The Dell 14 Plus Just Hit a New Rock Bottom Price (2025) | WIREDSkip to main contentHand-Picked Black Friday DealsShop NowMenuSECURITYPOLITICSTHE BIG STORYBUSINESSSCIENCECULTUREREVIEWSBLACK FRIDAYMenuAccountAccountNewslettersBest Black Friday DealsBest Buy Black Friday DealsiPad Black Friday DealsBest Outdoor DealsHuckberry’s Black Friday DealsDeals DeliveredSecurityPoliticsThe Big StoryBusinessScienceCultureReviewsChevronMoreExpandThe Big InterviewMagazineEventsWIRED InsiderWIRED ConsultingNewslettersPodcastsVideoMerchSearchSearchSign InSign InLuke LarsenGearNov 27, 2025 8:00 AMDell Dropped Its Premium Laptop to $500 on Black Friday for a Limited TimeWith a new low price, Dell just launched the best laptop deal from Black Friday I've seen so far.FacebookXEmailSave StoryCourtesy of DellCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyThis is the best deal on a laptop I've seen all year. It's one of the few Black Friday deals that actually lives up to the hype, the kind that I hope for at every major sale event.I'm talking about the new price of the Dell 14 Plus. Dell has dropped the price of the Dell 14 Plus to a new low: $500. I've been watching the price of this laptop all year, and this is rock bottom. This is a premium-tier laptop selling for a budget price. When I first tested the laptop earlier this year, it was only sold in high-end configurations, with the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, 32 GB of RAM, and 1 TB of storage, and sold for $1,100.As good as this laptop was, I didn't think it was quite worth that much. But I did hope that Dell would drop the price. That's exactly what happened. Now a laptop with great specs, excellent battery life, high resolution display, and quality touchpad is on sale for the price of a cheap laptop. They are easy features to compromise on, but they're also what makes the average budget laptop feel so cheap. This configuration is currently on sale for $650, down from around $800, and it's well worth the money.Photograph: Luke LarsenPhotograph: Luke LarsenPhotograph: Luke LarsenChevronChevronDell14 Plus$1,100 $650 (41% off) Dell (16 GB)$898 Amazon (32 GB)$999 $500 (50% off) Dell (Core Ultra 5)This lower-tier $500 configuration really takes it to another level. It comes with the same 2560 x 1600 display, but drops the other specs slightly. You get an Intel Core Ultra 5 226V processor, 16 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of storage. These are still really impressive specs for $500. The Core Ultra 5 is slightly slower than the Core Ultra 7, but you still get the efficient, long-lasting performance of Intel's highest end V-series chips. You simply won't find another $500 laptop that feels this nice.In fact, it's the same price Dell normally sells its entry-level Windows laptop, the Dell 14, despite it coming with a lower resolution panel and a much worse Intel U-series processor that isn't nearly as powerful or long-lasting.In addition to all that, the Dell 14 Plus comes with a good mix of ports, including a Thunderbolt 4 USB-C port, one USB-A (5 Gbps), an HDMI 2.1 port, and an audio jack. It's also reasonably portable at 0.67 inches thick and 3.4 pounds. It's not as thin as a MacBook Air, but it's not much thicker than the 14-inch MacBook Pro. My only complaints about this laptop are the plastic (and somewhat thick) bezels around the screen, which make it look cheap. I also wish it had Windows Hello facial recognition, but the fingerprint reader built into the power button works well.All in all, I can't imagine a better option for both remote workers and college students. 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The Dell 14 Plus is currently offered at a significantly reduced price of $500, representing a substantial discount from its previous $1,100 price point. This represents a 41% reduction in cost, and a lower price than the standard Dell 14 laptop. This deal, available for Black Friday, is being touted as a “doorbuster” deal, meaning it’s expected to expire quickly, potentially by Saturday, and is only available while supplies last. This aggressive pricing strategy by Dell is intended to clear out existing inventory, particularly the high-end configurations that were previously sold.

The current $500 configuration includes a 2560 x 1600 display, a Core Ultra 5 226V processor, 16 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of storage. While this is a lower-tier configuration compared to the original launch, it still offers impressive specs for the price. The Core Ultra 5 processor, despite being slightly slower than the Ultra 7, provides efficient performance and extended battery life, leveraging Intel’s most efficient chips. This configuration effectively provides a premium experience without the premium cost, making it a compelling value.

This lower price point puts the Dell 14 Plus in direct competition with the standard Dell 14 laptop, which typically retails for around $650. The main difference lies in the specifications: the standard 14 offers a lower resolution display, a less powerful U-series Intel processor, and 8 GB of RAM. Therefore, the $500 Dell 14 Plus represents a significant upgrade in performance and features.

Beyond the core specifications, the Dell 14 Plus retains desirable features such as a Thunderbolt 4 USB-C port, a USB-A port (5 Gbps), an HDMI 2.1 port, and an audio jack. It’s also reasonably portable, measuring at 0.67 inches thick and weighing 3.4 pounds. However, Luke Larsen notes that the laptop’s plastic bezels create a “cheap” appearance. Additionally, the absence of Windows Hello facial recognition and the fingerprint reader built into the power button are minor drawbacks.

Ultimately, Luke Larsen’s assessment positions the Dell 14 Plus as an ideal choice for remote workers and college students. The laptop’s combination of strong performance, long battery life, and a versatile port selection make it a practical and affordable option. The urgency around this “doorbuster” deal, coupled with the competitive pricing, is encouraging buyers to act swiftly. The author recommends prioritizing this deal over other Windows laptops available on the market at a similar price point, particularly for those seeking a value-driven device. The final recommendation is to purchase promptly, as supply is expected to dwindle quickly.