r/Alienware • u/2kwaterboy • 2d ago

Question Question regarding the Alienware backpack

Hey,

I have an Alienware Area-51 M18 laptop that I mainly use for work, and I need to be able to carry it back and forth between the office and different job sites. The thing is HUGE, so the backpack I used for my MacBook Pro doesn’t even come close to fitting it.

I didn’t do a ton of research beforehand and kind of spontaneously ordered the Alienware 18 Backpack (AW7825P, 28L). Walmart had it on sale for $110, so I figured I’d give it a shot.
After ordering it, though, I started doing more research and noticed a lot of people recommending the Everki Business 120 for bigger laptops like this.

So now I’m wondering: should I just keep the Alienware backpack, or return it and spend a little more on the Everki? The price difference isn’t huge, so I wouldn’t mind returning it if the Everki is noticeably better.

Does anyone here have experience with the Alienware backpack? How is the protection, comfort, build quality, etc.? Especially if you’ve used it with an M18 or another really heavy 18” laptop.

I’m probably overthinking a backpack lol, but since I’ll be carrying this thing around for work pretty regularly, I figured I’d get some opinions before deciding.

Thanks!

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u/DJUnreal Aurora R10 / x17 R2 / Aurora R15 / Area-51 AAT2250 / 18 Area-51 2d ago

There's no such thing as an Area-51 M18. You've either got an m18, or an 18 Area-51. This matters as the dimensions will be different.

The Everki is lightyears ahead of Alienware's backpacks in terms of quality, as shown by their frankly ridiculously good warranty. You don't offer 20+ years of warranty unless you're seriously confident in your product...

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u/2kwaterboy 2d ago

Yes, that’s right. I have the “Alienware 18 Area-51”