Huge New Year Sale at Dell: The lowest prices I've seen on XPS 13, Alienware and more

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The holidays are over and there's no major retail holiday in the foreseeable future. Fortunately, Dell's New Year Sale is still going strong and I'm seeing plenty of great opportunities to score a new laptop or monitor on the cheap.

For example, right now Dell has laptop on sale from $299. As part of its New Year Sale, you can get the Editor's Choice XPS 13 for just $949. While there have been cheaper XPS 13 deals in the past, I love this deal because there are no compromises. You get a 13.4-inch 2K 120Hz display, Core Ultra 7-256V CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD.

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Editor's Choice

Dell  15
Dell 15: was $749 now $599 at Dell
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This laptop is an awesome pick for anyone looking for a mainstream machine that doesn't cost a fortune. It's equipped with an Intel Core i7-1355U CPU, 16GB of RAM, 1TB SSD, and a 15.6-inch FHD display. Yes, there are cheaper models, but I like this configuration because you get 16GB of RAM and a spacious 1TB SSD.

Alienware 16 Aurora w/ RTX 5050
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Alienware 16 Aurora w/ RTX 5050: was $1,199 now $899 at Dell
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By far the best deal I've seen on an Alienware gaming laptop, the Alienware 16 Aurora is now $300 off, and it only recently launched. Along with its RTX 5050 GPU, expect an Intel Core 7-240H CPU, 16GB of RAM, 512GB for storage, and a 16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) LED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.

Dell XPS 13
Dell XPS 13: was $1,299 now $949 at Dell
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Save big on this Editor's Choice laptop, which packs improved battery efficiency and top-tier AI processing. In addition to its Core Ultra 7-256V CPU, this XPS 13 configuration is also equipped with 16GB of RAM, 512GB of SSD storage, and a 2K 13.4-inch 120Hz display. In our Dell XPS 13 2024 review, we praised this laptop's amazing 19+ hours of battery life.

Alienware Aurora w/ RTX 5060 Ti
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Alienware Aurora w/ RTX 5060 Ti: was $2,099 now $1,799 at Dell
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We tested the revamped Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC with an RTX 40-series GPU, so this model, sporting an RTX 5060 Ti, will only offer greater performance — and now at a $300 price cut. It's good for 1080p gaming thanks to its Intel Core Ultra 7-265F CPU, GeForce RTX 5060 Ti GPU, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. Thanks to DLSS 4, you can expect to play games at 4K with high refresh rates, but it's better suited for incredible 1440p and ultra-fast 1080p performance.

Laptops

Dell 16
Dell 16: was $699 now $499 at Dell
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This 16-inch laptop is decked out with Intel's Core 5 -120U CPU, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of SSD storage. This laptop is especially a great pick for students, as it's relatively affordable and well-equipped to last for years. Plus, after your work is done for the day, you can stream your favorite shows on its 16-inch 2K (1920 x 1200) display.

Dell Inspiron 14 Plus
Dell Inspiron 14 Plus: was $1,099 now $799 at Dell
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Dell's Inspiron line was one of the first laptops to join the AI PC revolution. The Inspiron 14 Plus features a 14-inch 2.5K display, Core Ultra 7-256V CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD.

Dell Inspiron 16 Plus
Dell Inspiron 16 Plus: was $1,149 now $799 at Dell
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Save on the Inspiron 16 Plus, decked out with Intel's powerful Core Ultra 7 256V CPU, integrated Intel Arc graphics, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB of SSD storage. This laptop is especially a great pick for students, as it's relatively affordable and well-equipped to last for years. Plus, after your work is done for the day, you can stream your favorite shows on its 16-inch 2.5K (2560 x 1600) display.

Alienware 16 Area 51 Laptop w/ RTX 5070
Alienware 16 Area 51 Laptop w/ RTX 5070: was $3,069 now $2,869 at Dell
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The Alienware 16 Area 51 Laptop is a 2025 machine powered by Nvidia's new RTX 5070 GPU. This configuration also features an amazing 16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) 240Hz LCD, Core Ultra 9-275HX CPU, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. Yes, it's pricey, but this is one of the first discounts we've seen on Alienware's heavy duty laptop.

PCs

Dell Slim Desktop
Dell Slim Desktop: was $749 now $599 at Dell
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Not every desktop computer requires a giant desk. This Inspiron Slim Desktop has powerful specs, including an Intel Core Ultra 5 processor, but with a smaller footprint. With the nice discount, it's worth getting for anyone in the market for a new desktop PC. You also get 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD.

Dell Tower Desktop
Dell Tower Desktop: was $649 now $549 at Dell
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This budget-friendly Dell Tower PC is a great addition to your desktop. It sports an Intel Core Ultra 5-225 processor with 8GB RAM and a 512GB SSD. It also sports a sleek new look with plenty of ports on board.

Dell  Inspiron 24 All-in-One
Dell Inspiron 24 All-in-One: was $1,299 now $1,049 at Dell
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Dell's mainstream all-in-one just got an impressive price cut. It packs a Core 7-150U CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. The screen is also sizable at 23.8 inches with a 1080p resolution.

Monitors

Dell 27" Plus QHD Monitor
Dell 27" Plus QHD Monitor: was $219 now $179 at Dell
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If you're looking for a nice computer monitor that won't break the bank, this 27-inch display from Dell is the perfect choice. Even at its full $219 price, it's a good deal, but with this discount, it's definitely worth buying. It has a QHD resolution, a height-adjustable design and a 100Hz refresh rate.

Dell  32" 4K Monitor
Dell 32" 4K Monitor: was $369 now $329 at Dell
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Upgrade to a 4K display with a 120Hz refresh rate with this 32-inch Dell S3225QS monitor. That makes it great for clear details for photo editing, but also a decent display for playing games. You get a 4K (3840 x 2160) panel with 2 HDMI ports, and height/tilt adjustability.

Alienware 27" Gaming Monitor (QHD)
Alienware 27" Gaming Monitor (QHD): was $549 now $399 at Dell
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This QHD monitor boasts a 280Hz refresh rate, two HDMI 2.0 ports and a fast IPS panel with lightning-fast 1ms GtG (Gray to Gray) response time in Extreme mode for lag-free gameplay. And you can swap between four custom hardware-based overlays; night, clear, and chroma vision or crosshair.

Alienware 27" QD-OLED Display
Alienware 27" QD-OLED Display: was $649 now $599 at Dell
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This Alienware OLED will look great in any setup. Thanks to its quantum dot technology, this display gets brighter than traditional OLED panels. With support for AMD FreeSync premium, impeccable screen uniformity and that stunning 2560 x 1440 display, this is simply an incredible gaming monitor.

Alienware 32-inch QD-OLED Curved 4K Monitor
Alienware 32-inch QD-OLED Curved 4K Monitor: was $1,199 now $899 at Dell
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This well-designed 32-inch 4K display from Alienware is one of the best curved monitors on the market for folks seeking a high-speed gaming display. It offers a 240Hz refresh rate, which not only outpaces its bigger sibling, the Alienware 34 QD-OLED, but makes this the fastest 4K QD-OLED curved gaming monitor Dell currently sells.

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Louis Ramirez

As deals editor-in-chief at Tom’s Guide, Louis is constantly looking for ways to avoid paying full price for the latest gadgets, appliances, and apparel. With over 10 years of deals-hunting experience, Louis price checks against multiple retailers and searches high and low for the best deals to bring readers. He's also always on the look out for the best coupon codes to use when shopping. A born-and-bred New Yorker, Louis is also an avid swimmer and marathoner. His work has appeared on Gizmodo, CNET, and Time Out New York.

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