When Alex Aguila and Nelson Gonzalez founded Alienware way back in 1996, they bucked conventional wisdom with their innovative business strategy. They wanted to make machines that would, in Gonzalez’s words, be “outfitted to play (the latest) games.” Their latest offering, the Alienware x16 R1, follows the same philosophy.
Alienware has since turned into a prominent player dominating the gaming hardware market. It has acquired a reputation for high-quality gaming desktops and laptops. The Alienware x16 R1 is their latest flagship offering and features powerful hardware from NVIDIA and Intel and a sleek design.
The company has consistently wowed buyers with its attention to detail, powerful performance, and quality. But minor frustrations have remained with some aspects, including its software. It remains a gaming computer that better suits those with both patience and funds.
The Alienware x16 R1 is a Windows 11 laptop with a 16” display. It boasts a resolution of 1600×1920 pixels. It comes with a RAM of 16 GB and is powered by a Core i9 processor. The Alienware x16 R1 packs 256 GB of SSD storage. The graphics are backed by Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090. It comes with 6 USB ports, both Type A (3 nos) and one Type C, and includes an HDMI Port, Headphone and Mic Combo Jack, RJ45 (LAN) ports.
Alienware x16 R1 Comes In A Variety Of Configurations
There are a variety of configurations offered. This allows buyers of the Alienware x16 R1 to customize the machine based on their budget and needs. It starts at an affordable $1,799.99, but the basic model is lacking in both capability and power when compared to the high-end configurations.
The Alienware has a high-speed 1 TB PCle NVMe SSD and also a QHD Plus 165Hz display. The base model’s power may seem short when compared to the high-end offerings, but it comes housed in a pricey-looking chassis.
