I think this Dell deal is the best budget 15-inch laptop you can buy for work or study right now
For my money, the Dell 15 Laptop is perfectly priced for professionals and students
by https://www.techradar.com/uk/author/bryan-m-wolfe · TechRadarDeals By Bryan M Wolfe published 11 June 2026
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If you're looking for a classic day-to-day laptop for work, then it's worth checking out the Dell 15 Laptop, now $380 (was $600) direct from Dell. For most students and business professionals, it does everything I'd want it to do.
This is Dell's own entry-level 15-inch, and at under $400, it's a compelling pick for anyone who needs a reliable everyday machine for work, study, or general use without paying for features they don't need. The base configuration comes with an Intel Core 3 100U processor (6 cores, up to 4.7 GHz), 8GB of DDR4 RAM, and a 512GB NVMe SSD — solid specs for everyday computing.
If you want to step up from the base model, it also comes in a range of configurations to suit your workflow, including a 13th Gen Intel Core i5 or i7, 16GB RAM, and an aluminum chassis with a 1080p webcam. You can see all options on the same page.
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Save $220Dell 15 Laptop: was $599.99 now $379.99 at Dell
This 15.6-inch laptop starts with an Intel Core 3 100U, 8GB DDR4, and a 512GB NVMe SSD, highlighted by a 120Hz FHD IPS anti-glare display that stands out at its price point. It runs Windows 11 Home with Wi-Fi 6 and a full port selection, and higher configurations are available, stepping up to 13th Gen Intel Core i5 or i7, 16GB RAM, and an aluminum chassis.
The 15.6-inch FHD IPS display runs at 120Hz with an anti-glare coating, which is a genuinely useful feature at this price point. This isn't something I always see on budget business laptops.
It ships with Windows 11 Home, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, and a standard set of ports including USB-A, USB-C, HDMI, and an SD card slot. Weight comes in at 4.19 lbs, which is reasonable for a 15-inch plastic chassis.
As a budget machine, the base specs are good for general tasks, but you can always upgrade if you need a faster machine. Here, there's 8GB DDR4 memory coupled with a 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD. That's a decent setup for a laptop at this price-point.
Port selection is also decent, with USB-A and USB-C, HDMI, an SD card slot, and even a headphone jack. Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth round out the wireless connectivity.
For the price, I reckon the Dell 15 Laptop balances the specs most students and professionals actually need to stay productive day in, day out. You can also check out more top-performers in our guide to the best business laptops.
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The Dell 16 Plus is a mid-range creator/developer laptop currently discounted to $959.99 (down $470 for Prime Day), powered by an Intel Core Ultra 7 256V with 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM, a 1TB NVMe SSD, and Intel Arc graphics. The 16-inch 2.5K IPS anti-glare display is a standout at this price, and Copilot+ PC designation means it runs Windows 11 AI features natively through its onboard NPU. The aluminum chassis starts at 4.12 lbs and is well-connected with Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, Wi-Fi 7, a fingerprint reader, and a 1080p webcam.
Save $420Dell 14 Plus: was $1,509.99 now $1,089.99 at Dell
The Dell 14 Plus is a slim, lightweight 14-inch Copilot+ PC starting at $859.99, powered by an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor with Intel Arc graphics, 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM, a 1TB NVMe SSD, and a sharp 2.5K IPS anti-glare display. At just 3.42 lbs with an aluminum lid and Wi-Fi 7, it's built for portable productivity, and a 32GB RAM configuration is also available for $989.99.
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