Dell's Presidents' Day sale offers an incredible deal on the Alienware m16 R2 gaming laptop. Get the RTX 4060 model for just $1,299.99 shipped—a $400 discount! This exceptional price includes an upgrade to the Intel Core Ultra 9 processor, a rare find at this price point.

The m16 R2, Alienware's most popular gaming laptop, boasts superb build quality, top-tier gaming performance, and a surprisingly reasonable price. This second-generation (R2) model, released in 2024, is 14% lighter and more compact than its predecessor without sacrificing performance.

$400 Off Alienware m16 R2 16" Gaming Laptop

Alienware m16 R2 16" Intel Core Ultra 9 185H RTX 4060 Gaming Laptop

$1,699.99 $1,299.99 at Alienware

This Alienware m16 R2 packs a 16" 2560x1600 QHD+ display, the powerful 14th-gen Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor (a Meteor Lake CPU with a 5.1GHz Turbo Boost clock speed and 16 cores), an RTX 4060 GPU, 16GB of DDR5-5600MHz RAM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD. The Core Ultra 9 185H delivers exceptional gaming and workstation performance while consuming less power, resulting in reduced heat and extended battery life.

The RTX 4060 GPU, boasting a 115W TGP (140W with dynamic boost), provides impressive gaming performance. Expect smooth 60fps gameplay at the native 2560x1600 resolution for most games, though you might need to adjust settings for the most demanding titles. DLSS 3.0 support ensures even smoother performance in compatible games.

Upgrade to RTX 4070 GPU for $200

Alienware m16 R2 16" Intel Core Ultra 7 155H RTX 4070 Gaming Laptop

$1,899.99 $1,499.99 at Alienware

For an extra $200, upgrade to the RTX 4070 GPU. While this configuration features the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor, at QHD+ resolution, most games will be GPU-bound, meaning you'll experience higher frame rates and/or settings compared to the RTX 4060 model. For those prioritizing raw gaming power, the $200 upgrade is well worth it.

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