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Students — it's hard to beat this Dell XPS 13 for £699 if you need a powerful new laptop for college or university

Dell XPS 13 being held in someone's hand, you can see the lid and XPS logo
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When it comes to Windows laptops, the Dell XPS 13 has been a favourite of TechRadar for a long time. With excellent performance, a slick design, and a portable form factor, it's been a go-to choice for many different needs. And now, thanks to a big student discount, it's an even smarter buy if you need a powerful, efficient device for college or university.

Eligible students can currently pick up the Dell XPS 13 for £699 (was £899) — that £200 saving brings the top-rated laptop down to its lowest-ever price for this configuration.

What do you get for the money? Well, in terms of specs, this XPS 13 features a 13.4-inch 2.5K touchscreen display, an Intel Core 5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage. That's a solid mid-range build, which will be able to comfortably handle everyday college and university needs such as multitasking between writing essays, researching, and enjoying a bit of streaming in the downtime.

Dell XPS 13 student deal

Dell XPS 13 Laptop
£699 for students
Dell XPS 13 Laptop: was £899 now £699 at Dell Technologies UK

Display - 13.4 inches
Processor - Intel Core 5
RAM - 8GB
Storage - 512GB

The Dell XPS 13 has regularly been one of our favorite laptops here at TechRadar, and this brand-new version continues that trend. With an Intel Core 5 processor, 8GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD, it has everything you need for solid all-around performance at work or college. Students can also save an extra £200, bringing the price down to a ridiculously low £699.

If you're eligible for the offer and it's within budget, I think it's one of the best laptop deals out there right now for students. Do have a read of our 4.5-star Dell XPS 13 review for a full breakdown of what makes this such a powerhouse of a machine.

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James Pickard
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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.