Even Dell can't escape RAM crisis price hikes — but I've found 5 laptop deals that can save you up to $650 on top-rated devices

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With prices soaring for RAM and storage, it doesn't feel like the best time to be buying a new laptop. And, it's true, even manufacturers such as Dell are struggling to offer the same low prices I saw in previous sales events. But, the good news is that there are still some good laptop deals available in the manufacturer's latest Tech Days sale if you're shopping for a new device.

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Dell Tech Days sale - the 5 best laptop deals

Dell  15 Laptop
Dell 15 Laptop: was $499.99 now $399.99 at Dell
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Display - 15.6 inches
Processor - AMD Ryzen 3
RAM - 8GB
Storage - 512GB

One of the best cheap laptops in Dell's latest sale is this Dell Laptop 15 with an AMD Ryzen 3 processor, 8GB of RAM and a surprisingly large 512GB SSD that all work together to ensure good overall performance and enough essential speedy storage for the price. This configuration was cheaper at the end of last year, but I still recommend it now if you're on a budget and need a basic laptop for general everyday use, admin tasks, light work, or schoolwork.

Dell  15 Laptop
Dell 15 Laptop: was $719.99 now $549.99 at Dell
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Display - 15.6 inches
Processor - Intel Core i5
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 512GB

If you have a good amount of cash to spend, I'd recommend picking up this version of the Dell 15 Laptop as it offers big improvements to key components by jumping up to an Intel Core i5, 16GB of RAM and a decent 512 GB SSD. That'll get you a lot more power and performance for your money, making this a solid all-around device for general use, work, video calls and multitasking, without the threat of significant slowdown.

Dell 14 Plus
Dell 14 Plus: was $1,219.99 now $799.99 at Dell
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Display - 14 inches
Processor - Intel Core Ultra 7
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 1TB

Here's one of the best deals on a modern, all-purpose, and well-rated laptop in Dell's latest sale. You can now get over $400 off this machine that features a powerful Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, a healthy 16GB of RAM and a large 1TB SSD for storage. With all of those components, you'll have no issues with all of your everyday computing and work needs. And at 14 inches, it's an easily portable device, too. Altogether, it's an excellent value all-around option and a laptop we scored 4.5/5 in our review.

Dell 16 Laptop
Dell 16 Laptop: was $869.99 now $649.99 at Dell
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Display - 16 inches
Processor - Intel Core 5
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 512GB

If you want to push for a little more power and a larger display, then you can consider this Dell 16 Laptop. There's a good price cut on this powerful 16-inch laptop, which features an Intel Core 5 CPU, 16GB RAM, and a 512GB SSD. That's an ideal blend of a generous display size, mid-range hardware, and good performance components for everyday use, productivity tasks and business needs.

Dell XPS 13
Dell XPS 13: was $1,299.99 now $949.99 at Dell
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Display - 13.4 inches
Processor - Snapdragon X Elite
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 1TB

Offers on the once iconic Dell XPS 13 have been rare lately since Dell retired the brand recently. However, I've spotted that this fantastic value clearance offer is still available, so it's a great chance to grab a laptop we love. This XPS 13 is small, lightweight, and exceptionally powerful thanks to the inclusion of a high-end Snapdragon Elite processor. It's everything you could ever want in a workhorse laptop, offering excellent performance, a vibrant display, a slick design and a healthy 1TB of storage for an outstanding overall user experience.

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James Pickard
Senior Deals Editor

James Pickard is a Deals Editor at TechRadar. After many years of scouring the net for the cheapest games and tech for his personal use, he decided to make it his job to share all the best bargains and coupon codes with you. James also has almost a decade of experience covering some of the biggest sales events of the year at Eurogamer and VG247, including Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Amazon Prime Day. When not deals hunting or stacking coupon codes to get the biggest savings, James can be found on the PS5, watching a classic film noir or cheering on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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