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Alienware X16 vs M18 - Which is the ultimate Alienware for 2023?

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  • čas přidán 15. 08. 2024
  • In this video we compare the new Alienware X16 to the m18 to see which Alienware laptop is the Best Buy for 2023! We kept to a budget of £3500 in the UK for both machines to see if the extra features of the x series are worth it over the extra power of the m series!
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    0:00:00 - Intro and Specs
    0:01:05 - Externals
    0:02:37 - Ports
    0:03:42 - Opening Up
    0:04:26 - Keyboards
    0:05:08 - Speakers
    0:06:31 - Screens
    0:07:19 - Webcams and Windows Hello
    0:07:35 - Internals
    0:08:56 - Performance
    0:11:58 - Battery, PD, and PSUs
    0:13:20 - Conclusion
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Komentáře • 380

  • @tomgjonaj9965
    @tomgjonaj9965 Před rokem +125

    They should have made it the X18 and gave us a big chassis with X series build quality and lighting. That would have been amazing.

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Před rokem +24

      Yeah, to be fair I was actually expecting an x18 and was really disappointed that they only made a 14 and 16

    • @tylersills9962
      @tylersills9962 Před rokem +6

      1000% Agree I’m said there’s not an 18” premium Alienware laptop

    • @thaibinh6585
      @thaibinh6585 Před rokem +9

      Cannot agree more, the X17 was so good easily my most favorite gaming laptop that I have ever owned and I was hoped for a X18 but DELL has to turn me and all OG Alienware fan down, fck you DELL. VERY VERY DISSAPOINTED

    • @ismail-hassan
      @ismail-hassan Před rokem +3

      @@thaibinh6585 and to top it on no Micro-Led panel option. All their competitors are having them in their laptop. So much for a “premium” laptop 🤦🏻‍♂️

    • @thaibinh6585
      @thaibinh6585 Před rokem

      @@ismail-hassan I assume you mean “Miniled” not micro but yeah, fck dell

  • @James-ed5pk
    @James-ed5pk Před rokem +23

    I love your reviews. I love that you are critical of the alienware laptops but also bring up all the amazing features that they have to offer. I appreciate that you keep doing alienware reviews because I'm a big fan of their laptops despite their flaws.

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Před rokem +7

      Thank you mate. I also love alienware but I try really hard to also be subjective especially with how expensive these laptops are. Plus I must admit, when I bought them I expected to love and keep the x16 but I actually prefer the m18 so actually surprised myself 🤣

    • @James-ed5pk
      @James-ed5pk Před rokem

      That’s awesome! I probably would have picked up the m18 except I just purchased the fully loaded 4K all AMD m17 r5. I’m actually very happy with it has amazing performance, screen resolution and color, and most of all I’m impressed with the thermals and how cool this thing stays.

  • @vasylzhydun8879
    @vasylzhydun8879 Před rokem +10

    Love this kind of comparisons, all about things that actually matter.

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Před rokem

      Glad you enjoy them as we love comparing them :)

  • @livingchivalry2561
    @livingchivalry2561 Před rokem +11

    Very excited to see the thermals in the M16 vs X16. I don’t mind the soldered ram since 32gb is more than enough for me. I like the color options of both, and will likely spec whichever one I get the same way. My main concern is how hot do they get in the long gaming sessions. I’ll probably pick whichever stays cooler. I don’t mind the extra price of the x series if the thermals can match the m.

  • @snowcatxx87
    @snowcatxx87 Před rokem +3

    The M18 in Canada with those specs actually gets you the 13980HX and costs 2,300 GBP. Crazy.

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Před rokem +1

      Wow that’s cheap, shows you how much we get shafted in the U.K. 😂

  • @tylersills9962
    @tylersills9962 Před rokem +3

    LITERALLY deciding on this and you created a new video covering exactly what I want, TYSM 🎉

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Před rokem

      Haha that was lucky! I nearly held it back for the weekend too 😂

  • @krisirizarry
    @krisirizarry Před 8 měsíci +1

    Just got my 1st gaming laptop (x16 with 4080) on sale as a Xmas present to myself. Can’t wait to get into it!

  • @jessegriffin9
    @jessegriffin9 Před rokem +8

    I like X16 except soldered RAM. Again, what were they thinking? I know designers who need 64GB.
    M18 is great but it's definitely not a Lap top.
    If I can get X 16" under $3k, I'd probably get one.

  • @Risky_24
    @Risky_24 Před rokem +7

    The M18 looks like a monster next to the X16. Such a shame they didn't give the M18 the same speaker setup and lighting as the X16. There is no reason they could not. I appreciate you making this video since I've been waiting to see them side by side. I decided to go with the X16 mostly due to the size.

