The NEW Alienware R5/R6 Gaming Laptops

My review of the Alienware R5 and R6 Gaming Laptop chassis with AMD Ryzen 5000 CPUs and 11th gen Intel Cpus. runnign RTX 3060, 3070 and 3080 for Intel variants.
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[@eemsg]

What I was expecting to find in the comments: opinions on a very mixed review What I actually found in the comments: table talk

[@oldtimebooks5378]

What I was expecting to find in the comments: table talk What I actually found in the comments: table talk

[@theguyquin5453]

Lol

[@roahnadhavj3907]

@@mokujin4076 you unsubbed because everybody talked about the table ??

[@vilebeggar622]

@@mokujin4076 he has great videos but fuck this comment section

[@roxom1868]

Dave: No more table Table: “Dread it, run from it, destiny arrives all the same”

[@johnmckay1961]

Dave is figuring out on his own why people use tables and chairs lol

[@atharvanighot5667]

You could not live with your own failure, where did that bring you, back to me?

[@AyushGupta-wn6zd]

I have no idea how he plans to review gadgets without table. I've seen a lot of reviewers and among them, I think Michael fisher maybe? Is the only one since he goes outside and stuff but in the end, laptops are generally used... On a table. Not using a table for reviewing seems impossible

[@d2hd007]

Wt

[@richardalex4516]

"Why are we here? Just to suffer?" - Almost everyone watching Alienware videos

[@RobettanGaming]

I was having a huge urge to swipe on your dp, but I restricted myself..i feel like a king

[@wtrdogg20]

Not my case....

[@iarpak]

I love this set up: camera angle, table and placement of chair. It makes it feel like we’re visiting Dave and discussing these devices. Love it. ❤️

[@Rene200Y]

Yes! You were able to express what i felt too. 😁👍🏻

[@HaadIsBest]

cronge

[@venom5809]

LOL at the desk. The desk wins in the end, it always wins. 😂

[@vector6077]

A mean...why re-inventing the wheel¿!..

[@chinmaysharma3992]

The desk: I am inevitable

[@shahan1465]

The Desk is inevitable

[@8koi245]

You couldn't live whit standing... and now come back to me!! or something like that

[@d2hd007]

Y

[@GareebScientist]

This camera angle has a very cool Sci fi look. Time for fish

[@GareebScientist]

Hopefully fiah big enough to be noticed

[@awustink300kuserpro6]

Kinda looks Cool But A bit Creepy XD

[@conandoobrien8605]

spamming for more subscribers. just like Ray

[@sherlockmaverick]

@@conandoobrien8605 Except he doesn't. He's a laptop enthusiast and makes proper scientific content that a wide audience can understand.

[@pigzwigz8318]

Reminds me of Cyberpunk.

[@bradbeyers9028]

Nice review, I like that you point out differences. Someone that really wants those front firing speakers and a nice trackpad can just opt for last years model and probably save money and get better FPS too.

[@yashwaghulde5165]

It's so fun to watch Dave change his setup almost every new video

[@LiyoKikon]

Hey hey... table's back and the teal is creeping in too

[@clemenslucas]

Dave: I'm done with desk. Desk: H E L L O

[@recepomercan]

Learning from your mistakes is a virtue

[@n.chapman6390]

Lol

[@themasstermwahahahah]

I honestly cant think of anything else he could use except his lap

[@prathamadityasalhotra]

alright!

[@d2hd007]

But I didn't done yet

[@time2eat850]

Bro, I love your attention to details when reviewing!!! 🔥🔥🔥 This review is as clean as your set up ❤️💪🏻

[@davethepak]

Thanks for the video. Some interesting things on the machine. I do like the fact that they have both intel and amd options. I also like the fact it has some gamer features, but it would not stand out too much in the conference room. (a lot of business guys are now grown up gamers from yesteryears). One thing I DID notice - the mute microphone key in the upper right - that is pretty cool - especially in the new world of remote working/gaming. thanks again for the video.

[@nathanguyen]

I love how recently none of the comments are about his actual review, just the setup

[@muskker9959]

Bro straight up has Dave 2Mii as his PFP 😭

[@nathanguyen]

@@muskker9959 lmao love the pun, it’s actually a mii of myself. Coincidentally shares a passing resemblance with Dave.

[@abdullahaboomarah5935]

sad

[@realtvw]

Table is back baby! Now he just needs to move the camera, maybe in front of the table so that the device is between him and the camera!??

