The Dell 15 Laptop with i5, 16GB RAM is on sale right now for $649.99, which means you are saving $170 off the regular price. For a mid‑range laptop with a 13th Gen Intel Core i5-1334U, that is a pretty strong price, especially if you want something that can handle work, school, and everyday use without feeling slow. With 10 cores and speeds up to 4.60 GHz, you can run a bunch of browser tabs, office apps, streaming, and light photo work at the same time without feeling bogged down. Since it comes with Windows 11 Pro, you also get features that are nicer for work use, like better remote desktop and extra security options, so you do not need to upgrade the operating system later.
The 16GB of DDR4 memory is one of the main reasons this deal stands out. A lot of laptops around this price still ship with 8GB, which can feel tight once you have a few apps open. With 16GB, you can keep email, video calls, spreadsheets, and web pages open at once and still keep things smooth. The 512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe solid state drive gives you fast boot times and plenty of room for documents, pictures, and a good number of apps or games. You will not need to rush out and buy extra storage right away unless you keep a lot of big video files. The Intel UHD Graphics is fine for normal use, streaming, office work, and some light casual games, so this is more of a general-purpose machine than a gaming rig.
The 15.6″ Full HD display with a 120Hz refresh rate is a nice touch in this price range. The high refresh rate makes scrolling and everyday use feel smoother, and the anti-glare finish helps if you are working near windows or bright lights. The IPS WVA panel means you can see the screen clearly from different angles, which helps if you share the screen with someone next to you. At about 4.2 pounds with a thin 15-inch frame, it is light enough to carry in a backpack but still has a full-size feel on your desk. The Carbon Black plastic chassis is standard, but you do get a precision touchpad that makes normal pointing and gestures feel more accurate than the cheap pads you see on budget laptops.
You also get a decent selection of ports, which matters if you do not want to live on dongles. There are multiple USB 3.2 ports, including a Type-C data port, plus HDMI 1.4 for plugging into a monitor or TV, an audio jack, SD-card slot, and a standard power port. Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth give you fast wireless and stable connections for headsets and mice. For everyday safety, you get McAfee Business Protection for one year, a 30-day Microsoft 365 trial if you need Word and Excel right away, and 12 months of basic onsite hardware support after remote diagnosis from Dell, which is nicer than “carry it in and hope for the best.” If you want a laptop that can carry you through work, classes, or home use for the next few years without feeling outdated, this Dell 15 at $649.99 with a $170 discount is a solid deal that gives you good parts where they matter: processor, memory, storage, and screen.
