This is the biggest Alienware sale I've seen all year — 9 can't miss deals from $369
Alienware prides itself in delivering powerful performance, stunning visuals, and unbeatable versatility across its wide range and so, I've taken the time to pick out the 9 top deals I'd recommend buying to give your setup the boost it deserves.
From $130 off the Alienware 27-inch Gaming Monitor (QHD) to the Alienware Aurora Gaming Desktop for just $1,399, whether you're in the market for a laptop, monitor or desktop, this roundup has got you covered. (For more ways to save, check out our guides to the best back to school laptop sales and Dell coupon codes).
If you love to game on a curved screen, this is the biggest display you'll get in this particular range and it currently sports a cool $30 discount. With WQHD resolution, VA panel and a 180Hz refresh rate, it's both detailed and responsive and it will look great on your desk, too.
If you're more into a flat screen, but you're also after a boost in quality, this QHD display boasts a 280Hz refresh rate, two HDMI 2.0 ports and a fast IPS panel with lightning-fast 1ms GtG (Gray to Gray) response time in Extreme mode for lag-free gameplay. And you can swap between four custom hardware-based overlays; night, clear, and chroma vision or crosshair.
This 4K QD-OLED monitor is brand new to the Alienware range. This display offers super high pixel density, a 240Hz refresh rate and Dolby Vision. So, if you really want to step into the gaming world, this monitor aims to provide the ultimate experience.
When it comes to a gaming laptop, you want a packed out spec sheet and this Aurora offers just that. You get an Intel Core 7 (Series 2) processor, RTX 5060, 16GB of memory and a 512GB storage capacity. With this current deal, if you downgraded the graphics to RTX 5050, you'd have to pay the same price! Grab a little boost while you can.
Alienware's gaming desktops demand big money, so any saving is not to be ignored. With $100 off, you can grab the Aurora with Intel Core Ultra 7 265F processor, RTX 5060, 16GB of memory and 1TB SSD all wrapped into a 500W platinum rated PSU with minimal design. Plus, you'll get a wired keyboard and mouse to boot.
If you're looking to lock in with an upgrade on the classic Aurora laptop, the 16X model is a step up (though it's also pricier). Fortunately, there's $150 off this build with Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX processor, RTX 5060, 32GB of RAM and 1TB SSD. Display wise, you're looking at WQXGA with a 240Hz refresh rate.
If you're a serious laptop gamer, Area-51 is Alienware's premium, next level machine. But top-tier performance doesn't have to cost over $2,000, thanks to this deal. Spec-wise, you're getting an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, RTX 5060 GPU, 32GB of RAM and 1TB SSD. And the display is absolutely packed with specs that mean running your games on the highest settings is no stress.
This laptop's massive 18-inch screen makes gaming on the go an absolute pleasure. That is, if you don't mind traveling with a 9.5 lb. laptop. The 18-inch screen offers WQXGA resolution with a 300Hz refresh rate. You also get a Core 7 Ultra 255HX CPU, 32GB of RAM, 1TB SSD, and an RTX 5060 GPU.
The Alien-51 Gaming Desktop is Alienware's most impressive piece of kit. This one includes an Intel Core Ultra 7 265K processor, 32GB of RAM, 2TB SSD, and an RTX 5070 GPU all packed into a sleek casing that's easy to upgrade.
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