Alienware M17 R2 vs. OMEN by HP Laptop 17

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Alienware M17 R2
Alienware M17 R2

Our Rating: 85 %

OMEN by HP Laptop 17
OMEN by HP Laptop 17

Detailed comparison and review of Alienware M17 R2 and OMEN by HP Laptop 17. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Alienware M17 R2 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Alienware M17 R2 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

striking design aesthetics

high-quality display

advanced cooling system

customizable rgb lighting

heavy and bulky

short battery life

high price point

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Alienware M17 R2 and OMEN by HP Laptop 17
87 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Alienware M17 R2 vs. OMEN by HP Laptop 17 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware M17 R2 OMEN by HP Laptop 17
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.98 cm x 29.43 cm x 1.95 cm 42.3 cm x 30.4 cm x 3.3 cm
Weight 2.63 kg 3.78 kg
Colour Lunar light Shadow black (cover), carbon fibre pattern (cover), sandblasted hairline keyboard frame finish | Shadow mesh pattern, shadow mesh cover, twinkle black base
DISPLAY Alienware M17 R2 OMEN by HP Laptop 17
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 17.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 127 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% -
Features Anti-glare, Tobii IR Eye-tracking, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 9 ms response rate, Eyesafe technology Full HD anti-glare
PROCESSOR Alienware M17 R2 OMEN by HP Laptop 17
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) 7700HQ / 2.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 3.8 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Mobile Intel HM175
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Alienware M17 R2 OMEN by HP Laptop 17
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Alienware M17 R2 OMEN by HP Laptop 17
Total Capacity 1.024 TB -
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 x 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage - 1 TB HDD SATA / 7200 rpm
RAID Level RAID 0 -
AUDIO & VIDEO Alienware M17 R2 OMEN by HP Laptop 17
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design NVIDIA G-SYNC
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - HD
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features 74.9 degrees, RGB camera IR camera, HP Wide Vision FHD
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3281-CG -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Audio Boost
COMMUNICATIONS Alienware M17 R2 OMEN by HP Laptop 17
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Miracast, dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Alienware M17 R2 OMEN by HP Laptop 17
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 8-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 86 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12.75 hours
Battery Run Time - Video playback: up to 11 hours
AC ADAPTER Alienware M17 R2 OMEN by HP Laptop 17
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 19.5 V 230 Watt
INPUT Alienware M17 R2 OMEN by HP Laptop 17
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Per-key RGB Anti-ghosting, Macros, multi-touch touchpad, gesture function
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Alienware M17 R2 OMEN by HP Laptop 17
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
Graphics Amplifier Port
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Thunderbolt 3 (supports DisplayPort) (Sleep & Charge)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
LAN
Microphone input
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Sleep & Charge)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Alienware M17 R2 OMEN by HP Laptop 17
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Netflix, HP CoolSense, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Dropbox (25 GB Cloud Storage) (free for 1 year), HP Audio Switch, HP JumpStart, HP Sure Connect, HP Orbit
MISCELLANEOUS Alienware M17 R2 OMEN by HP Laptop 17
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MU-MIMO technology, Cryo-Tech cooling v3.0 Power-on password
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - an002na
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