I cannot function without my laptop, so I am very happy to report that the best Dell laptop deals this April are genuinely excellent. Whether you’re after a workstation, a gaming rig, or something that can handle both, there’s a lot here to sink your teeth into.
What kind of laptop are you after? I used to think I'd be fine with just an ultrabook type of thing, but really, I ended up swapping to a gaming laptop and never looked back. It's just way too nice to be able to do all sorts of things on the move, from work to gaming.
This is why I'm particularly excited about the abundance of gaming deals this spring. If you don't need something that'll run AAA games at over 9000 frames per second (fps), you'll do just fine with the Dell G15, equipped with the Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics card. It's now down to $849 at Dell ($150 off).
Looking for something more powerful? The Dell Alienware m16 is hugely discounted right now. At just $2,239, it's $560 cheaper, and it comes with the excellent RTX 4080 GPU.
You can actually get a laptop for college under $400 now with this Walmart deal that brings the Dell Inspiron 3520 down to $352. Meanwhile, the Dell XPS 13 with a gorgeous OLED touchscreen display is $400 cheaper at Best Buy.
Let me walk you through some of the best Dell laptop deals in April 2025—I'm sure you'll find something you like.
The best Dell laptop deals — Quick links
- Dell Inspiron 15 3520 15-inch: Was $546 now $352 at Walmart
- Dell Latitude 3550 15.6-inch: Was $979 now $799 at Amazon
- Dell G15 RTX 4050 15-inch: Was $999 now $849 at Dell
- Dell G16 RTX 4050 16-inch: Was $1,199 now $999 at Dell
- Dell XPS 13 OLED 13-inch: Was $1,899 now $1,499 at Best Buy
- Dell Alienware m16 16-inch: Was $2,799 now $2,239 at Best Buy
The best Dell laptops under $1,000
The best Dell laptop deals over $1,000
Dell naming scheme: Which Dell laptop is best for you?
Choosing the right Dell laptop gets a little confusing, but knowing the company's naming scheme lets you differentiate between the best of the best and the mainstream laptops.
But before we get down to the wild and wonderful world of Dell naming conventions, let's talk about series numbers and names.
It's worth noting that Dell recently updated its naming scheme for upcoming products. You'll now see three tiers of products: Dell, Dell Plus, and Dell Premium for consumer products, and Dell Pro, Dell Pro Plus, Dell Pro Premium, Dell Pro Max Plus, and Dell Pro Max Premium for laptops for professionals.
The older names still apply to previous laptops, though, which is why we'll cover them here, but they're no longer relevant to products released in 2025 and beyond.
If you're buying an older Dell, you'll find that some — like the Inspiron and Latitude — are also broken down by series numbers such as 3000, 5000 and 7000. Systems in the 3000 series are typically entry-level devices with lower-end components and a price tag to match, while 5000-series laptops cover mid-tier configurations.
Consumers who are in search of a high-end system will want to check out notebooks with 7000-series stamps, since they typically offer premium build materials as well as top-of-the-line specs.
With that out of the way, let's break it down into different product lines.
Dell XPS (Dell Premium)
The crème de la crème of Dell's consumer laptops, the XPS line (now known as Dell Premium) is all about high-end looks, with specs and pricing to match.
Targeting power users and creative professionals alike, the XPS is Dell's answer to Apple's MacBook Pro, offering high-resolution displays and speedy performance capabilities that are perfect for video or photo editing (check out our tips for getting the most usage and value out of your XPS 13).
Dell Inspiron and Inspiron Plus (Dell and Dell Plus)
Inspirons are the wide-ranging brand for Dell's general-purpose consumer laptops, and they come in a variety of sizes, designs and price ranges. They are now known as either Dell Plus (for Inspiron Plus) or Dell (for Inspiron).
These laptops are definitely not made for business, nor do they have the premium features of the pricier XPS line.
Dell Latitude (Dell Pro, Pro Plus, Pro Premium)
A true business line, Latitudes are available in different designs, sizes, and price ranges. You can tell them apart from their consumer-centric siblings by the "Dell Pro" name.
They are built to withstand the rigors of work, and most have some degree of rugged certification and a number of security features that include TPM, vPro, and optional fingerprint readers. As with the Inspiron line, Latitudes are divided up into 3000, 5000, and 7000 series models, with the 3000 series being the cheapest and the 7000 offering the most premium designs.
Dell Precision (Dell Pro Max, Max Plus, Pro Max Premium)
Outfitted with high-end components, these pricey mobile workstations can handle the rigors of mechanical design, engineering simulations or animations without breaking a sweat. Dell Precision has been rebranded to Dell Pro Max.
Dell Alienware
Featuring flashy customizable light shows, powerful specs and gorgeous displays, Alienware laptops are the gold standard for gaming. These systems are available in three main sizes that can be configured to your specific gaming needs.
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