The Dell 15″ Laptop with Core i7, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD is on sale for $819.99, which is $150 off the regular price. For what you get here, that price is pretty solid if you want a machine that can handle work, school, and some light gaming or media without slowing to a crawl. The 13th Gen Intel Core i7-1355U is a 10-core chip that can boost up to 5.0 GHz, so you can run a bunch of browser tabs, Office apps, Zoom calls, and even some photo editing without feeling like the laptop is dragging. Paired with 16GB of DDR4 RAM, you should be able to keep multiple programs open and switch between them without stutter, which makes a big difference if you’re used to older systems that start lagging as soon as you open more than a couple apps.
The 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD is another big plus. You get a lot of storage space for files, games, videos, and photos, and the drive should be fast enough that Windows 11 boots up quickly and apps load in just a few seconds. If you’ve been using a laptop with a spinning hard drive, you’ll notice the difference right away. For day-to-day use like streaming, office work, and general web use, the Intel UHD Graphics are fine, and they will handle casual games and light creative work if you keep your expectations in check. The 15.6″ Full HD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and anti-glare coating is a nice touch at this price, since the higher refresh rate can make scrolling and motion feel smoother than a basic 60Hz panel, and the anti-glare helps in bright rooms or near windows.
From a comfort and build point of view, this system checks a lot of boxes for a mid-range laptop. You get an English US backlit keyboard so you can type in low light, which is handy if you work at night or on the couch. The Platinum Silver finish with an aluminum option gives it a cleaner, more “pro” look than many budget plastic laptops. The weight is just over 4 pounds, so you can throw it in a backpack without feeling like you are hauling around a brick. The precision touchpad is better than older touchpads you might be used to and should make basic navigation smoother if you do not always use a mouse. You also get a fingerprint reader on the palmrest for quick logins, which is nice if you are tired of typing your password over and over.
Port selection covers most normal needs. There are multiple USB-A ports, two USB-C ports (with one that can handle DisplayPort and power on the aluminum chassis), HDMI 1.4 for plugging into a monitor or TV, a universal audio jack, and an SD card slot, which is handy if you use a camera or move files around with memory cards. Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth give you current wireless tech, so your connection should be stable on newer routers. For calls and video chats, you get either a 720p or 1080p camera depending on the chassis, plus built-in mics and tuned speakers, which is fine for Zoom, Teams, or just watching shows. You also get a year of basic onsite hardware support, plus 30-day trials of Microsoft 365 and McAfee+, so you can get up and running without buying software on day one. If you want a 15″ Windows 11 laptop that can last you several years for school, office work, or general home use, this deal gives you strong specs at a fair price while it is $150 off.