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Před rokem +6

      yeah the m18 really is massive! I didn't think I would even like it but I really enjoyed my time using it. I don't think you can go wrong with either though, they are both great laptops, I just wish Dell would improve the AWCC though :(

  • @saintless
    @saintless Před rokem +4

    Love the improved screen size of the 16, between the size itself and the aspect ratio. But, last year's x15 looks 1000x better overall; not a fan of the different color/material/shape at the back. Just bought a clearance x15 and I'm not tempted at all by the new x16. The M18, on the other hand, is very tempting although I think I'll hold off a year and see what if any clearance deals pop up on that as I can't justify paying for something like a 4080 at full cost; I mostly play older games anyway, so running a year behind makes sense.

  • @alifarsani2469
    @alifarsani2469 Před rokem +3

    The screen on M18 seems too bright or maybe washed out compared to X16, is that correct? In your conclusion section when you have just a background the display on X16 seems dark blue and saturated which sounds right but on M18 it is too bright and washed out, even the taskbar on M18 seems too light. am I right? or it is just the way it looks on CZcams?

  • @Amajor12
    @Amajor12 Před rokem +2

    Thank you for the review fami! I am really starting to like your channel bro. I am a desktop builder so I will always have my main as a desktop point blank period. But for my on the go I have been using an XPS 15 from a couple years back, and for the most part it has been very serviceable for my use case, I edit videos for churches, but my demand is getting greater and I was going to purchase an XPS 17 2023 since we partner with DELL, I love the XPS line they are my favorite, but I do a lot of fusion compositions in DA vinci and am worried about the performance of the XPS, but now I am looking into these gaming laptops as viable alternatives. So thank you for the content my man. Its a great work you are doing.

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Před rokem +1

      Thank you mate, really glad to be able to help. I also love there XPS range but the trouble with them is, dell have not improved the cooling for years but keep putting hotter and hotter components in them. Also, after using a gaming laptop with high refresh rate screen I really struggle to go back to 60hz! And for your use case, the x16 or even the x14r2 could be perfect (depending on if you need mobility). PS we use DaVinci Resolve and man can that software be resource hungry!

    • @Amajor12
      @Amajor12 Před rokem

      @@MashITTech Thank you for the feedback sir. I will keep my eye on your channel until I am ready to pull the trigger on a purchase.

  • @Sonictails85
    @Sonictails85 Před rokem +2

    Need to do X17 r2 againt the M18

  • @Eyepatchfilms
    @Eyepatchfilms Před rokem +3

    Waiting on my m18. 16gb 1tb 4090 for 2847 with the 15% coupon. Ordered 64gb of ram and an additional 4tb drive for now. Plan on undervolting on first boot and hope it stays as reliable as my refurb a51 r1 with 2080 has been.

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Před rokem +2

      wow that is going to be a beast! Which 4tb did you choose? I loved my 51mr2 for a long time and this m18 finally feels like a successor

    • @Eyepatchfilms
      @Eyepatchfilms Před rokem +1

      @@MashITTech crucial 4tb p3 plus. Once I can get 2tb 2230s I plan to put a couple of those in as well

    • @Eyepatchfilms
      @Eyepatchfilms Před rokem +1

      @@MashITTech Also just found a SN740 2tb that I'm going to try. If it works I'll get a second one.

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Před rokem +1

      I was just about to tell you the sn740 2tb is out, typically just after I bought the 1tb. The sn740 1tb works perfectly so the 2tb should be fine

    • @kupikichuvava1661
      @kupikichuvava1661 Před rokem +1

      How did you get a coupon?

  • @neerajkarunanidhi6804
    @neerajkarunanidhi6804 Před rokem +3

    the X16 with a full size SD card is literally the perfect creator/gamer laptop. If Dell is reading this, please add an SD card on the X16.

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Před rokem +4

      No idea why they put a mini sd card other! and on the back, so difficult to access

  • @Alexander_Sannikov
    @Alexander_Sannikov Před 2 měsíci

    There is a market for even larger laptops. As long as it can be carried on an airplane, as long as there's a bag for it, it's portable enough for my taste. Just fill it all with screen and cooling.

  • @jaidon210
    @jaidon210 Před 9 měsíci +1

    im going to buy the x16 when its on a big sale

  • @willdtechthings2683
    @willdtechthings2683 Před rokem +2

    Who’s Alienwares head now? I choose legion 8 this year after 9 years of Alienwares .. hopefully Alienware can improve their design with an x18 with hx cpu and space gray. Premium and performance go hand in hand yet we have this weird choice of m series with max performance and x series with lower performance.

  • @timabruh4145
    @timabruh4145 Před rokem +3

    So there will be no x15 and x17 this year? I miss tilted tron ring and alien head power button to be honest.
    I love your reviews, keep up

  • @richardk8032
    @richardk8032 Před rokem +2

    Getting my M18 r1 replacement tomorrow finally and hoping the thermals will be better this time with that P core throttling issue. I agree with your assessment a video ago on the rtx 4080 which I had and will have all and all the m18 is a powerful beast of a laptop for sure. Thanks for the comparisons

    • @SamB-rk9qb
      @SamB-rk9qb Před rokem +1

      Hey Did you receive your new laptop and how did it go ? :) I am about to buy one

  • @Z020852
    @Z020852 Před rokem +5

    Just going by videos so far (ie not the photos in Alienware's website), even if they were the same price and I didn't have to worry about the longer butt end on the X-series vs the equivalent screen size M-series, I'd get the M-series. That lighter color cooler shroud on the X-series just doesn't look right. Maybe it'd look better if I wasn't looking at it through a camera but I haven't seen one in a store.

