Alienware's Largest Gaming Laptop on Sale Today

Alienware has just slashed the price of the Alienware m18 R2 RTX 4090 gaming laptop to an incredible $2,999.99, shipped, after a hefty $600 instant discount. The Alienware m18 stands out as the largest and most potent laptop in Alienware's lineup, essentially serving as a mobile desktop replacement. When equipped with top-tier components like the RTX 4090 mobile GPU, it can outperform many dedicated gaming desktop PCs. This specific configuration represents the pinnacle of high-end performance, boasting Intel's most powerful i9 processor and Nvidia's top 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, is the latest iteration of Alienware's flagship gaming laptop. Key enhancements from the previous model include the upgrade to Intel's 14th gen HX processors and support for Wi-Fi 7. The Alienware m18 is renowned for its superior build quality, featuring a premium bead-blasted anodized aluminum chassis, a full-sized keyboard with a numpad, and an advanced Cryo-Tech cooling system. This system utilizes a vapor chamber, quad heatpipes, and four exhaust fans to ensure optimal performance.

This configuration packs the highest level of power possible, with an 18" 2560x1600 QHD+ 165Hz display, Intel Core i9-14900HX CPU, GeForce RTX 4090 (mobile) GPU, 32GB of DDR5-5200MHz RAM, and a 2TB NVMe SSD. The 14th generation Intel Core i9-14900HX processor features 24 cores and 32 threads, with a max turbo clock speed of 5.8GHz, making it the most powerful Intel mobile chip currently available. It even surpasses the performance of the latest Intel Core Ultra 9 CPUs.

The RTX 4090 mobile GPU operates at a maximum TGP of 165W (150W + 15W dynamic boost), making it the most powerful mobile GPU on the market. It's comparable to a desktop RTX 3090 GPU, capable of running any game smoothly on the 2560x1600 or 1920x1200 display, as well as on any externally connected higher-resolution gaming monitor. In fact, this is the only mobile GPU I would recommend for 4K gaming. Given its high power requirements, the laptop comes with a substantial 330W power brick. For gamers seeking a primary rig without portability constraints, the RTX 4090 is the top choice.

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