Dell's Black Friday sale has the best prices of 2024 - save up to $900 on XPS 13, Alienware

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Dell's Black Friday sale is always one of the best if you're on the hunt for a discount on a laptop, desktop, or gaming laptop. 2024's edition is no exception and I've found some of the best Black Friday deals anywhere at Dell this week as TechRadar's resident Deals Editor.

See all of today's deals in the Dell Black Friday sale

Dell Black Friday quick links

Laptops: cheap Windows machines starting at $299
Desktops: up to $250 off Inspiron and XPS PCs
Gaming: up to $900 off gaming laptops and desktops
Monitors: starting at just $99

Dell Black Friday sale: 15 best deals

Processor: Snapdragon X Elite
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 512GB

Best XPS 13 deal this year: Here it is, folks - the best deal yet on the latest Dell XPS 13. Complete with a brand-new Snapdragon X Elite chipset, this model is capable of not just exceptional day-to-day performance, but also battery life that's simply a cut-above what Windows laptops usually offer. Alongside superb specs, the latest XPS 13 also features a gorgeous lightweight design and a display that's perfect for both work and casual everyday use.

Graphics card: RTX 4070
Processor: Intel Core i9-13900HX
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 1TB

If I had to buy a gaming laptop in the Dell Black Friday sale with my own money, it would be this Dell G16. At $1,299 what's not to like here? It's one of the cheapest RTX 4070 gaming laptop deals on the market right now and it has an incredibly powerful 13th gen Core i9 chipset, mechanical keyboard, and a 240Hz 1600p display. These are superb all-around specs and should last a few good years down the line in terms of performance.

Graphics card: RTX 4060
Processor: Ryzen 7-7840HS
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 512GB

Moving on to gaming laptops, my favorite cheaper option is this outstandingly good value Dell G15 with an RTX 4060 and Ryzen 7. These are outstanding specs to get at this price point and should be more than enough to get you started if you're aiming to play games at 1080p resolution. With 16GB out the box, this one doesn't need any glaring upgrades - although a 512GB SSD doesn't go far these days unless you're installing games with less storage requirement.

Graphics card: RTX 4060
Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9-185H
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 1TB

If you're on more of a budget, this entry-level Alienware m16 could be a good option for you thanks to a massive $400 price cut for Black Friday. I say entry-level, but this machine's combination of an Ultra 9 chipset and RTX 4060 graphics card are enough to handle most games at high graphical settings if you're willing to play at 1080p resolution. For less demanding titles, you can easily use this machine's superb 240Hz 1600p display to its fullest.

Graphics card: RTX 4070
Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9-185H
RAM: 32GB
Storage: 1TB

This is the best deal on an Alienware gaming laptop in the Dell Black Friday sale today. I've seen the RTX 4070 m16 model go for as little as $1,499 before but that was for the lower-end 16GB configuration. This model bumps that up to 32GB for $100 more, which isn't bad and still features the extremely powerful Ultra 9 chipset for outstanding performance right out the box. Overall, a great deal on a high-end machine. Note, this machine can also be found with an Ultra 7 chipset <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-6361382-17070419?sid=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/alienware-m16-r2-gaming-laptop/spd/alienware-m16-r2-laptop/useashbtsm16r2gypr?_gl=1*f4jt2p*_up*MQ..&dclid=CKrN0IKs-okDFa5DHQkdpcMaGw">if you'd prefer to save $100.

Graphics card: RTX 4080
Processor: Intel Core i9-14900HX
RAM: 32GB
Storage: 1TB

My choice for a high-end gaming laptop in the Alienware Black Friday sale? It's got to be this RTX 4080-equipped m18, which also features a 14th gen Intel Core i9 chipset and 32GB of RAM right out the box. With such a respectable line-up of specs, this is one serious machine for gamers looking to future-proof their setup and play all the latest games at the highest possible graphical settings. Yes, this one is still absurdly pricey, but a massive $600 price cut makes this one a lot easier on the wallet this week.

Graphics card: RTX 4060 Ti
Processor: Intel Core i7-14700F
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 1TB

Easily the best "cheap" Alienware gaming PC currently available in the Dell Black Friday sale, this particular config features a great price for a machine with an RTX 4060 Ti. While this isn't a super high-end graphics card by any stretch of the imagination, it does have more headroom in terms of performance versus the standard RTX 4060 - enough to make it a great mid-range performance option. This machine also comes with a really decent 14th gen Intel Core i7 chipset and 16GB of RAM so you're all set for specs elsewhere, too.

Graphics card: RTX 4070
Processor: Intel Core i9-13900F
RAM: 32GB
Storage: 1TB

Another good option is this RTX 4070 configuration. Versus the listing above, you drop down to the non-TI variant of the RTX 4070 here but you'll instead get a massive 32GB of RAM and a 13th gen Intel Core i9 chipset. These are hefty specs at this price but you'll arguably have less headroom for an upgrade with this machine due to the graphics card. Still, this machine will give you better performance if you need a multi-tasking work station outside of gaming.

Graphics card: RTX 4080 Super
Processor: Intel Core i9-13900F
RAM: 32GB DDR5
Storage: 1TB SSD

You'll be hard-pressed to find a better high-end pre-built gaming PC deal over Black Friday than this heavily reduced Alienware Aurora R16 in the Dell Black Friday sale. At $600 off, you get a great deal here considering it includes an RTX 4080 Super graphics card, 32GB of RAM, and a Core i9 chipset. Granted, the chipset is a little older but it's still an amazing pairing with the RTX 4080 for high-end performance right out of the box.

More early Black Friday sales today

Amazon: TVs, smart home & air fryers from $12.99
Apple: AirPods, iPads, MacBooks from $89.99
Best Buy: $1,000 off 4K TVs, laptops & headphones
Cheap TVs: smart TVs at Best Buy from $69.99
Christmas trees: top-rated trees from $54.99
Dell: best-selling Inspiron & XPS laptops from $279.99
Dreamcloud: mattress deals from $349 + free shipping
Gift ideas: deals for the whole family from $9.99
Holiday: decor, lights, Christmas trees & PJs from $10.99
Home Depot: 40% off tools, appliances & furniture
Lowe's: holiday decor, appliances & tools from $17.31
Nectar: up to 50% off all mattresses
Nordstrom: 46% off boots, coats, jeans & jewelry
Purple: up to $1,000 off mattresses + base
Saatva: up to $600 off luxury mattresses
Samsung: $2,500+ off TVs, phones, watches & appliances
Target: save on furniture, Christmas decor, tech & clothing
Tempur-Pedic: up to $500 off mattress sets
Walmart: cheap TVs, robot vacs, AirPods & appliances
Wayfair: 70% off furniture, decor & Christmas

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Alex is TechRadar's retail editor, specializing in deals, buying advice, and general tips on how to save our readers as much cash as possible. He's covered events like Black Friday and Amazon in some capacity for over seven years now; both in editorial and other ecommerce adjacent roles on TechRadar, T3, GamesRadar, and other Future PLC sites. Alex's expertise touches on most areas, but he has a particular love for phones, laptops, and cameras, being an avid photographer.