This Alienware gaming laptop with RTX 4090 is $600 off today

By Michael Bizzaco Published October 29, 2024

The Alienware m18 R2 gaming laptop with a game on the screen. — Alienware

There’s nothing like a solid gaming laptop to power you through a day of MMORPGs on the move. Engineered for minimal input lag, fast response times, gorgeous graphics, and many other gaming must-haves, spending a little on hardware is one of the best ways to maximize your everyday gaming. And when it comes to performance PCs, one of our favorites has got to be Alienware.

One of Alienware’s best laptops is the almighty m18 R2 Gaming Laptop, and it’s one of the best Dell laptop deals you’ll find this week: For a limited time when you purchase the Alienware m18 R2 Gaming Laptop through Dell, you’ll spend $3,200. Usually, this model sells for $3,800.

Why you should buy the Alienware M18 R2 Gaming Laptop

Powered by an Intel Core i9 (with max clock speeds of 5.8GHz), an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 with 16GB of GDDR memory, 64GB of RAM, and 2TB of storage, the m18 is one of the fastest gaming laptops money can buy. Yes, gaming is the primary draw, but this fantastic Windows PC can also be used for intense multimedia workflows, including graphic design and video editing professions. This version of the M18 R2 also comes with an 18-inch QHD+ screen that delivers up to 2500 x 1600 at 165Hz with 3ms response times.

If you need to make video calls for work or you just enjoy chatting with friends and family, the m18 R2 has a built-in 1080p camera with dual microphones. The person you’re talking to won’t miss a word of what you say! The R2 comes with numerous connections, too, including HDMI 2.1, USB-C, Ethernet, and even a mini-Display Port. You’ll also be able to use Alienware’s Command Center software to customize the RGB lighting of the keyboard, while checking in on performance metrics and other PC vital signs.

We see a lot of Alienware deals but this is a particularly great one. It’s not often you’ll see a premium PC with a $600 markdown, so now could be the best time to save. Purchase the Alienware M18 R2 Gaming Laptop through Dell and pay $3,200 when you’d usually pay $3,800 for this configuration. You may also want to check out our list of the best gaming laptop deals.

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