Gaming laptops can be pricey: even low-end machines now often cross the $1,000 barrier. That’s why any deal on a machine is great, leaving more room for peripherals and games.Over at Best Buy, the Alienware 16 Aurora is now available for $1,099.99, a $400 drop as it competes withAmazon Prime Day. That doesn’t bring this system budget territory, but it’s significant savings from a premium laptop brand that should let you play most games at decent settings.
Get a whopping $400 off this Aurora 16-inch laptop with a 120Hz display. Under the hood, you get an Intel Core 7 240H CPU, 32GB of RAM, and an Nvidia RTX 5060, plus a 1TB SSD.
We’re actively testing the 16 Aurora in our labs now, so we don’t have numbers to share at this time. The highlight is that you can get a 5060 for $1,100, as these systems often start at far higher prices. Even some RTX 5050 systems are starting at or above $1,000. So, this Aurora, which also features 32GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD, and a 120 Hz, 2560 x 1600 screen, is worth calling out at this price.
This system is sleek, and it features a “stealth mode” that reduces RGB, silences fans, and acts a whole lot more like a standard productivity laptop. It comes in a navy blue color that stands out, but doesn’t scream that it’s a gaming machine (well, outside of the alien head logo).
If you don’t want to dive in before we go hands-on, I don’t blame you; Our review should be live in the coming weeks. But if you’re the type of person who is willing to purchase off a spec sheet, the price for these parts is pretty good, especially for a name brand.
For more laptops in this price range, check out our list of thebest gaming laptops under $1,500.
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