The Dell 14 Plus Laptop with Core Ultra 7, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD is marked down to $799.99 right now, which is $420 off the regular price. For this kind of hardware, that is a pretty strong deal in the midrange space. You are getting an Intel Core Ultra 7 256V chip with 8 cores and speeds up to 4.8 GHz, plus the built-in NPU for AI features in Windows 11. If you use Copilot or any AI tools, this chip is made for that kind of work. Day to day, this means you can keep a bunch of Chrome tabs open, run Office apps, chat apps, music, and maybe some light editing work at the same time without the system feeling slow.
The rest of the specs back that up well. You get 16GB of LPDDR5X memory, which is soldered on and pretty fast, so you do not have to worry about normal tasks eating up all your RAM. The 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD gives you a lot of room for games, photos, big work files, and still leaves space for future stuff, so you are not scrambling to free up storage after a few months. The Intel Arc graphics are fine for light gaming, streaming, and some photo or basic video editing. You are not buying this as a pure gaming machine, but it can handle titles on low to medium settings and make media work feel smooth enough for school or home projects.
The 14-inch 2.5K IPS display is one of the nicer parts of this laptop. The higher resolution makes text and images look sharp, and the anti-glare finish helps if you work by a window or under bright lights. ComfortView Plus is there to cut down on blue light, which can help if you stare at the screen for long stretches. At about 3.4 pounds and under an inch thick, the Dell 14 Plus is easy to throw in a bag for class, a commute, or travel. The Ice Blue aluminum lid and base give it a more solid feel than cheaper plastic laptops, so it does not feel flimsy when you pick it up with one hand.
You also get the basics you would expect for a main work or school computer. Windows 11 Home comes preloaded with Copilot+ PC features, and there is a 30‑day trial of Microsoft 365 if you want to test Word, Excel, and the rest before buying. The keyboard is backlit with a Copilot key, which helps if you type in low light, and the precision touchpad is better than the usual stiff pads you find on budget models. Ports are solid: you get standard USB 3.2, a USB‑C port, a Thunderbolt 4 port, HDMI 2.1 for an external monitor or TV, and a headset jack. Wi‑Fi 7 support means you are ready for faster routers if you upgrade later. The 1080p webcam with dual microphones is fine for Zoom or Teams, and the dual speakers with Waves MaxxAudio and Dolby Atmos Cores are good enough for streaming and calls. You also get a fingerprint reader in the power button and a year of basic onsite hardware support after remote diagnosis. If you want a laptop that you can buy now and not feel the need to replace for a few years, this sale price makes the Dell 14 Plus Laptop with Core Ultra 7, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD a strong pick.