Best Laptop Deal of the Day: $1,200 off the Premium, Powerful Alienware x16 R2

“Is that a typo? Twelve hundred?” No mistakes were made this fine Friday morning (or afternoon/evening, depending on when you see this): You can score a massive $1,200 discount on an Alienware gaming rig right now! Alienware is a well-recognized name in the PC gaming industry, known for its premium configurations and eye-catching RGB lighting, and this gaming laptop will change the way you game. Gamers of all walks, from team shooters to farming sims, will love the premium experience the Alienware x16 R2 provides. And with a huge number of color options for the RGB-lit keyboard and touchpad, your gaming setup with look as good as it runs.

Our expert, Matthew Buzzi, reviewed the Alienware x16 R2 in June 2024 and called it a “sleek marriage of style, portability, and power.” It has the chops to run modern-day titles like Monster Hunter Wilds, which is currently hosting its Flamefete summer event, or the demon-slaying shooter, Doom: The Dark Ages, without a hitch. Plus, you’ve got enough high-bandwidth RAM here to tackle video editing, 3D rendering, and the like.

The 16-inch display has a modest 1,920-by-1,200 resolution and, thanks to the rapid 480Hz refresh rate, is best suited for competitive multiplayer games rather than blockbusters. But that’s an easy fix with an on-sale gaming monitor. With the $1,200 you save here, you could buy an additional monitor, headset, mouse, keyboard, and even more RGB lighting (I’m partial to Govee, which matches your lights to the colors on screen), and still have money left in your pocket. Now that’s a great deal.

(Credit: Joseph Maldonado)

Don’t forget to check out yesterday’s Best Laptop Deal of the Day for July 24.

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When she isn’t perusing online stores for deals, Jade enjoys playing video games (mostly JRPGs and roguelikes), sorting board game components neatly into containers, and building Gundam models. Her love of electronics has persisted through her youth and has resulted in a collection of gaming peripherals including keyboards and controllers, scale figures, and art work. Jade lives in blissful harmony with her wife, cat, and two chinchillas—as well as a host of houseplants.

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