  • @Vasudeva_Anurag
    @Vasudeva_Anurag Před rokem +4

    Great detailed review, really hoping for a X18.

  • @barnuner
    @barnuner Před rokem +5

    I loved my x16…. I think it was worth the extra few hundred compared to my M16. It has way better speakers and trackpad, is a lot less unwieldy feeling form factor and the fans have a more pleasing sound. Plus the power supply isn’t comically large like the M16 has.
    Except the screen on mine had horrible backlight bleed in the left corner so I kept the M16 in the end which was better in that regard and let’s you undervolt the cpu which is nice.

    • @freemaysin5088
      @freemaysin5088 Před rokem +2

      Mine has terrible bleed as well. Also the screen burnt the desktop wallpaper into the screen in the first few hours I had it. Waiting on the replacement from Alienware

    • @Ernge_Juice
      @Ernge_Juice Před rokem +1

      @@freemaysin5088 That's insane given the price of these

    • @freemaysin5088
      @freemaysin5088 Před rokem +1

      @@Ernge_Juice it's goddamn trash is what it is. If there is even a hint of light bleed on the next one I'm sending it back and never buying Alienware again. Long story short, 2021 & 2022 I went through like 6 different models from Alienware, all of them either arrived damaged, had terrible light bleed or dead pixels in the RGB. My last X14 was perfect, 0 light bleed and ran phenomenally. I shouldn't have sold it, but I wanted something higher performance.

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Před rokem

      sorry to hear that mate

    • @freemaysin5088
      @freemaysin5088 Před rokem +1

      @@MashITTech Dave, if you have the ability to actually have feedback heard from Alienware support, you should give them my name (I'll even give you my customer ID) and let a DELL rep look through my order history. I've been purchasing Alienware systems since the M11x & Alpha days. The last 2 ish years, No joke I've had at least 5-7 computers show up that had to be returned for various reasons.

  • @freedykruzo00
    @freedykruzo00 Před rokem +5

    For right now, the x16 would only seem worth it if they had the i9 13900hx cpu or better tbh, because the 4090 chip is now available on the x16, so to maximize performance, a better CPU is required

  • @eekhead1
    @eekhead1 Před rokem +2

    No 240hz 1600p display option on the m18. 😭

    • @feifanzhu2727
      @feifanzhu2727 Před rokem

      honestly saying if they provide 240hz and 500nit one the m18, i will no doubt buying this instead of buying Razer Blade 18

  • @mrphun
    @mrphun Před rokem +4

    When are you going to review the new x14? I'm interested in buying it and there aren't any reviews for it out right now.

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Před rokem +1

      It is not out in the UK yet :( I will order it the second they put it on the website

    • @mrphun
      @mrphun Před rokem +1

      @@MashITTech Gotcha, thanks for responding!

  • @RISINTECH
    @RISINTECH Před rokem +5

    Amazing review I also think m18 is pretty awesome ! Can u do 1 with x16 and compare to x17r2? Love your review

  • @Wesstuntube
    @Wesstuntube Před rokem +3

    Soldering on the RAM is something I'm on the fence about. The CPU and GPU have both been soldered on for ages. I feel like committing to a CPU/GPU/RAM configuration at the time of purchase is something I can probably live with.
    However, there's something in me that still resists it. I feel like every component that we accept being soldered on is one more thing we never get back in terms of repairability. Apple even solders on their SSDs now, which is NOT forgivable. Then they add a T2 security chip to spit in your face even if you do have the expertise to desolder their SSDs.

    • @saintless
      @saintless Před rokem +1

      I'm ok with soldered on one condition, it's maxxed out and steeply discounted. Not about to pay like $400 extra for something I can buy for $100. Tempted by some NOS Apple Imacs today but they only have a 256GB SSD... like, even though it's a 2020 model, that's just absurdly low for something you can't change easily after the fact (especially with NVME that runs much much better when you have bigger drives with lots of room). All we can do is vote with our wallets... solid point about accepting it.

  • @Magnatron92
    @Magnatron92 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I have the M18 is a Monster ❤

  • @stevenpeters4625
    @stevenpeters4625 Před 21 dnem

    Might try the m18 next, my m16 only lasted a week before the fans gave error codes and broke. Support said the laptop was no good anymore. Hoping the m18 has a better build to it.

  • @madani6521
    @madani6521 Před rokem +1

    Great review. I just received my M18 a few days ago and its an awesome machine. The only downside is that I did receive the BIG brick charger.

