Alienware X16 vs M18 - Which is the ultimate Alienware for 2023?
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- čas přidán 10. 06. 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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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.
Yeah, to be fair I was actually expecting an x18 and was really disappointed that they only made a 14 and 16
1000% Agree I’m said there’s not an 18” premium Alienware laptop
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
@@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 🤦🏻♂️
@@ismail-hassan I assume you mean “Miniled” not micro but yeah, fck dell
LITERALLY deciding on this and you created a new video covering exactly what I want, TYSM 🎉
Haha that was lucky! I nearly held it back for the weekend too 😂
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.
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?
Love this kind of comparisons, all about things that actually matter.
Glad you enjoy them as we love comparing them :)
great review. thanks!
Just got my 1st gaming laptop (x16 with 4080) on sale as a Xmas present to myself. Can’t wait to get into it!
Really nice review, thank you!
I really like you channel, congratulations for your work.
Thanks so much
I really enjoyed your video, keep up the good work mate
Thanks mate 😃
your review is really awesome
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
Hey Did you receive your new laptop and how did it go ? :) I am about to buy one
thank you! this was the exact video i needed!
Glad to be able to help 😀
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.
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.
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!
@@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.
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
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.
Did u get it? Can u tell me if it’s worth it. 🙏
@ramys3053
I love your content, keep it up buddy!
AW M18 is what I choose and soon will be mine :)
Thank you mate 😀
Great detailed review, really hoping for a X18.
Me too!
With a Bloody UHD Display!
Mini LED etc
I hope@@zechssiguro7476
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.
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 🤣
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.
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.
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.
Hi Mash IT, how many hours do you get with the AW M18 sir fully charged without it being plugged in? Regards
Amazing review I also think m18 is pretty awesome ! Can u do 1 with x16 and compare to x17r2? Love your review
I do have that on my list :)
Nice!! Does anyone know if the x16 would fit into a regular northface backpack?
Are RAM and SSD Upgradable on this new X16? Thank you!
The M18 in Canada with those specs actually gets you the 13980HX and costs 2,300 GBP. Crazy.
Wow that’s cheap, shows you how much we get shafted in the U.K. 😂
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?
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.
Thank you mate. I struggle to get hold of Asus in the UK but I will try
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
can you please do m18 vs x17? i have both and i want to know what is better.
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.
How hot do they run? Do you have a video showing the temps while playing AAA games.
Hi is it possible to do a a51m r2 vs m18? Other than cpu and gpu, maybe other aspects of laptop
perfect ...thanks :)
Does the laptop wattage drop suddenly while Gaming for a couple of seconds ?
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
Can you compare these with ASUS scar 18 especially thermal performance? I am hoping there is no coil whine in alienware laptops
Great reviews for these laptops. Alienware has best designed laptops among others.
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.
That RGB touchpad looks so nice.
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?
it was in mid change of colour in the video which the camera picks up
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.
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
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.
It is not out in the UK yet :( I will order it the second they put it on the website
@@MashITTech Gotcha, thanks for responding!
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.
oh no way, in the UK they are only shipping them with the slim adapters
@@MashITTech Better consumer protection in the UK.
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?
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
@@MashITTech Makes sense, keep making amazing videos and I will pass this channel onto my friends to check out as well!
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
I will take look and see if I can get holds of it. Asus is a bit limited in the UK
I have the X18 but I noticed that in the power button it flashing red before turning on does anyone knows what that means ??! it’s my second time this has happened to me.
I really wanna get the alienware m18 right now it is AMAZING 🤤🤤❤
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?
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..
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.
@@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.
Great video! The 4 SSD ports are *only* available with the 4080 or 4090? I was looking at getting the 4060...
the 4060 and 4070 only get 2 m.2 :(
@@MashITTech ok thanks!
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.
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?
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
As tempting as these are I see no resson to upgrade my Area 51R2. Its a shame they gave up their gpu extension port.
I’m still waiting on the benchmarks video for the M18 as well as if you do some testing with UE5 that would be amazing, but do you think the M18 all around is a better buy then other 4090 laptops
I spent the day yesterday running a ton of games through my steam library at native res for you, I just have the UE5 to test so hope it won't be too much longer. I certainly think the m18 is probably Thebes value 18" DTR, I also love the look of the blade 18 but I can't stomach the price!
