The latest entry in Alienware's M series of full-size high-end gaming laptops, the m17 R5 (starts at $1,599.99; $2,649.99 as tested) pushes the power envelope with an under-the-hood update to the m17 ...

Alienware gaming laptops are built to incite envy. Their designs, which resemble a coat of armor with gill-like ridges, topped off by the signature alien head logo, are sleek and otherworldly.

I’ve been a consumer PC expert at PCMag for 10 years, and I love PC gaming. I've played games on my computer for as long as I can remember, which eventually (as it does for many) led me to build and ...

Top-tier gaming laptops not only allow players to immerse themselves in the experience on the go, but also give neck-to-neck competition to any high-end desktop PC. Whether you're a professional or a ...

The m17 R5 Ryzen Edition is one of the first AMD Advantage laptops and will be the first to ship incorporating AMD's Smart Access Graphics. I've been reviewing hardware and software, devising testing ...

At CES 2022, Alienware gave us a glimpse of its 2022 lineup of 17-inch gaming laptops, among which was the Alienware m17 R5 — a direct successor to the Alienware m17 R4 from 2021. Back then, Alienware ...

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PC gaming is one of the many trends that has accelerated over the past couple of years as people have adjusted to a more at home world. Gaming was growing before the pandemic but with entertainment ...

is an editor covering deals and gaming hardware. He joined in 2018, and after a two-year stint at Polygon, he rejoined The Verge in May 2025. One of Alienware’s coolest CES 2022 announcements is the ...