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Před rokem +2

      oh no way, in the UK they are only shipping them with the slim adapters

    • @madani6521
      @madani6521 Před rokem

      @@MashITTech Better consumer protection in the UK.

  • @amnishsingh9093
    @amnishsingh9093 Před 6 dny

    You didn’t talk about the cpu temperature difference between the two. Just something I noticed

  • @ironmansid3235
    @ironmansid3235 Před rokem +3

    I was considering getting the x16 but given its average screen and soldered ram, i think I'll pass.

  • @erictorres1510
    @erictorres1510 Před měsícem

    Great and indepth review pal. Highly appreciated. Tks for the great effort. Regards,

  • @SallyM911
    @SallyM911 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I really wanna get the alienware m18 right now it is AMAZING 🤤🤤❤

  • @antong3987
    @antong3987 Před rokem +2

    Not sure about the 'single zone' tron ring on the M18. The color looks like it is flowing across at least a couple of zones. Is that an optical illusion of your video post-processing?

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Před rokem +2

      it was in mid change of colour in the video which the camera picks up

  • @gonger03
    @gonger03 Před rokem +1

    so you are one of those AFK guys that are always on my team when I play halo..... Goddamn it

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Před rokem +1

      Haha it was only for a couple of seconds to get a reading….I promise.

  • @Aerospatial
    @Aerospatial Před rokem +2

    Ryzen CPUs in M18 would be really interesting.

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Před rokem +3

      Yeah, I will get one on order soon to compare

  • @ahmedfarrag17
    @ahmedfarrag17 Před rokem +1

    Are RAM and SSD Upgradable on this new X16? Thank you!

  • @EricTao
    @EricTao Před rokem +1

    Great reviews mate, Cheers! That’s very helpful when I decide between the x16 and the m18! Just wondering if the M18 could fit in the AW523p utility bag?

  • @ramys3053
    @ramys3053 Před rokem +3

    Thanks for the video. Great work!
    I’m struggling to see the difference between the X series and M series. Seems that the differences are getting smaller.
    Might go for the M18, but was wondering by if it will fit in the AW horizon utility backpack.

  • @GamerBoy001G
    @GamerBoy001G Před rokem +1

    Any idea about the release of Legion Pro 7 2023 AMD version. I mean how long it might take? Or did you hear anything from anyone?

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Před rokem

      They just released the Ryzen legion 5 yesterday in the UK so I have one on order :) fingers crossed the legion 7 won't be far behind

  • @DoZenCola
    @DoZenCola Před 11 měsíci +1

    Wow the thermals on the M18 look absolutely deal breaking! 100°C on the CPU is not okay, as this is even new with fresh paste and not so dusty vents. I can imagine how bad this performs after a year, you'll basically have a 1050 ti for 3500€

  • @justinTime077
    @justinTime077 Před 5 dny

    I’m a sucker for lunar light, rgb trackpad, and considerably improved speakers. The X17 R had great speakers, R2 had ass speakers, X16 R2 is back to good soeakers. So damn odd.

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Před 5 dny

      yep, was so pleased with teh x16 speakers, they are a step up on the original x17

  • @A.Omar90
    @A.Omar90 Před rokem +1

    Does the laptop wattage drop suddenly while Gaming for a couple of seconds ?

  • @RayZ_channel
    @RayZ_channel Před rokem +1

    I love your content, keep it up buddy!
    AW M18 is what I choose and soon will be mine :)

  • @atyourbest2130
    @atyourbest2130 Před rokem +3

    This man has me wanting to buy a gaming laptop and I don't even game lmao

  • @Aerospatial
    @Aerospatial Před rokem +1

    Great reviews for these laptops. Alienware has best designed laptops among others.

  • @SeemsLegit340
    @SeemsLegit340 Před rokem +1

    This is a really great comparison and I will be coming back to this channel for sure. Will you be doing a review of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16? I’d love to see it compared to the Alienware X16.

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Před rokem

      Thank you mate. I struggle to get hold of Asus in the UK but I will try

  • @sunrisenight2771
    @sunrisenight2771 Před rokem

    Hi, one help , actually i want a laptop only for gaming,
    Which one you. Recommend for me.
    Alienware m18 4080 or 4090
    Rog strix 4080 around 2500 usd
    Rog strix scar with 7945hx with 4080 gpu. Or 4090
    Msi raider 4080
    Lenevo 7i pro with 4090
    Lenevo 7i pro 4090 is 16 inch , small screen but 4090 gpu and alienware m18 4080 price is pretty close.. only screen is big in m18 with 4080 but lenevo provide 4090 with another 200 usd . Your recoomendation?
    Is 4090 16 gb worth for gaming in 2k, do we really need or 4080 is enough

  • @Gernod3D
    @Gernod3D Před rokem +1

    M18 is perfect for me and after your great review, I realized this is what I need! Respect man! ;)

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Před rokem +1

      Sorry Greg, for some reason I didn’t see this come through! Thanks for the kind words

  • @fergozzi1
    @fergozzi1 Před rokem

    Really nice review, thank you!
    I really like you channel, congratulations for your work.