[@n.chapman6390]

All that's missing is a large poster of that cat hanging by it's paws in the background 😂😂😂

[@jfncho]

what if it isnt a table but rather a piece of tech that he's teasing, like the Xbox fridge?

[@Savant_Ananya]

Only 3 of those were ever made and the only youtuber to have one is ijustine

[@jaykrishnak3268]

@@Savant_Ananya of all tech youtubers,why'd they give the apple shill the Xbox fridge?

[@d2hd007]

Don't know

[@erricsonvideos1521]

I loved the style you went for in the previous video about the Ipad. That for me was the perfect setup. This feels more sinister. But what I would recommend is that you can use some kind of a stand or pedestal for your products while you sit down on a bar chair.

[@JonnyBeoulve]

I just bought an r4 and love it. Could have waited a little longer for this but I really needed a laptop now. Great review.

[@wtrdogg20]

I was in your situation when I got my R3, but I love it and it has been a great system, for my daily use and gaming.

[@young5395]

Dude I love the set up it's so clean. Been watching for about 5 years and this is by far one of the cleanest channels on KZbin.

[@phoenixzappa7366]

Clean

[@cesaraguilar8142]

I think there's a difference between clean and empty Lmao

[@smq712]

Suddenly realized that watching this channel for 4 years. Time is passing so fast.

[@peterjanbo657]

Man, the amount of soap. It's hard to imagine 😜

[@theralf6454]

YES I LIKE IT SO MUCH

[@ishlazz1307]

Dave: "no more table." Desk: *you could not live with your own failure. Where did that bring you? Back to me.*

[@rudrapratap3294]

69 likes... NICE

[@chand4c]

so original.... I've literally seen this joke been overused in his last couple of vids

[@ishlazz1307]

@@chand4c well unfortunately i didn't watch his last couple of video. So don't care

[@fredsigu6684]

@@chand4c pretty much went "its my turn to post this today" lol

[@RaedVS]

I think you finally hit the nail on the head with the studio setup, like there is a table or desk for functionality, but at the same time this side view makes it more personal, like you are having an inclusive discussion with your audience.

[@magellan124]

I remember the alienware product placement in the big bang theory as a kid. I wanted one so bad lol

[@Tdevelops]

Loving this new angle incorporating the table.

[@realtvw]

He just moved the camera! It's the same set up!!! 🤣

[@8koi245]

I just love the table

[@CaptSoban]

"I won't be using a table"

[@m.m6270]

It's better angle though

[@mememan3279]

he's still standing though

[@morten1]

Desk: OKAY!

[@anuraglodhi4080]

@@mememan3279 is he though?

[@klauserji]

@@mememan3279 he's sitting, you can see the chair (white) behind him

[@dennisli4917]

the studio give a real depth in the video, looks great!

[@Anonymous_Pi]

Dave2D: “No more table from here on” Table: “You should choose your words wisely”

[@Jackknowshow]

Dave two months ago: no more tables Dave now: look at this laptop on my table

[@rudrapratap3294]

@Yousef Alsammarraie yeah it's been like 2-3 videos after that

[@Fadzom]

yesssss, I've been waiting for more alienware reviews, thank youuuuu, you're the BEST!

[@Blaze-rq4uj]

This new studio is so sick! So happy for you!

[@GEDOHBLAZZTER]

I like how you choose your lighting and clothes carefully when making your videos. It provides a great ambiance to all your videos. ✊🏾

[@oliberrr]

"I am inevi-TABLE!" On a serious note, I think the table is not the problem. If you're aiming for minimalist, the whole setup does not scream minimalist. It looks like a storagr room.

[@CaptainChrom]

I actually like that "naked" storage room look

[@CIA.Langley]

@@CaptainChrom cause you’re a beta male. Think about it.

[@CaptainChrom]

@@CIA.Langley yeah, whenever I see a naked wall I get the urge to pay it's bills and subscribe to it on OnlyFans

[@CIA.Langley]

@@CaptainChrom I know.

[@waffelo4681]

@@CaptainChrom uuhhhh a wall-simp, always make me wanna puke🥵

[@syedmohammadabis5466]

Is it me, or Dave has just started putting videos more frequently since he shifted to his new studio! 😂

[@dittocopys]

what if he couldn't post as many cause he was working on moving to the new studio

[@surajkamath3882]

@@dittocopys Smort

[@reubenyuri]

So thankful I found your channel. just bought a legion 5 :)

[@waverleyjournalise5757]

"They don't offer the 3080 with ryzen" ah, looks like Intel's budget doing some work there

[@IdunDied]

Also ryzen U series despite being better in most aspects inc battery life noticably absent from high end ultrabooks. Hmm really makes you thonk

[@mikael4126]

@@IdunDied thonk

[@LeDrPsycho]

They do its in inten 11th gen r6.

