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Building the Most Versatile Gaming Laptop | m16 R2 Deep Dive
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- čas přidán 14. 08. 2024
- Join us as we walk through how we evolved the Alienware m16 to create our most versatile gaming laptop yet. Find out more at aw.gg/m16-r2
Gameplay courtesy of Alan Wake 2 and Remedy Entertainment
CHAPTERS
0:00 - INTRO
0:33 - WHY WE MADE IT
1:23 - DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
1:48 - CHALLENGES
4:56 - FINAL PRODUCT
6:34 - OUTRO
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The trackpad is finally centred 🫡
It's always centered.......all dell's laptops have centered track pads below the keyboard deck....
@@mikejames6588 no, not always have been the case buddy. Previous model had their trackpad slightly placed on the left.
I returned the x14 R2 when I saw this was coming out. I don't need a spaceship looking laptop. Another big reason I returned the x14 R2 was you cannot upgrade the Ram on the x14 or x16 BS. This perfect discreet little beast can be upgraded both ssd and RAM.
I like the new simpler design, just retain the friggin STADIUM LOOP, man. That's what makes AW laptops cooler than the others.
No
This was an interesting, well made video and I'm pretty stoked for the new changes. As someone who is thinking about getting a single laptop for work and play that won't have a 4080 in it, a more mobile version of the M16 would be better. While I understand Alienware is going for a more mature look, it'd be cool to see the red finish from years back return.
so instead of improving the x14, their real portable laptop
they ruined m16 trying to make it everything it shouldn't be
Yep
i think they gave up on the x14 look at what the competition is offering i bet it's not selling well
Exactly this. The R2 is a huge step in the wrong direction.
@@Brian80813
maybe intel is paying them so much to avoid ryzen
that they don't mind people not buying as much of their okayish products
I think if only they adopted the USB C PD gen 2 (which can go to 240W), they could easily cram an RTX 4080 in that chassis, even with the Intel CPU, which would give the best of all worlds.
Frameworks had already started using the new USB C PD standard, so the tech is already present.
Also, if only Alienware could get over the obsession of “wafer thin gaming laptops” in the 14 inch screen space, it could easily cram higher wattage and keep it cooler. Even Razer has made its latest laptops thicker to ensure better thermals.
I'm brand new to Alienware, and I seem to be in the minority of people who appreciate the redesign a lot. I don't game much, but wanted a decently powerful laptop that could perform for when I do. I'll mostly be doing productivity related tasks, coding, online classes, with some gaming thrown in inbetween, so I really want a gaming laptop that was sleeker and could fit in anywhere. Never expected to find an Alienware that would achieve that, but here we are. I'll be honest, I actually did kind of like the look of the thermal shelf itself, but hated the stadium lighting. I despise RGB entirely, it's the tackiest thing unless it's all white. I'm also not a fan of the Alien head lol, but that's what stickers are for. Sorry Alienware fans, but people like me are the reason they went this direction lol. Maybe we can redesign the logo next? Haha.
Not even a 30 min vídeo would convince me about this downgrade...less Power, same screen..., incredible hard work to save production costs, How to defend this? Really miss The old times when this Brand was trully a high end products...
I’m sorry you feel this way. I have an Alienware laptop from 2013 that still runs. I have an Alienware with a 2060 that’s runs fine. I have an Alienware with a 3070 and it runs like a dream
@@Tom-vg5nb I don't think that's their point. Their point is this is a massive downgrade compared to the R1 in every way.
As much as I love Alienware, I do agree. The “thermal shelf” protrusion at the back is a signature identity for Alienware, and stripping it away kind of kills the vibe of Alienware.
@@marty0678I mean I saw a video where they stated most people bought the 4070 and below. So if that's actually true sacrifice the 4080 and 4090 options and save space because you don't need to account for the higher options for cooling systems. Now the only people who know the answers is Dell/Alienware.
@@Tom-vg5nb We are not bashing Alienware laptops in general. We are just saying that the idea of the "reimagined Alienware m16" just has become antithetical to everything it stands for.
It’s an upgrade as it’s smaller… the old one was difficult to travel with in a backpack. Now it can take it anywhere ❤
When is the next Area 51m coming out? :P Now that was a TRUE laptop.
To bad you removed the Tron light on the new m16 R2 :(
300nitts 🤦🤦🤦
Is it possible to Usb-c charge this at a lower wattage like 100 watts or do have I carry that massive power brick around (which is completely a show stopper).
I have an M16 R2 and plan to add a second SSD. Do I need an SSD with a heat shield? Will it fit properly with a heat shield?
Nice improvements! I like Alienware for its logo, name, and being a part of well-established company (Dell). But I think it needs further improvements, specifically following:
1. Add options with RTX 4090, powerful chipset, RAM, UHD display.
2. Remove "16" sign and make outside plain & simple or at least move it to inside with smaller size.
3. Make the design with sharp edges (not curvy), like older Alienware models. Makes it look sharp and powerful.
4. Shift trackpad to center. I understand it's on purpose, but centered position is more universal and cleaner.
5. Add a black color option. Even though dark metallic color looks nice, you lose customers to Razer who prefers black only laptops.