  • @Johnny_Ohio
    @Johnny_Ohio Před 5 měsíci

    i am new to pc gaming, i just bought a Lenovo RTX 4050 and put 32 GM ram in it, I never heard of alienware gaming laptops, my question is, is Alienware laptops like top of the line gaming laptops and how expensive are they?

  • @epicduowarriors
    @epicduowarriors Před 11 měsíci

    I really enjoyed your video, keep up the good work mate

  • @jamesh446
    @jamesh446 Před rokem +3

    I thought the X16 would have had the brighter screen, my X16 shipped a few days ago so I’ll get to try it for myself. Also I had a bit of trouble with Dells site regarding the £90 worth of points I got for buying my X16, it wouldn’t let me redeem the full £90 worth unless my order totalled £200 ended up going half’s with a friend, I got a mouse and we each got a backpack for £100 total then we split the cost evenly, it also helped that I seem to have the devils luck at the moment as just like the day I ordered my X16 the day my points came through was the day when most of Alienwares accessories went on sale.

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Před rokem +2

      I think you must have my share of luck as I have had no points come through for my x16 or m18 :( Let me know how you get on when your x16 arrives. and 325nits still isn't bad, a year ago no one would even be talking about it, its only this year companies have started using brighter panels.

    • @jamesh446
      @jamesh446 Před rokem +2

      @@MashITTech my previous laptop was 300nits at least thats what it said when I looked up the specs so I doubt it’s going to make a difference to me. The laptops not the only thing I’ve been buying though I just bought a new desk now I just need to find a chair, was looking at the Razer Iskur I don’t suppose you review gaming chairs lol

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Před rokem +2

      I don't review them at the moment but I have been thinking about it. I have the Razer Iskur, its the chair I present from, it is a good chair, I have used it solidly for 2+ years but I don't think its worth the price. If I was buying one today I would get a secret labs titan evo :)

    • @jamesh446
      @jamesh446 Před rokem

      @@MashITTech I looked at a review of the titan EVO and it looks like there quality control is crap as well as there customer service the one the reviewer got wasn’t even sealed when it arrived and there weren’t any signs that the tape he’d been removed so it had probably been shipped that way, it also had the gas lift mechanism broken, the chair had at least one dent in it from being in the box as well as the stitching being really bad and not up to the standard of a chair that costs that amount of money and to top it all off if you want to return it you have to do so within 14 days and you have to pay for it to be shipped back yourself which was over 100 euros, the reviewer was in Europe and most of the time the UK has the same rules

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Před rokem

      oh no way, I hadn't heard they had bad CS! I have a couple of friends that bought them and love them but guess they got lucky not having to deal with the CS

  • @ExGavalonnj
    @ExGavalonnj Před rokem +1

    Seems the AMD Ryzen versions just dropped on the M16 and M18

  • @DRAWKCABLLA
    @DRAWKCABLLA Před rokem +2

    soldered ram is a sin, if the ram fails the entire motherboard is E-waste, plus no power delivery on m18, WTF alienware. asus has power delivery on all high end laptops

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Před rokem +2

      even the legion pro 5i has power delivery at over half the price!!!

    • @DRAWKCABLLA
      @DRAWKCABLLA Před rokem

      @@MashITTech to be fair its not like im gonna be pulling the m18 out on a plane lol, even 17 inch laptops are a bit much. Im super happy with the m18 tho, that 4090 is number 4 in the top 5 most powerful gpu in computers available. And for a laptop thats insane

  • @5after12
    @5after12 Před rokem +2

    can you ask Dell to lower their prices?

  • @julianj9417
    @julianj9417 Před rokem

    thank you! this was the exact video i needed!

  • @brianfender6811
    @brianfender6811 Před rokem +2

    So if I am buying the X16, should I put the 4090 in it for that extra power? Or will a 4080 do just fine. I am thinking not just for right now, but a few years down the road. I am also mainly going to be connecting to a external Alienware monitor, 1440p 27 in. Only getting laptop because i am in the military and what something portable. This is just going to be used for gaming and media

    • @evileye462
      @evileye462 Před rokem +2

      the 4090 is a but of an overkill for gaming on 1440p and it's 400$-500- difference in price for an extra 15-20 FPS isn't really worth the bump in price, the 4080 would run anything u throw at it, and it's much cheaper. unless you're planning on getting a 4K monitor the 4090 would be the more favorable pick, Cheers.

    • @brianfender6811
      @brianfender6811 Před rokem

      @@evileye462 cheers mate, you just saved me $400 then 🤙🏽🫡

    • @gillwilson7342
      @gillwilson7342 Před rokem

      ​@@evileye462 I have an LG C1 4UK 55inch TV could I utilize the 4090 on it from my X16 because I think I have the specs on my TV to use it but honestly I really do want to save 300+ instead..?

