Design:
| Type |
Gaming |
| weight |
4230 g |
| Uses a fanless design |
✕ |
| Has a backlit keyboard |
✓ |
| warranty period |
1 years |
| volume |
3542.4 cm³ |
| width |
410 mm |
| height |
320 mm |
| thickness |
27 mm |
| maximum operating temperature |
35 °C |
| lowest potential operating temperature |
0 °C |
| is weather-sealed (splashproof) |
✕ |
The Dell Alienware m18 R2 18″ is a gaming laptop with a solid design, weighing 4230g and featuring a backlit keyboard for enhanced visibility in low-light environments. It has a volume of 3542.4 cm³, making it relatively large, with dimensions of 410mm in width, 320mm in height, and 27mm in thickness. While it does not feature a fanless design or weather-sealing, it operates in a temperature range between 0°C and 35°C. The laptop also comes with a 1-year warranty for added peace of mind.
Display:
| screen size |
18" |
| resolution |
2560 x 1600 px |
| pixel density |
168 ppi |
| has a touch screen |
✕ |
| brightness (typical) |
300 nits |
| refresh rate |
165Hz |
| contrast ratio |
1000:1 |
| has anti-reflection coating |
✓ |
| supported displays |
4 |
The Dell Alienware m18 R2 18″ features an impressive display with a 2560 x 1600 px resolution, delivering clear and detailed visuals. The 18″ screen size provides an expansive viewing area, while the 165Hz refresh rate ensures smooth motion for gaming and video content. The display also boasts a contrast ratio of 1000:1 and comes with an anti-reflection coating, reducing glare for a better viewing experience in bright environments. While it does not support a touch screen, it can support up to four external displays through its GPU.
Performance:
| RAM |
64GB |
| RAM speed |
5200 MHz |
| Uses flash storage |
✓ |
| internal storage |
4096GB |
| CPU speed |
8 x 2.1 & 12 x 1.5 GHz |
| CPU threads |
28 threads |
| VRAM |
8GB |
| floating-point performance |
20.04 TFLOPS |
| GDDR version |
GDDR6X |
| texture rate |
313.2 GTexels/s |
| pixel rate |
104.4 GPixel/s |
| Is an NVMe SSD |
✓ |
| DirectX version |
DirectX 12 Ultimate |
| GPU clock speed |
1230 MHz |
| uses multithreading |
✓ |
| maximum memory amount |
64GB |
| DDR memory version |
5 |
| turbo clock speed |
5.5GHz |
| GPU turbo |
2175 MHz |
| memory slots |
2 |
| PCI Express (PCIe) version |
4 |
| semiconductor size |
4 nm |
| has XeSS (XMX) |
✕ |
| SSD storage capacity |
4096GB |
| Supports 64-bit |
✓ |
The Dell Alienware m18 R2 18″ offers exceptional performance with its 64GB RAM running at 5200 MHz and a substantial 4096GB SSD for fast storage. Powered by an Intel Core i7-14700HX processor with 28 threads and a turbo clock speed of up to 5.5GHz, it ensures smooth multitasking and high processing power. The GPU, equipped with 8GB of VRAM, operates at a turbo speed of 2175 MHz, supporting demanding gaming and rendering tasks. With NVMe SSD storage and support for DirectX 12 Ultimate, this laptop is built for high-speed data access and cutting-edge graphics.
Benchmarks:
| Geekbench 6 result (multi) |
13529 |
| Geekbench 6 result (single) |
2504 |
| PassMark (G3D) result |
19574 |
| PassMark result |
37155 |
| PassMark result (single) |
3987 |
The Dell Alienware m18 R2 18″ demonstrates strong benchmark performance across multiple tests. In Geekbench 6, it scored 13529 in the multi-core test and 2504 in the single-core test, indicating excellent processing power. The laptop also achieved a PassMark score of 37155, with a PassMark (G3D) result of 19574, reflecting solid 3D graphics performance. The single-core PassMark result is 3987, further confirming its overall processing strength for demanding tasks.
