If you’re heading back to school soon, you might want to think about upgrading your laptop for the new year. Fortunately there are plenty of good deals to be found during the Dell Back to School Sale . It kicks off now and runs through the first half of August. For 2025, Dell has decided to get rid of its Inspiron, XPS, and G-series laptops and merge them all into a singular lineup simply called “Dell”. Higher end models, for example those equipped with better materials, fancier screens, or more powerful components, are designated with “Plus”, “Pro”, “Premium”, or “Max” tags to differentiate them from the base models. I’ve picked out the best deals currently running below, and will keep this article updated.

Students Can Get an Extra 10% Off and 2X Back in Rewards

Sign up for a Dell account with a valid student email address and get a 10% coupon off your purchase. The student discount is valid for 3 products per transaction up to 5 transactions per year. You’ll also get 2X back in Dell Rewards during the Back to School Sale. Some configurations are excluded.

Dell Back to School Laptop Deals

Dell 15 Laptop: The Baseline

The Dell 15 is the base model laptop that replaces the core Inspiron lineup. The price on this laptop is kept low due to a mostly plastic outer shell and less powerful components, however build quality is still very good. It’s also quite lightweight for a budget laptop, averaging respectable 4.1 pounds. Only the 15″ screen size is available at this tier; you can opt for 14″ or 16″ variants with the higher end models.

Prices start at just $250, which is an incredible price for a laptop that’s more versatile than your average chromebook for about the same cost. However, the best deal is the $350 model; for $100 more, you’re upgraded to a significantly more powerful Ryzen 5 CPU and double the memory.

Dell Plus Laptops: Better Display, More Power, Aluminum Body

The next tier up are the Dell Plus laptops, which are available in both 14″ and 16″ screen sizes. Configurations vary, however these laptops can be equipped with higher resolution displays up to 2.5K and the newest Intel Core Ultra 200V series or AMD Ryzen AI processors. They’re also built with a mostly aluminum body with plastic only on the bezel and palmrest. The 14″ model weighs in at about 3.4lbs and the 16″ model weighs about 4.1lbs.

Prices start at $600 for a Dell 16 Plus Ryzen AI 7 laptop with 16GB of memory and a 512GB SSD, but for an extra $150 you can upgrade to a Dell 16 Plus with Intel Core Ultra 7 256V CPU and double the storage.

Dell XPS on Clearance: Still the Best Ultra Slim Laptop Around

You don’t want to overlook last year’s laptop models, especially the XPS laptops. The XPS was Dell’s top-of-the-line laptop and its successor – the Dell Premium – costs thousands of dollars. This is an opportunity to pick up an ultra lightweight laptop with exceptional build quality for a lot less. Depending on which size you get, these laptops start at only 2.6lbs (lighter than a MacBook Pro 13″) and measures as little as 0.6″ thin. The XPS boasts a machined CNC aluminum shell with a Gorilla Glass 3 Infinity Edge display that can even be upgraded with a 4K OLED panel, and a glass palmrest. You’re getting an older generation CPU than the ones found in the new Dell Premium models, but it’s still a very relevant option for all of your day-to-day tasks.

Dell Pro Premium Laptops: The True XPS Successor

The Dell Premium is the spiritual successor to the XPS lineup. Unfortunately, there are no Dell Premium laptops currently discounted during the Back to School Sale. However, there are two Dell Pro Premium laptops. These are identical to the Premium laptops except that they are marketed more towards work professionals. That means they have Windows Pro installed as well as a more robust suite of security and IT-friendly software and a better warranty. Because of this, Dell Pro laptops also priced a bit higher than an equivalent Dell laptop.

Dell Pro 14 Premium Intel Core Ultra 5 236V Laptop (16GB/512GB) 0 $2,009.19 save 13% $1,739.19 at Dell