  • @littleprincessnene
    @littleprincessnene Před 8 měsíci

    Thank you for this video. i just cancelled the x16 order and ordered he m18 ($500 cheaper than the x16 as well)

  • @Travelingalong
    @Travelingalong Před rokem +1

    Perhaps someone can answer a puzzle for me. The Alienware M18 allows a QHD 165-hz option but not a 240-hz option as on the M16. Why? Is there a technical reason why there should be a 165-hz limitation on the M18? Is the 165-hz acceptable, and would I really notice a difference with the 240-hz option if I could get it. On the M16 the cost difference option for the QHD 165-hz upgrade to 240-hz is $50.00. Fascinated to hear some commentary.

    • @NoSmileification
      @NoSmileification Před rokem

      They source their panels from what's available. Maybe it doesn't meet their specifications, QAQC, or they can source other panels. Hard to say.

  • @typerightseesight
    @typerightseesight Před rokem +2

    Any reason not to go for the 18 if you are looking for a desktop replacement? It's a lil finicky about pulling the trigger on one because the only reason I say that is because they do not make the desktops with intel integrated graphics and they do not sell the desktop/laptop combo and I do not know how to pair them together very well yet..

    • @JoeRoganVOD
      @JoeRoganVOD Před rokem

      I purchased the m18 the screen size, full size keyboard make it worth it for me. I'm a blender user and I'm able to animate and model pretty well. I do have a 3090 desktop, use the m18 (4090m) variant, as a mobile workstation at work in off time when I'm not home so a portable drive with all your content works wonders for me.

    • @typerightseesight
      @typerightseesight Před rokem

      @@JoeRoganVOD If I had the money I would go bonkers on an m18. lol. I was considering losing home internet and trying to tether an unlimited plan but I believe thats actually more expensive. Verizon has a new "modem" thats literally just a data hotspot for $25/month.

  • @haagengeorge8030
    @haagengeorge8030 Před rokem +1

    can you please do m18 vs x17? i have both and i want to know what is better.

  • @randomguy3034
    @randomguy3034 Před rokem +1

    As tempting as these are I see no resson to upgrade my Area 51R2. Its a shame they gave up their gpu extension port.

  • @Zfast4y0u
    @Zfast4y0u Před 11 měsíci

    i had alienware 18 with two 880m gpu's in it, laptop had very laud speakers, hands off, even mini bass booster.

  • @Jenshello
    @Jenshello Před rokem +1

    I ordered the m18 and it should arrive this week

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Před rokem

      Hope you enjoy it :)

    • @Jenshello
      @Jenshello Před rokem

      @@MashITTech whenever I want to test tcc and the command center opens, the tcc turns off when I go into bios again

  • @wayne0320
    @wayne0320 Před rokem +1

    These or Razer 16, 18... so hard to choose lol.

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Před rokem +1

      haha it is a tough call. I did make a comparison with blade 16 vs x16, not sure if you saw it: czcams.com/video/lDQJW7y0jAU/video.html

  • @robbybred5702
    @robbybred5702 Před 9 měsíci

    great review. thanks!

  • @yaboim4thematix
    @yaboim4thematix Před rokem +1

    When do you plan to review the x14 r2 and compare it to the x16

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Před rokem

      X14 r2 still isn’t out in U.K. yet so I can’t order 😢

  • @stefos6431
    @stefos6431 Před rokem

    Hi Mash IT, how many hours do you get with the AW M18 sir fully charged without it being plugged in? Regards

  • @CrazyKat0827
    @CrazyKat0827 Před rokem +2

    I was wondering if X17 R2 3080Ti vs X16 4080 and M16 4090 is the X17 R2 still worth if the price is around $2k+Tax.

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Před rokem +1

      how much more are the x16 and m16 in USA?

    • @CrazyKat0827
      @CrazyKat0827 Před rokem +1

      @@MashITTech M16 base 4080 is about $2,599 and X16 $2,999. The AMD model just drop last night for M16 and the price is a bit more expensive than Intel version. 🤣🤣🤣

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Před rokem +1

      haha it is the same in the UK! dell are so special :) I think the m16 is certainly worth the upgrade, $600 extra for much much better CPU and GPU performance. the x16 at $1000 extra is not worth it IMHO

    • @CrazyKat0827
      @CrazyKat0827 Před rokem +1

      @@MashITTech Thank you so much. I will have to return X17 R2 and get the M16 instead then. I got a pretty good deal 12900HK 3080 Ti 32GB Ram 2TB SSD and UHD display for $1,988 + Tax. But I felt there has some QC control here. Speaker, Back Light Bleed, and Thermal issues which is couldn't fix. I love the premium build and thinness but too many issues. Did you find any issues with the M16?