Connectivity:
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-C) |
0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-A) |
0 |
| USB 4 20Gbps ports |
0 |
| USB 4 40Gbps ports |
2 |
| Thunderbolt 4 ports |
2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (USB-C) |
1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (USB-A) |
3 |
| Thunderbolt 3 ports |
0 |
| has an HDMI output |
✓ |
| supports Wi-Fi |
✓ |
| Wi-Fi version |
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| has an external memory slot |
✓ |
| Bluetooth version |
5.4 |
| RJ45 ports |
1 |
| HDMI ports |
1 |
| HDMI version |
HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort outputs |
0 |
| USB 2.0 ports |
0 |
| has AirPlay |
✕ |
| mini DisplayPort outputs |
1 |
| has a VGA connector |
✕ |
The Dell Alienware m18 R2 18″ offers a comprehensive range of connectivity options, including two Thunderbolt 4 ports and two USB 4 40Gbps ports for high-speed data transfer. It also supports Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.4 for fast wireless connections. The laptop features one HDMI 2.1 port, a mini DisplayPort, and an RJ45 port for wired network connections. Additionally, it provides an external memory slot for expandable storage and offers a USB 3.2 Gen 1 port (USB-C) and multiple USB-A ports for versatile peripheral connections.
Battery:
| battery size |
97 Wh |
| Has sleep-and-charge USB ports |
✓ |
| Has a MagSafe power adapter |
✕ |
The Dell Alienware m18 R2 18″ is equipped with a 97 Wh battery, providing a solid power source for extended use. It also features sleep-and-charge USB ports, allowing users to charge devices even when the laptop is in sleep mode. However, it does not include a MagSafe power adapter for charging.
Features:
| release date |
January 2024 |
| has stereo speakers |
✓ |
| has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack |
✓ |
| megapixels (front camera) |
2.07MP |
| supports ray tracing |
✓ |
| supports DLSS |
✓ |
| has Dolby Atmos |
✕ |
| Stylus included |
✕ |
| Has a fingerprint scanner |
✕ |
| number of microphones |
2 |
| Uses 3D facial recognition |
✓ |
| has voice commands |
✓ |
| has a front camera |
✓ |
| Has S/PDIF Out port |
✕ |
| has a gyroscope |
✕ |
| has GPS |
✕ |
| has an accelerometer |
✕ |
| has a compass |
✕ |
| Has an optical disc drive |
✕ |
The Dell Alienware m18 R2 18″ comes with stereo speakers and a 3.5 mm audio jack for versatile audio options. It also features a 2.07MP front camera and supports 3D facial recognition for enhanced security. For gaming, it includes ray tracing and DLSS support, providing an immersive graphics experience. Additionally, the laptop allows for voice commands and includes two microphones for clear audio input, though it does not offer features like Dolby Atmos or an optical disc drive.
Miscellaneous:
| clock multiplier |
21 |
| PassMark (DirectCompute) result |
8162 |
| number of transistors |
22900 million |
| has LHR |
✕ |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) |
115W |
| Supports 3D |
✓ |
| Supports multi-display technology |
✓ |
| OpenCL version |
3 |
| OpenGL version |
4.6 |
| Supports ECC memory |
✓ |
| memory bus width |
128-bit |
| effective memory speed |
16000 MHz |
| maximum memory bandwidth |
256 GB/s |
| render output units (ROPs) |
48 |
| texture mapping units (TMUs) |
144 |
| shading units |
4608 |
| Has Double Precision Floating Point (DPFP) |
✓ |
| GPU memory speed |
2000 MHz |
| GPU architecture |
Ada Lovelace |
| PassMark result (overclocked) |
39466 |
| GPU name |
UHD Graphics 770 |
| Type |
Laptop |
| instruction sets |
MMX, F16C, FMA3, AES, AVX, AVX2, SSE 4.1, SSE 4.2 |
| L3 cache |
33 MB |
| Has an unlocked multiplier |
✕ |
| Has NX bit |
✓ |
| CPU temperature |
100 °C |
| GPU execution units |
32 |
| Has integrated graphics |
✓ |
| memory channels |
2 |
| RAM speed (max) |
5600 MHz |
| Uses big.LITTLE technology |
✓ |
The system boasts a 115W thermal design power (TDP) for efficient heat management. It features integrated graphics with UHD Graphics 770, offering 32 execution units. The device supports high-performance features like ECC memory for data integrity, and multi-display technology for enhanced visual setups. It also supports modern technologies such as OpenCL 3, OpenGL 4.6, and has a 33MB L3 cache for improved processing speeds. While it supports 3D and double precision floating point (DPFP), it does not include an unlocked multiplier for overclocking.