When do you plan to review the x14 r2 and compare it to the x16
X14 r2 still isn’t out in U.K. yet so I can’t order 😢
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 ?
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.
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
@@MashITTech crucial 4tb p3 plus. Once I can get 2tb 2230s I plan to put a couple of those in as well
@@MashITTech Also just found a SN740 2tb that I'm going to try. If it works I'll get a second one.
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
How did you get a coupon?
Does the m18 have a removable battery?
Great review. I wonder how these would compare against the Origin laptops like the EON17-X.
Thank you. I am well out of touch with origin laptops these days, are they based on a clevo or tong fan chassis? I recently emailed pc specialist who dell a similar range in U.K. to see if they wanted to send any review units, so will keep my fingers crossed
@@MashITTech I only know (and was interested) in Origin from another tech reviewer that I found before I knew you were around (which this is the first video of yours I've watched and thus I've not known of your channel prior to this). It was a Clevo chassis. I won't link the video directly so as to respect your channel, but the tech reviewer is a gentlemen with a *air quotes* financial figure for thinking *end air quotes* in his username. It was about how the laptop is faster than a DESKTOP 3090. Pretty impressive. I also like the breakdown and ability to customize those Origins. Again, I've never owned an Origin, but it looks like an interesting offering. I wish you luck in continuing these really well done reviews/versus videos plus any other content you do!
haha that's ok, I really wouldn't mind if you did. But I did see Jays video, it was an interesting video but not entirely true. The main draw with Origin is they are usually cheaper than say Alienware or Razer and you can customise them as you say. But from when I used to buy them the build quality wasn't the best but it was a few years ago! I will try and get some in if I can to see how they have improved :)
@@MashITTech Sounds great! If you can get your hands on one, it'd be interesting to see an opposing viewpoint to his as you critique build quality, performance, thermals, or whatever you see fit. Especially with your past experience. I think that would make for an interesting counterweight to what us viewers currently only see from one side at the moment. Anyway, I'll be sure to follow your channel for more content. I look forward to seeing what else you do. Enjoy your weekend.
any suggestions on how to use dual AW3418DW monitors with these bad boys??? w/o a docking station
Connect 1 of them to mini display port to DP and you will need to buy a USBC to Displayport for the second. You could use HDMI but the 3418DW can only do 3440x1440 @ 60hz on hdmi
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.
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
@@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.
@@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 🤝
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
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
Only at 1080p.
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 ❤️
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.
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.
sorry to hear that. hope you find a better one soon
Need to do X17 r2 againt the M18
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.
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 :(
im going to buy the x16 when its on a big sale
Hi, I want to make a decision between M18 with rtx4080 and rtx 4090, do you think it will have a big difference between 4080 and 4090 on this M18? Also which LCD would you prefer? 18 QHD 165 HZ or 18 FHD 240 HZ? Thanks.
100% the 4090 is better. Between 15-30 fps depending on the game and resolution.
Can you please do a review of Alienware M18 with AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT.
M18 is perfect for me and after your great review, I realized this is what I need! Respect man! ;)
Sorry Greg, for some reason I didn’t see this come through! Thanks for the kind words
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.
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.
Anyone do any battery tests on the amd m18?
i had alienware 18 with two 880m gpu's in it, laptop had very laud speakers, hands off, even mini bass booster.
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 $50.00. Fascinated to hear some commentary.
They source their panels from what's available. Maybe it doesn't meet their specifications, QAQC, or they can source other panels. Hard to say.
Bro, between the two laptops, I live in Brazil, and my cousin will bring one of them for me. I'm really unsure about which one to buy. I know the x16 has integrated RAM and supports a maximum of 32GB of LPDDR5, which is faster than the DDR5 on the m18. However, the m18 has an 18" screen and a better, more powerful Core i9 processor. I can also upgrade the RAM on the m18, but I really love the color of the x16. Which one do you advise me to buy?
personally I would pick the m18 or m16 over the x16 unless you go for looks above performance. They have better cooling, cpu's with more cores and they are upgradable
Have you noticed a big difference between the M18 480Hz FHD and the 165Hz QHD in pixel density/perceived image quality within a reasonable sitting distance?
