Dell xps 13

The excellent Dell XPS 13 range has had the same look for several years now. A shakeup was most definitely in order. To align with Intel’s new 12th generation P and U series chips—with the former honed for more demanding productivity users, and the latter focused on thin and light designs—Dell split the lineup in two. There was the eccentric XPS 13 Plus ( The P-series-powered XPS 13 Plus was successful in making potentially gimmicky innovations an actual step forward, but its performance flattered to deceive. For the U-series XPS 13, the new look has added a splash of color—with Sky and Umber options. Gone is the signature carbon fiber, and elsewhere there are more key changes—not all for the better. Photograph: Dell My first impressions of the new Dell XPS 13 left me both excited and intrigued. This laptop has been one of, if not the best thin-and-light productivity device of the past decade, but its design had become stale. The new look smacks of a marriage between Dell’s traditional style and Microsoft's Surface Laptop vibes—a great-looking bit of kit in its own right, despite its awfully chunky bezels. However, some other decisions on the build hurt the new XPS 13. Dell still calls this display Infinity Edge, but it no longer eviscerates the bottom bezel in the same way. It was a small touch that made the screen of this 13-inch laptop feel far larger on the inside than a device this size should be able to cram in. The Full HD display on my test model didn’t wow either,...

Cons • Lid is difficult to open • Mediocre performance • Grainy, 720p webcam • Limited ports Our Verdict The Dell XPS 13 9315 boasts a gorgeous, incredibly thin all-metal design, but its lackluster performance, subpar webcam, and hard-to-lift lid prevent a stronger recommendation. Price When Reviewed $1,149 Best Prices Today: Dell XPS 13 9315 Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide The XPS 13 is a beauty. Among midrange laptops, it boasts the sleekest, most compact design, packing a 13.4-inch 16:10 display into an enclosure that looks hardly any larger than an 11-inch Chromebook. But this is no Chromebook. Made from machined aluminum in an alluring blue hue and only a half an inch thick, the XPS 13 has premium-grade looks. For regular trips and daily commutes, the XPS 13 is an easy travel mate. Despite its luxurious looks, the XPS 13 is a midrange ultraportable. It starts at $749 with Dell’s current discount and our test system’s upgrades still keep the price at a reasonable $1,149. Our test system features the baseline CPU, a 12th-gen Core i5, that provides acceptable application performance but still trails that of other midrange laptops that dial back the design touches and put more of their budget toward more capable Core i7 parts. It also lacks an OLED panel and 1080p webcam, two features that are becoming more common on midrange laptops. And we found it annoyingly difficult to open the laptop’s lid, a seemingly small issue that became a great nuisance in q...

I’m one of the consumer PC experts at PCMag, with a particular love for PC gaming. I've played games on my computer for as long as I can remember, which eventually (as it does for many) led me to building and upgrading my own desktop. Through my years here, I've tested and reviewed many, many dozens of laptops and desktops, and I am always happy to recommend a PC for your needs and budget. Dell XPS 13 (9315) Specs Name Value Laptop Class Ultraportable Processor Intel Core i5-1230U RAM (as Tested) 16 GB Boot Drive Type SSD Boot Drive Capacity (as Tested) 512 GB Screen Size 13.4 inches Native Display Resolution 1920 by 1200 Touch Screen Panel Technology IPS Variable Refresh Support None Screen Refresh Rate 60 Hz Graphics Processor Intel Iris Xe Wireless Networking Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth Dimensions (HWD) 0.55 by 11.63 by 7.85 inches Weight 2.59 lbs Operating System Windows 11 Tested Battery Life (Hours:Minutes) 12:02 Since 1982, PCMag has tested and rated thousands of products to help you make better buying decisions. (Opens in a new window) Even Slimmer, For Better and For Worse The XPS 13 arrives again just as we know it: a super-light and compact 13.4-inch system with a premium metal chassis. To draw a simple comparison, it's the Windows equivalent of Apple's (Credit: Kyle Cobian) The long-awaited XPS 13 9315 model returns to the classic elements we saw in last year's The changes from the 9310 to 9315 model are small compared to those of the XPS 13 Plus, but they're noticeabl...

