Dell XPS 13 Review: Move Over, Neo
16-GB model available, unlike MacBook Neo.TIRED8 GB of RAM in base model is just not enough. No headphone jack.It’s hard to talk about the new Dell XPS 13 without mentioning the MacBook Neo. To say it takes inspiration from the choices of its rival would be an understatement—whether that’s the type of processor, the quality of the display, or the amount of memory.But don’t think that’s a bad thing.
- ▪16-GB model available, unlike MacBook Neo.TIRED8 GB of RAM in base model is just not enough.
- ▪No headphone jack.It’s hard to talk about the new Dell XPS 13 without mentioning the MacBook Neo.
- ▪To say it takes inspiration from the choices of its rival would be an understatement—whether that’s the type of processor, the quality of the display, or the amount of memory.But don’t think that’s a bad thing.
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| Original publisher | WIRED |
| Canonical URL | https://www.wired.com/review/dell-xps-13-2026/ |
| Publication time | Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:30:00 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-08-14T11:49:39.999Z |
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Luke LarsenGearAug 14, 2026 5:30 AMReview: Dell XPS 13 (2026)It’s amazing how few compromises Dell made to get the new XPS 13 down to $700, but I strongly recommend the $900 model, which comes with 16 GB of RAM.Photograph: Luke LarsenTriangleUpBuy NowMultiple Buying Options Available$700 at Dell (8 GB)$900 at Dell (16 GB)CommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyRating:8/10Open rating explainerInformationWIREDThe display is gorgeous. Excellent touchpad and backlit keyboard. Decent battery life and performance. Charges from both sides. 16-GB model available, unlike MacBook Neo.TIRED8 GB of RAM in base model is just not enough. No headphone jack.It’s hard to talk about the new Dell XPS 13 without mentioning the MacBook Neo.
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