Black Friday Alienware deals can save you a boat load of cash on everything from high-end laptops to PCs and everything in between. We regularly see some of the year's biggest releases at record low prices during these November sales, and even stronger savings on older rigs to boot. Whether you're getting prepped in advance or you're curious to see where your money could take you later on in the year, we're rounding up everything we expect to see from 2024's event right here.
If last year's discounts are anything to go by, Black Friday Alienware deals will be dominated by the Alienware Aurora desktop line. Yes, we still saw plenty of savings on M18 and M16 gaming laptops, but towers were where it was at in November 2023. With RTX 40-Series rigs taking discounts of up to $550, there was plenty for pre-built fans to take advantage of.
We track all the best Alienware laptops and the best Alienware PCs year-round for their biggest discounts, and we've been covering these annual sales for years. In all that time, we've picked up a thing or two about hunting down the highest value deals. You'll find all our tips and tricks for Black Friday Alienware deals 2024 just below.
What to expect from Black Friday Alienware deals in 2024
Black Friday Alienware deals will land on the Aurora R15 and R16 this year, alongside any new models that grace our shelves over the course of 2024. These models are the most recent but, despite being older, we still see regular discounts (and plenty of stock) when it comes to the R13 and R14 as well. We'd recommend taking a look at these models if you're after a cheaper 12th generation rig - after all, we've seen those prices crashing down in recent months. Despite being one of the best Alienware PCs on the market, this model often offers the best value overall.
The R16 is still going to be priced a little higher in November's Black Friday gaming PC deals, but we're still confident in three-figure savings. The biggest value is found in the mid-range here, as we often see higher value graphics cards and larger RAM sizes priced only slightly higher than entry level configurations when on sale. You'd do best to price match between retailers here, though, as there will be plenty of different versions floating around with different discounts on the day.
There are also two main Alienware laptop categories to look at in this year's sales; new and old. In the former camp we have the Alienware x16, M16 and M18. These lines all have new models for 2024 and pack some seriously powerful components.
Last year the M16 saw the most discounts, with an RTX 4070 configuration dipping as low as $1,399 in last year's Black Friday Alienware deals. The X16 has been a little more stubborn, shedding around $300 from its MSRP every time - but that still translates to an RTX 4080 / i9-13900HK configuration sitting at $2,999.99 during larger sales.
If you're after cheaper Black Friday gaming laptop deals, it's worth expanding your search to other retailers. Dell itself doesn't carry too much stock of its previous generation laptops, so the best Black Friday Alienware deals on the M15 R5/6 and the original versions of the x15 and x17 will likely be found at Newegg or Amazon.
FAQ
When will Black Friday Alienware deals begin?
Inline with the rest of this year's sales official discounts will land on November 29. However, that's just the sales with the Black Friday label on them. We see many of the same prices popping up in the weeks leading up to the main event, and often most frequently over Thanksgiving week. That means it's well worth jumping on a price you like ahead of time - competition is lower and you've got more of a shot at that crashing flash sale.
Where to find the best Black Friday Alienware deals
We'll be bringing you all the best Black Friday Alienware deals right here, but if you're interested in seeking out your own configurations, it pays to know where to look. Below, you'll find all the retailers we watch throughout the year (and especially in November) for the most valuable discounts.
US
Dell: regular discounts of well over $1,000
Amazon: big savings on new and older models
Best Buy: regularly bundles additional software on top of discounts
Newegg: best for refurbished and older models
UK
Dell: largest range of configurations and regular discounts
Amazon: save across machines and accessories with speedy shipping
Currys: often bundles extra subscriptions into deals
Ebuyer: regular discounts and free next day delivery
Does Alienware have a Black Friday sale?
You bet. Dell runs its own excellent Black Friday sale every year, and its discounts on Alienware gaming laptops, PCs, and accessories are among the best on the site. We usually see early offers landing around the start of November, with real flash sales kicking off on the big day itself.
Is Black Friday a good time to buy a gaming laptop?
Black Friday is an excellent time to buy a gaming laptop - we typically see some of the lowest prices of the year float up during this last hurrah. Of course, many of those prices aren't exclusive to Black Friday - they can be repeats from earlier sales throughout the year - but it's the one time you know you'll be finding discounts when you search.
Is Alienware really worth it?
There's no doubt about it, Alienware is expensive. This is a brand for those with the cash to splash on a fine tuned piece of kit, but that means it's not exactly the best value around. You're paying for luxury materials, extra features like a mechanical keyboard, and boosted cooling under the hood when you opt for Alienware. You'll be able to pick up a similarly specced laptop from another brand for far less, but the value comes in that premium quality feel.
Last year's best Black Friday Alienware deals
We're also expecting to see plenty more Black Friday gaming headset deals, but if you're after more setup accessories, we'd recommend checking out everything we want to see in 2023's Black Friday gaming chair deals and Black Friday gaming monitor deals.