As is often the way, Dell is the home of some of the best gaming laptop deals. Today, it has cut the price of the Alienware x14 R2 gaming laptop by a huge $500 bringing it down to $1,200 from $1,700.

Gaming laptops have a lot of challenges to contend with. Unlike a traditional desktop PC with a large tower and plentiful cooling options, both internally and externally, a laptop is… well, a laptop.

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Rare avoid warning: Consumer Reports gave the Alienware x14 R2 one of its lowest-ever laptop scores, citing reliability concerns despite good gaming performance. Customer frustration: Users report ...

Alienware x14 R2 gaming laptop on a desk next to a mouse, headphones, and a coffee mug - Dell The gulf between gaming on the go and gaming with a dedicated home setup has never been thinner. The ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Anshel Sag is an industry analyst covering XR, 5G, mobile and PCs. Alienware designed the m16 R2 gaming laptop with one thing in ...

Dell is offering the Alienware x14 R2 RTX 4050 gaming laptop for only $999.99 after a $700 instant discount. This is the lowest price we've seen for Alienware's slimmest and lightest laptop. The x14 ...

Those looking for a gaming laptop will quickly find out these machines are not cheap. The good news is that great deals come from time to time, and today, we found a really enticing one. The Dell ...

Here's an Alienware laptop you don't see discounted very often. As part of the Dell Back to School Sale, Dell is offering the Alienware x14 R2 RTX 4060 gaming laptop for $1249.99 after a $650 instant ...

Severe reliability concerns: Consumer Reports says Alienware laptops encounter more problems than any other brand, making them a risky buy despite strong gaming specs. Performance vs. usability: The ...