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I scanned Dell's Labor Day sale — these are the Alienware laptops and desktops I'd recommend for gamers, students, or work

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An Alienware Area-51 16 laptop on a desk
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If you're looking to upgrade your gaming setup this week, Dell has some particularly tempting offers worth checking out. The official Dell Store is currently running an Intel Gamer Days sale alongside its wider Labor Day promotions, with some seriously good discounts on Alienware gaming laptops and desktops.

Whether you're shopping on a tighter budget or looking for a no-compromise gaming powerhouse, there are machines that cover both bases today. I scanned today's sale and rounded up the best discounts below.

Today's deals cover a wide range of price points and performance levels, with discounts of up to $1,000 off. Even though component prices have hit gaming laptops and desktops hard in recent times, these discounts can go a long way toward addressing that issue.

My options start with this affordable RTX 5050-powered Alienware 16 Aurora for $1,099 (was $1,999), but I'd highly recommend going for the RTX 5060 for $1,899 (was $2,699) if you're looking to push some serious performance.

Another highlight is this Alienware Aurora gaming desktop for $2,299 (was $3,299), as you'll get fantastic performance right out of the box. You can read more about these deals, and others, just below.

Today's best Alienware deals at Dell

Alienware 16 Aurora
Alienware 16 Aurora: was $1,999.99 now $1,099.99 at Dell

Graphics card: RTX 5050
Processor: Intel Core 7-240H
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 512GB

This entry-level Alienware 16 Aurora comes in at a fraction of the price of the higher-end configurations, although you do only get an RTX 5050 graphics card under the hood. That means you shouldn't expect to max out the latest titles at high resolutions. However, most games will play well enough at 1080p. If you're looking for a machine to cover the basics, this one is definitely a good option at Dell today.

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Alienware 16 Aurora
Alienware 16 Aurora: was $2,699.99 now $1,899.99 at Dell

Graphics card: RTX 5060
Processor: Intel Core 7-240H
RAM: 32GB
Storage: 1TB

This Alienware 16 Aurora is a little on the pricey end for a machine with an RTX 5060 graphics card, but you do get 32GB of RAM right out of the box alongside a lovely premium design. If you're a fan of Alienware's understated, yet futuristic aesthetic, then you'll like the 16 Aurora. It has plenty of power to offer great performance on its 16-inch 120Hz display.

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Alienware Aurora Gaming Desktop
Alienware Aurora Gaming Desktop: was $3,229.99 now $2,229.99 at Dell

Graphics card: RTX 5070
Processor: Intel Core 7-265F
RAM: 32GB
Storage: 1TB

My favorite desktop deal at Dell today is on this mid-range Alienware Aurora — the brand's latest revision of its long-standing desktop series. Inside, you get a decent combination of an RTX 5070 graphics card, 32GB of RAM, and an Intel Core 7 chipset, meaning you'll get great performance on even the most intensive games. While pricey, this machine should last a few good years down the line without needing to be upgraded, too.

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Alienware 16 Area-51
Alienware 16 Area-51: was $4,649.99 now $4,349.99 at Dell

Graphics card: RTX 5080
Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9-290HX
RAM: 32GB
Storage: 1TB

Looking for the ultimate gaming laptop? Dell currently has a price cut on its high-end Alienware 16 Area-51 model, a machine that we claimed as "one of the best gaming laptops ever made" in our review. As you can see, this is a very, very pricey laptop, but you do get excellent performance courtesy of an RTX 5080 and Intel Core Ultra 9 chipset, as well as an OLED display and mechanical keyboard.

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Alex Whitelock
Alex Whitelock
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Alex is TechRadar's retail editor, specializing in buying advice and general tips on how to save our readers as much cash as possible. He's covered major retail events in some capacity for over seven years now; both in editorial and other ecommerce adjacent roles on TechRadar, T3, GamesRadar, and other Future PLC sites. Alex's expertise touches on most areas, but he has a particular love for phones, laptops, and cameras, being an avid photographer.