Black Friday is here early at Dell | The best QD-OLED Alienware monitor is $300 cheaper, plus big savings on laptops

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The Alienware monitor to which we gave five stars is now $300 cheaper, and that's not even the biggest discount.

Alienware AW2725DF deal
The Alienware AW2725DF at $300 off isn't the biggest discount, but it is the deal I recommend checking out first. (Image credit: Future)

The holidays are quickly approaching, and while you might be tempted to wait for November's Black Friday and Cyber Monday to pick up big-ticket items, Dell is hosting an early holiday sale with discounts too large to ignore.

Alienware's brilliant QD-OLED gaming monitors are receiving a lot of attention, especially with up to $350 in discounts on top models. I've also included some laptop deals that are too good to miss — up to $450 off!

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Best monitor deals at Dell

Alienware AW2725DF
QD-OLED
Save 33% ($300)
Alienware AW2725DF: was $899.99 now $599.99 at Dell
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<p><em>"This gaming monitor is one of the most impressive options on the market today. Its 27-inch screen size, 360Hz refresh rate, 0.03ms response time, and compatibility with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro make it an ideal choice for eSports or aspiring professional players. Plus, that QD-OLED panel makes visuals vibrant and crisp, even when displaying darker scenes."<p><a href="https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/monitors/alienware-aw2725df-review" target="_blank"><em><strong>Windows Central review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐<p><strong>Display size: 26.7 inches. <strong>Panel type: QD-OLED. <strong>Resolution: 2560x1440 (QHD). <strong>Refresh rate: 360Hz. <strong>Response time: 0.03ms GtG. <strong>VRR: AMD FreeSync Premium Pro. <strong>Brightness: 1,000 nits (HDR peak). <strong>Curved? ❌<p><strong>👉 See at: <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100624765-17070419?sid=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/alienware-27-360hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725df/apd/210-bljd/monitors-monitor-accessories" target="_blank"><strong>Dell.com
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Quite a few Alienware monitors are on sale at Dell, and I've pulled the four with the biggest discounts right here. My top pick is the Alienware AW2725DF, a gaming monitor that received a full five stars in our review.

That score is thanks to the incredible QD-OLED display with perfect color and contrast, blazing 360Hz refresh rate that will keep up with even the most powerful PC hardware, and peak 1,000 nits with HDR enabled.

A $300 discount drops it to just $599.99, but only for a limited time. If you're looking for something different — whether pricier or more affordable — keep scrolling for more options.

Alienware AW3225QF
QD-OLED
Save 29% ($350)
Alienware AW3225QF: was $1,199.99 now $849.99 at Dell
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<p><em>"It’s hard to imagine anyone complaining about any aspect of the Alienware AW3225QF. It delivers a supremely colorful image with incredible contrast, accuracy and fidelity. Its gaming performance is as good as it gets. Once you see it, you’ll want it." — Christian Eberle<p><a href="https://www.tomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/alienware-aw3225qf-oled-4k-gaming-monitor-review" target="_blank"><em><strong>Tom's Hardware review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐<p><strong>Display size: 31.6 inches. <strong>Panel type: QD-OLED. <strong>Resolution: 3840x2160 (4K). <strong>Refresh rate: 240Hz. <strong>Response time: 0.03ms. <strong>VRR: NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible. <strong>Brightness: 1,000 nits (HDR peak). <strong>Curved? ✅<p><strong>👉 See at: <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100624765-17070419?sid=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/alienware-32-4k-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3225qf/apd/210-blmq/monitors-monitor-accessories" target="_blank"><strong>Dell.com
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Dell Curved S3222DGM
165Hz
Save 30% ($100)
Dell Curved S3222DGM: was $329.99 now $229.99 at Dell
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<p><em>"Aside from its omission of HDR, the Dell S3222DGM has no flaws of consequence. For a surprisingly low price, it delivers premium quality gaming performance with 165 Hz and Adaptive-Sync through a high-contrast curved VA panel with a wide and accurate color gamut." — Christian Eberle<p><a href="https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/dell-s3222dgm-curved-qhd-165hz" target="_blank"><em><strong>Tom's Hardware review ⭐⭐⭐⭐½<p><strong>Display size: 31.5 inches. <strong>Panel type: VA. <strong>Resolution: 2560x1440 (QHD). <strong>Refresh rate: 165Hz. <strong>Response time: 2ms GtG. <strong>VRR: AMD FreeSync Premium. <strong>Brightness: 350 nits. <strong>Curved? ✅<p><strong>👉 See at: <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100624765-17070419?sid=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-32-curved-gaming-monitor-s3222dgm/apd/210-azzr/monitors-monitor-accessories" target="_blank"><strong>Dell.com
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Alienware AW2725DM
180Hz
Save 30% ($80)
Alienware AW2725DM: was $269.99 now $189.99 at Dell
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<p><em>The IPS version of the AW2725DF is a far more affordable alternative that delivers a high refresh rate, FreeSync and G-Sync compatibility, and a high-resolution 27-inch display.<p><strong>Display size: 27 inches. <strong>Panel type: Fast IPS. <strong>Resolution: 2560x1440 (QHD). <strong>Refresh rate: 180Hz. <strong>Response time: 2ms GtG. <strong>VRR: AMD FreeSync, NVIDIA G-Sync compatible. <strong>Brightness: 400 nits. <strong>Curved? ❌<p><strong>👉 See at: <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100624765-17070419?sid=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/alienware-27-gaming-monitor-aw2725dm/apd/210-bpky/monitors-monitor-accessories" target="_blank"><strong>Dell.com
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Best laptop deals at Dell

Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
Massive discount
Save 41% ($450)
Dell 14 Plus (DB14250): was $1,099.99 now $649.99 at Dell
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<p><em>"This is a workhorse, so it drops the frills and extraneous features to deliver good performance, solid battery life, enough ports, and a comfortable keyboard."<p><a href="https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-14-plus-db14255-review" target="_blank"><em><strong>Windows Central review ⭐⭐⭐½<p><strong>Display: 14 inches, 2560x1600, 300 nits, anti-glare, IPS. <strong>CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 256V. <strong>GPU: Intel Arc 140V (integrated). <strong>NPU: 47 TOPS. <strong>RAM: 16GB LPDDR5x. <strong>Storage: 1TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD. <strong>AI PC: ✅ Copilot+ PC: ✅<p>👉 <strong>See at: <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100624765-17070419?sid=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-14-plus-laptop/spd/dell-db14250-laptop/USEDB14250HBTSHKSM" target="_blank"><strong>Dell.com<p>👀 <strong>Alternate deal: <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100624765-17070419?sid=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-14-plus-laptop/spd/dell-db14250-laptop/USEDB14250HBTSHKST" target="_blank">Dell 14 Plus with Core Ultra 9 288V, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD for $1,049.99 at Dell ($350 discount)
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Dell's early holiday sale also encompasses laptops, and the best discounts I've spotted are on the Dell 14 Plus and Dell 16 Plus.

These laptops, which many will know as "Inspiron" from before the major Dell rebrand, provide a great balance of features, build quality, and performance without a high price tag.

The top deal is on the Dell 14 Plus, which drops to $649.99 from the usual $1,099.99 at Dell. It's an AI PC and a Copilot+ PC thanks to the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V CPU with 47 TOPS NPU, and it has a sharp 2560x1600 resolution. A 1TB SSD is a nice bonus, especially at this price.

If you need a larger screen, be sure to have a look at the Dell 16 Plus, which is also on sale.

Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
Bigger screen
Save 35% ($400)
Dell 16 Plus (DB16250): was $1,149.99 now $749.99 at Dell
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<p><em>The Dell 16 Plus adds a couple of inches to the display compared to its 14-inch sibling, and it can also be configured with a mini-LED display for impressive color and contrast.<p><strong>Display: 16 inches, 2560x1600 (QHD+), anti-glare, 300 nits, IPS, non-touch. <strong>CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 256V. <strong>GPU: Intel Arc 140V (integrated). <strong>NPU: 47 TOPS. <strong>RAM: 16GB LPDDR5x. <strong>Storage: 1TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD. <strong>AI PC: ✅ Copilot+ PC: ✅<p>👉 <strong>See at: <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100624765-17070419?sid=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-16-plus-laptop/spd/dell-db16250-laptop/usedb16250hbtshmgx" target="_blank"><strong>Dell.com<p>👀 <strong>Alternate deal: <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100624765-17070419?sid=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-16-plus-laptop/spd/dell-db16250-laptop/usedb16250hbtshmht" target="_blank">Dell 16 Plus with Intel Core Ultra 9 288V CPU, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD for $1,099.99 at Dell ($500 discount)
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What is QD-OLED?

Quantum Dot Organic Light Emitting Diode (QD-OLED) displays are a step up from standard OLED.

They deliver the same improvements to color accuracy and contrast that you'll get from OLED, but QD-OLED adds quantum dots that improve overall brightness.

Do I need a curved display for gaming?

Choosing between a curved and a flat display largely comes down to user preference. Some like having edges that curve in, upping immersion, while others prefer the flat look without any bend.

Performance-wise, there's really no difference between curved and flat monitors.

Should I wait for Black Friday or Cyber Monday?

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are headed our way in November, and there will undoubtedly be some big sales on monitors and laptops.

You can certainly wait until next month, but these current discounts of up to $350 on monitors and $400 on laptops shouldn't be ignored. They'll likely rival those you see next month.

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Cale Hunt
Cale Hunt
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Cale Hunt brings to Windows Central more than nine years of experience writing about laptops, PCs, accessories, games, and beyond. If it runs Windows or in some way complements the hardware, there’s a good chance he knows about it, has written about it, or is already busy testing it.

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