Dell XPS 15 9530 front angled view showing display and keyboard deck.
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A familiar name when it comes to great laptop deals, Dell continues to be tempting for anyone seeking a great new laptop for less. Right now, you can buy the Dell XPS 15 for $1,199, so you can save $300 off the regular price of $1,499. It’s a good choice if you want a powerful laptop for school that’s also portable. Here’s what you need to know before you hit the buy button.

The Dell XPS 15 is a popular laptop for good reason. Originating from one of the best laptop brands, this model has a 13th-generation Intel Core i7-13620H processor teamed up with 16GB of memory and 1TB of SSD storage. It also has an Intel Arc A370M graphics card which promises to be about on a par with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050, so it’s good for some light gaming.

In addition to those core specs, the Dell XPS 15 also has a 15.6-inch full HD+ screen with 1920 x 1200 resolution, 500 nits of brightness, and anti-glare properties. There’s a backlit keyboard as well which looks great, and above the screen is a 720p HD webcam with dual array microphones. The quad speakers provide immersive sound with audio tuned by multi-Grammy Award winning producer Jack Joseph Puig.

One of the things that makes the Dell XPS 15 feel like one of the best laptops around is its style. It has a 4-sided InfinityEdge display, so there is a large 16:10 aspect ratio — it’s 92.9% screen overall. The touchpad is large and comfortable, and the keyboard is edge-to-edge and has large key caps. Even the palm rest is inspired by aerospace, with carbon fiber designed to keep things cool to the touch. It’s a truly classy design that makes this laptop a cut above the rest.

Packed with stylish and useful features, the Dell XPS 15 normally costs $1,499. Right now you can buy it from Dell for $1,199 after a $300 discount. If you need a reliable and good looking laptop, this is the perfect opportunity. Check it out now before the deal ends soon.