Dell back to school deals are officially live. If you're a student — or parent of a student — Dell is offering aggressive price cuts on a wide variety of monitors, desktops, laptops, and more.
Even if you're not heading back to campus, the Dell back to school deals event is a great opportunity to upgrade your current rig for a better, more powerful one. I've been covering retail holidays like back to school for over a decade. As deals editor at Tom's Guide, it's my job to separate the good deals from the mediocre ones. From now through the end of September I'll be curating the best Dell deals on items we've reviewed, recommend, or offer the best value.
If you're looking for a new laptop, the XPS 13 for $849 is a solid buy. We've seen it sell for less (as low as $749), but the reason I like this deal is because this configuration comes with a Core i5-1230U CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. Configurations I've seen sell for $749 to $799 tend to skimp out on RAM, storage, or both. With 16GB, this XPS is bound to last you for more than just a school semester. It's worth noting that the 2022 XPS 13 only has two Thunderbolt 4/USB-C ports. There's an included USB-C to USB-A 3.0 adapter, but if you plan on connecting multiple devices, then you'll want to look at the XPS 15.
Make sure to bookmark this guide for the best Dell back to school deals as they're releases. Also, check out our guide to the best back to school sales and Dell coupons.
Editor's Note: Dell tends to expire links to product pages very frequently, even when the deal is still active. If a deal we've listed below shows up as expired, browse through Dell's top sales section and it's likely you'll find the same deal there.
Dell back to school deals — Quick links
- Laptops: up to $400 off with deals from $349
- XPS laptops/desktops: up to $650 off
- RTX series gaming rigs: desktops/laptops from $799
- Monitors: deals from $79
- Desktops: deals from $549
- Storage: SSD deals from $73
- Accessories: save on keyboards, gaming chairs, more
- Tech: up to $400 off Bose, Netgear routers, printers, more
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When will Dell back to school deals begin?
The back to school season isn't a single retail holiday. Instead it's a season that generally lasts from July through September. That said, Dell's back to school sale has already started. We expect to see the best sales in August with deals winding down in early September.
Dell back to school deals — what to expect
It's no secret that Dell laptops and desktops can be found on sale any given day of the week. However, Dell back to school deals tend to offer bigger price cuts than the PC manufacturer's everyday deals. In previous years, we've seen record price lows on top-rated Dell devices like the XPS 13, XPS 15, and various Dell monitors.
For instance, last summer the base XPS 13 dropped to $729, whereas the XPS 13 desktop sold for $599. Make sure to keep up with our Dell back to school deals coverage for the best discounts as they're launched.
Dell back to school deals — what to buy?
Dell's back to school sales event will include discounts on the best gaming laptops and best gaming PCs of 2023. That said, Dell has a large category of desktops and laptops suitable for all types of students. Below are a few of the systems we recommend. Remember to always check for Dell coupons for stackable discounts.
XPS 13: The XPS 13 was once our favorite laptop. While it's still a decent machine, the new version takes a few steps backwards. Specifically, you lose ports in order to gain a slightly slimmer design. That said, older models are still great and we expect to see bigger deals on the older versions of the XPS. These are excellent deals and you can expect pricing to start at $799.
Alienware Aurora R15: This is our favorite overall gaming PC. We like it because it improves upon its predecessors in multiple ways while packing the most powerful components you can afford in an attractive, easy-to-open chassis. It also runs cooler and quieter than its predecessors. Expect to see discounts of up to $500 on Alienware rigs.
Dell G5 15 SE: If you're looking for a great value, the Dell G5 15 SE is one of the best budget gaming rigs you'll find. This laptop can keep up with some of the more expensive gaming laptops, especially at 1080p. You can expect very playable frame rates in games like Shadow of the Tomb Raider when running at max settings. Because it's already a solid value, discounts on this system will be smaller.