[@IdunDied]

@@LeDrPsycho We said they don't offer 3080 with ryzen. 11th gen is intel. Ryzen is AMD.

[@Maple_MK]

@@LeDrPsycho You can't read.

[@_Makanko_]

Yeh gimping this to upsell their "pro" version. Seems very likely there would be a kind of brand loyalty/deal between them and Intel for the high-end GPU/CPU configuration considering how long it has been Intel only I think brand can't just slap an AMD in it's place because they want to. Interested to see how the X turns out. Cheers

[@Buran01]

The RTX 3070 is the best of the 3 GPUs. You don't wan't the low future proof performance of the 3060 (specially in the watered down R5 series) and neither the heat of the 3080. The main default of the R5 is the lack of membrane x key RGB keyboard: the 4 zone is worse and the MX is just bad and limited to US.

[@isodoubIet]

@@Buran01 "MX is just bad " I bought and returned an m17 r4 recently. The MX was the one thing in it that wasn't bad.

[@Buran01]

@@isodoubIet The per key RGB membrane keyboard is more silent, saves 100 bucks and is probably more durable. Sadly the R4 in my region is only offered with either the 4 zone RGB (way inferior to the x key) or the MX in english international (not in my language). So yeah, is a pretty terrible deal. I think that the R4 series is better than the R5 but currently is on sale (sadly most of the units do use the 3080, which is a bad chice for a laptop so thin). I'll wait to the R6/X17, the R5 seems a good deal but I won't spent 2500 € in gaming laptop without per key membrane keyboard.

[@isodoubIet]

@@Buran01 I don't know about durability. Sound is not too loud but has that annoying metallic ping, but I found I could get used to it rather easily. It is grossly overpriced though (180 on my model). Despite that, I think I'd get it again when I get another alienware, which will be never. The X17 is even thinner it looks like. I don't know if it'll do the 3080 properly, even with the four fans.

[@commonman4513]

@@Buran01 R6 would be similar, either decide you'll go for a x17 or simply meanwhile try the zephyrus m16 meanwhile.

[@swankieOW]

I see they've smoothed the corners of the Chassis. I loose skin once a week with my M15 R4 LOL

[@dkf2711]

I love that ambient lighting. It's super cool.

[@saaimkhattak7866]

Loved the 5 hours visual! Really smooth and cool

[@aadilnathani9604]

Loving the new room!

[@pugh.joseph]

Agree✌️

[@pugh.joseph]

Love the new room!

[@MultiLuckychris]

The new desk set up is great to see 💪🏼

[@dongums]

hey dave, i recently rewatch your "My Personal Setup from 2018" video. i think video like that would be amazing in this new studio.

[@JoseBYOB]

Want to see a little more spec consistency in these videos Dave. You should include a screen specs (screen brightness, refresh rate, and color reproduction) in all your laptop reviews.

[@malovent538]

Go to jarraods tech for that dave just gives a more condensed review

[@TheCorBerry]

8:04

[@keyboard_g]

Dell has been in bed with Intel for decades. Of course they keep the 3080 for that sku.

[@zackc6578]

Great review Dave! Sound sounded a little off to me when you were looking down or away a bit but idk, you're the expert. Big time fan

[@dandossantos3725]

I think getting rid of the table has added so much to your vids🙌 keep on keeping on

[@Moshe_Dayan44]

Dave, since you made this video, there has been a bios update for the Alienware M15 R5 that unlocks CUDA cores on the 3070, boosts the wattage limit to 130W, and a MUX switch and TCC offset for manual control of the max temps for the CPU. I was wondering if you might revisit the laptop with these additional features now unlocked?

[@SERGE_Tech]

Yes please this would be awesome

[@kiraxproductions3852]

It's actually up to 140 watts now, with the new flash bios update via boost.

[@aricalifornia6272]

@@kiraxproductions3852 where do you get this update Ive only found the 130 one

[@techsyndrome3291]

he said he wont be surprised if they do do that , so ofc no video

[@thirdiview1230]

Should I cop I found one for 1.3k

[@perturbedsun5508]

Just got the Ryzen m15 R5 w 3070 and opted for the 1TB 32 GB option and am having a blast with it. I’m not a tech reviewer obvs but for what I want and need this is the best laptop I’ve ever owned. Gaming is laptop butter smooth with the 3070 laptop being about akin to the 2070 SUPER in my desktop, it seems. I’m probably not as versed in what the other orgs are putting out but for me, the R5 hits the sweet spot.

