Alienware won't tell you how it improved the m16 R2's airflow despite removing the thermal shelf and making the gaming laptop 15% smaller

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What you need to know

• The Alienware m16 R2 has received a major redesign.
• The gaming laptop no longer features the large thermal shelf that its predecessor had.
• Despite removing the thermal shelf and reducing the laptop's footprint by 15%, Alienware managed to make the m16 R2 43% more efficient when it comes to airflow.
• The Alienware m16 R2 will launch on January 11, 2024 with a starting price of $1,649.99.