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Dell Sale: XPS 14 laptops up to $550 off

By Michael Bizzaco October 1, 2024 10:40AM

The Dell XPS 14 on a white background. — Dell

Have you been shopping around for a powerful new laptop? There are numerous Windows and macOS machines on the market, but sometimes you need a computer that’s going to go the extra mile. That’s why we’re glad we found this awesome Dell promotion:

For a limited time, when you order the Dell XPS 14 Laptop through the manufacturer, you’ll score the laptop for $1,510. At full price, this model usually sells for $2,060. The XPS 14 is a popular Windows machine with plenty to write home about!

Why you should buy the Dell XPS 14

Under the hood, the XPS 14 is powered by an Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU that delivers max clock speeds of 4.8GHz. Graphics are handled by an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050. This configuration has 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, too, making it ideal for everything from casual web browsing to more intense workflows with multiple open programs. Thanks to the RTX 4050, solid PC gaming is also possible with this PC, along with HD playback of your favorite movies and shows.

The 14.5-inch FHD+ display delivers a 1920 x 1200 pixel spread and up to 500 nits at peak brightness, which is plenty bright for most indoor and outdoor spaces. And if you want an extra boost in the picture quality department, you can spend $300 to upgrade to the OLED version (with 3200 x 2000 resolution) of the XPS 14. Weighing only 3.7 pounds, 12.6 inches wide, and 8.5 inches from front to back, the XPS 14 is lightweight and portable, too.

As far as ports go, the laptop has three Thunderbolt 4 ports, a headphone jack, and a built-in microSD card reader. Other great features include a 30-day free trial of Microsoft Office 365 and up to 21 hours of battery life on a full charge (for the non-OLED model).

This is an unbelievable markdown that may not be around for much longer. That being said, now could be the best time to buy. Save $550 when you order the Dell XPS 14 through the manufacturer, and be sure to check out some of the other Dell XPS deals we’ve been keeping tabs on. We also have a more general list of Dell laptop deals, plus this bigger list of laptop deals from several brands.

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