While most laptops today come in sizes ranging from 13 to 17 inches, Alienware intends to go its own way by resurrecting the massive 18-inch gaming model, the last laptop of its type released by the company in 2014. Ahead of CES 2023 in January, Dell’s gaming division has released a teaser video showcasing the imminent return of a huge and powerful laptop.
Latest Alienware 18. Image source: Alienware
“When something great and powerful appears, it leaves a mark”, according to the teaser. The accompanying Alienware tweet states: “Signs surround you, something big is coming soon”. The number 18 is clearly visible in the video.
However, you should expect that the new Alienware 18 won’t be as bulky as its predecessor – even models with large displays are lighter and more compact today than they were 7-8 years ago. So, for example, the Alienware 18 variant had an 18.4-inch display and weighed 5.7 kg, and the power supply alone weighed about a kilogram. The case was extremely bulky – such a laptop is unlikely to be suitable for easy portability.
Nonetheless. in Alienwarethey seem to be counting on the market to be ready for an 18-inch model again. The old version had two video cards, up to four drives and other advanced components for the time. It may not have been easy to put on, but the large display and high performance have won the favor of many users, apparently among those who very rarely move their laptops from place to place.
While the new version will almost certainly be smaller and lighter, you can expect it to still be quite large compared to most laptops today. There are no details in the teaser other than a brief “Coming soon.” CES is only a few weeks away, so the premiere of new items in Las Vegas is very likely.
However, even a model with an 18-inch display is not a champion on the market today. For example, there’s the Acer Predator 21 with a 21-inch curved ultra-wide display priced at $8,999, so Alienware’s newest product will have to fight for its place in the sun.
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