Just last week, early Black Friday gaming laptop deals bestowed upon us a brand new record-low price on any RTX 5060 gaming laptop I'd seen yet. That was on an HP Omen rig, a model not unfamiliar with heavier discounts. I was surprised to see a three-figure price tag here, but not as impressed as I was when I stumbled upon this Alienware gaming laptop deal.
Yes, Alienware, the brand renowned for buffing its luxury gaming laptop prices. The brand currently has an RTX 5060 configuration of its 16-inch Aurora machine down to just $999.99 at Dell, for a full $350 discount. This is only the second time I've seen those kinds of numbers on a new-gen device of this class.
This is a similar spec to the HP Omen (still on sale for $999.99 at Best Buy), though that Intel Core 7 240H processor comes up a little weaker compared to the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H in HP's competitor and you're halving your storage to 512GB. Alienware wins in the build quality department from my experience, but it's also worth noting that you're getting a slightly faster 144Hz panel on the Omen - something that might come in handy if you're running lighter games in 1080p.
If you're on the hunt for the best gaming laptop under $1,000 this Black Friday there's certainly plenty going around.
Should you buy the Alienware 16 Aurora?
This is one of the cheapest Alienware machines on the shelves right now, and I'm not expecting to see too many other RTX 5060 models dropping below $1,000 in this year's Black Friday gaming laptop deals. If you're set on Dell's brand and would prefer a sturdy, premium design compared to a faster screen and more storage this is absolutely worth a look.
This rig shares an aesthetic with the Alienware 16X Aurora I reviewed earlier in the year, and she's a beauty. You're not paying for any unneccessary garnish like the Alienware 16 Area-51, but still getting a solid, sleek machine with a whimsical nod in its slightly iridescent material.
As excited as I am to see an Alienware gaming laptop at under $1,000, though, HP wins this bout for anyone after the best component value. You're getting a slightly better processor, 1TB of storage, and a faster screen for the exact same price here, though these more generic rigs don't tend to look as flashy.
- See all Black Friday deals at Dell
- Alienware 16 Aurora |
$1,349.99$999.99 at Dell - HP Omen |
$1,479.99$999.99 at Best Buy
We're rounding up plenty more Black Friday Alienware deals, as well as the best Black Friday gaming PC deals and Black Friday Steam Deck deals for something a little different as well.
