I looked through Dell's huge Memorial Day sale — these are the 8 laptop deals that I'd buy, including XPS, Alienware, and super-cheap machines

Processor: Intel Core 3 
RAM: 8GB
Storage: 512GB

Dell's cheapest laptop is actually a solid buy if you're looking for outright bang for the buck in today's Memorial Day sales. Sure, with a Core 3 chipset, this Dell 15 won't set records for performance. If you just need the basics, though, this machine will easily handle browsing, streaming, or emails and the like. At under $300, it's one of the cheapest Windows 11 laptops on the market currently, too.

Processor: AMD Ryzen 5
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 512GB

The Dell 16 is a good choice if you need a capable machine on a budget - particularly this Ryzen 5 configuration. With such a chipset, you should get great performance right out of the box here, and the 16GB of RAM should help things run smoothly. While not a super high-end machine, this Dell 16 is a great option for everyday work, spreadsheets, or light professional use.

Processor: Intel Ultra 7
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 1TB

The Dell 16 Plus is one of the brand's latest mid-tier models, and a fantastic option for most people. With a Core 7 chipset, not only do you get great specs here, but the 16 Plus also features a fantastic 120Hz display, a lightweight design, and great battery life for such a machine. It's a little pricier than the brand's cheaper options, but generally worth it if you tend to use your machine a lot.

Read our Dell 16 Plus review

Processor: Snapdragon X Elite
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 1TB

The Dell XPS 13 is a classic for a reason. It's one of the best premium laptops money can buy thanks to its feather-weight design, premium build quality, and excellent performance. Today's best deal on the XPS 13 at Dell is on this Snapdragon X configuration, which should get you heaps of performance and unbeatable battery life. As always, make sure you check your favorite apps are fully compatible with Snapdragon chipsets before you pick one up.

Read our Dell XPS 13 (2025) review

Processor: Intel Ultra 7
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 1TB

Here's another Dell XPS 13 deal that's worth checking out at the official Dell Store today, this time on an Ultra 7 chipset variant. This one is a little pricier than the Snapdragon-based model, but it's a more popular pick thanks to the bulletproof app support. Aside from the chipset, all the same selling points are here - a stunning high-end display, premium design, and super lightweight chassis.

Read our Dell XPS 13 (2025) review

Processor: Intel Ultra 7
RAM: 32GB
Storage: 1TB

The Dell 14 Plus is one of our favorite Windows 11 laptops from the past few years, and a great choice if you just want a solid machine with plenty of power. It does lack the pizazz of the XPS line, but the 14 Plus is still a nicely built laptop with an attractive design, plenty of ports, and a powerful Intel Ultra 7 chipset in this case. The best deal on this model at Dell today is for the high-end 32GB RAM / 1TB SSD variant, which provides plenty of storage space and a lot of performance headroom.

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Graphics card: RTX 5060
Processor: Intel Ultra 7
RAM: 16GB

The Dell Memorial Day sale also includes fantastic deals on gaming laptops today - this Alienware 16 Aurora being a prime example. While these machines tend to be quite pricey, this entry-level configuration isn't too bad considering you get an RTX 5060 graphics card and Ultra 7 chipset. Combined, that should get you a nice level of performance for gaming at 1080p/1440p.

Graphics card: RTX 5060
Processor: Intel Ultra 9
RAM: 16GB

The Alienware 16X Aurora is a great choice for gamers looking for a premium laptop. Not only does it feature a stunning aluminium and magnesium chassis that's both lightweight and portable, but it's pretty respectable when it comes to performance, too. Today's best deal is on this RTX 5060 / Ultra 9 configuration, which is a fantastic option if you want both gaming and everyday performance for intensive applications like content creation.

Read our Alienware 16x Aurora review