
Review Summary
Big screen. Big performance
The Alienware 17 is thinner and lighter than any 17-inch laptop they have created before, but that doesn't mean they skimped on performance. It's crafted with aerospace-inspired carbon fiber filled surfaces that add stiffness and durability and copper heat sinks that enable proper cooling. Powered by high-performance latest generation Intel processors and offering a new USB Type-C port with support for SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps (USB 3.1) and Thunderbolt3 technologies, the Alienware 17 is designed to give you the best experience on an impressive screen.
Built for intense gaming
More power
Alienware 17 automatically overclocks and monitors internal temperatures to keep your system running cool when the action is hot and deliver performance precisely when you need it.Lean and mean on a big screen:Enjoy IPS (in-plane switching)-based LCD technology on an expansive 17-inch screen that offers stunningly clear color and clarity. Get up to pixel density for astonishing color clarity and extra wide viewing angles.
Sound and fury
Rich, impressive audio is powered by Klipsch and Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi technology. Visually connect with comrades and competitors with a 2.0MP Full HD webcam and let the banter flow with a dual microphone array.
Full-throttle gaming
The family powerhouse
Outfitted with the latest generation Intel processors, it is equipped for advanced power and a seamless gaming experience.
Supercharged gaming
The processors in Alienware 17 offer Dynamic Overclocking to kick in extra power when your game demands it, so you won't miss a beat.
Connect and conquer
A double-shot of the best gaming networking technology is inside with Killer Gigabit Ethernet and Killer Wireless 802.11ac Wi-Fi - so you're getting the smoothest possible streaming video and gaming packets when you need them most. Multitask when you need to, without any lags or lulls in the performance you crave. Plus, all Alienware 17 laptops come with Bluetooth 4.1 technology.
Cutting edge craftsmanship
Carbon fiber craftsmanship
Inspired by aerospace technologies, the carbon fiber composites in Alienware laptops deliver a unique rigidity and high stiffness-to-weight ratio. The result is a whole new tactile experience.
Sleek. Solid. Aluminum
Displays this good require serious protection, so Dell encased them in an anodized aluminum shell that matches the hinge strength and structural rigidity and boasts a new, iconic design.
Cooler with copper
Churn out maximum power while keeping your cool. Copper thermal modules allow your graphics cards and processors to perform at the highest level while the heat pipes and blocks prevent overheating.
Blow your hair back
Use your USB Type- C port as a Thunderbolt 3 port and experience 40Gbps (4x the USB 3.1 protocol).
Extend your reach
Mobility meets connectivity
Hook up your favorite accessories with the new superfast USB Type-C port, offering speeds 2x as fast as USB 3.0 with SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps (USB 3.1).
Guaranteed up to 10 million keystrokes
Experience the sensation of uniform feedback with the reinforced steel plate of the TactX keyboard, which also protects internal components from debris. Launch shortcuts to applications or even macros in-game, thanks to nine customizable keys capable of up to 19 unique commands, programmed via the Alienware Command Center software.
Rigorously tested for robust durability
Alienware laptops are tested to stand up to tens of thousands of functions: power button pushes, hinges opening and closing, twists, turns and up to 1 million touchpad strokes. Dell tests hard so you can game hard, reliably.