Dell’s Innovation That Wins sale features high-powered laptops and desktops geared towards bringing your ideas to life. Whether you’re a creative in need of a workhorse with plenty of ports for peripherals or a work from home-er who requires specific functionality for their business proceedings, Dell has you covered.
But first, here are some important specs to keep in mind when shopping for a new rig:
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CPU—the Central Processing Unit is the brain of your computer, enabling it to execute instructions. The more powerful, the better.
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GPU—the Graphics Processing Unit isn’t important to just gamers. The GPU performs parallel operations and is essential for smooth decoding as well as rendering 3D videos and animation.
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RAM—Random Access Memory is the temporary workspace where instructions are executed and data are processed. All program execution and data processing takes place here, so if you’ve got a lot of tabs and applications open simultaneously, you’ll want more GBs.
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HDD/SSD—hard drives and solid state drives have external versions if you’re not comfortable with opening up your tower or laptop. These are therefore the easiest to expand, so they’re less pressing in terms of consideration.
With those in mind, these are the best deals we could find on Dell and Alienware products:
Dell XPS 13 9315 Intel i7 512GB SSD 16GB RAM 13.4″ Laptop
$999.00 Save $250.00
The XPS 13 9315 has a 13.4-inch 1,920 by 1,200 display with a 60Hz refresh rate and is powered by a 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processor. Weighing in at less than 3lbs, this ultraportable laptop is easy to slip into your bag and take it with you to work on the go.
Dell Inspiron 15 3525 Ryzen 5 512GB SSD 8GB RAM 15.6″ Laptop
$449.99 Save $100.00
For those with more casual computing needs like email drafting and occasional web browsing, this sub-$400 Inspiron 15 3525 will fit the bill without breaking the bank. The Ryzen 5 processor is powerful enough to juggle multiple tabs at once in conjunction with the 8GB of RAM and the 512GB SSD will boot up quickly as well as hold a number of files.
Alienware m16 Intel i7 RTX 4070 1TB SSD 16GB RAM 16″ QHD+ Laptop
$1,949.99 Save $550.00
This beast of a gaming laptop is less portable than the previous ones in our list, but what you lose in portability you gain in powerful performance whether you’re gaming or rendering video and 3D models. The RTX 4070 GPU pairs well with the 16-inch 2,560-by-1,600 display, which will all but remove the need to use a secondary display. In his review of a similar configuration, our expert rated the m16 as excellent saying, “the Alienware m16 is an excellent gaming laptop with a reasonable starting price and configuration options that further its appeal.”
Dell Inspiron 24 5420 Intel i7 MX550 1TB SSD 16GB RAM AIO Desktop
$1,299.99 Save $450.00
An all-in-one desktop is a great choice for those with limited desk space or who simply want to keep things streamlined. Built into a 23.8-inch 1080p display are an Intel i7 processor, MX550 GPU, a 1TB SSD, and 16GB of RAM. Also included with your purchase is a mouse and keyboard, so you can literally just make this one purchase and have everything you need to get started on your next project.
Alienware Aurora R16 Intel i7 RTX 4060 1TB SSD 16GB RAM Desktop
$1,349.99 Save $200.00
The Aurora R16 was a refresh of the Alienware tower, giving it more airflow as well as appealing to a wider audience. These changes aren’t just aesthetic; in a review of a similar build, our expert praised the quieter performance when compared to previous Aurora iterations as well as the performance for the price. Included with this configuration is an Intel i7 CPU, an RTX 4060 GPU, a 1GB SSD, and 16GB of RAM.
More Dell Deals to Consider
Dell XPS 13 9315 Intel i5 256GB 8GB RAM FHD+ Laptop
for
$599.00
(List Price $799.00)
Dell Inspiron 15 3525 Ryzen 7 1TB SSD 16GB RAM 15.6″ Laptop
for
$399.99
(List Price $649.99)
Dell Inspiron 15 3520 Intel i7 1TB SSD 16GB RAM 15.6″ Laptop
for
$529.99
(List Price $699.99)
Alienware x14 R2 Intel i7 RTX 4060 1TB SSD 14″ Laptop
for
$1,699.99
(List Price $1,999.99)
Dell G15 Ryzen 7 RTX 4050 512GB SSD 16GB RAM 15.6″ Laptop
for
$849.99
(List Price $1,199.99)
Dell XPS 15 9530 Intel i7 RTX 4050 1TB SSD 16GB RAM Laptop
for
$1,499.00
(List Price $1,999.00)
Dell Inspiron 3020 Intel i7 512GB SSD 16GB RAM Desktop
for
$649.99
(List Price $919.99)
Alienware Aurora R16 Intel i9 14th Gen RTX 4080 2TB Desktop
for
$2,649.99
(List Price $3,049.99)
Dell S3222DGM 32″ Curved 4K 165Hz Gaming Monitor
for
$299.99
(List Price $349.99)
Alienware AW3423DWF 34″ 2K QD-OLED Curved Monitor
for
$799.99
(List Price $999.99)
*Deals are selected by our commerce team
Is Dell a Good Brand?
Dell was the first to legitimize direct sales of PCs by mail order and to provide quality telephone support. It was also the first major manufacturer to pre-load applications selected by the customer. That being said, they’ve been around for a long time (since 1984) and have the quality and know-how to back it up.
What’s the Best Dell Computer?
That depends on how you’re going to use it. The Dell XPS 8960 desktop is best for most buyers as a high-end desktop while the Alienware Aurora R16 is the best midrange gaming desktop, according to our experts. The XPS 15 (9530) desktop is the best replacement for your desktop while the Dell Precision 5680 makes an incredible mobile workstation.
How do we Test Computers?
Laptops and desktops are compared to others in their category on the basis of price, features, design, and hands-on, repeatable performance tests. They’re also run through a battery of benchmarks and real-world applications to test the strengths and weaknesses of the individual components. You can find more information about laptop testing here and desktop testing here.
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