The best cheap Alienware gaming laptop deals for March 2023

Our roundup of this week’s best Alienware gaming laptop deals might just be what you need to save some serious cash on these equally serious performance machines.

The current Alienware gaming laptop lineup is pretty vast – not only are there a dizzying array of different variants and configurations, but you’ve essentially got a brand new range for 2022 – the ‘X’ range. This joins the established ‘M’ range as a good option for those looking for a slimmed-down laptop. Regardless of which model you’re looking for, however, you’ll find a full breakdown and specs comparison just down below, alongside the strengths and weaknesses of each model.

Below our entries for today’s best Alienware gaming laptop deals is a handy FAQ section for those on the fence about this brand. We’ve included no-nonsense buying advice as well as alternative brands to check out, should you want to expand your search.

Overall, these aren’t cheap gaming laptop deals (opens in new tab) by any stretch of the imagination as you would expect, but our roundup of today’s best Alienware laptop prices might just potentially save you some big bucks. Previously, we’ve seen discounts of up to $1,000 on these machines – especially around big sales events like Black Friday. While we’ve firmly passed this huge mega-sale now it’s still worth keeping your eyes peeled for any good deals as there are often holdouts and surprise listings.

Alienware laptop deals and prices: 2022 models

Alienware M15 R7

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Alienware m15 R7

The latest mainstream gaming laptop

CPU: Intel Core i7-12700H | Graphics: RTX 3050 Ti – RTX 3080 Ti | RAM: 16GB – 32GB | Screen: 165Hz HD, 360Hz HD, 240Hz QHD | Storage: 512GB – 4TB SSD

$999.99

at Dell

$1,819

at Amazon

$2,399

at Walmart

12th gen Intel Core i7 chips

Up to RTX 3080 Ti GPU

Multiple display options

Fairly pricey at launch

The Alienware m15 R7 is the latest revision in the brand’s most main-stream 15.6-inch gaming laptop. The basic design of this laptop has been around for a couple of generations now, but it’s a gorgeous laptop that Alienware are right fully keeping refreshed with the latest components.

This latest revision comes with the inclusion of the latest Intel Core i7-12700H chip, which is a fantastic starting point for any configuration you’d want to to build on top. Graphics card-wise, you’ve got your choice of anything between an RTX 3050 Ti to an RTX 3080 Ti plus some superb display options – including a 144Hz 1440p panel.

Prices on this model start at $1,500 / £1,500 for the baseline RTX 3050 Ti config, which is fairly pricey for a laptop which a budget card. For overall performance, we’d strongly recommend you upgrade to at least an RTX 3060, which is a card that can generally max out most games on the cheaper 1080p display configurations.

As always with the latest models, it’ll probably be a while before really juicy Alienware gaming laptop deals crop up on the m15 R7. Generally speaking, the best chance of picking up a really great bargain tends to be around big sales events like Black Friday or Labor Day, when the model has had some time on the market. Price cuts on Alienware laptops can range anywhere from $400 to $900, depending on the config – with the higher-end models getting the biggest discounts. As a rule of thumb, we’d say around $1,200 would be a great price for an RTX 3060 model, which we’d recommend for those who don’t want to go too crazy with specs.

Alienware M15 R6

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Alienware m15 R6

A bit older, but much cheaper

CPU: Intel Core i7-11800H | Graphics: RTX 3050 Ti – RTX 3070 | RAM: 16GB – 32GB | Screen: 165Hz HD, 360Hz HD, 240Hz QHD | Storage: 256GB – 1TB SSD

$1,099.99

at Dell

Check Amazon

Superb display options

Cheaper than the R7

No RTX 3080

256GB SSD on baseline model

A bit older, but still great is the R6 variant of the M15 model, which was a late-year refresh from 2021. We’ve included it in this section because it’s still very much an integral part of the Alienware range in 2022 – being a slightly more budget-friendly option.