Unfortunately, in my area we only have two flavors of the M18 - FHD with 13980HX/4090 and QHD with 13900HX/4090. I'm leaning towards the 13980HX option as every drop of compute counts using this machine for work while traveling.
yes, I can notice the difference easily. especially for work/photo editing/video editing. If its just gaming I am more than happy with the 1200p screen, sorry to be the bearer of bad news
@@MashITTech Oh, I understand. I'll wait a bit longer to see if the QHD version with 13980HX starts shipping here.
So if I am buying the X16, should I put the 4090 in it for that extra power? Or will a 4080 do just fine. I am thinking not just for right now, but a few years down the road. I am also mainly going to be connecting to a external Alienware monitor, 1440p 27 in. Only getting laptop because i am in the military and what something portable. This is just going to be used for gaming and media
the 4090 is a but of an overkill for gaming on 1440p and it's 400$-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.
@@evileye462 cheers mate, you just saved me $400 then 🤙🏽🫡
@@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..?
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.
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.
@@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
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 :)
@@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
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
I have the M18 is a Monster ❤
Thank you for this video. i just cancelled the x16 order and ordered he m18 ($500 cheaper than the x16 as well)
Sir , still I'm confused, give your suggestion which should buy for both powerful gaming and for office work or professional also
Personally I would take the x16, it has better speakers, is smaller and feels very premium. Only downside is soldered ram so buy it with the amount of ram you need
@@MashITTechThank You soo much sir ❤
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.
No idea why they put a mini sd card other! and on the back, so difficult to access
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.
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
@@freemaysin5088 That's insane given the price of these
@@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.
sorry to hear that mate
@@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.
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.
I love the M18, but my big question is, who is the best brand for a leather laptop case that can hold a laptop this size?
let me see if I can find one
Does the 18 inch fit in a regular bag?
no, it won't fit in many bags. You need to either buy a larger 18" laptop bag or the Alienware Horizon Travel bag
Ryzen CPUs in M18 would be really interesting.
Yeah, I will get one on order soon to compare
I was considering getting the x16 but given its average screen and soldered ram, i think I'll pass.
I ordered the m18 and it should arrive this week
Hope you enjoy it :)
@@MashITTech whenever I want to test tcc and the command center opens, the tcc turns off when I go into bios again
Which movie is going on... Something including Dracula?
Hello Sir,
If i have alienware laptop and i buy alienware desktop (monitor) so if i connect latop to desktop then should i am able to Smooth gaming or any other work with screen delay in latop and desktop, means in that case screen delay will happen or not , i should buy or not desktop
it will work exactly as if it were a desktop. I do this all the time. In my alienware desktop setup I plug my m18r2 into a 34" OLED and it's flawless. Video in case you missed it: czcams.com/video/j7paGYoKJdU/video.html
@@MashITTechThank You Sir ❤
what do u think are the chances of a X18 Alienware in 2024? id love a bigger screen without the numpad for a bigger armrest like X17
I was really hoping for an x18 this year but guess it is not going to happen
No 240hz 1600p display option on the m18. 😭
honestly saying if they provide 240hz and 500nit one the m18, i will no doubt buying this instead of buying Razer Blade 18
Can I please have option 3 : Alienware Area 51m R4 please? :D
Awesome video as always! Many thanks!
haha if only dell listened!
@@MashITTech I still hope every single year! I think the whole concept was soo damn awesome: having the ability to swap/change your CPU & GPU and have the extra power brick is still something I want, as it gives you both flexibility and the ability to repair it. Also having the ability to select between using 1 or 2 power adapters for more power is awesome and useful in different scenarios and other tiny things, like a back-lit trackpad with physical buttons and such :)) Old school, I know ^_^
In the meantime I am here using my R1 and R2 (since I have both and man the R2 is basically R1 refined and perfected. I wished they would refined a bit more and give us the ultimate hardcore laptop in the R3.. but that did not happen :( )
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€
Does the M18 work with a thunderbolt dock?
Definitely on the intel model. I haven't tested the risen version
Does the new x16 sound better than Macbooks 14 and 16?
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