Alienware sets new benchmarks with the release of the most powerful 17″ AMD Advantage™ notebook, the industry-first 480Hz panel technology, and the presentation of Dell’s first-ever 16-inch Dell G Series laptop.
Alienware m17 R5: the powerful AMD Advantage Laptop
The Alienware m17 R5 is the laptop for individuals who seek sheer power. It is the world’s most powerful 17″ AMD Advantage laptop, providing truly exceptional performance.
The m17 R5 is the result of a collaboration with AMD, and it includes AMD Ryzen 6000 series Processor, AMD Radeon RX 6000 series graphics, and new AMD Smart Technologies. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT 12GB GDDR6 GPU has been added to the configuration lineup with today’s release.
Here’s a refresher on all the AMD Smart Technologies offerings for Alienware m17 R5 on select configurations:
- AMD SmartShift Max: Dynamic power shifting between a Radeon GPU and APU boosts performance for gaming, rendering and content creation.
- AMD SmartAccess Graphics: Improve frame rates, reduce latency and save battery by enabling discrete Radeon graphics or Ryzen graphics to handle rendering and presentation while maintaining AMD FreeSync™. Only available with select models
- AMD Smart Access Memory: Get an extra edge when your Ryzen processors are able to harness the full potential of the Radeon graphics card memory.
- AMD FreeSync™ Premium: Put an end to choppy gameplay with fluid, artifact-free performance at virtually any framerate. This adaptive sync technology matches the refresh rate of your graphics and your display for buttery smooth gameplay
The Alienware m17 R5 provides extraordinary speeds and response times for seamless gameplay, making the game feel like an extension of the user’s senses. The m17 R5 also has Alienware Cryo-tech cooling technology, as well as a built-in graphics vapour chamber, to maintain excellent performance when playing visually intensive games.
480Hz displays make soft landing in Alienware m17 R5 and x17 R2
Gamers will have their first encounter with a brand-new display technology with the Alienware m17 R5 and Alienware x17 R2 gaming laptops. The FHD (1920 x 1080) 480Hz 3ms panels provide a slew of gameplay advantages, including animation smoothness for simpler target tracking, ghosting reduction to reduce distracting effects, and decreased system latency to help you see other players faster.
While any gamer will benefit from the smooth frame rates provided by this 480Hz panel, competitive gamers who play fast-paced games will quickly realise the benefits of the high refresh rates. These panels support AMD FreeSync and NVIDIA G-SYNC with Advanced Optimus. Any gamer who plays popular esports game titles may make use of the full advantage of 480Hz screens in this current graphics generation.
Alienware’s first 480Hz is purpose-built with premium experiences such as:
- Advanced Optimus: Automatically controls the built-in hardware MUX to disable the iGPU and use the system’s more powerful dGPU, which gives additional control over game performance and battery life.
- ComfortView Plus: A built-in, always-on, hardware-based low blue light solution that doesn’t compromise true-to-life colour accuracy.
- Dolby Vision: Brings optimal colour profiles and contrast that goes well beyond the capabilities of traditional high dynamic range (HDR).
For those who prefer a higher-resolution panel over quicker refresh rates, Alienware offers UHD (3840 x 2160) 120Hz 3ms displays on the m17 R5 and x17 R2 laptops.
Dell’s first-ever 16-inch gaming panel in a 15-inch chassis, introducing the Dell G16
The new Dell G16 is designed for PC gamers who need the essential gaming features and want mobility and performance without sacrificing screen size.
The G16 features a smooth, futuristic aluminium shell in Obsidian Black with an iridescent logo and a stylish gaming-inspired design. The laptop also includes a 16-inch panel in a 15-inch chassis with a 16:10 aspect ratio, which gives gamers 11% more screen than the G15’s 16:9 display, resulting in a more immersive gaming and cinematic experience. The greater viewing area is enhanced by three-sided low bezels and a QHD+ (2560×1600) 165Hz display that strikes a balance between high resolution and fast frame rates. The G16 may use Advanced Optimus to swap between the integrated GPU and the separate NVIDIA RTX graphics card as needed, which can help improve battery life and provide a seamless gaming experience.
The G16 is outfitted with Alienware-inspired thermals such as copper pipes, four vents, and ultra-thin fan blades to optimise cooling and airflow for constant high-end gaming performance. It has a 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12700H 14-core processor and up to an NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU. To keep your system operating at peak speed during intensive raids and monster encounters, use the “Game Shift” key in the F9 position, which instantly increases cooling performance.
G16 takes a few other pages from the Alienware playbook including:
- Alienware Command Center: Provides easy access to game settings, peripheral lighting settings, Dolby Audio, and a game library for seamless customisation.
- New Keyboard options including CherryMX: Option for one zone, per-key RGB, or CherryMX ultra-low profile mechanical keyboard, all options full-sized with completely customisable layouts.