You’re dropping down to a slightly older 11th gen Intel Core i7-11800H chip with this model and getting fewer options for your GPU. The baseline config is still an RTX 3050 Ti, but you can only go up to an RTX 3070 here (the R7 goes up to a 3080 Ti). As a trade-off, this model is generally quite a bit cheaper across the board, and a likelier candidate for Alienware gaming laptop deals too.

Since there’s still a ton of power on tap here and a more reasonable price tag, the M15 R6 is an absolutely stellar option for the mainstream gamer. The pairing of an 11th gen Intel Core i7 chip and RTX 3060 is particularly fantastic for 1080p gaming and a good combination with the more reasonably priced 165Hz FHD display.

We would say, however, that it’s worth holding out for a big price cut on this model if you’re interested. As an older model you’ll generally see Dell being more open to discounts and price cuts in the range of $400 to $900 aren’t unheard of on some of the more mature models.

Alienware M15 R5

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Alienware m15 R5 Ryzen Edition

The same, but with team red components

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7-5800H – Ryzen 9-5900HX | Graphics: RTX 3050 Ti – RTX 3070 | RAM: 16GB – 16GB | Screen: 165Hz HD, 240Hz QHD | Storage: 256GB – 1TB SSD

$1,499.99

at Dell

$1,999

at Amazon

Better value than the R7

Fewer screen options

No RTX 3080 or up

Alongside the R6, another slightly older M15 model that’s still in the 2022 catalog is the R5 Ryzen edition. As you’ve probably guessed, this is essentially the same machine as the Intel version but with the major inclusion of AMD Ryzen chips instead, which some may prefer overall.

As expected, the CPU’s in this one are beefy, with a choice between the AMD Ryzen 7-5800H or Ryzen 9-5900HX CPU. These chips are every bit as powerful as their Intel counterparts and a great pairing with everything from the RTX 3050 Ti to RTX 3070 that these machines come with.

One minor caveat with this Ryzen-based M15 is that there are fewer configurations available. For some reason, you’re missing the QHD screen option here, which is a bit of a bummer for those looking for a 1440p RTX 3070 config. There’s also no options here for an RTX 3080 or above, which gives you less headroom should you want something with absolutely bonkers specs.

Still, this machine is a great option and one that’s worth keeping an eye on in the weekly deals section of the Dell site. AMD-based gaming laptops tend to be slightly better value than their Intel counterparts and the slightly older age of this model makes it a more likely candidate for Alienware gaming laptop deals.

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Alienware X15

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Alienware x15

A new slimmed-down option

CPU: Intel Core i7-11800H – i7-11900H | Graphics: RTX 3060 – RTX 3080 | RAM: 16GB – 32GB | Screen: 165Hz HD, 360Hz HD, 240Hz QHD | Storage: 256GB – 4TB SSD

$2,155.99

at Dell

$2,155.99

at Dell

Check Amazon

Thin

Pricier vs m15

11th gen Intel CPU

No Ryzen options

The ‘X’ range is a new one from Alienware – one that’s looking to slim down the traditionally bulky gaming laptop form factor into a svelter, easier to carry option. The general aesthetic is the same here, though, and as you’d expect from Alienware, these machines come packed with the latest components for superb gaming performance.

Specs-wise, these machines come with a dizzying array of options with super-speedy 11th gen Core i7 and i9 processors and your choice of everything from an RTX 3060 to RTX 3080 GPU. There’s a lot of wiggle room for customisation here and these models have the same excellent array of display choices as the m15 models.

As of writing, these machines feature slightly older 11th gen Intel Core chips only. We do, however, expect Alienware to update this model with newer 12th gen chips and possibly AMD components too. When that happens, Alienware will probably list these under an ‘R2’ or ‘Ryzen’ model, although it’ll essentially just be a specs refresh of the same laptop.

For consumers, the biggest question surround the latest x15 model, and any model in the new ‘X’ range for that matter, is going to be whether it’s worth the extra scratch versus the standard m15 model. As the newest and shiniest model in the range, you can expect discounts on this one to be less forthcoming than on the m15, which is generally still the best option for most gamers on a budget. Unless you really, really want a thinner laptop, we’d probably go for the m15.

