We've tested (and recommend) all five of these Dell laptops – and here's why Presidents' Day is the best time to buy one

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Thinking about picking up a laptop in the annual Presidents' Day sales? It will come as no surprise that one of the best destinations right now for deals is the official Dell Store's big sale, which has just launched today.

Included in the event are price cuts on some of our most highly rated models here at TechRadar, which you can check out just below. I've looked through all of today's discounts at Dell, and these are the best deals in my opinion. Plus, they're all on models that we've personally tested, reviewed, and recommend.

Just below, you can see a few other recommendations, including the latest Dell XPS 13 and Alienware gaming laptops – higher-end options that are a little pricey, but still worth the investment if you want something a little special.

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

If you'd prefer more screen real estate, check out this deal on the Dell 16 Plus. This is another fantastic machine for general purpose use - and the exact configuration is just $50 pricier than the 14-inch model. If you're not planning on travelling with your laptop regularly, then it could be a better option to go with the bigger screen here, especially because you're still getting that powerful Ultra 7 chipset and a spacious 1TB storage drive.

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

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

More of today's best Presidents' Day sales

Amazon: 45% off TVs, AirPods, air fryers & vacuums
Apple: iPads, AirPods & MacBooks from $99
Best Buy: $1,000 off TVs, laptops & headphones
Casper: up to 30% off mattresses
Dell: laptop deals from $249.99
DreamCloud: 60% off mattresses + $599 in freebies
Home Depot: 40% off appliances, furniture, grills & tools
Lenovo: 45% off laptops & tablets
Lowe's: up to 40% off appliances, furniture & tools
Nectar: up to 50% off mattresses + 66% off bundles
Saatva: up to $625 off luxury mattresses
Samsung: up to $2,000 off appliances, TVs & phones
Target: 40% off clothing, tech & furniture
Tempur-Pedic: up to $500 off mattresses
Walmart: furniture, cheap TVs & vacs from $69
Wayfair: 54% off furniture, rugs & decor

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Alex is TechRadar's retail editor, specializing in deals, buying advice, and general tips on how to save our readers as much cash as possible. He's covered events like Black Friday and Amazon in some capacity for over seven years now; both in editorial and other ecommerce adjacent roles on TechRadar, T3, GamesRadar, and other Future PLC sites. Alex's expertise touches on most areas, but he has a particular love for phones, laptops, and cameras, being an avid photographer.

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