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Dell Alienware m18 R3 (2025) RTX 5080

RTX 5080 16GB · Core Ultra 9 285HX · 32GB RAM · 18" QHD+ 165Hz
$4,099
C+
54/100 overall
Dell Alienware m18 R3 (2025) RTX 5080 is a gaming laptop built around the Core Ultra 9 285HX and RTX 5080 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 $4,099, Laptop Index gives it an overall score of 54/100 (tier C+).

Specifications

BrandDell
CategoryGaming
GPURTX 5080 16GB
CPUCore Ultra 9 285HX
RAM32 GB
VRAM16 GB
Screen18" QHD+ 165Hz
Weight9.04 lbs
Battery (claimed)4 hrs
Battery (realistic)~1.6 hrs
Price (USD)$4,099

Laptop Index scores

Overall tierC+ · 54/100
GPU score92/100
CPU score100/100
AI / LLM capability~23B params
Local AI verdictRuns ~13B LLMs locally
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