- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How it compares
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Alienware M Series M18x
- 18.4"
- Core i7 2.4 GHz Quad core
- 16 GB DDR3-1600
- 1,024 GB HDD
Released October, 2011
by LaptopMag (Aug, 2012)The webcam delivered accurate color in both natural and fluorescent lighting.
Conclusion Check out the Alienware M Series M18x
First reviewed December, 2011
Features Key features of the Alienware M Series M18x
2.4 GHz
Intel Core i7 2760QM
by LaptopMag (Aug, 2011)The 3-megapixel webcam on the M18x delivered crisp visuals, but colors were slightly muted.
screen size
18.4"
11.6"
13.3"
M Series M18x by LaptopMag (Aug, 2011)Movies and games simply popped off the display, and it was so large that it enveloped us in the action.
M Series M18x by J.-Manke--E.Eng.---Gamer (Jan, 2013)If you need a large screen laptop that can run anything, a 670M is more than enough.
screen resolution
M Series M18x by LaptopMag (Aug, 2011)The massive 18.4-inch, 1920 x 1080-pixel WLED display on the M18x is a sight to behold.
M Series M18x by Walter-Cabrera (Sep, 2011)I am a very detail-oriented person (my friends say I am never satisfied with anything) but I have to say that with the m18x I am, why not say it till I was impressed with this machine, I can run all games on the market till this day.
cpu speed
| 0 GHz | 3.2 GHz  | 4 GHz |
M Series M18x by LaptopMag (Aug, 2012)Click to EnlargeOur $4.454 review unit has a 2.7-GHz Intel Core i7-3820QM CPU with 16GB of RAM, dual 256GB SSDs in a RAID 0 configuration and dual Nvidia GeForce GTX 680M GPUs with 2GB of VRAM.
M Series M18x by LaptopMag (Aug, 2012)In that case, the $1,999 base model features a 2.3-GHz Intel Core i7-3610QM CPU, 6GB of RAM, a 500GB 7,200-rpm hard drive and an Nvidia GeForce GTX 660M GPU with 2GB of VRAM.
processor
M Series M18x by Thomas (Dec, 2011)The only thing wrong with this computer is the processor, it says its the Intel Core i7-2670QM Processor (Quad-Core, 2.2GHz, 6MB Cache), but its actually the one right below it the Intel Core i7-2630QM Processor (Quad-Core, 2.0GHz, 6MB Cache).
M Series M18x by LaptopMag (Nov, 2011)Equipped with a 2.5-GHz Intel Core i7-2920XM CPU that overclocks to 4 GHz, 16GB of RAM, two 750GB, 7,200-rpm hard drives in a RAID 0 array, and dual AMD Radeon 6900M GPUs with 2GB of VRAM, the Alienware M18x has seriously epic performance.
memory
| 0 GB | 4 GB  | 20 GB |
M Series M18x by LaptopMag (Aug, 2012)The $2,599 model has similar specs to the base model but ups the ante with 8GBB of RAM, dual 500GB 7,200-rpm hard drives in a RAID 0 configuration and Nvidia GeForce GTX 675M GPU with 2GB of VRAM.
M Series M18x by LaptopMag (Aug, 2012)Click to EnlargePowered by a 2.7-GHz Intel Core i7-3820QM with 16GB of RAM, the Alienware M18x R2 can definitely take care of business.
Performance Real world tests of Alienware M Series M18x
3DMark06 CPU
M Series M18x by LaptopMag (Nov, 2011)s? While the AMD-powered M18x scored a little higher on the synthetic 3DMark06 test, the Nvidia-powered configuration had slightly higher frame rates in actual game play.
M Series M18x by LaptopMag (Aug, 2011)It didn't break the PCMark Vantage record, but it put up a good fight.
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
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3 MP -
16 GB -
18.4" -
1,024 GB -
DDR3-1600 -
3.5 GHz -
the screen is large enough to display 1080p video without scaling -
59.39 -
watch high-definition movies on Blu-Ray discs -
Uses dedicated graphics hardware and memory -
7,200 RPM -
MMC, SD, microSD -
1920 x 1080 -
24 Mbit/s (Bluetooth v3.0 + HS) -
2.4 GHz -
1,020 MB/s (HDMI 1.4) -
15,868.8 -
572 MB/s (USB 3.0)
cons
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5,410 g -
can't connect to high definition displays
Reviews Word on the street
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 |   Rated by 13 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by Thomas (Dec, 2011)  Rated 100% by by J.-Manke--E.Eng.---Gamer (Jan, 2013) |
Gpu
Alienware M Series M18x 18.4", 2.4 GHz, 16 GB, 1,024 GB HDD | by LaptopMag (Nov, 2011)Opting for dual Nvidia GeForce GTX580M GPUs in SLI instead of AMD graphics will add $150 to the total cost.
