The Intel Core 3-100U chip in the Dell 15 laptop isn't the most powerful you can get, but it's more than enough for basic computing work, and for less than $250, you're going to be hard pressed to find a 15-inch, full Windows 11 Home laptop with these kinds of specs.

The Dell Inspiron 15 boasts a large, 15.6-inch 1080p display that can be used as a touchscreen. It’s an anti-glare LED that pushes super sharp visuals and vibrant colors. It’s slim, sleek, and lightweight so it super convenient to schlep back and forth to and from class.

If you figured Amazon Prime Day would be a good time of year to upgrade your gaming laptop, then you guessed correctly. Surprisingly however, Amazon isn't necessarily the best retailer with the best Prime Day gaming laptop deals.