6. I understand it might be technically difficult, but try to minimize the cooling grills on sides.
Nice, looking forward to the EU launch.
I really hope that next year, we see the concept UFO, become a reality, hopefully with a 1440p screen, and 120hz refresh rate, the option for an intel core ultra CPU, and I really hope that it has a dock like the Nintendo switch, with eGPU compatibility. That is probably the main thing I want to see from Alienware next year at CES. But this was still impressive, I love the new m16, just the practicality we needed. Also, it would be nice to get a 4K screen as an option on the m18, since it is a massive screen.
I'm buying this purely for gaming. Will the core ultra 7 155H bottleneck the rtx4070 gpu in games FPS?
How heavy is it
2.6 kgs
What are thoses hinges ????
Team Alienware!! 👌🏻👽💻
USB-C charging and higher-end display options!!
We've got you covered on USB-C charging! The port in the back supports power delivery so you can still charge it using that method if you prefer.
Happy to pass along the feedback on the display side.
@AlienwareChannel full disclosure, I purchased an M18r1 last year. I love the computer, though I would love it even more with the ability to charge using USB-C PD as another option. The 165hz 1440 IPS display isn't bad by any means, but I would have paid to upgrade to a 500+ nit OLED or mini-LED panel option. I know these are minor gripes, but given where other manufacturers are with some of these features and options, I would like to see Alienware keep pace. I am a fan! 😉
Will you be doing an overview of the new M18 R2?
1st
lol Jarrod gets insider info
1:02 what stand?
When do you integrate standard form factor motherboards into your Alienware desktops? When do you incorporate standard form factor PSUs into your Alienware desktops? When do you build an Alienware desktop with a 360 mm AIO (All-in-One liquid cooler)? Tell me when. 24.01.2024
Retaining Raptor Lake refresh, (with an i7-14650HX for example), and keeping the mechanical keyboard option would have been phenomenal.
The older design was nicer
i bought the r1 previous year and i like it a lot , when will the oled 4k 240 hz monitor released on europe ?
It should be available next month in Europe, but it can vary based on location. Check with the support team for the most up to date information for you area.
thanks for the info but i didn't saw any info on the site it self , but i will contact dell and i'm from belguim @@AlienwareChannel
Is it possible to upgrade the existing RAM from 16GB to 32GB? And it is also possible to upgrade the Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics card to the Nvidia RTX 4080 model?
RAM upgrade yes, GPU no.
depends on which model are you going to buy - if it's Ultra core then definitely you won't be able to upgrade.
*_Oh heck yeah!_*
Wdym? Why so?
Oh heck noh!
Bring back Nelson Gonzales and Frank Azor to make Alienware an amazing boutique brand again. The only awesome Alienware that Dell made was the A51m, and they let that die quick
What about the camera on the labtop?
It's got an FHD (1920x1080 resolution) built-in camera, with a dual-array microphone and Windows Hello IR Support, along with HDR.
Can I slow charge this laptop (on the go) using a 100w USB C PD charger? Or is it still a sole preserve of the X series of laptops?
You can indeed!
R1 wins
Is this a glass trackpad like on the x16?
Plastic
This laptop is a step backwards in almost every way, aside from size compared to the R1. I think this is a huge misstep from Alienware, if I wanted a thin and light, medi-core gaming laptop, you already offer the x14 and x16. I don't believe this was based on customer feedback, unless the customer feedback was wanting a cheaper x16. This laptop can be thinner becuase you are using a much worse CPU and GPU, so it's not going to give out as much heat.
Hello guys, since I changed the motherboard of my area 51m r1, it as been slow... I mean extremely slow😢 to a I keep getting "not responding" when ever I'm trying to work on a project in Premiere pro what can I do guysss?😢
Please, tell me there will be a m18 r2... You can send it this way!!!
It's already available now! aw.gg/m18-r2
@@AlienwareChannel 🥳🥳🥳🥳
Please Could You Launch Low cost Gaming Laptops In India
Indian markets are never in their Tier 1. It's USA and Europe. Of course they will continue to be very expensive as they have been. Most of the consumers in India want to get the same configuration at as much low as they can and for tis very reason they prefer switching to other brands like Lenovo, ASUS, HP, Acer or custom built PCs
When will it be released in Italy?
It's on the way soon! Availability can vary by country, so we recommend using the chat feature on Alienware.com to get the most accurate date.
Wdym? Why so?
Soo you telling me the best overall laptop was downgrade, pls tell me how this make sense? You do know x16 couldve taken the place for m16 r2 and make the m16 r2 BETTER from last year.
I am sure you know where am taking this is going. So people who like the performance and price of the m16 is gone and now they have spend more money to get basically get the same specs (other then cpu being better), which leads me to believe you guys want more money from us. Isnt that just perfect aye?