  • @ericveschi4904
    @ericveschi4904 Před rokem

    Hello,
    If I understand well, due to the memory amount, the RTX4090 is in reality an RTX4070 ?
    I'm looking for a beast in VR, I know that people on MSF2020 prefers the RTX4090 than RTX4080
    So what do you think it could be in VR ?
    Thanks

  • @thaibinh6585
    @thaibinh6585 Před rokem +2

    These things in 2023 are just nope, just buy MSI GT77 Titan, Legion Pro 7i, Helios 18, Aorus 17X, Razer Blade 18, Omen 17, literally all other brands this year are worth your money than Alienware. The so called "most premium laptop" that not even have an HX Cpu which even the mid tier or lower tier laptop from other brands have is a joke, trash thermalpaste that make the laptop hotter than it should be consider the cooling solution, soldered ram in 2023 (LOL), mediocre screen (not even 500nits or miniled), just BAD overall consider the price they charge us. The M18 problem is it's not as premium, a beast like the preview Area51m series (I love them so much), just a bigger version of the M17 series, mediocre rgb, screen, design, even the cpu is not the best compared to others that has 13950hx/13980hx not like the Area51m in it's time used to have the desktop best cpu 9900k/10900k.

  • @miniDrew4
    @miniDrew4 Před rokem

    That RGB touchpad looks so nice.

  • @briangreene4277
    @briangreene4277 Před 8 měsíci

    Great answer - thanks alot. Last question - in order to utilized the dual AW3418DW monitors along with wireless mouse & keyboard & closed laptop lit - do I have to set any power options to keep power on with lit closed?? thanks for any advise

  • @lalith708
    @lalith708 Před rokem +1

    Does the 18 inch fit in a regular bag?

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Před rokem +1

      no, it won't fit in many bags. You need to either buy a larger 18" laptop bag or the Alienware Horizon Travel bag

  • @emmanuelblanco8899
    @emmanuelblanco8899 Před rokem

    your content is sooooo goood. I bought a gaming laptop a few weeks ago, and it died after 2 weeks. SO sad. I'm hoping i can afford one in the feature.

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Před rokem

      sorry to hear that. hope you find a better one soon

  • @fractalelf7760
    @fractalelf7760 Před rokem

    Guarantee you the speakers in the 18 sound better than the 16 IF you turn off some of the nonsense sound profile nonsense. I am still rocking an Area 51m R1 and it had the same thin muffled sound out of the box.

  • @lukabosnjak3829
    @lukabosnjak3829 Před rokem +1

    Does the new x16 sound better than Macbooks 14 and 16?

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Před rokem +1

      no. no where near! It is one of the better sounding windows laptops but Macs are just leagues ahead with audio especially that 16" mbp

  • @UltimateEntertainments
    @UltimateEntertainments Před 5 měsíci

    your review is really awesome

  • @teddym2808
    @teddym2808 Před rokem +2

    They likely would have won me over with an X17 or X18 and better screen specs, and of course a 64GB ram option.

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Před rokem +1

      Hey mate, sorry was away for father day yesterday, just catching up! I was also hoping for a x18 too, not sure what they are thinking

    • @teddym2808
      @teddym2808 Před rokem

      @@MashITTech I could get by with the M18 if they did decent speakers and a 500 nit screen. I'd then be convinced (and they have a return policy that's easy to use like Apple so if I got one with shit temps I could just return it. First thing I would do is cinebench,, then undervolting etc).
      I know the X series has great speakers now but still the weirdly not very bright screen. Not sure what they are thinking.

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Před rokem +1

      yep, its been an odd alienware year (

  • @5after12
    @5after12 Před rokem +2

    after you tell them to lower their prices, ask them to make an x18 in lunar light with the black vents

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Před rokem +2

      Chatting with someone on Reddit today who said dell told him they are actually making an x18

    • @5after12
      @5after12 Před rokem +2

      @@MashITTech I will buy that, but make sure you tell Dell to lower prices first. I don't want to overpay

    • @jaredheath3642
      @jaredheath3642 Před rokem +2

      @@MashITTech if that's true I might wait for the x18 instead of the x16. Main thing that bugs me about the x16 is no number pad, but I was willing to look past it since it's a beautiful laptop.

  • @farmsalot1233
    @farmsalot1233 Před rokem

    How hot do they run? Do you have a video showing the temps while playing AAA games.

  • @aaronstrange1842
    @aaronstrange1842 Před rokem +1

    This really helped me out on which direction I am going to go. One last question I would ask is if this laptop is going to be used for nothing else but gaming and streaming, would the 4080 be plenty to handle those loads or would you recommend I just bite the bullet and spring for the 4090?

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Před rokem +2

      If I was gaming at the screens 2560x1600 I would save the money and get the 4080, it really is an amazing card and a massive improvement on last years 3080ti but if you want to game at 4k using the laptop then I would get the 4090

    • @aaronstrange1842
      @aaronstrange1842 Před rokem +1

      @@MashITTech Makes sense, keep making amazing videos and I will pass this channel onto my friends to check out as well!

