 12700 and 13900 laptop, I would say that odd stutters are a thing with the new hybrid processors. 12700 couldn't handle Chrome with lots of tabs, but FFox, etc were all fine. I gave up quick on that laptop for work. 13900: when I select an item from a folder to add to an email, the whole system hiccups for maybe a second. Click the wifi/sound/battery button on taskbar? 1 second hiccup. Odd little repeatable tics that should not happen when your computer has dozens of CPU threads.

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Mar 23, 2024 2:24 PM
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ConstanzaLordofIdiotMar 23, 2024 2:24 PM
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I had this model in the 13th gen and I would keep adequate ventilation by propping it up. 9 months in, one of the fans busted. I didn't find out until I went to sell it and the guy pointed it out.

Highly do not recommend.
Mar 23, 2024 8:51 PM
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PeichenMar 23, 2024 8:51 PM
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Quote from ConstanzaLordofIdiot View quoted comment :
I had this model in the 13th gen and I would keep adequate ventilation by propping it up. 9 months in, one of the fans busted. I didn't find out until I went to sell it and the guy pointed it out.

Highly do not recommend.
Do you have to send it back to Dell to repair or is replacement fan available online?
Apr 14, 2024 5:34 AM
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TrifectahApr 14, 2024 5:34 AM
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Do these run cool. 64GB ram and 4tb ssd is like a $500 value.
Apr 14, 2024 6:02 AM
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TrifectahApr 14, 2024 6:02 AM
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So these come with the slim form factor adapter apparently and the cherry rgb keyboard is only $50 extra. I got my Razer blade 18 recently and dislike the keyboard. No number keys and the keyboard feel sucks. I'm considering returning that for this instead. Plus I get a 4090 and 16gb VRAM, 4tb ssd and 64GB ram. It's a no brainer for me.
Apr 14, 2024 6:26 AM
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Greenworld123Apr 14, 2024 6:26 AM
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Quote from Trifectah View quoted comment :
So these come with the slim form factor adapter apparently and the cherry rgb keyboard is only $50 extra. I got my Razer blade 18 recently and dislike the keyboard. No number keys and the keyboard feel sucks. I'm considering returning that for this instead. Plus I get a 4090 and 16gb VRAM, 4tb ssd and 64GB ram. It's a no brainer for me.
10ibs though..
Aug 4, 2024 7:51 PM
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cornerblitz13Aug 4, 2024 7:51 PM
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Quote from JoeW2891 View quoted comment :
I paid more than this for the 13900hx/4080 model, 16gb ram/1tb had (I upgraded RAM/SSD myself after purchase). I'm 95% happy with my purchase. I feel like, for this kind of money, you should be 110% happy.

The m18 r1 and 2 are heavy beasts. Like ten pounds/4kg with the adapter. It's transportable but not portable. Perfect for my needs, but probably not for most. I wanted a big screen and a full keyboard/numberpad, otherwise I'd have gone for the x17. Picture traveling while lugging around more than a gallon of water around in your backpack or whatever.

Having owned a 12700 and 13900 laptop, I would say that odd stutters are a thing with the new hybrid processors. 12700 couldn't handle Chrome with lots of tabs, but FFox, etc were all fine. I gave up quick on that laptop for work. 13900: when I select an item from a folder to add to an email, the whole system hiccups for maybe a second. Click the wifi/sound/battery button on taskbar? 1 second hiccup. Odd little repeatable tics that should not happen when your computer has dozens of CPU threads.
My happiness increased by 14% after reading your comment… thank you so much!
Mar 23, 2025 9:51 PM
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StrongCaption298Mar 23, 2025 9:51 PM
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Too expensive still... if you are spending this much you might as well wait a bit and try to get a 5090 laptop once there's a discount by summer or a bit later. More and faster vram with a better screen.

I wouldn't bite until it was 2500... I do love how many ports it has and the hardware is solid.

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