I went hands-on with Dell’s new slim laptops, and the new 14S hits a sweet spot below XPS prices
Dell’s new XPS 13 recently gave me renewed hope for affordable Windows laptops. Its sharp touchscreen display and compact aluminum design make it a compelling alternative to the MacBook Neo. But at the same event, Dell had more in store for us.
- ▪Dell’s new XPS 13 recently gave me renewed hope for affordable Windows laptops.
- ▪Its sharp touchscreen display and compact aluminum design make it a compelling alternative to the MacBook Neo.
- ▪But at the same event, Dell had more in store for us.
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| Publication time | Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:03:49 +0000 |
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Dell’s new XPS 13 recently gave me renewed hope for affordable Windows laptops. Its $699 starting price. Its sharp touchscreen display and compact aluminum design make it a compelling alternative to the MacBook Neo. But at the same event, Dell had more in store for us. I also spent time with the Dell 14S and Dell 16S, which are two laptops that target buyers who like the XPS 13’s slim and polished approach. These two laptops target buyers who like the XPS 13’s slim and polished approach but need more performance, a larger battery, or a roomier display. They also occupy an interesting position in Dell’s lineup. With prices just a couple of hundred dollars above the XPS 13 in the US, the duo sit right between the inexpensive XPS 13 and below the far more premium XPS 14.
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