Im a MacBook expert, but these cut-price Dell laptops have me considering swapping sides

Date:
Tue, 19 May 2026 15:33:31 +0000

Description:
Dell has offered some big price cuts ahead of Memorial Day on some excellent laptops, which means it's a great time to buy.

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expert, I've been telling pretty much everyone to buy a MacBook Neo if
they're looking for a great budget laptop , but Dell's early Memorial Day sales could change that.

The deal that really caught my eye is the Dell 15 laptop for just $399.99
from Dell.com . Thanks to a $240 price cut, this drastically undercuts the MacBook Neo, and with a 6-core Intel Core 3-100U processor, 8GB RAM and 512GB SSD, it'll offer a similar level of performance, all for the price of a Chromebook. View Dell's full Memorial Day sale While the MacBook Neo has a better screen, the Dell 15 has a larger display at 15.6-inches, which some people will find more comfortable to work on compared to the Neo's 13-inches. If you have a bit more budget, the Dell 16 Plus has had a huge $530 discount, and is now just $899.99 at Dell's website. For this MacBook Air-challenging price, you get a powerful 8-core Intel Core Ultra 7 256V CPU, 16GB of RAM,
1TB of SSD space and a sharp and vibrant 16-inch screen. The smaller Dell 14 Plus, which is now $959.99 (down from $1,379.99) , offers similar specs for a sub-$1,000 price tag - something that's increasingly rare these days thanks
to the global memory shortage. The standout deal, though, remains the Dell 15 I mentioned at the start, as it finally gives Windows 11 users a real alternative to the MacBook Neo. Check out our Memorial Day sales hub for more great offers on the latest tech. Today's best Dell laptop deals Save 38% ($240) Dell Dell 15 Laptop: was $639.99 now $399.99 at Dell This is a brilliant laptop for under $400. For the price you'd usually pay for a Chromebook, you get the full Windows 11 experience, and while that might not sound too exciting, it does mean you'll have no issues with app
compatibility, and for this price it's a great pick for students. View Deal Save 37% ($530) Dell Dell 16 Plus Laptop: was $1,429.99 now $899.99 at Dell While this is more expensive, thanks to a HUGE $530 price cut, the Dell 16 Plus is a brilliant pick for people looking for a high-end laptop for the relatively affordable price of $900, making it cheaper than the MacBook Air. View Deal Save 30% ($420) Dell Dell 14 Plus Laptop: was $1,379.99 now $959.99 at Dell This is another great offer from Dell, but for a more compact 14-inch laptop. With an Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU, 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD, you're getting a powerful workstation laptop that can be used for even demanding creative tasks, all for under $1,000. It's great to see that even in 2026, there are still some great laptop deals like this to be found. View Deal More of today's best Memorial Day sales Amazon: 45% off TVs, AirPods, air fryers & vacuums Apple: iPads, AirPods & MacBooks from $99 Best Buy: 60% off appliances, TVs, laptops & more Casper: up to 30% off mattresses Dell: laptop deals from $249.99 DreamCloud: up to 60% off mattresses, 66% off bundles Home Depot: 40% off appliances, furniture, grills & tools Lowe's: $1,000 off appliances, patio & tools Nectar: up to 50% off mattresses, deals from $369 Saatva: up to $550 off luxury mattresses Samsung: up to $1,600 off appliances Target: 30% off clothing, patio & furniture Walmart: furniture, cheap TVs & vacs from $69 Wayfair: 50% off furniture, grills, rugs & more



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