Dell XPS 13 Plus Specs Name Value Laptop Class Ultraportable Processor Intel Core i7-1280P RAM (as Tested) 16 GB Boot Drive Type SSD Boot Drive Capacity (as Tested) 512 GB Screen Size 13.4 inches Native Display Resolution 3456 by 2160 Touch Screen Panel Technology OLED Variable Refresh Support None Screen Refresh Rate 60 Hz Graphics Processor Intel Iris Xe Graphics Wireless Networking Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth Dimensions (HWD) 0.6 by 11.63 by 7.84 inches Weight 2.77 lbs Operating System Windows 11 Tested Battery Life (Hours:Minutes) 8:06 Year in and year out, the Most of these elements work, but between a somewhat finicky touchpad and the removal of the headset jack, the XPS 13 Plus isn’t necessarily an improvement on all fronts. Still, its pricing for the base model is reasonable, given the unique super-slim build, and the Core i7 CPU and so-called "3.5K" OLED display in our model make for a well-performing beauty. The traditional XPS 13 (and some competing alternatives) still take our top spots and will continue to be sold separately, but this attempt at innovation is both intriguing and a qualified success. Since 1982, PCMag has tested and rated thousands of products to help you make better buying decisions. (Opens in a new window) The Design: Meet the XPS of the Future The traditional XPS 13’s design is something we’re well familiar with at PCMag, having reviewed many iterations of it over the years. If you’re less well acquainted with it than we are, the highlights are a sl...

With the Dell XPS 13 (late 2020) model, the XPS line only gets better thanks to its Intel Evo certification that’s only awarded to certain top-performing laptops. To get that certification, a computer must meet certain speed, efficiency, and performance requirements. This also means that the laptop comes at a premium, especially when you get into higher configurations. The Dell XPS 13 (late 2020) still offers a lot of value for many users, even if it’s not among the cheapest portables around. That’s thanks to powerful internals like a 2TB NVMe SSD, 16GB RAM, an Intel Tiger Lake CPU, and, of course, a gorgeous almost bezel-free 16:10 full HD display which can be upgraded to 4K. However, it’s not perfect. Like most Ultrabooks, it comes with downward-firing speakers that sound a bit muffled. Laptop speakers are usually not particularly impressive, and the speaker placement on the XPS only makes them more disappointing. Of course, this isn’t unique to Dell and we’ve heard much worse. But, considering the price, we'd really like to hear better on this front. Here is the Dell XPS 13 (2020) configuration sent to TechRadar for review: CPU: 1.3GHz Intel Core i7-1065G7 (quad-core, 8MB Intel Smart Cache, up to 3.9GHz with Turbo Boost) Graphics: Intel Iris Plus (integrated) RAM: 16GB LPDDR4x (3,733MHz) Screen: 13.3-inch FHD (1,920 x 1,080) touch Storage: 512GB SSD (PCIe, NVMe, M.2) Ports: 2x USB-C 3.1 with Thunderbolt 3, microSD card reader, combi audio jack Connectivity: Killer Wi-Fi...

I’m one of the consumer PC experts at PCMag, with a particular love for PC gaming. I've played games on my computer for as long as I can remember, which eventually (as it does for many) led me to building and upgrading my own desktop. Through my years here, I've tested and reviewed many, many dozens of laptops and desktops, and I am always happy to recommend a PC for your needs and budget. Dell XPS 13 (9315) Specs Name Value Laptop Class Ultraportable Processor Intel Core i5-1230U RAM (as Tested) 16 GB Boot Drive Type SSD Boot Drive Capacity (as Tested) 512 GB Screen Size 13.4 inches Native Display Resolution 1920 by 1200 Touch Screen Panel Technology IPS Variable Refresh Support None Screen Refresh Rate 60 Hz Graphics Processor Intel Iris Xe Wireless Networking Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth Dimensions (HWD) 0.55 by 11.63 by 7.85 inches Weight 2.59 lbs Operating System Windows 11 Tested Battery Life (Hours:Minutes) 12:02 Since 1982, PCMag has tested and rated thousands of products to help you make better buying decisions. (Opens in a new window) Even Slimmer, For Better and For Worse The XPS 13 arrives again just as we know it: a super-light and compact 13.4-inch system with a premium metal chassis. To draw a simple comparison, it's the Windows equivalent of Apple's (Credit: Kyle Cobian) The long-awaited XPS 13 9315 model returns to the classic elements we saw in last year's The changes from the 9310 to 9315 model are small compared to those of the XPS 13 Plus, but they're noticeabl...

Dell XPS 13 Plus Specs Name Value Laptop Class Ultraportable Processor Intel Core i7-1280P RAM (as Tested) 16 GB Boot Drive Type SSD Boot Drive Capacity (as Tested) 512 GB Screen Size 13.4 inches Native Display Resolution 3456 by 2160 Touch Screen Panel Technology OLED Variable Refresh Support None Screen Refresh Rate 60 Hz Graphics Processor Intel Iris Xe Graphics Wireless Networking Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth Dimensions (HWD) 0.6 by 11.63 by 7.84 inches Weight 2.77 lbs Operating System Windows 11 Tested Battery Life (Hours:Minutes) 8:06 Year in and year out, the Most of these elements work, but between a somewhat finicky touchpad and the removal of the headset jack, the XPS 13 Plus isn’t necessarily an improvement on all fronts. Still, its pricing for the base model is reasonable, given the unique super-slim build, and the Core i7 CPU and so-called "3.5K" OLED display in our model make for a well-performing beauty. The traditional XPS 13 (and some competing alternatives) still take our top spots and will continue to be sold separately, but this attempt at innovation is both intriguing and a qualified success. Since 1982, PCMag has tested and rated thousands of products to help you make better buying decisions. (Opens in a new window) The Design: Meet the XPS of the Future The traditional XPS 13’s design is something we’re well familiar with at PCMag, having reviewed many iterations of it over the years. If you’re less well acquainted with it than we are, the highlights are a sl...

