New gaming laptops come with a 480Hz screen

For years, the manufacturer Alienware, a subsidiary of Dell, has operated without processors from AMD. The tide has now turned. With the new Alienware m17 R5 gaming laptop, customers can choose between the Ryzen 7 6800H or the Ryzen 9 6900HX. Alternatively, there is the x17 R2 with Intel Core i7-12700H or Intel Core i9-12900HK processors. Both 17-inch laptops share the new, Optional Full HD display with 480Hz refresh rate. In particular, shooters benefit from a first-person perspective, where the effects of annoying shadows must be minimized. The displays used are likely TN panels from AU Optronics.

This is what the Alienware m17 R5 and x17 R2 have to offer

Alienware positions the m17 R5 as a gaming laptop with AMD power, where customers can choose whether they prefer to install an AMD Radeon or Nvidia Geforce GPU. Alternatively, there is also an Alienware x17 R2 with Intel processors. According to the manufacturer, they are especially proud of the advanced cooling. It is noticeable that the x17 R2 is flatter, but in return it saves connections and works without a LAN connection.

• Alienware m17 R5:
  • Monitor: 17.3 inches, Full HD or Ultra HD resolution; Refresh rate: Connected to Full HD 165 Hz or 360 Hz (depending on equipment), For UHD 120 Hz, For Full HD without Advanced Optimus: 480 Hz
  • Healer: Ryzen 7 6800H or Ryzen 9 6900HX
  • Draw: Radeon RX 6700M with 10 GB memory and max. 135 W or Radeon RX 6850M XT with 12 GB memory and max. 175 W; Geforce RTX 3050 Ti with 95 W TGP and max 1,695 MHz, RTX 3060 with 140 W TGP and max 1,702 MHz, RTX 3070 Ti with 150 W TGP and max 1,410 MHz or RTX 3080 Ti with 155 TGP watts max. 1,410MHz
  • storage: A maximum of two NVMe SSDs with storage capacity of 2TB each, and the entry is configured with a 256GB NVMe SSD.
  • RAM.: 8 GB DDR5-4800; Max 64GB DDR5-4800 Dual Channel
  • links: 1 LAN port, 3.5mm jack connector, 2 x USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 1 with Power Share, 1x Power Supply connector, 1x USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, 15W Power delivery and Displayport function, 1x HDMI 2.1
  • Batteries tray: 64Wh or 97Wh
  • Weight and Dimensions: 3.3 kg; 298 x 397 x 26.7 mm (L x W x H)
• Alienware x17 R2:
  • Monitor: 17.3 inches, Full HD or Ultra HD resolution; Refresh rate: Connected with Full HD 165 Hz or 360 Hz (depending on equipment), with UHD 120 Hz, with Full HD without Optimus Advanced: 480 Hz
  • Healer: Core i7-12700H or Core i9-12900HK
  • Draw: Geforce RTX 3060 with 140W TGP max. 1,702MHz
  • storage: Maximum of two NVMe SSDs with storage capacity of 2TB each, input configuration with a 512GB NVMe SSD
  • RAM.: 16 or 32 GB DDR5-4800 Dual Channel
  • links: 1x 3.5mm jack connector, 1x USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 1 with Power Share, 1x Power Supply Connector, 1x USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, 15W Power Delivery and Displayport function, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x MicroSD card reader, number 1 Thunderbolt 4 port with USB-C
  • Batteries tray: 87 W
  • Weight and Dimensions: depending on the equipment weighing from 2.9 to 3.09 kg; 299 x 399 x 20.9 mm (L x W x H)

The Alienware m17 R5 with a 480Hz screen costs at least 2,500 euros and can be ordered now. Those who prefer Alienware x17 R2 with Intel CPU will pay for the 480Hz screen version No less than 2,650 euros.

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The new Alienware m17 R5 and x17 R2 lineup:

• Alienware has launched two new gaming laptops, the m17 R5 and the x17 R2. Both portable devices are optionally available with a Full HD display with 480Hz.
• The Alienware m17 R5 with a 480Hz screen costs about 2,500 euros at least and is powered by AMD processors.
• The Alienware x17 R2 with Intel CPU and 480 Hz display is available from 2,650 euros.

source: Dell (1)And the Dell (2)