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Dell is known for having big sales ahead of Black Friday, and this year is no exception, with deep discounts across its entire laptop lineup. The XPS 16, our pick for the best all-around Windows laptop of 2024 is seeing a massive $750 off, for example. Meanwhile, the versatile and affordable Inspiron 16 2-in-1 is a whole $500 off its regular price.
But the sales aren’t limited to Dell’s website. Best Buy has a host of Dell’s top-selling laptops of 2024 at majorly discounted rates. The Alienware m16 R2 is a powerful gaming machine with a brilliant QHD+ 240Hz display, on sale now for a massive $500 off.
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Whether you’re looking for a gaming rig like the m16, a laptop for work, or a convertible device for watching movies and everyday use, Dell has a device lined up for you. Even better, we’ve gone hands-on with virtually every single model on this page, so we feel confident backing them up with our expert advice.
Our favorite Dell laptop deals for Black Friday 2024
- Dell XPS 16 Laptop: $2,299 (save $750 at Best Buy): Dell’s flagship XPS 16 laptop is as versatile as it is well-equipped; neither too big nor too small. The configuration with the Intel Evo Edition Core Ultra 7, up to 32GB of memory, and 1TB of storage tops off its high-performing hardware with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card, making a complete package for virtually any use case: from productivity to creative tasks to gaming.
- Dell Inspiron 16 2-in-1 Laptop: $999 (save $500 at Best Buy): This 16-inch convertible laptop/tablet combo comes with powerful enough hardware to handle a variety of use cases, with a touchscreen and plenty of storage for the average user.
- Alienware 32 4K QD-OLED Gaming Monitor: $899 (save $300 at Dell): If you’re in the market for a better, bigger monitor, you can’t ask for much more than this 27-inch, QHD (2560 x 1440) resolution display with a variable 165Hz refresh rate that’s $300 off.
- Alienware m18 R2 Gaming Laptop: $1,799 (save $600 at Dell): the m18 R2 is a beast, to put it simply. Stacked with high-end hardware and a huge 18-inch display, it’s one of the best-performing gaming laptops we’ve reviewed this year. Just note that this laptop is not exactly lightweight.
- Dell XPS 13 Laptop: $1,099 (save $200 at Dell): The most compact version of Dell’s flagship XPS line is an ultraportable powerhouse, and it’s $300 off right now for the config with the Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and 16GB of RAM.
- Current price: $2,299
- Original price: $3,049
The Dell XPS 16 is a well-rounded laptop, and the most instantly recognizable of Dell’s flagship laptops. Its iconic slim-bezel design and brushed aluminum finish make for a sleek, stylish-looking laptop with a host of solid hardware under the hood to prove it’s more than just a pretty face. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card, 32GB of memory, and 1TB of storage support a gorgeous OLED display, all for a price slash of $750.
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- Current price: $899
- Original price: $1,199
Although it’s labeled as a gaming monitor, these types of displays with blazing-fast refresh rates and gorgeous resolutions look great no matter what you’re doing. Creatives and gamers alike will love the high-contrast visuals, 95% DCI-P3, and substantial size for a competitive price.
- Current price: $1,099
- Original price: $1,399
The 2024 Dell XPS 13 features a unique, stylish design with its zero-lattice keyboard and thin bezels, but it’s not just pretty to look at; the upgraded hardware allows for some solid performance. The 120Hz display and Intel Core Ultra 7 processor make for a fast, visually-stunning experience, while the small form factor allows for maximum portability.
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Additional Black Friday Dell deals
- Dell XPS 15 Laptop: $959 (save $400 at Dell): The 15-inch XPS laptop features a perfect-sized display that’s neither too big nor too small, while still being quite portable. With up to 32GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, it’s beefy enough for heavier workloads while still being sleek and lightweight.
- Alienware x16 R2 Gaming Laptop: $2,699 (save $900 at Dell): If the m18 R2 is a little too bulky for your tastes, the m16 scales back the big display for a more sensible 16-inch form factor. However, it still comes with all the powerful hardware ready to tackle top-end gaming with graphics settings on full blast.
- Dell Inspiron 15 Laptop: $407 (save $192 at Best Buy): If you’re in the market for a budget laptop with a mid-sized display, the Inspiron 15 with the Intel Core i5 processor is nearly $200 off the regular price.
- Dell 27 Monitor S2725DS: $149 (save $70 at Dell): This inexpensive 27-inch is priced extremely well for what it offers. If you’re looking for an inexpensive secondary monitor, this one has integrated speakers and a QED display for less than $200.
- Dell XPS 14 Laptop: $1,525 (Save $94 at Best Buy): Dell’s 14-inch XPS features a slick OLED display and fast 32GB of memory, paired with its iconic minimalist keyboard and sleek form factor. This is a solid high-performance machine that can handle demanding workloads while still being portable enough for hybrid workers.
- Alienware Aurora R16 Gaming Desktop: $2,999 (Save $1,000 at Dell): If you’re looking for a gaming desktop, Dell has those on sale, too. The Alienware Aurora is a beast with a massive 2TB SSD, the high-end Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 graphics card, and 64GB of RAM. Not to mention the barrage of ports for every peripheral and gaming accessory you can muster for $1,000 off.
- G16 Gaming Laptop: $949 (Save $250 at Dell): The 16-inch, Full-HD, 240Hz display on this laptop isn’t just great for gaming — creators and designers will also appreciate the blazing-fast refresh rate and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 graphics card.
FAQs
When is Black Friday?
Black Friday occurs the day after Thanksgiving. This year, it’s on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
When is Cyber Monday?
Cyber Monday falls on the Monday immediately after Black Friday. This year, it’s on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024.
Are laptop deals really better on Black Friday?
Absolutely! Amazon has added tons of devices from all the big brands over the past few years to hype up their Black Friday sales events, and they’ve gotten quite good. For example, when Amazon first started selling Apple’s MacBooks and MacBook Pros at discounted rates, it was one of the first online retail outlets to do so.
What’s the difference between Black Friday and Cyber Monday?
Black Friday has traditionally been a more general sale day to kick off the holiday shopping season. Cyber Monday specifically refers to sales offered by online retailers that aren’t available in physical brick-and-mortar stores. These deals are often sharply discounted, as retailers can adjust prices far more easily online than on physical products on a shelf.
How did we choose these Black Friday deals?
There are tons of Chromebook deals out there, but we only highlight products we’ve either gone hands-on with personally or would consider ourselves. For example, laptops and Chromebooks come in a myriad of configurations and versions. If we’ve tested one model that we recommend, but a lower- or higher-end configuration is on sale, we’d still feel confident recommending it.
We also looked over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we’re recommending. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing — in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter.
Where can you shop the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals?
The biggest retailers for laptops (that also have the best sales) are Best Buy, Walmart, Amazon, and B&H Photo Video, and many of our top-rated sales come from these destinations.
What are the best Black Friday 2024 deals?
ZDNET’s experts have been searching through Black Friday sales live now to find the best discounts by category. These are the best Black Friday deals so far, by category:
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