The excellent Dell XPS 13 range has had the same look for several years now. A shakeup was most definitely in order. To align with Intel’s new 12th generation P and U series chips—with the former honed for more demanding productivity users, and the latter focused on thin and light designs—Dell split the lineup in two. There was the eccentric XPS 13 Plus ( The P-series-powered XPS 13 Plus was successful in making potentially gimmicky innovations an actual step forward, but its performance flattered to deceive. For the U-series XPS 13, the new look has added a splash of color—with Sky and Umber options. Gone is the signature carbon fiber, and elsewhere there are more key changes—not all for the better. Photograph: Dell My first impressions of the new Dell XPS 13 left me both excited and intrigued. This laptop has been one of, if not the best thin-and-light productivity device of the past decade, but its design had become stale. The new look smacks of a marriage between Dell’s traditional style and Microsoft's Surface Laptop vibes—a great-looking bit of kit in its own right, despite its awfully chunky bezels. However, some other decisions on the build hurt the new XPS 13. Dell still calls this display Infinity Edge, but it no longer eviscerates the bottom bezel in the same way. It was a small touch that made the screen of this 13-inch laptop feel far larger on the inside than a device this size should be able to cram in. The Full HD display on my test model didn’t wow either,...

Cons • Lid is difficult to open • Mediocre performance • Grainy, 720p webcam • Limited ports Our Verdict The Dell XPS 13 9315 boasts a gorgeous, incredibly thin all-metal design, but its lackluster performance, subpar webcam, and hard-to-lift lid prevent a stronger recommendation. The XPS 13 is a beauty. Among midrange laptops, it boasts the sleekest, most compact design, packing a 13.4-inch 16:10 display into an enclosure that looks hardly any larger than an 11-inch Chromebook. But this is no Chromebook. Made from machined aluminum in an alluring blue hue and only a half an inch thick, the XPS 13 has premium-grade looks. For regular trips and daily commutes, the XPS 13 is an easy travel mate. Despite its luxurious looks, the XPS 13 is a midrange ultraportable. It starts at $749 with Dell’s current discount and our test system’s upgrades still keep the price at a reasonable $1,149. Our test system features the baseline CPU, a 12th-gen Core i5, that provides acceptable application performance but still trails that of other midrange laptops that dial back the design touches and put more of their budget toward more capable Core i7 parts. It also lacks an OLED panel and 1080p webcam, two features that are becoming more common on midrange laptops. And we found it annoyingly difficult to open the laptop’s lid, a seemingly small issue that became a great nuisance in quick order. Our Dell XPS 13 test system is selling for $1,149 at its current discount from Dell and features the f...

With the Dell XPS 13 (late 2020) model, the XPS line only gets better thanks to its Intel Evo certification that’s only awarded to certain top-performing laptops. To get that certification, a computer must meet certain speed, efficiency, and performance requirements. This also means that the laptop comes at a premium, especially when you get into higher configurations. The Dell XPS 13 (late 2020) still offers a lot of value for many users, even if it’s not among the cheapest portables around. That’s thanks to powerful internals like a 2TB NVMe SSD, 16GB RAM, an Intel Tiger Lake CPU, and, of course, a gorgeous almost bezel-free 16:10 full HD display which can be upgraded to 4K. However, it’s not perfect. Like most Ultrabooks, it comes with downward-firing speakers that sound a bit muffled. Laptop speakers are usually not particularly impressive, and the speaker placement on the XPS only makes them more disappointing. Of course, this isn’t unique to Dell and we’ve heard much worse. But, considering the price, we'd really like to hear better on this front. Here is the Dell XPS 13 (2020) configuration sent to TechRadar for review: CPU: 1.3GHz Intel Core i7-1065G7 (quad-core, 8MB Intel Smart Cache, up to 3.9GHz with Turbo Boost) Graphics: Intel Iris Plus (integrated) RAM: 16GB LPDDR4x (3,733MHz) Screen: 13.3-inch FHD (1,920 x 1,080) touch Storage: 512GB SSD (PCIe, NVMe, M.2) Ports: 2x USB-C 3.1 with Thunderbolt 3, microSD card reader, combi audio jack Connectivity: Killer Wi-Fi...