Dell's Black Friday preview has laptops from $249 — 15 deals I'd shop now

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 i5-1334U CPU, 16GB of RAM, 512GB SSD, and a 15.6-inch FHD 120Hz display. Yes, there's a cheaper $249 model, but I like this configuration because for $50 more you get double the RAM, which will make multitasking a smoother experience.

By far the best deal I've seen on an Alienware gaming laptop all year, the Alienware 16 Aurora is now $200 off, and it only recently launched. Along with its RTX 4050 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.

Save big on this Snapdragon X Elite-powered laptop, which packs improved battery efficiency and top-tier AI processing. In addition to its Snapdragon CPU, this XPS 13 configuration is also equipped with 16GB of RAM, 1TB of SSD storage, and a 3K 13.4-inch OLED display. In our Dell XPS 13 2024 review, we praised this laptop's amazing 19+ hours of battery life.

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.

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.

Save big on this ultra-powered laptop, which packs improved battery efficiency and top-tier AI processing. In addition to its Core Ultra 7 CPU, this XPS 14 configuration is also equipped with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of SSD storage. You also get a 3.2K 14.5-inch OLED display.

The Alienware 16 Area 51 Laptop is a new 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 just-released laptops.

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.

Just because you want a desktop computer doesn't mean you have 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 1TB SSD.

Dell's mainstream all-in-one just got an impressive price cut. It packs a Core 7-150U CPU, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. The screen is also sizable at 27 inches with a 1080p resolution.

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.

The Dell S3222DGM is a big-screen display for gamers on a budget. It features a 2560 x 1440 (QHD) resolution, 165Hz refresh rate, and HDMI/DisplayPort connectivity. The 31.5-inch monitor also sports a curved display designed to immerse you in whatever it is your watching or playing.

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.

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.

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.