i liked its design the most - I liked design , speed i also enjoyed its gaming experience a lot
20% off Alienware – x16 R2 16″ 3K Gaming Laptop – Intel Core Ultra 9 Series 1 2023 32GB Memory NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB – 1TB Storage – Lunar Silver
SKU: 6576921
$2,15999
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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
Write a reviewA 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.
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.
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.
Awesome gaming laptop - [Employee of bestbuy] Awesome frames per second on a laptop. Nice weight and quality.
Snazzy gaming laptop - Bought to replace my old laptop. A little wider than I would like making it hard to travel with but other than that it seems worth what I paid! Not a fan of all the ports being in the back but not a huge deal.
Best Laptop - I love it. Easy to use and update. Handles the best pc games.
Grade A laptop - Great laptop all around, i havent had any issues with it whatsoever.
super satisfied - great computer and i got it at a awesome price from best buy!
Great solution for gaming and student laptop - We just had to replace a Razer Stealth 15, and this Alienware fit the bill! With good RAM standard and the sturdiness of Alienware build quality, it seems to be holding up to lugging to school well. Bought an Alienware M16 for my other son and had to add more RAM to get it to run as smoothly as we’d like on larger games. But overall very satisfied!
Alienware x16 R2 - A Powerhouse for Gaming - I recently purchased the Alienware x16 R2 from Best Buy, and after spending some time using it for both gaming and studying, I can confidently say it’s one of the best laptops I’ve owned. Performance: Powered by an Intel Ultra 9 processor and 32GB of high-speed RAM, this laptop handles everything I throw at it with ease. Whether I’m multitasking between study apps and browser tabs or running demanding games, the system stays smooth and responsive. The 1TB SSD provides plenty of fast storage for games, software, and files, with quick boot times and load speeds. Display: The 16" 240Hz display is absolutely stunning. It delivers crisp visuals and ultra-smooth motion, which is perfect for fast-paced games. The high refresh rate really enhances the gaming experience. Design and Usability: The build quality is top-notch, as expected from Alienware. It feels premium and durable, yet sleek. Despite being a powerful machine, it’s user-friendly and easy to navigate, making it great for both serious gaming and productivity tasks. Verdict: Overall, the Alienware x16 R2 is a powerful and versatile machine. It’s perfect for gamers and students alike who need top-tier performance in a stylish package. If you're looking for speed, reliability, and premium features, this laptop is definitely worth considering.
Awesome machine!!! - BEST laptop I've ever owned! Games run smoothly and the display is outstanding! Awesome machine!
Alien is the winner - I have had this laptop for about a week and I've enjoyed using it. It has very good graphics. When I've had time to play a game, it's been responsive with no delays. it is very smooth when multitasking. I enjoy adjusting the color of the keyboard and back lighting. The only downfall is the weight. It's bulky but it is worth it for me. It has a big price tag, in my case I didn't mind.
Amazing - The 16 inch laptop its actually pretty big compared to other laptops so you dont have to worry about not getting the 18 inch one both are pretty massive
Reliable Laptop - I’ve been using my Alienware laptop for a few weeks now, and I’m thoroughly impressed. The build quality is premium, and the design feels both futuristic and durable.
Yikes - Garbage. It shut off randomly, couldn't get it back on. Returned it.
Works great - It's just what I wanted! Something to do real development on.
Alienware is always a great buy - Unbelievable on the value here, great spec for my engineering cad software, works great and good and lightweight. Powerful to say the least.
trackpad issue and no 4080 and 4090 versions - the laptop is good but the trackpad is not illuminated, hoped that bestbuy had 4080 and 4090 version of this laptop
Huge, expensive, unwieldily, beast of a laptop. - Gets hot fast, dies fast. But better than all my friends actual gaming towers.needs a special backpack it’s so big.
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