Alienware m16 R2 gaming laptop available at lowest price on Best Buy

Modified Feb 23, 2025 10:15 GMT

Alienware m16 R2 gaming laptop (Image via Dell)

Best Buy is offering a great deal on the Alienware m16 R2 gaming laptop during the Top Deals on their website. The gaming laptop was originally priced at $1,899.99, but is now available at $1,374.99, saving you $525. It comes packed with top-end features, like an Intel Core Ultra 7 series processor paired with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 GPU, making it a hardcore gaming PC.

In this article, we'll look into the specs and features of the Alienware m16 R2 gaming laptop and discuss whether it's worth purchasing it during the sale on Best Buy.

Alienware m16 R2 gaming laptop: Specs and features

The Alienware m16 R2 gaming laptop is available at a great deal on Best Buy (Image via Dell)

The Alienware m16 R2 is a solid gaming laptop for gamers and creative professionals. It features powerful specs along with a stunning display that provides an immersive gaming experience.

These are the detailed specs of the laptop:

Specifications	Alienware m16 R2 (Dark Metallic Moon)
Display	16", QHD+, 240Hz
Processor	Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
GPU	Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070
RAM	16GB DDR5
ROM	1TB PCIe NVMe SSD
Battery	90 Wh

Performance

The m16 R2 is powered by the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor, which features 16 cores and 22 threads and is quite well known for its ability to handle multithreaded workloads efficiently. It performs surprisingly well with its integrated GPU on most modern game titles.

Thus, when paired with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 GPU, it offers incredible framerates. The 4070 is a 4K graphics processor, thus, most AAA titles run at some of their best settings without any lagging or stuttering. Furthermore, being an RTX 40 series GPU, the card supports DLSS, Ray Tracing, and Frame Generation, allowing you to enjoy high-quality gameplay.

Here are some framerates of modern AAA titles:

Games	Alienware m16 R2
Cyberpunk 2077	70 fps
Red Dead Redemption 2	95 fps
The Last of Us Part 1	100 fps
Call of Duty Warzone	190 fps
Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered	135 fps
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla	150 fps

Display and build

The m16 R2 features a stunning 16-inch display with a QHD+ resolution. The higher resolution really does the trick on a larger screen, as details are much more prominent, and colors are far more vivid. It features a refresh rate of 240Hz and also comes with Nvidia G-SYNC. These features help reduce stuttering and image tearing, offering a smoother visual experience.

The display also features a low response time of 3ms, which is particularly useful for fast-paced multiplayer titles. The ComfortView Plus helps reduce eye strain and moderates blue light.

It features Alienware Cryo-tech technology, which utilizes the dual fan system and the heatsinks to provide maximum cooling. The laptop's efficient design has smooth edges and rounded corners, which makes it quite portable.

RAM & Storage

This configuration comes with 16GB DDR5 RAM and 1TB SSD storage, which is sufficient for most users. The 16GB RAM is generally enough for gaming and smooth multitasking, but it might not suffice in the future. Those who find it limiting can always upgrade to higher configurations owing to the additional storage and memory slots.

Battery life

The laptop features an impressive 90Wh battery. Based on user reviews, the device lasts through an average of 6-8 hours of normal use. This includes light web browsing, listening to music, checking emails, and more. However, with heavier use, like gaming, graphic designing, or video editing, battery life is cut down to around 3-4 hours.

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Is it worth purchasing the Alienware m16 R2 during the sale?

We recommend you consider purchasing the Alienware m16 R2 during the limited-time sale period on Best Buy. It's a steal at the $1300 price mark for the features it offers. Its Intel Core Ultra 7 processor paired with Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 GPU makes it an ideal laptop for users interested in video editing, graphics design, developing, and, most of all, gaming.

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Edited by Aatreyee Aich