[@muhaiminmitul563]

my one same but it suks . waste of money .totally garbase .0*

[@kidnamedfinger6323]

Even though the table is back, I enjoyed the setup, really shows off the room.

[@KosretEbdulrehman]

Dave please keep the camera at that angle, I really loved it!

[@maks_st]

Dave's search for a perfect setup makes his videos even more interesting to watch and wait for the next one. Tbh, his old setup was perfect, imho. I know he doesn't like it, but I wouldn't mind if he got back to it. The aquarium is cool, though!

[@averagebeing_com]

Dave : Uploads a new video on laptops Audience : Wow, that angle with the new table is so good 😂

[@Modsbybenq]

OMG!! That studio is a dream!!! It’s so stunning!!! 🙌🤩

[@martibanez6320]

I'm digging this framing and set

[@lurgy5177]

Dave’s setup looks like something out of The Sims

[@madds7719]

Thank you for being honest and criticising Alienware for this year’s R5 and R6. Both are not my cup of tea. Frankly, the M-series seems more attractive

[@animeshmeshram5997]

R5 and R6 are from M series.

[@rudrapratap3294]

x seies*

[@gamersforlife3440]

@@rudrapratap3294 ?

[@Flypt1d]

you mean x series is the one that is more attractive? cos r5 and r6 are the M series lmao. Or maybe T-Series?

[@Flypt1d]

@Bilbo Faggins gg 8gb single channel lmao

[@ArchieGee]

Love the new camera angle!

[@opsthelabel2271]

Mine is coming next week !!!! I’m so excited, upgrading from a helios 300 so I’m excited 😁😁

[@MarkLomod]

mine (M15 R6) is coming in a few days (fingers crossed).. upgrading from a 2013 Macbook Air 🙊😅

[@SleepingWorldChamp]

Love the colour of the sweater and the shirt.. making the point they ignored everyones favourite colour options! I’m glad you said the pros and cons compared to competitors. Does Alienware not like seeing benchmarks you usually compare against other competitors laptops?

[@SleepingWorldChamp]

Also the aquarium or “living thing” sort of vibe. I think you’re sort of craving life. Animals plants people. In a world of tech. You’re seeking vibrance. In the most literal sense, and your actions in studio and and even clothing kind of show it. Even in a tech focused and neutral sort of environment. It’s very dynamic. It’s like musical dynamics.

[@howlinhauler]

Perfect position at the desk, off center and blocking the tank, void wall open for text. Just a great cinematography approach to tech is astonishing and why I watch. Their track pads are hit or miss with any model and they dropped the price and cut cost. Look forward to the x reviews.

[@cibim5268]

Who is revisiting this Video? Dell has seemingly fixed most of the issues, Max TGP to 130W(Dynamic Boost) through vBIOS, MUX switch for base model, inclusion of SSD bracket from manufacturer, still no 3080 on Ryzen but the intel versions do and surprisingly enough the m15 discounts compare it to the Legion 5

[@rushabhshah2295]

well that background light looks super dope way better that those tube ones!

[@pinsjustpins9667]

another day of watching Dave review a laptop that I can never afford

[@hitman99687]

You can always put in on payments, make it happen friend!!

[@demon6831]

Lol Me too

[@louisjoseph007]

I just ordered mine today. Black friday def helped.

[@BIGDukhan]

Dude, turn the whole video into a holographic show with you reviewing units and showing the product using CGI (next to or in front of you) and you could throw in a couple of shots explaining internals or keyboard layout, key strokes or whatever, so you don’t have to use a table, as you wished before. I love your videos and I’m just suggesting ideas for you to keep the great work.

[@agustingiudici8202]

love the new set up

[@faizanbaber]

Now this camera angle with more movie like aesthetic look so great

[@ramrstf4]

Dave finally realized that his Red Komodo has an ISO setting.

[@christopherbudden1652]

That intro animation was amazing wtf

[@virusx6233]

Your Videos are just pure Quality

[@DebjitMajumdar]

I just upgraded to optical fibrenet. Finally can see Dave and his studio in its full glory

[@senseicheems3270]

When is the face reveal dave? Ive been subbed for 3 years

[@KDropGaming]

You idiot that’s him in the video

[@badhrihari1705]

I don't think he will ,ಠ︵ಠ

[@d-noob9871]

Lol man 😂

[@dinulawijesuriya7617]

asking the real questions. we want an answer dave!

