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Dell Alienware m18 R2 RTX 5090

RTX 5090 24GB · Core Ultra 9 285HX · 64GB RAM · 18" QHD+ 165Hz
$4,899
C+
56/100 overall
Dell Alienware m18 R2 RTX 5090 is a gaming laptop built around the Core Ultra 9 285HX and RTX 5090 24GB, paired with 64GB RAM and a 18" QHD+ 165Hz display. It weighs 9.04 lbs and is rated by the manufacturer for 4 hours of battery — independent reviews suggest ~1.6 hours of real-world use. For local AI workloads, 24 GB VRAM + 64 GB RAM means the system can runs ~32b llms locally. At $4,899, Laptop Index gives it an overall score of 56/100 (tier C+).

Specifications

BrandDell
CategoryGaming
GPURTX 5090 24GB
CPUCore Ultra 9 285HX
RAM64 GB
VRAM24 GB
Screen18" QHD+ 165Hz
Weight9.04 lbs
Battery (claimed)4 hrs
Battery (realistic)~1.6 hrs
Price (USD)$4,899

Laptop Index scores

Overall tierC+ · 56/100
GPU score100/100
CPU score100/100
AI / LLM capability~36B params
Local AI verdictRuns ~32B LLMs locally
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