# Top-Tier Gamer Laptops The Alienware M17 R5 Ryzen Edition Has a 17-Inch Display and More By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-01-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alienware-m17-r5-ryzen-edition References: [coolthings](https://www.coolthings.com/alienware-m17-r5-ryzen-edition-amd-gaming-laptop/) & [dell](https://www.dell.com)  The [Alienware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alienware-x14-r2) M17 R5 Ryzen Edition laptop has been unveiled by the brand as its next-gen system that will provide gamers with a way to access all the power they need in a portable computer. The laptop is characterized by its 17.3-inch display that's capable of UHD resolution with a 120Hz refresh rate to deliver immersive viewing experiences when gaming from virtually anywhere. The unit can be equipped with up to an [AMD](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/msi-alpha) Risen 6980HX CPU along with an AMD Radeon RX G850M XT GPU, 6GB of RAM and 4TB of internal storage. Coming in at 7.3-pounds, the laptop comes with a 64Wh battery or an optional 97Wh one to suit different needs. The Alienware M17 R5 Ryzen Edition laptop will be available in spring 2022 at a starting price point of $1,599. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Next-gen Gaming Laptops:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity in the gaming industry to create more powerful and immersive laptops that enhance the gaming experience for gamers. - **High-performance Cpus and Gpus:** CPU and GPU manufacturers can take advantage of this trend by creating and providing more advanced, high-performance hardware that can keep up with the needs of gamers. - **Increased Display Capabilities:** The display industry can develop new technologies to provide gamers with even more immersive experiences by creating more advanced device displays with faster refresh rates, higher resolutions, and better contrast ratios. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming Industry:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity in the gaming industry to create more powerful and immersive laptops that enhance the gaming experience for gamers. - **Semiconductor Industry:** Semiconductor companies can capitalize on the trend by developing better, high-performance CPUs and GPUs to meet the ever-increasing needs of gamers. - **Display Industry:** The display industry can take advantage of this trend by developing new technologies to provide gamers with even more immersive experiences by creating more advanced device displays with faster refresh rates, higher resolutions, and better contrast ratios. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Next-Gen Hyper-Powered Gaming Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/msi-alpha.md) - [Compact Powerful Gamer Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alienware-x14-r2.md) - [Feature-Packed Gamer Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-rog-zephyrus-g15.md) - [Dynamic Professional Gamer Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-rog-strix-scar-17.md) - [AI Architecture Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alienware-x16-r2.md) - [High-Power Portable Gamer Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-razer-blade-15.md) - [High-Performance Gaming Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerful-gaming-laptops.md) - [Immersive Full-Sized Gamer Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sager-2023-np9371v.md) - [Military-Grade Gaming Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-tuf-gaming-a17.md)