Dell is rolling out a fantastic deal for Presidents' Day, slashing $400 off the Alienware m16 R2 RTX 4060 gaming laptop, bringing the price down to just $1,299.99. This is an exceptional offer, especially considering the laptop is equipped with the powerful RTX 4060 GPU and an upgraded Intel Core Ultra 9 processor, which is rare at this price point. The Alienware m16 R2, known as the brand's most popular gaming laptop, boasts top-notch build quality, stellar gaming performance, and a competitive price. The "R2" model, launched in 2024, is 14% lighter and more compact than its predecessor while maintaining high performance levels.

$400 Off Alienware m16 R2 16" Gaming Laptop

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

Originally priced at $1,699.99, now available for $1,299.99 at Alienware, this gaming laptop features a 16" 2560x1600 QHD+ display, a 14th gen Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor, RTX 4060 GPU, 16GB of DDR5-5600MHz RAM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD. The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H, a Meteor Lake CPU, offers a Turbo Boost clock speed of 5.1GHz with 16 cores, providing excellent gaming and workstation performance while being more energy-efficient than its predecessors, which enhances battery life and reduces heat.

The RTX 4060 GPU, with a 115W TGP (up to 140W with dynamic boost), delivers impressive gaming performance, capable of running most games at 60fps on its native 2560x1600 resolution. You might need to adjust settings for the most demanding titles, but the GPU's support for DLSS 3.0 ensures smooth gameplay in compatible games.

Upgrade to RTX 4070 GPU for $200

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

For an additional $200, you can upgrade to an RTX 4070 GPU, with the laptop priced at $1,499.99 after a $400 discount from its original $1,899.99. This version comes with an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor. At QHD+ resolution, the GPU becomes the performance bottleneck, allowing for higher frame rates or settings than the RTX 4060 model. If gaming performance is your top priority, this upgrade is well worth the extra investment.

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