My favorite 18-inch gaming laptop is now $700 off
Mar. 27, 2024Save up to $700 on the massive Alienware M18
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TheAlienwareM18 stormed the shelves last year, riding a wave of larger gaming laptops making their way back into the mainstream. After testing a number of behemoths from various brands, though, I came to the conclusion that the aliens have done it best. Between the cheaper configuration options compared toRazerandAsus, and the turbo charged power under the hood, the Alienware M18 was a standout rig for me last year - and it made its way to my ranking of thebest gaming laptopson the market because of it.
Flash forward to today and we’ve got a particularly special discount. The RTX 4070 configuration of last year’s model is taking a massive $700 discount in Dell’s latest gaming laptop deals. That means you can scoop up the Ryzen 9 setup for$1,799.99 (was $2,499.99). That’s a fantastic price for an RTX 4070 gaming laptop of this size, especially considering the extra space in the chassis can draw plenty of power out of that GPU.
You’ll find all the details on both theseAlienware gaming laptopsjust below and plenty moregaming laptop dealsfurther down the page.
Today’s best Alienware gaming laptop deals
Specs:AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX | Nvidia RTX 4060 | 16GB DDR5 RAM | 1TB SSD | QHD+ 165Hz display
Buy it if:
✅ You want a desktop replacement laptop✅ You play a few moderately demanding games✅ You have plenty of space for it
Don’t buy it if:
❌ You need to travel with your machine❌ You want the extra power of an RTX 4070
Alienware M18 18-inch RTX 4070 gaming laptop |$2,499.99$1,799.99 at DellSave $700 -If you’re going for the big guns, this RTX 4070 configuration also bumps you up to a Ryzen 9 7845HX processor with 32GB RAM under the hood. Of course, the best part is that $700 discount dropping the $2,499.99 MSRP down to $1,799.99.
Specs:AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX | Nvidia RTX 4070 | 32GB DDR5 RAM | 1TB SSD | FHD+ 480Hz display
Buy it if:
✅ You prioritize screen speed over resolution✅ You play competitively✅ You play demanding games
Don’t buy it if:
❌ You only play a few moderately demanding games❌ You need to travel with your machine
TheAlienware M18is a powerhouse, but it’s not quite as powerful as something like theAsus ROG Strix Scar 18. Both of these machines offer up a sturdy 18-inch portable PC with plenty of grunt coming from their components - even in the case of the lower specced RTX 4060 model featured above. I would still generally recommend the M18 over Asus’s entry, though.
While it’s a little chunkier around the rear, there are way more configuration options open to you (you won’t find a Scar 18 for under $2,499.99), the keyboard features full-sized keys with smooth switches, you’re upgrading to a 1080p webcam, and adding additional ports to the mix as well.
The Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 does throw a better display and higher performing components into the ring, but unless you’re willing drop over $3K you won’t be seeing those benefits anyway. At the price point of today’s gaming laptop deals, the Alienware M18 is the go-to. At over $1,000 more for a similar RTX 4060 spec, theRazer Blade 18is out the window.
But should you buy an 18-inch gaming laptop at all? It’s a lot of PC to lug around, so these kinds of rigs aren’t best suited to those looking to work and play on the go. Instead, you’ll get the most out of your purchase if you’re after a static device to take over from a desktop PC setup. That is, it’s going to sit on your desk and stay there.
Read more:Alienware M18 vs Asus ROG Strix Scar 18
We’re also bringing you plenty more of the latestAlienware laptop dealsas well as all thebest Razer laptopson the market right now. If you’re going for another brand, though, check out thebest Asus gaming laptopsavailable.
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