Dell XPS 13 Slashed to $599 at Best Buy – Save $200 on a Premium Ultrabook

If you’ve been eyeing a sleek Windows ultrabook without breaking the bank, the timing couldn’t be better. As of September 9, Best Buy is selling the Dell XPS 13 (Intel Core i5‑320, 8 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD) for $599.99. That’s a clean $200 off the freshly‑bumped $799.99 MSRP.

What’s behind the markdown? Dell quietly nudged the base XPS 13’s price up by $100 earlier this month and trimmed the entry‑level storage from 512 GB to 256 GB. In other words, the configuration you’re seeing now used to start at $699.99 and now lists at $799.99. Best Buy’s deal not only negates that increase, it actually over‑compensates.

Beyond the price tag, the XPS 13 still feels premium. Its all‑aluminum chassis in the subtle “sky” hue looks and feels a step above most budget laptops. The 13.4‑inch touchscreen cranks out a slightly sharper panel than the rival MacBook Neo, with thinner bezels and a buttery‑smooth 120 Hz refresh rate. At just 2.2 pounds, it’s even lighter than Apple’s offering.

Performance-wise, the low‑end Intel Core i5‑320 is fine for everyday tasks—email, web browsing, streaming, and light productivity. Windows 11 does nibble at RAM, so power users might want to consider the 16 GB variant, which Best Buy still lists at $899.99. (That same model costs $999.99 straight from Dell.)

The timing of this discount is no coincidence. A global memory shortage has been inflating component costs across the board, pushing even budget laptops upward. Dell’s quick price hike reflects that pressure, but retailers like Best Buy are still willing to swing deep discounts to move inventory.

Bottom line: For anyone who wants a MacBook‑style experience on Windows—premium build, touchscreen, high refresh rate—without the premium price, the $599 XPS 13 is hard to ignore. The deal is limited while supplies last, so act fast if you’re looking to upgrade without emptying your wallet.