Alienware m18 R2
Laptop, from 2024 4 hardware reports
Memory
Up to 64 GB
2 laptop-size slots
Battery
96 Wh
Internal pack
SSD and charger
Coming next
Checked from separate sources
Upgradable
Yes. 2 slots, up to 64 GB seen working.
It takes DDR5-5600 laptop-size sticks (SO-DIMM).
- Slots
- 2 SO-DIMM slots
- Type
- DDR5-5600 262-pin SO-DIMM
- Most seen working
- 64 GB in two or more machines
- Firmware says
- 64 GB maximum
- How sure
- 4 of 4 reports show this layout
See 32 GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM on AmazonOpens an Amazon search for this exact spec.
From 4 reports of this machine in the Linux Hardware Database (CC BY 4.0). Updated 9 Nov 2026.
2 laptop-size slots
Illustration Battery
A 96 Wh battery.
That is the capacity the batteries in these machines report.
From the design capacity the batteries report, in 4 reports. Updated 9 Nov 2026.
IllustrationQuestions
Can I upgrade the RAM in the Alienware m18 R2?
Yes. 2 slots, up to 64 GB seen working. It takes DDR5-5600 laptop-size sticks (SO-DIMM).
What type of RAM does the Alienware m18 R2 use?
DDR5-5600 laptop-size sticks (SO-DIMM, 262-pin).
How much RAM can the Alienware m18 R2 take?
Machines in the reports run up to 64 GB. That matches the 64 GB maximum the firmware reports.
What battery does the Alienware m18 R2 use?
A 96 Wh battery, going by the batteries in 4 reports.
Is this my laptop?
Check the model name on the label underneath. It should read m18 R2.