Last-minute Dell holiday sale — 9 deals I’d get on laptops, monitors and more

Alienware x16 R2 on desk
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December is a great time to upgrade your PC or laptop. There are Christmas deals happening everywhere and one of the best sales this week comes from Dell.

For a limited time, Dell is taking up to $700 off its PCs, monitors, and laptops. Even better, most of them will ship in time for holidays, which makes them great last-minute gifts. Below I've rounded up 11 of the best Dell sales you can get right now. (For more ways to save, check out our roundup of today's best Dell coupons).

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Dell 32" Curved Monitor
Dell 32" Curved Monitor: was $329 now $199 at Dell

The Dell S3222DGM is a big-screen display for gamers on a budget. It features a 2560 x 1440 (QHD) resolution, 165Hz refresh rate, and HDMI/DisplayPort connectivity. The 31.5-inch monitor also sports a curved display designed to immerse you in whatever it is your watching or playing.

Dell  Inspiron 16
Dell Inspiron 16: was $1,049 now $799 at Dell

This laptop is an awesome pick for anyone looking for a mainstream machine that packs a strong punch. It's equipped with an Intel Core 7 150U CPU, 16GB of RAM, 1TB of SSD storage, and a 16-inch FHD+ (1920 x 1200) display.

Dell XPS 13
Dell XPS 13: was $1,199 now $999 at Dell

Save big on this Snapdragon X Elite-powered laptop, which packs improved battery efficiency and top-tier AI processing. In addition to its X1E-80-100 CPU, this XPS 13 configuration is also equipped with 16GB of RAM, 512GB of SSD storage, and a 13.4-inch FHD+ (1920 x 1200) 120Hz display. In our Dell XPS 13 2024 review, we praised this laptop's amazing 19+ hours of battery life.

Dell XPS 14
Dell XPS 14: was $1,499 now $1,199 at Dell

This XPS 14 configuration boasts one of Intel's new chips — the Core Ultra 7 155H. For just $1,199, you'll also get 16GB of RAM, 512 GB of SSD storage, and a 14.5-inch 1920 x 1200 display. Whether you're in the market for a laptop capable of tackling everyday tasks or casual gaming rig, the XPS 14 is a solid option.

Alienware

Alienware 25" Gaming Monitor
Alienware 25" Gaming Monitor: was $349 now $279 at Dell

It's a modest discount, but the Alienware AW2524HF is a solid monitor if you're short on cash. You get a 25-inch 1080p screen with 360Hz refresh rate, 1m response time, and HDMI/DisplayPort connectivity. AMD FreeSync Premium support also means tear-free and stutter free gameplay.

Alienware 27" QD-OLED Display
Alienware 27" QD-OLED Display: was $899 now $749 at Dell

This Alienware OLED will look great in any setup. Thanks to its quantum dot technology, this display gets brighter than traditional OLED panels. With support for AMD FreeSync premium, impeccable screen uniformity and that stunning 2560 x 1440 display, this is simply an incredible gaming monitor.

Alienware Aurora R16
Alienware Aurora R16: was $1,599 now $1,499 at Dell

One of the best gaming PCs we've reviewed is now on sale. The Alienware Aurora R16 packs a Core i7-14700F CPU, 16GB of RAM, 1TB SSD, and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Ti GPU. In our Alienware Aurora R16 review, we said the Editor's Choice rig is a gaming powerhouse with powerful components and enhanced cooling technology.

Alienware x16 R2 Gaming Laptop
Alienware x16 R2 Gaming Laptop: was $2,399 now $1,799 at Dell

Dell is taking $600 off the price of Alienware's x16 R2 gaming laptops. This one comes well-equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB SSD. Games will look and feel fantastic to play thanks to its 16-inch FHD+, 480Hz display as well.

Alienware m18 R2
Alienware m18 R2: was $2,299 now $1,899 at Dell

If you're searching for a stellar gaming laptop with raw horsepower, look no further than the m18 R2, a machine that earned 4.5 out of 5 stars in our Alienware M18 R2 review. This configuration boasts an Intel Core i7-14700HX CPU, 16GB of RAM, 1TB SSD, and an Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU. It also houses a gorgeous 18-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600) 165Hz display. It's a pricey laptop, but well worth it, especially when it's slashed by $400.

Louis Ramirez

As deals editor-in-chief at Tom’s Guide, Louis is constantly looking for ways to avoid paying full price for the latest gadgets, appliances, and apparel. With over 10 years of deals-hunting experience, Louis price checks against multiple retailers and searches high and low for the best deals to bring readers. He's also always on the look out for the best coupon codes to use when shopping. A born-and-bred New Yorker, Louis is also an avid swimmer and marathoner. His work has appeared on Gizmodo, CNET, and Time Out New York.