Time to upgrade to Windows 11? Dell already has early Black Friday deals on our favorite models

Several retailers are offering great discounts on Windows 11 machines right now, but the 'early holiday sale' at the official Dell Store is a highlight if you're looking for that perfect upgrade.

The retailer's current batch of laptop offers are Black Friday deals in all but name and include some record-low prices on laptops that we personally recommend here at TechRadar.

For example, if you just want a solid, honest, and reliable laptop for work or casual use, then look no further than the Dell 16 Pro Plus for $499 (was $1,309) or this Dell 14 Plus for $649 (was $1,099). These are the new mid-range laptops from Dell and carry impressive specs for the money. Our Dell 14 Plus review highlights just how solid we thought this device was, with an emphasis on the laptop's winning combination of design, performance, and value.

If you're on a tighter budget, then you could consider this Dell 15 laptop for $399 (was $549). There are cheaper machines on the market, but I'd personally recommend stretching a little further for it, as nothing can match its Core i5 chipset and 16GB RAM at this price range. As a cheaper machine, don't expect anything too fancy, but it will get you started on Windows 11 without forking out too much cash.

Three superb laptop deals at Dell

Amazing value

Dell 16 Pro Plus: was $1,309 now $499 at Dell

Processor: AMD AI 5 Pro 340
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 512GB

<p>This Dell 16 Pro Plus might just be the best laptop deal on the market right now thanks to its incredible $800 discount at the official Dell Store. I don't believe this one ever retailed for $1,000, but for $500, the specs here are fantastic, with the latest Ryzen 5 Pro chipset, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. This is just a very solid, minimalist Windows 11 laptop with plenty of performance and decent battery life thanks to the new AMD chipset.

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Dell 14 Plus: was $1,099.99 now $649.99 at Dell

Processor: Intel Ultra 7
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 1TB

<p>The Dell 14 Plus is one of our favorite mid-range <a href="https://stealprices.shop/news/best-windows-laptop">Windows laptops thanks to its excellent design and competitive specs. This particular configuration is a bit on the pricey end, but you do get an Ultra 7 chipset, 16GB of RAM, and a 2.5K display, meaning it's absolutely stacked with features. If I were looking for a decent everyday laptop for everything from work to demanding productivity applications, then I'd be very tempted by this deal.

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Budget option

Dell 15 laptop: was $549.99 now $399.99 at Dell

Processor: Intel Core i5
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 512GB

<p>If you're looking for a cheap machine to handle the basics, then this Dell 15 laptop is almost unbelievably affordable thanks to Dell's discounts this week. Under the hood, this machine's combination of a Core i5 chipset and 16GB of RAM makes it perfect for simple tasks like browsing, answering emails, or streaming media. Despite its price, you can expect a smooth Windows 11 experience here.

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