Dell's Back to School Sale is live — save up to £270 on XPS 13, Alienware and more

Need a basic machine? This is one of the cheapest Dell models, but it still comes with respectable specs. You get an AMD Ryzen 5 220 Processor, 8GB RAM and 512GB storage. There's also a 16-inch FHD+ (1920x1200) display. Overall, it's a capable laptop for everyday work and browsing the web.

This Dell XPS 13 boasts incredible performance in a well-crafted, lightweight design. Meanwhile, its bright, 13.4-inch 2.5K screen with 120Hz refresh rate will make visuals shine. Throw in its 8GB of RAM, 512GB SSD, and strong battery life, and you have yourself an amazing Copilot+ PC on your hands — especially with this discount.

Students can save 10% on the Alienware 16 gaming laptop. The base configuration comes with an RTX 3050 GPU, which is an older video card, but it can still handle gaming on medium settings and it keeps things affordable. You also get a 15.3-inch 1920x1200 165Hz display.

You don't have to choose between a laptop and a tablet — this machine does it all. The Dell Inspiron 14 is a 2-in-1 with an Intel Core i5-1334U CPU, 16GB RAM and 512GB storage. You also get a 14-inch FHD+ touch display.

The Dell 14 Plus earned a 4-star rating in our review. It may not look impressive, but boring looks aside, this is just a solid laptop for students with decent performance, strong battery life and a good price tag. The MacBook Air may be a better option, but if you’re committed to Windows and Dell, this is a strong buy.