Alienware's m18 R2 RTX 4090 gaming laptop is now available for $2,999.99, a significant $600 discount. This powerhouse, Alienware's most potent laptop, is designed as a mobile desktop replacement, potentially surpassing many dedicated gaming desktops in performance thanks to its RTX 4090 mobile GPU. This top-tier configuration boasts Intel's i9 processor and Nvidia's most powerful mobile GPU.

Alienware m18 R2 RTX 4090 Gaming Laptop

Alienware m18 R2 18" Intel Core i9-14900HX RTX 4090 Gaming Laptop

$3,599.99 $2,999.99 at Alienware

Alienware m18 R2 18" Intel Core i9-14900HX RTX 4080 Gaming Laptop

$3,099.99 $2,599.99 at Alienware

The Alienware m18 R2, a 2024 upgrade, features Intel's 14th-gen HX processors and Wi-Fi 7. Its premium build includes a bead-blasted anodized aluminum chassis, full-sized keyboard with numpad, and a robust Cryo-Tech cooling system.

This configuration is unmatched in power, featuring an 18" 2560x1600 QHD+ 165Hz display, Intel Core i9-14900HX CPU, GeForce RTX 4090 (mobile) GPU, 32GB DDR5-5200MHz RAM, and a 2TB NVMe SSD. The i9-14900HX processor boasts 24 cores and 32 threads, with a max turbo speed of 5.8GHz—currently the most powerful Intel mobile chip, even outperforming some Intel Core Ultra 9 CPUs.

The RTX 4090 mobile GPU has a 165W TGP (150W + 15W dynamic boost), making it the market leader by a considerable margin. Its performance is comparable to a desktop RTX 3090, easily handling any game at 2560x1600, 1920x1200, or higher resolutions on external monitors. This is the only mobile GPU recommended for 4K gaming. The laptop includes a 330W power adapter to support this powerful GPU. For a primary gaming rig without portability limitations, the 4090 is the ultimate choice.

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