I tested the new Dell XPS 13 for two weeks — here's 3 things I love (and 1 I hate)
Laptops I tested the new Dell XPS 13 for two weeks — here's 3 things I love (and 1 I hate) Opinion By Tony Polanco Published 31 July 2026 There's a lot to love about this $699 laptop When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Dell’s machine packs in many premium features and proves that the best budget laptops don’t have to feel cheap or have poor performance and battery life.I’ve tested the entry-level model featuring an Intel Core 5 “Wildcat Lake” CPU, 8GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage. Like other configurations of this laptop, my test unit has a sturdy aluminum chassis and a vivid 2.5K display.
- ▪Laptops I tested the new Dell XPS 13 for two weeks — here's 3 things I love (and 1 I hate) Opinion By Tony Polanco Published 31 July 2026 There's a lot to love about this $699 laptop When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn
- ▪Dell’s machine packs in many premium features and proves that the best budget laptops don’t have to feel cheap or have poor performance and battery life.I’ve tested the entry-level model featuring an Intel Core 5 “Wildcat Lake” CPU, 8GB of
- ▪Like other configurations of this laptop, my test unit has a sturdy aluminum chassis and a vivid 2.5K display.
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Laptops I tested the new Dell XPS 13 for two weeks — here's 3 things I love (and 1 I hate) Opinion By Tony Polanco Published 31 July 2026 There's a lot to love about this $699 laptop When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Tom's Guide) Jump To: What I like What I don't like Bottom line Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The $699 Dell XPS 13 (2026) is the best budget Windows laptop ever and a serious rival to the similarly priced MacBook Neo.
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