Check out our full Alienware x15 (opens in new tab) review.

Alienware X14

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Alienware x14

The smallest Alienware laptop currently

CPU: Intel Core i7-12700H | Graphics: RTX 3050 – RTX 3060 | RAM: 16GB – 32GB | Screen: 144Hz HD | Storage: 512GB – 2TB SSD

$1,499.99

at Dell

$1,899.99

at Best Buy

Check Amazon

Extremely lightweight

12th gen Intel Core i7

RTX 3050 on baseline spec

No premium screen options

Like the look of the x15 but want something even more portable? The new x14 could be exactly what you’re looking for. This beastly little machine is the first small form-factor gaming laptop of recent times from Alienware and a perfect choice if you’re going to be constantly gaming on the go.

The biggest strengths with this model, aside from the obvious advantages of having a smaller laptop, is that it’s one of the first in the range to feature the very latest very latest 12th gen Intel Core processors and LPDDR5 RAM – the latter of which feature a whopping 4800Mhz clock speed on the baseline configuration. Tech-speak aside, those are really fast components here and should give you an excellent base for performance, regardless of which GPU you go for.

Speaking of graphics card, the biggest weakness for this model is the RTX 3050 on the baseline model. While you can upgrade that to an RTX 3060, you’re essentially paying a premium here for the smaller size versus the standard x15 model. If you want portability – you’re going to have to pay extra for it. Other drawbacks include the smaller battery size and fewer screen options as there simply aren’t as many decent 14-inch gaming panels on the market.

Deals-wise, these smaller 14-inch premium laptops tend to be quite popular (see the Asus Zephyrus G14 and Razer Blade 14), so discounts are often not quite as good. We wouldn’t write this model off, however, as Dell as a retailer is generally more open to big sales events around key dates like Black Friday, Labor Day, and so on.

Check out our full Alienware X14 (2022) (opens in new tab) review.

Alienware X17

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Alienware x17

Big, pricey, and thin

CPU: Intel Core i7-11800H – i9-11980HK | Graphics: RTX 3060 – RTX 3080 | RAM: 16GB – 64GB XMP | Screen: 360Hz HD, 120Hz 4K | Storage: 512GB – 4TB SSD

$3,772.99

at Dell

$4,017.99

at Dell

Check Amazon

Huge customisation

Cherry MX mechanical keyboard

4K 120Hz display

256GB SSD on base model

And last, but definitely not least is the Alienware x17 – which is the new ‘flagship’ model from the brand. While a 17.3-inch screen size definitely isn’t for everyone, these larger laptops are where gaming brands like Alienware really crank up the configurations to eleven. As you’d expect, the x17 has the widest range of configurations available right now as well as a higher ‘ceiling’ in regards to just how many high-end components you can cram into it.

As an overview, the biggest strengths of this model of are of course it’s incredible power on its higher-end configurations, option for a 120Hz 4K display, and XMP compatible RAM – meaning you can overclock your RAM like a desktop. It’s also the only model in the entire range to feature a mechanical keyboard – with Cherry MX switches, no less.

The biggest drawback is of course the price here. The fact the baseline model only features a 256GB SSD is also puzzling, although let’s face it – the vast majority of people going for this model are going to be able to afford the $60 upgrade to 512GB.

Price-wise, this model is generally going to set you back at least $2,000 / £2,000 at full retail on its more basic RTX 3060 / Core i7-11800H configurations. Luckily, however, gaming laptop deals on the larger models tend to be particularly good all year round with the higher-end configurations in particular having very healthy price cuts. While it’s early days, we’ve seen discounts of around $800 to $1,000 on these laptops before, which makes them a much, much better value option.

