Overview

  • Premium quality
    Combining the structural rigidity of an anodized aluminum lid, stainless steel palm rest, with a smooth, bead-blasted exterior finish, the x16 R2 is crafted to stand out and stay durable.
  • Function
    The V-rail edges allow for a quick and easy opening and more comfortable palm rest, while an elevated perimeter foot design enables improved airflow for higher overall performance.
  • Impressive inside and out
    Engineered with an anodized aluminum and magnesium alloy chassis, and combined with an optimized 16:10 display aspect ratio, the x16 R2 delivers stunning visuals on- and off-screen.
  • Dolby Vision
    Experience stunning graphics with optimal color profiles, more contrast and vivid colors that go beyond the traditional high dynamic range (HDR).
  • ComfortView Plus
    Built-in low blue light screen reduces blue light emissions while maintaining excellent color, performance and image quality.
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 processor
    With lower thermals and improved efficiency, Intel Core Ultra processors provide balanced performance for gaming on the go. 3D hybrid architecture delivers multitasking performance with the combined capabilities of performance-cores, efficient-cores and low-power efficient-cores – all while remaining cool and quiet.

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Specifications

Capacity & configuration

Display Type
LCD
Screen Type
WVA
Storage Type
SSD
Total Storage Capacity
1000 gigabytes
Solid State Drive Capacity
1000 gigabytes
Type of Memory (RAM)
LPDDR5X
Graphics Type
Dedicated
GPU Video Memory Type (RAM)
GDDR6
Touchpad Type
Gesture
Speaker Type
Stereo Speakers
Optical Drive Type
None

Dimensions & weight

Product Name
x16 R2 16" 3K Gaming Laptop - Intel Core Ultra 9 Series 1 2023 32GB Memory NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB - 1TB Storage
Product Height
0.71 inches
Product Width
14.05 inches
Product Depth
11.4 inches
Product Weight
6 pounds

Features

Brand
Alienware
Color
Lunar Silver
Screen Size
16 inches
Screen Resolution
2560 x 1600
Touch Screen
No
Refresh Rate
240Hz
Synchronization Technology
G-SYNC (NVIDIA Adaptive Sync)
Processor Brand
Intel
CPU Base Clock Frequency
1.8 gigahertz
CPU Boost Clock Frequency
5.1 gigahertz
Number of CPU Cores
16-core
Number of CPU Threads
22
CPU Cache Memory Level
L2
L2 Cache
32 megabytes
Neural Processing Unit (NPU)
Yes
Maximum NPU Performance
8 trillions operations per second
System Memory (RAM)
32 gigabytes
GPU Brand
NVIDIA
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
GPU Video Memory (RAM)
8 gigabytes
Operating System
Windows 11 Home
Display Connector(s)
1 x HDMI 2.1
Number of HDMI Outputs (Total)
1
Number of DisplayPort Outputs (Total)
1
USB Ports
2 x USB-C
Number of USB Ports (Total)
4
Headphone Jack
Yes
Microphone Input
Yes
Wireless Connectivity
Wi-Fi
Wireless Networking Standard
Wi-Fi 7
Network Connectivity
None
Battery Cells
6-cell
Battery Chemistry
Lithium-ion
Front-Facing Camera
Yes
Front Facing Camera Megapixels
2.07 megapixels
Front Facing Camera Video Resolution
1080p
Built-In Microphone
Yes
2-in-1 Design
No
Backlit Keyboard
Yes
GPS Enabled
No
Media Card Reader
Yes
Media Card Slot
microSD
Audio Technology
Dolby Atmos
Windows AI
Copilot
Stylus Dock
None
ENERGY STAR Certified
No
EPEAT Registered
No
Numeric Keypad
No
Year of Release
2024
UPC
884116461517

Power & warranty

Model Number
AW16R2-9517SLV-PUS
Processor Model
Intel Core Ultra 9 Series 1
Processor Model Number
185H
Processor Model Year of Release
2023
Power Supply Maximum Wattage
240 watts
Warranty - Parts
1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis
Warranty - Labor
1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis

Warranty & protection

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Customer reviews

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MANZUROct 15, 2026 · Verified purchase ★★★★★

i liked its design the most - I liked design , speed i also enjoyed its gaming experience a lot

NeelJan 23, 2026 · Verified purchase ★★★★★

A Beast of a Machine, but You Pay for the Brand - This laptop is an absolute powerhouse. The Intel Core Ultra 9 and 32GB of RAM make it a "desktop replacement" for me. I use it for both heavy gaming and video editing, and it hasn't stuttered once. The main reason I’m giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is the price-to-performance ratio. For this price, I wish it came with an RTX 4080, but you are clearly paying for the "X-series" thinness and the premium materials. Also, the fans can get pretty loud when you're in "Overdrive" mode, but that's expected for a laptop this thin. If you want a laptop that looks professional but can play any game at night, this is a great choice.

NilsonGDec 17, 2025 · Verified purchase ★★★★★

Very good - I’ve been using the Alienware x16 and it’s honestly a really solid gaming laptop. It runs heavy games smoothly with no major issues, the screen looks great, and everything feels fast and responsive. It does get warm when gaming, but that’s expected and manageable. Overall, I’m very happy with the performance and would definitely recommend it.

SoliNov 26, 2025 · Verified purchase ★★★★★

Great performance, heats up fast - Bought this laptop for a couple months. The performance is very good and I can run a lot of games on it. The heating gets quite intense when gaming so make sure you have a good cooling pad.

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