The Dell 15 Laptop with i5, 16GB RAM is down to $719.99 right now, which means you save $100 off the regular price. If you need a solid everyday laptop that can handle work, school, and a lot of browser tabs without lag, this setup is pretty strong for the money. You get a 13th Gen Intel Core i5-1334U processor with 10 cores and speeds up to 4.60 GHz, so you can run multiple apps at once, stream, and work on big documents without the system feeling slow. The 16GB of DDR4 memory is a big deal here too. Many cheaper systems still come with 8GB, which can feel tight once you have a few things open. With 16GB, you have more breathing room for multitasking now and over the next few years.
For storage, the 512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe solid state drive gives you quick boot times and fast loading for apps and files. You do not have to sit and wait for Windows to start, and you have plenty of room for photos, school files, work projects, and a good number of games or media. Since this model runs Windows 11 Pro, it is a better fit if you do remote work, connect to a business network, or like having extra security and management features over the standard Home edition. You also get McAfee Business Protection for one year, which takes care of basic security out of the box. There is a 30-day trial for Microsoft 365 as well, so you can test Word, Excel, and other Office apps before you decide if you want to keep paying for them.
The 15.6-inch Full HD display has a 120Hz refresh rate, which is nice if you are sensitive to screen smoothness when scrolling websites, working in big spreadsheets, or watching fast video. It is a non-touch, anti-glare WVA IPS panel rated at 250 nits, so it should be fine for indoor use without strong reflections. The Carbon Black plastic case keeps the weight around 4.19 pounds, which is pretty normal for a 15-inch laptop, and still light enough to move between rooms or toss in a backpack. You get a precision touchpad and a standard English US non-backlit keyboard, so the typing and cursor feel should be straightforward and familiar. The built-in 720p HD camera and microphone are fine for video calls and basic online meetings; if you need a sharper picture, you can always add a USB webcam later.
Ports and connections on this system cover most everyday needs. You get multiple USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, including a Type-C data port, plus a USB 2.0 port for older gear. There is HDMI 1.4 for plugging into an external monitor or TV, an SD card slot for pulling photos from a camera or adding cheap extra storage, and a universal audio jack for wired headsets. Wireless is handled by a Realtek Wi-Fi 6 card with Bluetooth, so you can use newer routers, wireless mice, and Bluetooth headphones without any trouble. The 3-cell 41WHr battery and 65W AC adapter are pretty standard; this setup works well as a “plug in at your desk, move around the house, then plug back in” machine. You also get 12 months of basic onsite hardware support after remote diagnosis, which helps if something goes wrong in the first year. If you have been waiting for a straightforward, no-drama 15-inch Windows 11 Pro laptop that can handle real work and daily use, this $719.99 price with a $100 discount makes the Dell 15 Laptop with i5, 16GB RAM an easy one to put on your short list.