Alienware laptop deals and prices: 2021 models

Alienware gaming laptop deals m15 R4

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Alienware m15 R4

The model that will suit most users the best

CPU: Intel Core i7-10870H – i9-10980HK | Graphics: RTX 3070 – RTX 3080 | RAM: 16GB – 32GB | Screen: 300Hz HD – 60Hz OLED 4K | Storage: 256GB – 4TB SSD

$1,679.99

at Best Buy

Check Amazon

RTX 3000 graphics card

Great thermal performance for a 15-inch laptop

Excellent screen options

2021 edition features iterative improvements only

The Alienware m15 is going to be the most ‘sensible’ option for most people, being a fairly slick balance of both portability and the top-shelf components we’ve come to expect from Alienware. Being 15.6-inches, it’s perhaps the most traditional gaming laptop from Alienware… well, if you can call its designs traditional at all.

2021 has brought a brand new revision for this particular model – the ‘R4’, which, as you would expect, mostly revolves around the inclusion of the new RTX 3000 series of graphics cards – the latest GPUs from Nvidia.

Prices currently start at $2,106.99 for the baseline model featuring an RTX 3070, 16GB of RAM, 256GB SSD, 300Hz HD screen, and Intel Core i7-10850H, but can reach all the way to $2,988.99 for an RTX 3080 machine rocking 32GB of RAM, 1TB SSD, and 60Hz OLED 4K display. If you choose, you can also pack in an i9-10980HK for an upcharge of around $390, which will quite frankly give you incredible performance but might be slightly overkill for gaming applications.

If you’re in the UK or Australia, unfortunately we can’t give you specific prices because this model hasn’t been released in your neck of the woods yet. Because this model is new, we’re also not expecting huge price cuts off the bat just yet, for a few months at least.

It’s worth noting that aside from the new GPUs in these machines, the new R4 model is mostly just an iterative improvement over last year’s R3 version. The basic chassis, screen options, and 10th gen Intel Core i7 processors are mostly retained, for example, so unless you’re really gunning for that latest GPU, you could potentially save a buck or two on the now superseded R3 model.

Alienware gaming laptop deals m17 R4

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Alienware m17 R4

A slick machine with a larger screen

CPU: Intel Core i7-10870H – i9-10980HK | Graphics: RTX 3070 – RTX 3080 | RAM: 16GB – 32GB | Screen: 144Hz FHD – 60Hz 4K | Storage: 256GB – 4TB SSD

$3,699.99

at Amazon

$3,898

at Amazon

Still really thin, despite its size

RTX 3000 cards

No 4K OLED option

Another model that’s seen a new RTX 3000 series revision for 2021 is the Alienware m17, which, as the name would suggest, is the current go-to if you’re looking for something with a bigger screen, but don’t quite want to go for the absolute beast that is the Area-51M (more on that later).

Prices currently start at $2,106.99 for the baseline model with an RTX 3070, Intel Core i7-10850H, 16GB of RAM, 256GB SSD, and a 144Hz screen. You can also upgrade to an RTX 3080, 32GB of RAM, 1TB SSD, and a 360Hz display for a cool price of $2,969.39 with an optional upcharge of $396 for an i9-10980HK processor.

Again, we’re currently waiting for this model to be released in the UK and Australia as of writing, so we’ll be updating with specific region pricing as soon as it’s released in those territories. Safe to say it won’t be cheap, however, and we don’t expect there to be huge price cuts for some time just yet.

The now older 2020 m17 R3, however, can now be picked up for a much lower barrier of entry thanks to most retailers looking to make way for this shiny new revision. If you’d like to contrast that entry to this model, we’ve included it just down below.

Read more about this model in our Alienware m17 R4 review (opens in new tab)

Alienware gaming laptop deals area-51m

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Alienware Area-51M R2

A seriously niche desktop replacement

CPU: Intel Core i7-10700 – i9-10900K | Graphics: RTX 2060 – RTX 2080 Super | RAM: 16GB – 32GB | Screen: 144Hz HD – 360Hz HD | Storage: 256GB – 4TB SSD

$4,099

at Amazon

Desktop-grade performance

CPU and GPU both upgradable

Ports quite limited

Heavy, and has two AC adaptors

No RTX 3000 cards yet

The Alienware Area-51M R2 stands as, quite possibly, the most powerful gaming laptop money can buy right now. Instead of the usual laptop-grade components featured on even the plushest of machines, Alienware opted to pack in actual desktop components into this rather chunky machine. Subsequently, this machine is so powerful it actually requires two separate AC adaptors to run at full performance.

