AMD recently announced its fastest-ever GPU for a laptop called the Radeon RX 7900M. Now, Dell has announced Alienware M18 will be the first laptop to host this powerhouse of a GPU. Before we delve into the details about the laptop, here are a few things that make the RX 7900M GPU special.

According to AMD, the RX 7900M boasts superior performance when compared to the Nvidia RTX 4080 mobile GPU, with an average frame rate advantage of 7% and a substantial 27% boost in titles like Starfield. However, this enhanced performance comes at the cost of higher power consumption, as the RX 7900M can draw up to 180 watts, while the RTX 4080 mobile operates at a more conservative 110 watts. Additionally, the RX 7900M is equipped with AMD’s FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR 3) upscaling technology, which significantly enhances frame rates in various games.

Dell Alienware M18 specs

The Dell Alienware M18 has an 18-inch display with options for FHD+ and QHD+ resolutions, offering smooth visuals with 480Hz or 165Hz refresh rates, respectively. It has a 3ms response time and decent brightness at 300nits. The display supports a wide color gamut (100% DCI-P3) and has a strong 1000:1 contrast ratio. Notably, it incorporates AMD FreeSync and Dynamic Display Switching.

Under the hood, the laptop is powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 7945HX R9 processor, featuring 16 cores and 32 threads with a generous 80MB cache. It can reach speeds of up to 5.4GHz, making it well-suited for demanding tasks. The GPU is the AMD Radeon RX 7900M, equipped with 16GB of GDDR6 memory. It delivers robust gaming performance but consumes 180W of power, reaching 200W with SmartShift Max.

In terms of memory and storage, the laptop can be configured with up to 64GB of Dual Channel DDR5 RAM running at 4,800MHz and offers substantial storage options, allowing for up to 8.5TB in a tri-storage configuration. The laptop’s battery capacity is 97Wh, supported by a 330W charging solution.

The laptop comes with a bunch of connectivity options, including Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, Ethernet, various USB ports, HDMI 2.1, a mini-display port, and an SD card slot. It also incorporates features like Vapor chamber cooling for thermal management, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos for an improved audio-visual experience, an Alienware FHD camera, dual-array microphones, and support for Windows Hello for convenient security. The laptop also features Alien FX lighting and an Alienware M Series keyboard with RGB lighting, alongside a multi-touch gesture trackpad. In terms of size, it measures 319.9 x 410.3 x 25.1mm and weighs around 4.23kg.

Pricing & availability

Currently, Dell is selling the FHD+ model of the Alienware M18 laptop in the US with a starting price of $2,799.99. This model features 32GB RAM and 1TB storage.

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Dell has unveiled a new lineup of Alienware and Inspiron laptops in India. The Dell Alienware m18 and x16 R1 as well as the Inspiron 16 and 16 2-in-1 were announced earlier this year. The new laptops will catch the fancy of students, gamers, and creators, offering both entertainment and an enhanced work outlook.

Dell Technologies recently released the Inspiron 14 laptops with Intel and AMD processor options. The Alienware m18 is an excellent and powerful gaming machine that is feature-rich. It is powered by the Intel Core i9-13980HX processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 GPUs. The Alienware m18 has a QHD with a 165Hz display refresh rate. It comes with Advanced Optimus and G-SYNC support and offers more space than previous models. The storage capacity of the gaming powerhouse of a laptop is 9TB.

The Dell Alienware x16 R1 is a more portable laptop and features an excellent sound system. It comes with a 6-speaker audio system that includes up-firing tweeters and dual woofers. It also features 100 micro-LEDs on the rear stadium which combines with the AlienFX Scanner and Loop. It is also equipped with Alienware’s HyperEfficient Voltage Regulation technology well-suited for extended gaming sessions. The laptop features a decent, premium, and futuristic design. Its softer edges provide improved grip and it has a 240Hz QHD+ display. The laptops support Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision, with sufficient blue light reduction via ComfortView Plus.

The Dell Alienware m18 has up to 64GB of dual-channel RAM and a 97Wh battery with a 330W adapter. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 6E, USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type A), Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, and an SD card slot. It comes with an ultra-low-profile mechanical keyboard and is available in a dark metallic moon color. Similar connectivity options are available with the x15 R1 together with Bluetooth support. The smaller laptop has a 90Wh battery with a 330W adapter.

The new Dell Inspiron 16 and Inspiron 16 2-in-1 provide learning and entertainment in full measure. They feature enhanced displays, spatial audio technology, and enhanced video capabilities including video chatting. They offer lightning-fast performance thanks to their powerful Intel Core i9 processors.

The Inspiron 16 2-in-1 has a 4K UHD+ display and a 360-degree hinge for enhanced versatility. It has a touchscreen and an active pen, which makes a lot of work and learning activities to be undertaken seamlessly. The laptops are equipped with ExpressCharge technology for quick charging. Dell is offering the new laptops as powerful work and entertainment machines to fit snugly with the desires of a wide customer base.

The prices of the models begin at Rs. 77,990 (~$950) for the Inspiron 16 while the top model – Alienware x16 R1 starts at Rs. 359,990 (~$4,387). The models will be available in India from April 12 via Dell retail platforms and other outlets.

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At the ongoing Consumer Electronics Show 2023 (CES), Dell has introduced a host of new gaming laptops. Among the new offerings, the American brand has announced the Alienware M18 which is a gaming machine with a huge display. Back in 2015, the Dell subsidiary launched an 18-inch limited edition with dual GPUs, four hard drives, and an upgradeable GPU. Read on to know what the Alienware M18 offers out of the box. 

The Dell Alienware M18 boasts an 18-inch display with two panels – a QHD+ resolution with a 165Hz refresh rate and another with an FHD+ resolution with a 480Hz refresh rate. The device offers a 3ms response time, 300 nits brightness, 100 percent DCI-P3 colour gamut, and ComfortView Plus technology that is aimed to reduce blue light emissions. 

The Alienware M18 sports a new Legend 3.0 design that is touted to deliver a beefy performance in its slim chassis. It has the same thickness as its predecessor with an aluminium top and bottom. There is an option to choose between two full-sized keyboards – Perkey AlienFX backlit or CherryMX ultra-low profile mechanical backlit keyboard. The laptop features a 720p webcam with IR sensors. 

Under the hood, the Dell Alienware M18 houses up to 13th generation Intel Core i9 processors paired with Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 GPU onboard. It will also be available in AMD Ryzen and Radeon CPU and GPU later this year. The machine packs up to 64GB DDR5 RAM and 9TB SSD storage. There are two user-replaceable DDR5 SO-DIM slots. The laptop is also equipped with an Element 31 thermal interface comprising seven heat pipes, expanded vapour chambers, and four ultra-thin fans for better cooling performance. The Alienware M18 is powered by a 97Wh battery unit with a massive 330W power adapter in the box. 

For those who don’t wish to buy a laptop with a huge display, there is also a 16-inch variant of the Alienware M18 called the M16. It has the same specifications as the M18 except for the screen size. 

The Dell Alienware M18 carries a starting price tag of $2,099 in the US, however, the company has announced that only higher-specced models will be available at the start. The base models will be available at a later date. The Alienware M16 starts at $1,899.

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