  • @ironmansid3235
    @ironmansid3235 Před rokem +1

    Do you have plans on reviewing asus strix scar 16? I heard its the mini led panel is great and in that price point, it is a good alternative to x16

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Před rokem +1

      I will take look and see if I can get holds of it. Asus is a bit limited in the UK

  • @jasona1572
    @jasona1572 Před rokem +1

    Really appreciate your videos. Have you tried to dock the M18 by chance? I’m curious about how the temps/fans will hold up in that situation.

  • @danielnelson8304
    @danielnelson8304 Před rokem +1

    Nicely done. I regret buying an older R2 with the soldered memory - out of warranty and just at three years of ownership, decided to start giving me issues. Is it worth repairing? Maybe, but I don’t know if taking the chance on a used mobo is worth it from YeetBay when they’re going for four-hundred-dollars. YMMV. Next model I get will have upgradable memory.

  • @nasirusanigaladima
    @nasirusanigaladima Před 9 měsíci

    I would go for the m18 but something tells me the cooling is much better with the x16 because of the the vapor chamber and also sam size 4fans

  • @GamerBoy001G
    @GamerBoy001G Před rokem +1

    Bro, When will you be reviewing Legion Pro 7i? And I've heard a Legion Pro 7 with AMD CPU will come (Ryzen 9 7945hx), Is that true?
    By the way, loved your content as always.

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Před rokem +2

      I have the legion pro 5i just in so will be reviewing that one soon and I am waiting for the ryzen version of the legion 7 to drop before I review as I have so many laptops to get through

    • @GamerBoy001G
      @GamerBoy001G Před rokem +1

      ​@@MashITTech please man, I'm your old viewer. It's a request, please do review the Legion Pro 7 AMD version. Currently, I'm interested in this device.

    • @GamerBoy001G
      @GamerBoy001G Před rokem

      ​@@MashITTech you're a Gem, 💎 and I can trust your reviews any day ❤️ detailed and honest ❤️ I like that you're not biased at all 🤝

  • @bhavanadarbeshwar755
    @bhavanadarbeshwar755 Před 8 měsíci

    Which movie is going on... Something including Dracula?

  • @opalthebest
    @opalthebest Před rokem

    Nice!! Does anyone know if the x16 would fit into a regular northface backpack?

  • @narutodayo
    @narutodayo Před rokem +2

    I'm still in denial that there is no x18. I keep expecting an announcement.

  • @yanrabh3539
    @yanrabh3539 Před 8 měsíci

    Great reviews as always ❤️
    But i’m just wondering if Alienware X17 R2, 1920 x 1080 Display, Intel Core i7-12700H CPU, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, GeForce RTX 3060 6GB Graphics , is quit good in gaming and programming .. montage ? Or this graphic cnfgrtn is not that good ?
    Thank you ❤️

    • @arthurviana8794
      @arthurviana8794 Před 8 měsíci

      I have one alienware X17 R1 and i love it! with RTX3070, 16GB RAM, 2TB SSD, it runs everything, just like my desktop with RTX3070.
      Next year i will buy a X16 for better portability! And sell my X17 R1.

  • @GuyWhoReviewsStuff
    @GuyWhoReviewsStuff Před rokem

    I just purchased a specced out M18, I currently have a M17 with 3080 but the 1080P screen kills it for me at that size (Im a pixel peeper) and my LCD has some terrible backlight bleed so I figured I would take the time to upgrade to the M18 to get the higher res screen with the i9 and 4090 this time around. So far from what im hearing they are pretty solid machines, however they are backordered pretty bad right now. WHen I was ordering the website showed a June 13th delivery date and then at checkout it was now showing a June 25th delivery date and just today (Placed the order 7 days ago) I got a email update from Dell saying its delayed and will arive the first week of July, Apparently the i9 chips and 4090's are extremly hard to get a hold of right now, many people have been reporting their orders being delayed but not so much for the X16.
    Great Video! No nonsense, you get to the point and show no bias! Keep up the good work!

  • @HotSizzleTV_
    @HotSizzleTV_ Před rokem

    For the same price the m18 is a better buy with that 4090 I have the m15 r5 Ryzen I think with the rtx 3070.. will the x series come
    With an 18 inch and 4090 can you spec it out like that ?

  • @omarcortes5754
    @omarcortes5754 Před rokem +1

    I keep my devices for the longest I can so I would take the M18.

  • @celestialbeing290
    @celestialbeing290 Před rokem

    Hi is it possible to do a a51m r2 vs m18? Other than cpu and gpu, maybe other aspects of laptop

  • @yashj8238
    @yashj8238 Před rokem

    Can you compare these with ASUS scar 18 especially thermal performance? I am hoping there is no coil whine in alienware laptops

  • @ez865
    @ez865 Před 7 měsíci

    Why is the m18 cheaper if the specs are better? Am I missing something