Lenovo.com’s laptop listings show a median 32% off and Dell.com’s show 15%, but each percentage is measured against that maker’s own crossed-out price, so it does not say which laptop costs less. Choose by price for a specific processor, memory and storage, and use the discount as the second filter.
Last updated November 10, 2026. Prices are from the maker’s own site, read November 10 unless the linked post shows another date. The data covers 14 Dell and 10 Lenovo laptop listings posted here.
What the percentages say
Dell’s 14 laptop listings range from 5% to 33% off, with a median of 15%. Lenovo’s 10 range from 25% to 41%, median 32%. Dell’s business line (Dell Pro) sits at 5% off. Those gaps reflect how each site prices, not which one is the better value, so compare what you pay for the same specs.
| Laptop | Seller | Price | Crossed-out price | Off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenovo Chromebook Duet Gen 9 (11″ MTK) | Lenovo | $319.99 | $499.99 | 36% |
| Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 (15 inch AMD) | Lenovo | $539.99 | $749.99 | 28% |
| Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 (16” Intel) | Lenovo | $799.99 | $1,349.99 | 41% |
| Dell 16 Laptop, Intel Core 5 120U, 16GB, 512 GB SSD | Dell | $989.99 | $1,099.99 | 10% |
| Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (16 inch Intel) | Lenovo | $1,099.00 | $1,599.00 | 31% |
| Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 Laptop, AMD Ryzen AI 5 340, 16GB, 512 GB SSD | Dell | $1,109.99 | $1,299.99 | 15% |
| XPS 14 Laptop, Intel Core Ultra 5 325, 16GB, 512 GB SSD | Dell | $1,699.99 | $2,149.99 | 21% |
| XPS 16 Laptop, Intel Core Ultra 7 358H, 32GB, 1 TB SSD | Dell | $2,469.99 | $3,299.99 | 25% |
Three listings, one product name
Three retailers sell an “IdeaPad Slim 3.” Lenovo.com’s 15-inch AMD model (83KA003CUS) is $539.99, shown as 28% off $749.99. Best Buy’s IdeaPad Slim 3i 15.3-inch touch model (Intel Core 7 350, 16GB, 512GB per Best Buy’s page on November 10) was $629.99 when we read the price on November 3. Best Buy’s page did not show a price to our November 10 check, so confirm it. Sam’s Club’s doorbuster ran $499 for a 15.6-inch IdeaPad Slim 3 against a $749 regular price on November 6–8, and it has ended (scan). These are different screens, processors or both, so the prices are not directly comparable. Match the model number before you compare.
Gaming laptops
The listings below do not share a graphics card, so the price alone does not tell you which is better. Open each post for the processor and GPU, and use our gaming PC comparison guide for the questions to ask.
| Laptop | Price | Crossed-out price | Off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alienware 16 Aurora Gaming Laptop, Intel Core 7 240H, 16GB, 512 GB SSD | $1,349.99 | $1,999.99 | 33% |
| Lenovo LOQ 15IRX10 | $1,449.98 | $1,930.99 | 25% |
| Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 10 (AMD) | $1,499.99 | $2,226.99 | 33% |
| Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16” Intel) | $2,399.99 | $3,464.99 | 31% |
| Alienware 18 Area-51 Gaming Laptop, Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, 32GB, 1 TB SSD | $4,369.99 | $4,749.99 | 8% |
If the price changes after you buy
Best Buy’s holiday guarantee covers most products it sells from October 30 through December 31, with requests through January 15, 2027, and it matches Best Buy’s own lower price only. Dell and Lenovo’s own policies are not covered here because we have not read their pages for this update. Buying direct from a maker means you should assume no adjustment unless the checkout page says otherwise. The price-match guide has every policy we verified.
How to compare any laptop deal
- Write down the exact model number, processor, memory and storage, then search it at a second store.
- Subtract any trade-in, credit-card or membership condition from the sale price before you compare.
- Compare the “was” price to the same model’s price a month ago. Our deal-check guide shows how.
- Check the return window. Best Buy extends returns on most purchases made October 30–December 31 through January 15, 2027.
Browse the posted offers at Dell, Lenovo, Best Buy and Costco. The dates guide shows when each retailer’s event starts.
For the full list of posted offers in this category, see our laptop and PC deals list, which compares specs for each price. This page is about how to judge those prices.