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Best Dell laptop deals: Cheap laptops starting at $280

Albert Bassili
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Dell is a regular among the best laptop brands. For decades it has created dependable yet stylish laptops, and it continues to do so today. There are a range of laptops to choose from if you’re looking to shop for something from Dell, with a number of Dell laptop lineups available and each geared toward particular uses. Because of this, the Dell name can be in high demand among laptop shoppers, and Dell often responds with impressive discounts. There are a lot of Dell laptop deals taking place out there, and we’ve rounded them all up to make them easier to shop. Reading onward you’ll find the best Dell laptop deals going on right now, as well as some stiff competition for both the best laptops and the best budget laptops.

Dell Inspiron 15 — $280, was $380

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If you just need a basic laptop for simple tasks like browsing the internet and watching streaming shows, the affordable Dell Inspiron 15 will be enough with its 12th-generation Intel Core i3 processor, Intel UHD Graphics, and 8GB of RAM. Images and videos will be bright and colorful on the laptop’s 15.6-inch screen with Full HD resolution, and you’ll have plenty of space to save your files on its 256GB SSD, which comes with Windows 11 Home pre-installed.

Dell XPS 13 — $599, was $799

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With the pending arrival of a new Dell XPS 13, here’s your chance to get the soon-to-be previous-generation model for very cheap. As a mainstay in our list of the best laptops, the Dell XPS 13 is still a completely worthwhile purchase with its 12th-generation Intel Core i5 processor, Intel Iris Xe Graphics, and 8GB of RAM. The device is simply gorgeous with practically no bezels surrounding its 13.4-inch Full HD+ display, and there’s ample storage space in its 256GB SSD even with Windows 11 Home pre-loaded.

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Dell Inspiron 16 2-in-1 — $800, was $1,100

The Dell Inspiron 16 2-in-1 laptop in tent mode.
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The Dell Inspiron 16 2-in-1 is equipped with an Intel i7 processor, Intel Iris Xe graphics, and168GB of RAM. This will give you good day-to-day performance, but the reason that you’d want to buy the device is because it’s a 2-in-1 laptop under the convertible category, according to our laptop buying guide. You can quickly switch between laptop mode and tablet mode with the help of the 360-degree hinges that are attached to its 16-inch Full HD+ touchscreen. The Dell Inspiron 16 2-in-1 ships with Windows 11 Home pre-loaded in its 1TB  SSD.

Alienware x14 R2 — $1,500, was $2,000

Forza Horizon 5 running on the Alienware x14 R2.
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You need a gaming laptop if you want a device that’s designed to play the best PC games, and you can’t go wrong with the Alienware x14 R2. It’s powered by the 13th-generation Intel Core i7 processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card, and 32GB of RAM, and you’ll be able to enjoy its capabilities on the gaming laptop’s 14-inch display with QHD+ resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate. You’ll be able to install multiple AAA titles in the Alienware x14 R2’s 1TB SSD, and you can start doing so right after booting up because Windows 11 Home is pre-loaded.

Dell XPS 17 — $1,749, was $2,459

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This is the last model of the Dell XPS 17 as it’s been discontinued along with the Dell XPS 15 in favor of the Dell XPS 16 and Dell XPS 14, respectively. Get it for cheaper than usual with this offer on a configuration that features the 13th-generation Intel Core i7 processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card, and 16GB of RAM. The Dell XPS 17’s massive 17-inch display with Full HD+ resolution is still a head-turner, and with Windows 11 Pro pre-installed in its 512GB SSD, you’ll be able to maximize the operating system’s more advanced features.

More Dell laptop deals we love

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Our favorite offers above make up just the tip of the iceberg for Dell laptop deals. With so many models and configurations on sale, it will be tough to narrow everything down to the best bargains — but we tried with the list that you see below. If something catches your eye, it’s highly recommended that you proceed with the purchase right away because the laptop’s price may be back to normal if you decide to come back to it at a later time. Don’t miss out on the discounts by completing the transaction right now.

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