The biggest boon, and perhaps most unique aspect of the Alienware Area-51M is that its CPU and GPU are both fully upgradable, unlike most laptops. Being able to actually plug in a new CPU normally reserved for a desktop is a very, very cool feature, although the GPUs supported in this machine are unique in form factor, so you’ll have to buy those directly from Dell further down the line if you’re planning on upgrading.

So, this is a direct desktop-esque replacement for those who want a machine that’s capable of it all. Current prices start at around $2,000 / £2,000 for the baseline RTX 2060, Intel Core i7-10700, 16GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD. As you’d expect, you can upgrade those components to an Intel Core i9 and RTX 2080, although we’re still waiting for the RTX 3000 series of cards to land for this particular machine.

We’ve already seen price cuts of around $500 to $600 for this machine, but, because of the huge array of customization that’s available for this model, pricing tends to fluctuate pretty wildly depending on the components. We’d also probably advocate holding out until the latest GPUs drop for this machine, as it’s likely that will herald even bigger discounts on the RTX 2000 models soon.

Alienware gaming laptop deals: buying advice

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Are Alienware laptops good?

Alienware laptops are easily some of the ‘best’ gaming laptops money can buy right now. Are they expensive? Yes, they are incredibly pricey, even with such high-end components, but their design is incredibly unique, and overall they’re fantastically well-engineered machines.

A few years ago, Alienware was fairly notorious for having heat management issues on its laptops, although with the latest series of chassis, those complaints are generally moot now. The latest Alienware laptops are capable of pushing out incredible frame rates without throttling out and you’ll be well served by any one of these machines… if you have the bank account to support such a purchase, that is.

Should I buy directly from Dell?

Dell, on average, do have the lowest prices for Alienware gaming laptops as well as unique options for customization that allow you to really tailor a specific machine to your needs. That alone is a great reason to always make the Dell site your first port of call when looking for Alienware gaming laptop deals.

That said, other retailers also stock Alienware laptops and do run their own discounts and sales throughout the year. Amazon, Best Buy and Walmart all stock Alienware laptops in the US though note – it can sometimes take a while for them to receive the latest models and they most often discount old stock as opposed to the shiniest new stuff. In the UK, it’s the same story with Amazon, Currys, and Very, although we think John Lewis, in particular, stands out as a particularly good choice thanks to its extended warranty options – always a worthwhile thing to have on such expensive machines.

When’s the best time to buy?

Dell runs some of the best seasonal sales in the business, so expect there to be particularly low prices around those big events in particular. We’re talking about Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Labor Day, and even around Amazon Prime Day too.

Price cuts around those events tend to range upwards of $1,000 / £800 on some of the top-end models, depending on their age, so it can be worth taking a quick look at the calendar for any holiday events coming up.

What other gaming laptops are there?

Alienware’s most notable rival in the premium gaming laptop deals market is Razer currently, which has similarly priced machines with high-end components and build quality. Aesthetics between the machines are vastly different, with Alienware going for a more space-age feel, while Razer tends to go for a more subdued approach. Both companies are fantastic, however, and If you’re interested in seeing how Razer matches up to the models featured here, we recommend heading over to our dedicated best Razer Blade deals (opens in new tab) page.

If you’re (understandably) looking for something a little cheaper, we’ve also got a fantastic cheap gaming laptop deals (opens in new tab) page with our current picks for the best bang for the buck machines on the market. You’ll find plenty of machines under $1,000 there, and we’d also recommend checking out this week’s best Asus Zephyrus G14 prices (opens in new tab) too, which is another one of our favorite gaming laptops right now.