Forget Black Friday - the best laptop deal is Dell’s XPS 13 for just $599
A Dell XPS 13 for just $599? This deal is a real bargain
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If you’re looking for a great price on a premium Windows laptop,Dell’s currently got the fantastic 2022 XPS 13 on salefor just $599 (was $799).
This is the cheapest price we’ve ever seen for a Dell XPS 13, which has always been a favorite over on ourbest laptopsbuyer’s guide. Considering this model already has a full $200 off it’s original retail price, it’s a discount we’re not expecting to be beaten with the upcomingBlack Friday dealsin November.
You could, of course, wait for this year’sBlack Friday laptop dealsbut there’s a strong argument for picking this one up ahead of Dell’s official sale. Not only will you get a fantastic laptop at a great price, but you’ll beat out the crowds without having to rush at all.
Early Black Friday laptop deal at Dell
Dell XPS 13 laptop:was$799now $599 at DellLowest ever price:Here we go folks - this is the cheapest price we’ve ever seen for a Dell XPS 13 laptop, and it’s one of the latest models no less. As you’d expect, this isn’t the highest configuration since it’s got a 12th gen Intel Core i5 chipset, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD, but this is a superb price for such a premium machine. The main selling points for the XPS 13 are the gorgeous aluminum chassis, excellent display, and incredibly lightweight design that’s perfect for everyday carry. We awarded this model four stars out of five with ourDell XPS 13 2022 review.
A good option for a mid-range Windows machine
Generally speaking, you don’t see the Dell XPS 13 on sale for anything lower than around $800 so this is a great deal for a premium laptop. Even though this is the basic entry-level model, the excellent design and build quality make this one a superb buy if you’re interested in a Windows laptop that’s a little fancier than the usual mid-range machines at this price point.
This particular configuration features a 12th genIntelCore i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD to be specific, which are decent specs for most everyday users. The Achilles heel with this configuration is the relatively small solid state drive, but the chipset and RAM are enough to handle things like spreadsheets, college work, or multiple browser tabs. We obviously wouldn’t recommend this one for gaming, and those who need serious power may want to consider upgrading to the Core i7 / 16GB configuration.
It’s also worth briefly mentioning the Dell XPS 13 2023’s relatively limited external port selection. The biggest con with the Dell XPS 13 2022 is that it only has two Thunderbolt ports - that means no external audio jacks or USB ports. This was a pretty controversial design change over the previous model and means that this XPS 13 benefits greatly from an external dock. Note that you do get a USB-C to USB-A 3 and USB-C to 3.5mm audio jack adaptor supplied with the machine, however.
Also consider
MacBook Air 13-inch (M2):was $1,199 now$899 at Best BuyLowest ever price:The best MacBook deal in today’s early Labor Day laptop sales is the excellent MacBook Air M2 for its lowest-ever price at Best Buy. We concluded that this is the best laptop you can buy in ourMacBook Air M2 reviewthanks to the stylish design, sharp display, impressive performance, and long battery life. This is the one to get if you need a premium powerhouse for creative apps such as photo editing, video editing and more intense workloads. The M1 is still up to those jobs too, though, so you’ll be fine with the cheaper option if your budget is smaller - but it’s worth the upgrade if you can afford it.
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Alex is TechRadar’s deals editor, specializing in getting our readers the bang bang for the buck on the tech that we know and love. He’s a dab hand at covering retailer events like Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day having over seven years of e-commerce experience at Future PLC; including bylines at our sister sites T3 and GamesRadar. Alex’s expertise touches on most areas of TechRadar but he has a particular love for phones, laptops, and cameras, being an avid photographer. Outside of work, you’ll find him indulging his love for street and travel photography, at home working on music, or down at the local climbing gym.
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