Forget Amazon Prime Day - Dell's Black Friday in July sale is better for laptop deals - here are the 7 I'd buy

Dell has launched a huge Black Friday in July sale and I think it's easily one of the best destinations for laptop deals this week. Not only does it feature some of the best deals we've seen all year at the retailer, but I think it's got Amazon's early Prime Day deals beat when it comes to laptops.

As TechRadar's deals editor, I've been scanning through the entire sale today to find the best value machines. As an overview, there are superb options today on everything from basic work-from-home machines to high-end gaming laptops.

If you're on a budget, look no further than this excellent Dell 15 laptop for $449 (was $649). I think you'll be hard-pressed to find a more competitive specs sheet than a Ryzen 7 chipset, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB SSD for this price - it's perfect if you want a no-fuss cost-effective machine for work or school.

If you've got more to spend, then I'd also recommend the Dell 14 Plus for $849 (was $1,249). This model is one of our favorite laptops of 2025 so far, and the configuration that's on sale here features an Ultra7 chipset, 32GB of RAM, and a 2.5k display, meaning it's extremely feature-packed for the money.

You can read more about these laptop deals and others just down below. While you're here, don't forget to check-in at our ongoing Amazon Prime Day live coverage for even more excellent deals to check out this week.

7 best laptop deals in the Dell Black Friday in July sale

Dell 15 Laptop: was $649.99 now $449.99 at Dell

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Processor: AMD Ryzen 7-7730U
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 1TB SSD

<p>This Dell 15 Laptop gets the nod from me if you're on a budget but want a reliable work-from-home laptop or school laptop. Not only is it comfortably under $500, but you're also getting a decently sized 1TB SSD and a Ryzen 7 chipset that will easily cruise through most tasks. Aside from gaming, there actually isn't much this basic laptop can't handle. It's nothing fancy, but it's a great buy for $450 for sure.

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Dell G15 gaming laptop: was $799.99 now $599.99 at Dell

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Graphics card: RTX 3050
Processor: Intel Core i5-13450HX
RAM: 8GB
Storage: 512GB SSD

<p>This Dell G15 isn't a super high-end machine, but it's one of the cheapest gaming laptops you'll find anywhere in the 4th of July sales. With an RTX 3050 graphics card you'll definitely have to tweak a few settings here and there to get smooth gameplay but this machine will definitely run less demanding and older titles. A decent Core i5 chipset means this one can also serve as a suitable machine for work or college.

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Dell Inspiron 14: was $849.99 now $599.99 at Dell

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Processor: Intel Core 7-150U
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 1TB SSD

<p>If you want a relatively small laptop on a budget, then this Dell Inspiron 14 is a fantastic choice. While it's a little pricier than some options, the combination of an Intel Core 7 chipset, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB SSD means this one is great for even relatively demanding applications. At 14-inches, it's also much more portable than some 16-inch and bigger options.

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Dell Inspiron 16: was $849.99 now $649.99 at Dell

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Processor: Intel Core 7-150U
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 1TB SSD

<p>For just $50 more you can also upgrade to this 16-inch Dell Inspiron 16. The specs are the same as the listing above, but you'll get a bigger display here. Obviously, the trade-off is less portability but this machine might be a better option if you're planning on using your device in a more static setup regularly.

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Dell 14 Plus: was $1,249.99 now $849.99 at Dell

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Processor: Intel Core Ultra 7-258V
RAM: 32GB
Storage: 1TB SSD

<p>The Dell 14 Plus is one of our favorite mid-range Windows laptops thanks to its excellent design and competitive specs. This particular configuration is a little on the pricey end, but you do get an Ultra 7 chipset, 32GB of RAM, and a 2.5K display - meaning it's absolutely stacked for features. If I was looking for a decent everyday laptop for everything from work to demanding productivity applications, then I'd be very tempted by this deal.

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Dell XPS 13: was $1,499.99 now $1,099.99 at Dell

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Processor: Snapdragon X Elite
RAM: 32GB
Storage: 1TB SSD

<p>No list of Dell laptop deals is complete without one of the brand's well-known premium XPS models. Right now, one of the biggest discounts you'll find anywhere on site is for this Snapdragon-equipped model, which also features an impressive 32GB of RAM. With a Snapdragon chipset, you'll get great performance and almost unbeatable battery life out of this model, although it does lack the Thunderbolt 4 ports that are exclusive to Intel models.

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Alienware 16 Aurora gaming laptop: was $1,399.99 now $1,149.99 at Dell

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Graphics card: GeForce RTX 5060
Processor: Intel Core 7-240H
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 1TB SSD

<p>My favorite laptop deal in the Dell Black Friday in July sale is this new Alienware 16 Aurora. Not only do you get one of the latest Intel chipsets here but also an RTX 5060 graphics cards. Again, that's one of the latest models so you're getting decent performance and support for multi-frame generation and other various bells and whistles. This isn't a super high-end machine, but it's definitely great for smooth frame rates at 1080p resolution.

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More of today's best Prime Day and 4th of July sales

• Amazon: early Prime Day deals on devices, TVs, more
• Best Buy: 50% off major appliances, plus coupons
• Dell: up to $490 off laptops, desktops, and gaming PCs
• Home Depot: 40% off appliances, grills, and summer essentials
• HP: up to 57% off laptops and PCs for work and gaming
• Newegg: up to $1,000 off PCs, laptops, components, peripherals
• NordVPN: $50 Amazon Gift Card + 4 months free on two-year plans
• Lowes: discounts on grills, tools, appliances, and more
• Samsung: up to $1,850 off major appliances, phones, and TVs
• Walmart: decor, fashion, and party supplies from $1