Alienware M Series M18x 18.4", 2.4 GHz, 16 GB, 1,024 GB HDD | by LaptopMag (Nov, 2011)At present, Alienware also charges $150 more for the Nvidia cards, making the AMD seem like a better value on this rig, though Nvidia has a minor edge in real-world performance.
Alienware M Series M18x 18.4", 2.4 GHz, 16 GB, 1,024 GB HDD | by LaptopMag (Nov, 2011)But users considering this high-end system must choose between configurations with Nvidia and AMD graphics chips.
Screen
Alienware M Series M18x 18.4", 2.4 GHz, 16 GB, 1,024 GB HDD | Rated 100% by by wisdomtooth (Mar, 2013)The screen color is brilliant.
Alienware M Series M18x 18.4", 2.4 GHz, 16 GB, 1,024 GB HDD | by LaptopMag (Nov, 2011)Images were sharp with crisp detail, but had noticeably muted color.
Alienware M Series M18x 18.4", 2.4 GHz, 16 GB, 1,024 GB HDD | by LaptopMag (Aug, 2012)The space was hardly needed since using multitouch gestures was such an accurate, fluid experience.
Type
Alienware M Series M18x 18.4", 2.4 GHz, 16 GB, 1,024 GB HDD | by LaptopMag (Nov, 2011)Those using the Nvidia M18x will have to download the GeForce 285.62 WHQL drivers, which Nvidia claims will boost performance in Battlefield 3 by 11 percent.
Alienware M Series M18x 18.4", 2.4 GHz, 16 GB, 1,024 GB HDD | by LaptopMag (Aug, 2011)The M17x, whose single AMD Radeon HD 6970M GPU notched a score of 20,048.
Alienware M Series M18x 18.4", 2.4 GHz, 16 GB, 1,024 GB HDD | by LaptopMag (Nov, 2011)The original Nvidia-powered M18x was slightly faster, clocking in at 3:49, but the difference is negligible.
Uses
Alienware M Series M18x 18.4", 2.4 GHz, 16 GB, 1,024 GB HDD | by LaptopMag (Nov, 2011)Those expecting to play Arkham Asylum, Battlefield 3, or Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 will want to make sure they've got the current drivers installed.
Alienware M Series M18x 18.4", 2.4 GHz, 16 GB, 1,024 GB HDD | by LaptopMag (Aug, 2011)What that translates to is the highest gaming scores we've seen from a laptop.
Alienware M Series M18x 18.4", 2.4 GHz, 16 GB, 1,024 GB HDD | Rated 100% by by Marianne (Nov, 2011)My theory in choosing this laptop is that a gamer laptop would contain all the "bells and whistles" that I'd like in a laptop.
Storage
Alienware M Series M18x 18.4", 2.4 GHz, 16 GB, 1,024 GB HDD | by LaptopMag (Aug, 2011)A slot-loading Blu-ray player is also on the right, as is a 9-in-1 memory card reader and an ExpressCard/54 slot.
Alienware M Series M18x 18.4", 2.4 GHz, 16 GB, 1,024 GB HDD | by LaptopMag (Aug, 2011)About the only thing we wish the M18x had was support for SATA 6GB SSDs; a company representative said it was in the works.
Alienware M Series M18x 18.4", 2.4 GHz, 16 GB, 1,024 GB HDD | by LaptopMag (Aug, 2011)When we watched a Blu-ray of Iron Man, the red and gold of Tony Stark's suit sparkled, and explosions were wonderfully fiery.
Competition What else you should consider
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Editions Editions of the Alienware M Series M18x
| Price | Edition | RAM type | Cinebench r10 32Bit | Internal storage | Manufacturer code | Compare | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | | DDR3-1333 | 13,680.9 | 500 GB | M18x | | ||||
 | | DDR3-1600 | 15,868.8 | 1,024 GB | AM18X-6732BAA | | ||||
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