Dell XPS 13 (2026) review: A MacBook Neo alternative that needs more RAM
Reviews Laptops & PCs Dell XPS 13 (2026) review: A MacBook Neo alternative that needs more RAM There’s a lot to like here, but most people should shell out for 16GB of RAM. Could anyone actually deliver a Windows laptop that works well with just 8GB of RAM? The company touts it as the thinnest and lightest XPS yet, weighing in at 2.2 pounds and 12.7 millimeters thick.
- ▪Reviews Laptops & PCs Dell XPS 13 (2026) review: A MacBook Neo alternative that needs more RAM There’s a lot to like here, but most people should shell out for 16GB of RAM.
- ▪Could anyone actually deliver a Windows laptop that works well with just 8GB of RAM?
- ▪The company touts it as the thinnest and lightest XPS yet, weighing in at 2.2 pounds and 12.7 millimeters thick.
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| Original publisher | Engadget |
| Canonical URL | https://www.engadget.com/2231708/dell-xps-13-2026-review/ |
| Publication time | Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-08-10T12:35:42.063Z |
| Last seen | 2026-08-10T12:35:42.063Z |
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Reviews Laptops & PCs Dell XPS 13 (2026) review: A MacBook Neo alternative that needs more RAM There’s a lot to like here, but most people should shell out for 16GB of RAM. By Devindra Hardawar Aug. 10, 2026 8:30 am EST Devindra Hardawar for Engadget RATING : 7.5 / 10 Pros Thin and light design Excellent battery life Solid screen Decent battery life Cons 8GB of RAM just can’t cut it Mediocre mechanical trackpad Needs more ports Intel chips are slower than last gen After reviewing the MacBook Neo, I've been eager to see which PC maker could match Apple's difficult balance of low cost and high quality hardware. Could anyone actually deliver a Windows laptop that works well with just 8GB of RAM? Dell's latest XPS 13 comes close.
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