The new m16 R2 is designed to accomplish a ton of tasks in a variety of situations, while delivering great cooling and performance.
Given the specs you mentioned, you can still check out the m16 R1. But more config options for RAM (up to 64GB), Storage (up to 8TB), and CPUs (up Intel Core Ultra 9) for the m16 R2 will be coming shortly.
@@AlienwareChannel The Ultra 9 is a huge step down for performance from the i9 14th gens. The R1 had the same storage and RAM options, with i9s, plus 4090s. Now, if we want an i9 with a 4090, our only option is the m18 which is just too massive for a lot of people.
@@marty0678better power efficiency
could you make this AW3225QF but 34 inches thanks
Just ordered one with a Ultra9, 4070, 64mb ram, 2 TB hdd and the upgraded keyboard. +3yr pro support . I would have purchased the X16, but soldered ram limited to 32GB for 1K more, no thanks....even if its a sexier laptop
Another laptop with no number pad...fail. Guess I will stick with Lenovo.
Feel free to check out the m18 as well. It features the full numpad you're looking for.
Are there any new screens coming besides the 240hz or any brighter displays?
The current display is the only option for the m16 R2.
Will there be a AMD processor option like on the previous model?
The m16 R2 will not feature AMD CPU options, but you can still find them on the m16 and m18 R1, which offer AMD Ryzen 7000 Series CPUs and Radeon 7000 Series GPUs.
Best Buy employees going crazy right now.
Alienware area 51m r3 would be nice
How soon until x16 R2 reveal?
Stay tuned!
lets see side by side r1/r2 in same room run Cinebench and cdpr for 1 hour max settings and plz stop recycling the X51 power bricks in these laptops
I believe most people feel the cooling and performance is less?.
The person who designed this should be transferred from Alienware to Dell. The m16 R2 is a downgrade compared to m16 R1.
When it'll be released?
It is available today!
Where is oled version? ROG have new oled gaming laptop! Please give us Alienware oled laptop!
Interesting
The Price to RGB ratio is very low for this laptop. It's not a gaming laptop anymore 😂 as Less RGB means less powerful. This laptop is a downgrade for sure.
Unfortunately, from my point of view the rear looks like it was designed in a hurry for ces 2024, n looks awful from rear . I will still prefer the thermal shelf design as it gives a proper heft and character to alienware devices. To be very specific this design of m16 r2 seems like it's is suffering from polio disease.
It usually takes us about 18 to build and design new products. The new thermal design is all to help push heat more efficiently away from the keyboard and out of the system to make those longer sessions even easier.
@@AlienwareChannel Those 18 minutes used tl make the changes in the design were maybe not worth it.
Очкредной брак 😂😂😂
Another scam . Guys ,anyone who would buy a new laptop , avoid these scammers , i bought an Alienware m15 r6 it was just another shitbox created by Alienware, can you imagine buying a laptop that cost 1500$ in my country and in 2 months it won’t work because of some problems in ram , even when i fixed it, you can’t imagine the amount of problems that this trash have ,especially the blue screens (sorry for the bad english , im not used to talk with it) .This is my advice for anyone who s reading this message , avoid Alienware and dell , it s just a waste of money
you are somewhat right. Now there are many other brands who are delivering same or better quality laptops at much lower price and customer satisfaction is also great. I bought Alienware m14x in 2013 in used condition for 750 USD, Alienware 17R2 again in used condition in 2018 for 1000 USD and now both of these laptops aren't working. m14x have failed battery and SSD whereas 17R2 has failed battery and damaged RAM. I consider buying both of these in used condition and till today I am convinced on not to buy them in new condition to burn money.
I know somebody works for you dell last name Romige
I own 4080 in m16 r1, why a gaming laptop till 4070 only
We'll have more configs coming soon!
Just be honest, this design was cost saving move. It does not have any Alienware 👽 vibe.
Hi alienware if you want to be the best in the world next year you most make your game book 21 " monitor 4k and only the best top processors and graphic card hi cool cooler and protect system the best materials for your book like titan and gorilla glass ONLY THE BEST materials and hi devices =N1 in the world 🎉
Amazing really great job, thx @Alienware
Maybe by the M16R7 the design will get exciting/interesting again. These are insultingly bland and boring, which amplifies its over-priced-ness, and I'd go so far as to say these designs are antithesis of everything that makes Alienware tolerable nowadays.
Whoever designed this should probably go back to Asus and resume sweating over Chromebooks for schoolchildren.
Actually the main reason i bought this was i wanted a laptop for school that i could do light gaming on. This is one of the very few laptops that doesnt look like it was designed for fortnite kids but still have the gpu and processing power needed for light gaming and creator applications. I love it so far
@@menace2society00me too. Exactly the same- school, work and gaming for me. I love the new design. I did not like the thermal shelf’s look at all. Love the more classic form factor. Plus, can’t even see the old stadium lighting when you’re using the laptop, so that was silly to me. Like the RGB ring around the touch pad that can be turned off in stealth mode. Can’t wait for mine to come in the mail!
What a downgrade