Alienware's Largest Gaming Laptop on Sale Now

Alienware has just announced an incredible price drop on the Alienware m18 R2 RTX 4090 gaming laptop, now available for $2,999.99 after a $600 instant discount. This model stands out as the largest and most potent laptop in the Alienware lineup, designed to serve as a mobile desktop replacement. With the right specifications, including the RTX 4090 mobile GPU, it surpasses the performance of many dedicated gaming desktop PCs. This configuration represents the pinnacle of high-end options, featuring Intel's top-tier i9 processor and Nvidia's most powerful mobile GPU.

Alienware m18 R2 RTX 4090 Gaming Laptop

Alienware m18 R2 18" Intel Core i9-14900HX RTX 4090 Gaming Laptop

1$3,599.99 save 17%$2,999.99 at Alienware

Alienware m18 R2 18" Intel Core i9-14900HX RTX 4080 Gaming Laptop

0$3,099.99 save 16%$2,599.99 at Alienware

The Alienware m18 "R2" model, updated for 2024, continues to lead as Alienware's flagship gaming laptop. Key updates include the adoption of Intel's 14th generation HX processors and Wi-Fi 7 support. The laptop's exceptional build quality is evident in its premium bead-blasted anodized aluminum chassis, a full-sized keyboard complete with a numpad, and an advanced Cryo-Tech cooling system that integrates a vapor chamber with quad heatpipes and four exhaust fans.

This configuration is as powerful as it gets, boasting an 18" 2560x1600 QHD+ display with a 165Hz refresh rate, an Intel Core i9-14900HX CPU, a GeForce RTX 4090 (mobile) GPU, 32GB of DDR5-5200MHz RAM, and a 2TB NVMe SSD. The 14th generation Intel Core i9-14900HX processor comes equipped with 24 cores and 32 threads, reaching a maximum turbo clock speed of 5.8GHz, making it the most powerful Intel mobile chip currently available—even outpacing the recently launched Intel Core Ultra 9 CPUs.

The RTX 4090 mobile GPU, with a maximum TGP wattage of 165W (150W + 15W dynamic boost), remains the top-performing mobile GPU on the market, significantly outperforming others. It's roughly equivalent to a desktop RTX 3090 GPU, capable of handling any game at 2560x1600 or 1920x1200 resolutions, as well as on any externally connected high-resolution gaming monitor. For those considering 4K gaming, this GPU is the only mobile option I'd recommend. Given its power demands, the laptop is equipped with a robust 330W power brick. If you're looking for a primary gaming rig without portability constraints, the RTX 4090 model is the ultimate choice.

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