Dell launches huge summer sale with up to 25% off – see the 6 best laptop deals I'd buy

We're still a little way away from the full back-to-school sales season, but if you want to get a head start on purchasing some new tech for the upcoming year, then there are some excellent laptop deals in the latest Dell Summer Sale. I regularly search for the best laptop deals every week here at TechRadar, so I've used that experience to pick out the six best offers available now from the manufacturer that I think are worth buying.

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In terms of power, functionality and value-for-money, it's going to be hard to beat this Dell 14 Plus for £649 (was £849).

The specs are outstanding for the price, including an Intel i5 processor, 16GB of RAM and 512GB SSD, plus it has the handy versatility of a 2-in-1 design so you can flip it around to tablet mode with a 14-inch touchscreen. It's a great all-around device, offering solid levels of performance for everyday use, work, video calls, streaming and multitasking.

For a cheaper option, I'd take a look at this Dell Inspiron 15 for £349 (was £499). The Intel i5 processor, 16GB of RAM and 512GB SSD has all the essentials covered if you need a capable everyday machine – and that big performance-boosting RAM is rarely seen for so cheap. Get it if you need an affordable device for daily use, light admin tasks and schoolwork.

I've picked out a handful of other options I recommend from the Dell Summer Sale at a variety of prices and performance levels – including an ultra high-end gaming laptop – so that should cover a lot of the bases. Check them out below.

The 6 best laptop deals in the Dell Summer Sale

Dell 14 Plus (2-in-1): was £849 now £649 at Dell Technologies UK

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Display - 14 inches
Processor - Intel Core Ultra 5
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 512GB

<p>Although you have to pay a bit of a premium for this 2-in-1 device, the Dell 14 Plus is a powerful laptop that's ideal for multiple uses. It boasts a modern Intel Core Ultra 5 processor, 16GB of RAM and a reasonably large 512GB SSD for storage. Those specs can easily handle the majority of day-to-day tasks, light work, video calls, streaming, multitasking, and more. Plus, you get the convenience of flipping the device around into tablet mode for touchscreen controls.

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Dell 16 Plus: was £999 now £699 at Dell Technologies UK

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Display - 16 inches
Processor - Intel Core Ultra 7
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 512GB

<p>One of the best high-end options in the Dell Summer Sale is this configuration of the Dell 16 Plus. With a trio of premium components – including an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD – you have everything you need to handle demanding workloads such as coding and content creation. The larger 16-inch display is ideal for these tasks, too, though it does hamper the portability a little.

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Dell Inspiron 15: was £379 now £289 at Dell Technologies UK

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Display - 15.6 inches
Processor - Intel i3
RAM - 8GB
Storage - 256GB

<p>If you want a cheap, everyday Windows laptop, then I recommend this Dell Inspiron 15 from the manufacturer's latest sale. It features an Intel i3 processor, 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD to ensure good overall performance and a decent amount of speedy storage for the price. It's a top buy right now if you're on a budget and need a laptop for general use, admin tasks and light work.

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Dell Inspiron 15: was £499 now £349 at Dell Technologies UK

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Display - 15.6 inches
Processor - Intel i5
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 512GB

<p>If you need more power, Dell's latest laptop deals also feature this upgraded version of the Inspiron 15. With an Intel i5 processor, 16GB of RAM, and a large 512GB SSD, it's a terrific buy if you have a reasonable budget and need a device to more comfortably handle your day-to-day computing jobs and general work. Expect solid performance, excellent multitasking capabilities, and speedy load times – all for a very competitive price.

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Dell XPS 13: was £1,349 now £1,099 at Dell Technologies UK

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Display - 13.4 inches
Processor - Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 512GB

<p>This is a great discount on one of the newer Dell XPS 13 models. As a Copilot Plus PC, it comes with one of the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon processors that boast fantastic all-around performance and an exceptional battery life of around 17 hours. These are things we called out as the main positives in our <a href="https://discounttrush.shop/computing/windows-laptops/dell-xps-13-9345#section-dell-xps-13-specs">Dell XPS 13 review, alongside the gorgeous 13.4-inch display and sleek overall design. It's a high-end premium device if you need speed, performance and responsiveness for coding, multitasking and creative tasks, all in a slick and slim chassis.

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Alienware m18 R2 Gaming Laptop: was £2,909 now £2,399 at Dell Technologies UK

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Display - 18 inches
Processor - Intel Core i9
RAM - 32GB
Storage - 2TB
Graphics - Nvidia RTX 4080

<p>When it comes to performance powerhouses for gaming then there's not much beefier than this Alienware m18 R2 Gaming Laptop. With a souped-up Intel i9 processor and a high-end RTX 480 graphics card – alongside 32GB of RAM and a bulky 2TB SSD – it has enough juice to easily handle all modern games at mid-to-high settings. Plus, the large 18-inch and 165Hz display ensures smooth and responsive performance.

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