Alienware X17 R2 specs, features, and analysis
Here's what you need to know about 2022 Alienware X17 R2 including price, display info, CPU, RAM, storage, battery, and more.
Alienware X17 R2 |
Availability | Alienware X17 R2 |
Released | 2022 |
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Pricing | Starting at $2,299 |
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Exterior | Alienware X17 R2 |
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Weight | 6.54 ~ 6.82 lbs. (2.96 - 3.09 kg) |
Colors | Lunar light With High Endurance Clear Coat and Silky - Smooth Finish |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Keyboard
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Display | Alienware X17 R2 |
Size | 17.3 Inches |
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Ports | Alienware X17 R2 |
Ports | Left (1)
Right (1)
Back (8)
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Internal Specs | Alienware X17 R2 |
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Geekbench 5 Single CoreGeekbench 5 Multi-Core | |
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Connectivity | Alienware X17 R2 |
Wi-Fi | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 Dual Band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi 6E 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 |
Ethernet | Killer E3100 2.5G Ethernet Controller Transfer rate: 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps |
Battery | Alienware X17 R2 |
Size | 87 WHr, 6-cell smart lithium-ion battery |
Power Supply | 240W 330W power adapter. |
Software | Alienware X17 R2 |
OS | Windows 11 Home Pro |
Built-in Apps | Alienware Command CenterDashboard navigates all features, including themes, system performance, and overclocking.
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Camera & Audio | Alienware X17 R2 |
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Misc | Alienware X17 R2 |
Sensors | Windows Hello IR Camera |
Security | Windows Hello IR camera for Facial Biometrics |
Warranty | 1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis |
Key Features | Alienware X17 R2 |
At Glance |
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Our analysis and reviews
What we like
Reasons to like about Alienware X17 R2.
Alienware X17 R2 exceed all minimum system requirements for Windows 11.
Requirements | Alienware X17 R2 |
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Secure Boot | Yes |
TPM 2.0 | TPM 2.0 |
Processor | Intel Core i7-12700H → Intel Core i9-12900HK |
4GB RAM | 16GB → 32GB |
64GB Drive | 256GB → 4TB |
2 Cores CPU | 14 cores |
Alienware X17 R2 comes with two M.2 slots that you can easily upgrade and install an additional SSD to expand the storage on the device. Learn more
Storage Slots | Alienware X17 R2 |
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M.2 | x2 |
The Alienware X17 R2 has two RAM slots which you can use to add or replace with a larger one if it isn't already at the maximum size that the system chipset support. Learn more
Memory | Alienware X17 R2 |
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Slots | x2 |
Type | DDR5 |
Speed | 4800 MHz |
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 16GB GDDR6
What's new
Improvements over its predecessor.
Intel Core i9-12900HK inside Alienware X17 R2 has a 34% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-11980HK inside Alienware X17 R1.
Alienware X17 R2 supports a faster memory speed than the Alienware X17 R1. It supports up to 4800MHz versus 3466MHz of system memory on the Alienware X17 R1.
What's missing
Downsides over its predecessor.
Alienware X17 R2 supports a smaller memory capacity than the Alienware X17 R1. It only supports up to 32GB versus 64GB of system memory on the Alienware X17 R1.
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