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Dell Alienware m18 RTX 4090 (2024)

RTX 4090 16GB · Core i9-14900HX · 32GB RAM · 18" QHD+ 165Hz
$3,999
C
52/100 overall
Dell Alienware m18 RTX 4090 (2024) is a gaming laptop built around the Core i9-14900HX and RTX 4090 16GB, paired with 32GB 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, 16 GB VRAM + 32 GB RAM means the system can runs ~13b llms locally. At $3,999, Laptop Index gives it an overall score of 52/100 (tier C).

Specifications

BrandDell
CategoryGaming
GPURTX 4090 16GB
CPUCore i9-14900HX
RAM32 GB
VRAM16 GB
Screen18" QHD+ 165Hz
Weight9.04 lbs
Battery (claimed)4 hrs
Battery (realistic)~1.6 hrs
Price (USD)$3,999

Laptop Index scores

Overall tierC · 52/100
GPU score87/100
CPU score92/100
AI / LLM capability~23B params
Local AI verdictRuns ~13B LLMs locally
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