Best Dell Gaming Laptops Under CA$1,500 in 2026 | Top Tech Choices

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Dell Inspiron 16" 5645 Midnight Blue 2024

62.6 Gaming Score

16" AMD Ryzen 7 8840U 16GB RAM 1024GB SSD AMD Radeon Graphics

Why we recommend this

The Ryzen 7 8840U processor with integrated AI ensures smooth performance and crisp video calls on a 16-inch 16:10 display with Dolby Vision. Military-grade testing, AI noise-reducing microphones, and a mechanical camera shutter deliver dependable security and communication. It suits remote workers and students who prioritize clear virtual meetings and daily productivity, though the 250-nit brightness limits outdoor visibility.

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Price CA$1,100

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Dell Inspiron 16" 5645 Midnight Blue 2024 laptop

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Dell Pro 14 Essential 14" PV14255 Carbon Black 2026

58.6 Gaming Score

14" AMD Ryzen 5 220 16GB RAM 512GB SSD AMD Radeon Graphics

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Dell Pro 14 Essential 14" PV14255 Carbon Black 2026 laptop

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Dell DC15255 15.6" DC15255 Black

48.4 Gaming Score

15.6" AMD Ryzen 5 7530U 8GB RAM 512GB SSD AMD Radeon Graphics

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Dell DC15255 15.6" DC15255 Black laptop

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Dell Pro 14 14" PC14250 Magnetite 2025

18.7 Gaming Score

14" Intel Core 5 120 16GB RAM 256GB SSD Intel

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Dell Pro 14 14" PC14250 Magnetite 2025 laptop

Price CA$1,208

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Dell Latitude 14" 5401 2020

18.3 Gaming Score

14" i7-9850H 16GB RAM 512GB SSD NVIDIA GeForce MX 150

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Dell Latitude 14" 5401 2020 laptop

Price CA$751

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Dell 14 Laptop 14" DC14250 Silver Metal

17 Gaming Score

14" Intel Core 5 120 16GB RAM 512GB SSD Intel Graphics

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The Intel Core 5 120U 10-core processor and 16GB DDR5 RAM drive a 1.56kg chassis that meets military-grade durability standards and uses adaptive thermals to adjust power based on surface stability. The 14-inch 300-nit anti-glare IPS display pairs with a backlit keyboard and fingerprint reader for secure, comfortable daily productivity. This laptop suits students and remote workers needing a rugged, portable device for note-taking, video calls, and document editing.

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Dell 14 Laptop 14" DC14250 Silver Metal laptop

Price CA$1,087

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Dell Pro 15 Essential 15.6" PV15250 Carbon Black 2026

15.8 Gaming Score

15.6" Intel Core i7 1355U 16GB RAM 512GB SSD

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Dell Pro 15 Essential 15.6" PV15250 Carbon Black 2026 laptop

Price CA$1,403

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Dell Pro 16" WM5X3

15.6 Gaming Score

16" Intel Core 5 120 8GB RAM 256GB SSD Intel Graphics

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Dell Pro 16" WM5X3 laptop

Price CA$890

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Dell 14" DC14250

14.6 Gaming Score

14" Intel Core 5 120 8GB RAM 512GB SSD Intel Graphics

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Dell 14" DC14250 laptop

Price CA$863

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Dell Pro 16 Plus 16" PB16255 Magnetite

10.1 Gaming Score

16" AMD Ryzen 3 1200 16GB RAM 512GB SSD AMD Radeon 760M

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Dell Pro 16 Plus 16" PB16255 Magnetite laptop

Price CA$1,199

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Dell Dell 15 15.6" DC15255 Carbon Black 2025

9.4 Gaming Score

15.6" AMD Ryzen 5 7520U 8GB RAM 512GB SSD AMD Radeon 610M

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Dell Dell 15 15.6" DC15255 Carbon Black 2025 laptop

Price CA$880

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Dell Precision 15.6" 3510 2016

8.7 Gaming Score

15.6" Intel Core i7-6th 16GB RAM 1024GB SSD

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Dell Precision 15.6" 3510 2016 laptop

Price CA$950

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Dell Vostro 15.6" 3520 Black 2022

6.2 Gaming Score

15.6" Intel Core i5 1235U 8GB RAM 256GB SSD Intel Iris Xe Graphics

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Dell Vostro 15.6" 3520 Black 2022 laptop

Price CA$1,301

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Dell Pro P P3426WEV

5.6 Gaming Score

3440" 45GB RAM 0

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Price CA$1,043

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Dell XPS 13.4" 9300 Silver 2020

4.4 Gaming Score

13.4" AMD Ryzen 3 1200 8GB RAM 256GB SSD Integrated Card

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Dell XPS 13.4" 9300 Silver 2020 laptop

Price CA$1,323

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