[@anuraglodhi4080]

He is probably saving it for the 5 mil

[@sourabhnanwani702]

Everyone commenting about the desk Dave: "That's unfortunate, but that's just business."

[@FlyingEndeavor]

I really hope you would do a review on the upcoming Alienware X-Series, particularly the X17, when these do eventually come out. Really interested in that laptop given the overall design aesthetic and of course, the Quad Fan + LM thermal solution.

[@arjunsuresh29]

Wow, loving the dark aesthetic

[@abeerparashar6981]

Dave : Removes table Table : "So how was my funeral?"

[@ales7209]

Dave looks like an angel shining upon mortals with that lighting

[@surma_shawarma_sharma]

Love this 'not so overwhelmingly bright" background

[@nelsonfernando699]

Labels on the wall were Dope!!

[@paranoidcomet]

look at that teal glow behind him... dave is an omnipotent being confirmed

[@FinancialShinanigan]

Dave's relationship with tables: It's Complicated

[@Mobik_]

SHEESH boy, that's a nice shoot you have right there with the table and aesthetics

[@vinaychaurasiya719]

that was really informative, thank you sir

[@Das-gn6jr]

Dave: No more table Table: "You could not live with your own failure. Where did that bring you? Back to me."

[@fatihmtlm]

Will there be any reviews on Dell G15 Ryzen edition?

[@chinmaypdev3517]

New studio is dope!!

[@andreslanzi564]

Hi Dave! Nice content mate! Can I ask you when are all these new gaming laptops coming available for purchase in stores? Thanks and great work!

[@diogosimao3212]

I was expecting new Acer laptops, still happy about this though!

[@titaniummechanism3214]

5:23 Brand relationship? No way... Jokes aside: The fact that they've named the Intel one R6 and the AMD one R5 for no apparent reason says it all to me.

[@stefanvanschoor2726]

I love the content as always amazing review I just don't like the new camera angles but that's just me. I'm gonna keep watching the vids though cause they are still great.

[@silbandobajito9427]

Thank you very much... I love watching your reviews.. they are so pro... really enojiy them

[@herb414]

Great work Dave! Not going to beat around the bush... That side angle when you are sitting with the laptop at the desk is a bit awkward. I would prefer a main focusing frame straight on/closer to straight on.

[@nobodynobody1235]

"The Ex has to look the best" Dave 2021

[@otter3193]

Caught me big time

[@robertjermaine5382]

BARS

[@joelkang9550]

This video's editing style is much more bold than most of Dave's other stuff. The words are larger, and the colors are stronger. I like this new look, but I also still very much enjoy his old style as well.

[@firstnamelastname-ol7sf]

Thanks for the vid, my m5 just arrived today and I decided to return it. As you said, it is not a bad laptop, but I get fewer and downgraded features by paying the same price as r4.

[@HardcoreTanoshii]

Lots of "last year"'s R4 which is actually only 4 months old and came out in January lol Dell is going wild with the R4, R5, and R6 all within 5 months 🤣

[@wtrdogg20]

I got the m15 R3, and I am happy with it... Great machine for the price and specs... Runs my games in ultra settings and RTX On with ease.... Can't complain! And yes, you are right, it is clear that the R5 and R6 are no longer meant to be the stars of the show, but the new X-Series.

[@mordorprc1]

Lol I love that every video has a different angle and table position now. It's like "how will Dave position everything on his next video?"

[@KungfufightU]

I cannot wait for the x17 review I am in need of a new computer and if it can be a suitable desktop replacement then I will be stoked.

[@noblecollins9549]

I love watching things I wish I had to l help me with my demanding task but I can't afford

[@arunantony3207]

I think I like the muted design choice its a good balance between overly gaudy vs minimalistic!

[@lorenzo123yes]

It’s more about the fact that you don’t have a choice anymore. The product now only caters to customers like you that prefer this, but it’s in fact probably minimizing their sales by half. It’s not a product I would buy anymore unfortunately…. Maybe I would have gotten the X series if they offered a 15 inch display but again, that is not the case. It looks like they made all the wrong choices this year and I will have to switch to another brand.

[@sickvendetta9]

This was the move I love the aesthetic looks great!

[@PenielJoel]

Love you bro.. thanks for your hard work..