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Best Black Friday Dell and Alienware PC deals 2023

The best deals on PC and Alienware desktops, laptops, monitors and peripherals.

Black Friday for 2023 is now here, with a huge number of deals having already been available and the end of the big day itself being just hours away. That makes it a good time to pick up a huge range of Dell and Alienware PCs and peripherals, including what we've rounded up here: laptops, desktops and monitors.

Here are all the deals worth considering from Dell US and Dell UK, as well as deals on Dell gear from other retailers. We'll keep this article up to date throughout Black Friday, so you can be sure to find what you're looking for - from a high-end gaming monitor to a great value gaming laptop.

As this a brand-specific article, it arguably makes the most sense to split things up by product category, so that's how it's going to be done!

Laptops

When we said the best Dell Black Friday deals, that also extends into marques that Dell is behind, such as Alienware, and for the most part, their top-end gaming items are likely going to be under that banner. This comes first of all for laptops, and Alienware options usually provide an excellent blend of great performance and space-age design.

UK deals

Alienware M18 Gaming Laptop - £1699 (was £2329)

The bigger M18 sports an 18-inch display and 13th-gen Core i9 processor, plus RTX 4070, 32GB DDR5 and 1TB NVMe SSD.

Dell G15 Gaming Laptop - £799 (was £999)

This entry-level option still has a 13th-gen Core i5 CPU and RTX 3050 GPU, allowing esports gaming.

Dell G16 Gaming Laptop - £1399 (was £1749)

This more powerful G16 comes with a rapid RTX 4070 and top-end Core i9 13900HX processor for a very reasonable price.

Dell G15 Gaming Laptop - £1099 (was £1300)

This model comes with a 13th-gen Core i7 CPU, RTX 4060 and 1080p 360Hz display ideal for esports titles.

Alienware M16 Gaming Laptop - £1969 (was £2179)

Alienware's premium M16 laptop includes a fast RTX 4070 GPU and 13th-gen Core i7 CPU, plus 32GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD and 16-inch 1600p 240Hz display.

US deals

Alienware m16 Gaming Laptop - $1250 (was $1700)

This nice mid-range spec includes a 13th-gen Core i7, RTX 4060, 16GB DDR5, 512GB NVMe SSD and 16-inch 1600p 165Hz display.

Alienware M18 Gaming Laptop - $1950 (was $2500)

An 18-inch 480Hz titan with RTX 4070 graphics, 7th-gen Ryzen 9 processor, 32GB DDR5 and 1TB NVMe SSD.

Dell G16 Gaming Laptop - $800 (was $1250)

A great entry-level spec with RTX 3050 Ti, 12th-gen Core i7 and premium 16-inch 1600p 165Hz display.

Alienware m16 Gaming Laptop - $2800 (was $3500)

This franky ridicious spec includes a 13th-gen Core i9, RTX 4090, 32GB DDR5, 2TB NVMe SSD and 16-inch QHD+ 240Hz display.

Dell G16 Gaming Laptop - $1250 (was $1800)

This respectable and powerful spec includes a 12th-gen Core i9, RTX 3070, 16GB DDR5, 1TB NVMe SSD and 16-inch QHD+ 165Hz display.

Desktops

It's much the same story when it comes to desktop PCs. Most of the powerful, gaming-grade prebuilts Dell offer will come under the Alienware brand, and offer the usual space-age flourishes, alongside some pretty neat hardware.

UK deals

Alienware Aurora R16 Gaming Desktop - £1199 (was £1349)

This boxy design houses an RTX 3050, 13th-gen Core i7, 16GB DDR5 and 512GB NVMe SSD.

US deals

Alienware Aurora R16 Gaming Desktop - $1800 (was $2000)

This boxy design houses a fast RTX 4070, 13th-gen Core i7, 32GB DDR5 and 1TB NVMe SSD.

Alienware Aurora R15 Gaming Desktop - $1300 (was $1600)

This funky tilted box has new RTX 4060 graphics, plus a 13th-gen Core i7, 16GB DDR5 and 512GB NVMe SSD.

Monitors

Dell's monitors are legendary for their quality and value, including their Alienware lineup of high-end gaming displays. Here are the models we've tested and recommend, from great budget options to some of the finest monitors on the planet - we particularly recommend the Dell S2721DGFA and Alienware AW3423DW, as these models are amongst our top gaming monitor picks.

UK deals

Dell SE2422H 24-inch VA 1920x1080 60Hz - £73 w/ code GROUPON8 (was £94)

A simple but effective 24-inch 1080p 60Hz monitor, ideal as a second screen or in an entry-level gaming setup. VA provides good contrast but not brilliant viewing angles.

Alienware AW3423DWF 34-inch QD-OLED 3440x1440 165Hz ultrawide - £660 (was £929)

Dell's AW3423DWF uses an incredible Samsung QD-OLED ultrawide panel, offering gorgeous colours, perfect blacks, near-instant pixel response times and basically an incredible gaming experience overall - highly recommended.

Alienware AW2724HF 1080p 360Hz Fast IPS monitor - £248 w/ code GROUPON8 (was £389)

A beautiful spec that combines esports-grade motion clarity at 360Hz with a 27-inch display.

US deals

Alienware AW2524H 25-inch Fast IPS 1080p 500Hz monitor - $500 (was $830)

The ultimate monitor for esports.

Dell S3422DWG 34-inch VA 3400x1440 144Hz ultrawide - $350 (was $500)

An awesome ultrawide option available at a bargain price.

Alienware AW3423DWF 34-inch QD-OLED 3440x1440 165Hz ultrawide - $800 (was $1099)

Dell's AW3423DWF uses an incredible Samsung QD-OLED ultrawide panel, offering gorgeous colours, perfect blacks, near-instant pixel response times and basically an incredible gaming experience overall - highly recommended.

So, there you have it - that's some of the current best Black Friday deals on Dell/Alienware laptops, desktops and monitors that we can find at the moment. Expect more deals as today progresses - after all, that's what usually happens! They'll still be sorted by product type, so finding a deal on your favourite product should be simple.

Frequently Asked Questions

Of course, time and time again, there are going to be important questions about gaming headsets, not least if you're deciding to grab a new one. Below, we'll take you through a handful of key Qs with our two cents added to help you make a properly informed buying decision.

What Dell products does Digital Foundry recommend?

Truth be told, we've recommended a good selection of Dell and Alienware products over the years, and it's worth checking dedicated lists such as those for the best gaming monitors to understand what we've picked and why.

To be specific, we've recommended Dell's excellent XPS 13 and 15 laptops, as well as their S2721DGFA monitor which is our actually pick for the best gaming monitor. In addition, we've also picked out Alienware laptops and gaming monitors like the AW3423DW QD-OLED as top contenders in their respective categories.

What Dell deals do we expect to see?

As the month of November wear on and the big Black Friday weekend draws nearer, it would make sense for us to see more deals on Dell and Alienware products in general. To be more specific though, there is an expectation that major retailers (e.g. Amazon, Currys, eBuyer, Scan) will offer deals on a slew of Dell products, as they've begun to already, as well as for the deals that Dell has offered directly to continue on.