The brand practically a synonym for "gaming PC," Alienware puts out some of the most powerful—and most expensive—laptops you can buy. This year's refresh of its 17-inch flagship, the Alienware 17 R5 ...

Picking a gaming laptop is a more intense decision than picking a desktop or individual components. You can’t just throw in a new graphics card or CPU in a few years to improve performance. Outside of ...

The first impression one has after laying eyes upon the new Alienware 17 R5 is that it looks remarkably subdued for a top-tier gaming machine. The second, and slightly more overwhelming characteristic ...

The latest entry in Alienware's M series of full-size high-end gaming laptops, the m17 R5 (starts at $1,599.99; $2,649.99 as tested) pushes the power envelope with an under-the-hood update to the m17 ...

is an editor covering deals and gaming hardware. He joined in 2018, and after a two-year stint at Polygon, he rejoined The Verge in May 2025. One of Alienware’s coolest CES 2022 announcements is the ...

The Alienware 17 R5 gaming laptop delivers serious power in a big, but nicely built, package. The model we reviewed is expensive, but the configuration choices offer well-priced options for different ...

I’ve been a consumer PC expert at PCMag for 10 years, and I love PC gaming. I've played games on my computer for as long as I can remember, which eventually (as it does for many) led me to build and ...

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