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Alienware AA18250 M497W
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Main specs
| Processor | |
|---|---|
| Screen | 18" 2560x1600 WVA 300Hz 500 nits 100% DCI-P3 |
| Hard drive | 2TB SSD M.2 |
| RAM | 64GB DDR5-SDRAM |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 24GB GDDR7 |
| Other | Keyboard German. |
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Full specifications of Alienware AA18250 M497W
| Reference / Part Number | M497W |
|---|---|
| Release date | November 2025, 11 months ago |
Design
| Product type | Laptop |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Black |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Colour name | Gamut |
| Market positioning | Gaming |
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Screen
| Display diagonal | 45,7 cm |
|---|---|
| Display resolution | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| Touchscreen | No |
| HD type | WQXGA |
| Panel type | WVA |
| Display technology marketing name | ComfortView Plus |
| Anti-glare screen | Yes |
| Display brightness | 500 cd/m² |
| Pixel density | 168 ppi |
| RGB colour space | DCI-P3 |
| Colour gamut | 100 % |
| Maximum refresh rate | 300 Hz |
| Contrast ratio (typical) | 1200:1 |
Processor
| Processor family | Intel Core Ultra 9 |
|---|---|
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor model | 275HX |
| Processor generation | Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) |
| Processor cores | 24 |
| Processor threads | 24 |
| Processor boost frequency | 5,4 GHz |
| Performance cores | 8 |
| Efficient cores | 16 |
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency | 5,4 GHz |
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 4,6 GHz |
| Performance-core base frequency | 2,7 GHz |
| Efficient-core base frequency | 2,1 GHz |
| Processor cache | 36 MB |
| Processor base power | 55 W |
| Maximum turbo power | 160 W |
Neural processor unit (NPU)
| Neural processor unit (NPU) | Intel AI Boost |
|---|---|
| Sparsity support | Yes |
| Windows Studio effects support | Yes |
| AI software frameworks supported by NPU | DirectML,OpenVINO,Windows ML,ONNX RT,WebNN |
| Total processor performance up to | 36 TOPs |
| NPU performance up to | 13 TOPs |
| GPU performance up to | 8 TOPs |
Memory
| Internal memory | 64 GB |
|---|---|
| Maximum internal memory | 64 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 2 x 32 GB |
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Memory data transfer rate | 6400 MT/s |
| Non-ECC | Yes |
Storage
| Total storage capacity | 2 TB |
|---|---|
| Storage media | SSD |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Total SSDs capacity | 2 TB |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| SSD capacity | 2 TB |
| SSD interface | PCI Express 4.0 |
| NVMe | Yes |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| Compatible memory cards | SD,SDHC,SDXC |
Graphics
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
|---|---|
| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® Graphics |
| Discrete GPU manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 24 GB |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR7 |
| On-board GPU manufacturer | Intel |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel® Graphics |
| NVIDIA G-SYNC | Yes |
| NVIDIA Advanced Optimus | Yes |
Audio
| Audio chip | Realtek ALC3329 |
|---|---|
| Audio system | Dolby Atmos |
| Number of built-in speakers | 4 |
| Speaker power | 2,5 W |
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
| Number of microphones | 2 |
Camera
| Front camera | Yes |
|---|---|
| Front camera resolution (numeric) | 2,07 MP |
| Front camera resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Front camera HD type | Full HD |
| Video capturing speed | 30 fps |
| Infrared (IR) camera | Yes |
Network
| Mobile network connection | No |
|---|---|
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a,802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n),Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac),Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax),Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi band | Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz) |
| Wi-Fi data rate (max) | 2400 Mbit/s |
| Antenna type | 2x2 |
| WLAN controller model | Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750 |
| WLAN controller manufacturer | Killer |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 5000 Mbit/s |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| MIMO | Yes |
| MIMO type | Multi User MIMO |
Ports & interfaces
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 0 |
|---|---|
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 3 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity | 0 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| HDMI version | 2.1 |
| Thunderbolt 5 ports quantity | 2 |
| Intel® Thunderbolt 5 | Yes |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| Power adapter barrel connector | 7.4 mm |
| USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode | Yes |
| PowerShare | Yes |
| Number of USB ports with PowerShare support | 1 |
Performance
| Motherboard chipset | Intel HM870 |
|---|
Keyboard
| Numeric keypad | Yes |
|---|---|
| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Keyboard backlit colour | RGB |
| Keyboard backlit zone | Per-key RGB |
| Keyboard language | German |
Software
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Home |
|---|---|
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
| Trial software | Activate Your Microsoft 365 For A 30 Day Trial |
Battery
| Battery capacity | 96 Wh |
|---|---|
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
| Number of battery cells | 6 |
| Battery voltage | 11,7 V |
| Battery recharge time | 3 h |
| Fast charging | Yes |
| Battery weight | 351 g |
Power
| USB Type-C charging port | Yes |
|---|---|
| AC adapter power | 360 W |
| AC adapter frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
| AC adapter input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| AC adapter output voltage | 19.5 V |
| USB Power Delivery (USB PD) | Yes |
Operational conditions
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 35 °C |
|---|---|
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -40 - 65 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90 % |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 0 - 95 % |
| Operating altitude | -15,2 - 3048 m |
| Non-operating altitude | -15,2 - 10668 m |
| Operating shock | 110 G |
| Non-operating shock | 160 G |
| Operating vibration | 0,66 G |
| Non-operating vibration | 1,3 G |
Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 4,34 kg |
|---|---|
| Width | 410 mm |
| Depth | 320 mm |
| Height (front) | 2,47 cm |
| Height (rear) | 3,05 cm |
Packaging content
| AC adapter included | Yes |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Alienware AA18250 M497W good for gaming?
You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.
What is the screen of the Alienware AA18250 M497W like?
It carries a 18" 2560x1600 WVA 300Hz 500 nits 100% DCI-P3 display.
Which processor and graphics card does the Alienware AA18250 M497W have?
It runs on the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.
Can the RAM of the Alienware AA18250 M497W be upgraded?
It has 2 memory slots, but it already ships with the maximum it takes (64 GB).
Which operating system does the Alienware AA18250 M497W come with?
It comes with Windows 11 Home preinstalled.
Which ports does the Alienware AA18250 M497W have?
According to its spec sheet: 2 × Thunderbolt 5, 3 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), card reader, headphone jack (3.5 mm).
Does the Alienware AA18250 M497W have a backlit keyboard?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.
Does the Alienware AA18250 M497W have a touch screen?
No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.
How much does the Alienware AA18250 M497W weigh?
It weighs 4,34 kg: one of the heavy ones, more of a desk machine than a daily commuter.
When was the Alienware AA18250 M497W released?
Its release date is November 2025, 11 months ago.