Customer Ratings & Reviews

If you're looking for a high performance Windows machine with a MacBook-esque quality, the Dell 14S hits that mark. This isn't an XPS and it's missing some higher-end features like a high refresh rate display, but it hits almost everywhere that it matters and it's a great all around laptop that's easy to carry. The build is aluminum throughout and it feels as solid as could be and the corners are rounded out nicely with no sharp edges to rest your wrists on. The Celestial Blue is a very dark blue but it looks nice, especially when it catches the light. It is quite the fingerprint magnet though, so I'd recommend keeping a microfiber cloth with you if that sort of thing bothers you like it does me. It's pretty thin for a 14-inch laptop and though it's not the lightest laptop, it feels like it has the appropriate amount of heft for what it is. The ports are good for a 14-inch laptop and you get 2 Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports, 2 USB 3.2 Type-A (5Gbps), a headphone jack, and an HDMI 2.1 out. I do wish the USB-C ports weren't both on the left side since they are used for charging and it'd be nice to have the flexibility to plug in on either side, but that's a minor annoyance. The specs for this model include the Core Ultra 9 386H, 32GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage. The 386H is one of the new Panther Lake models, but this particular one does not include the new B390 iGPU. You do get the latest generation of Intel graphics, but with only 4 Xe3 cores versus 12 on the B390. Whether this matters to you will depend on how much GPU power you need, but having seen what the B390 can do on other laptops I am sad not to see it. The 32GB of RAM runs at 8533 MT/s and is soldered to the board, but it should be plenty for most use cases and it’s not to see in an age where 8GB of RAM is making a comeback. The 512GB SSD is a PCIe Gen 4 drive and it definitely feels like this would have been 1TB a year ago. It should generally be sufficient if you’re not storing a lot of media, but it’s low enough that I keep an eye on it. The touchscreen display is a 16:10 OLED and there's a fair bit of bezel surrounding it. It’s not egregious by any means, but it is one of the few ways this laptop shows it’s not quite the tippy-top of the stack. The display is not the brightest at 300 nits and it’s limited to a 60Hz refresh rate, but I’d still take an OLED over an LCD most days. The lack of brightness may be something worth considering though if you work outdoors or next to any bright windows. The setup follows the standard Windows 11 process of signing into your Microsoft account and downloading updates. Once I was into the desktop there were still more updates to install. I was probably completely up and running about an hour in. You get the standard Windows bloat and advertisements that need to be removed, but Dell’s contribution is relatively restrained aside from McAfee, which can be promptly uninstalled. The rest of what Dell has on there are mostly just settings management and updated tools that only show up when needed. Performance for everyday and non-GPU heavy tasks is excellent on the 14S. It flies through multiple windows and Chrome tabs without an issue both on and off the charger. Using the default ‘Optimized’ power setting in Dell’s utility, I don’t often hear the fans spin up at all and when they do they’ve never gotten loud enough to disrupt me or anyone else around. It stays cool to the touch as well. I did briefly try to run Halo Campaign Evolved, though I found that even at the very lowest settings and the most aggressive upscaling it could barely crack 30fps. I do think there is enough there to run some older and indie games reasonably well, but if you have gaming in mind I’d try to find a model with an X7 or X9 CPU to take advantage of the better graphics. Battery life has been excellent. I haven’t been able to run it all the way down yet, but based on what I’ve seen it should be able to get you through a full day no problem. It also sleeps and wakes reliably. Battery drain while sleeping is minimal and I noticed about a 6% drain every 24 hours. The keyboard and trackpad are both great on the 14S. The keyboard is backlit and the keys have the right amount of travel and nice typing feedback. Instantly felt at home typing on it. The trackpad is a standard multitouch pad, but it works well and I didn’t have any issues with tracking, gestures, or palm rejection. The webcam is 1080p/30fps and looks pretty good in most conditions, though it can look a little grainy in lower light. You also get the benefit of Windows Hello for faster login, which is always great to see. The microphone quality is also similarly pretty good and my voice came through clearly, if a bit echoey, in the recordings I took. The speakers sound very good. They get loud without distorting and the sound is clear. It’s not the fullest sound I’ve heard from laptop speakers and the bass definitely takes a backseat, but for anything with a voice focus like podcasts or calls I think most will be very happy. Getting inside of the 14S is pretty easy and only requires removing 6 Phillips head screws, 2 of which are captive. Once inside there isn’t much you can do though. The memory is not upgradeable and I could only find the single M.2 storage slot, so any storage upgrade would require an OS reinstall. The included 512GB SSD appears to be a 2230 form factor, though there is room for a full 2280. So overall I think the Dell 14S is a great laptop. Its current MSRP of around $2K certainly feels high for this laptop, but it’s not as if it’s alone there with how crazy pricing has been these days. If you can catch it on a good sale it’s worth a look to be sure.

This Dell 14S is set up perfectly for travel or for a work computer that needs to be taken to meetings or put in a bag or backpack. I really like the 14” size. In my opinion, it's a Goldilocks size, not too huge and yet not so small it's difficult to work on. This is a feature packed grab and go, highly portable laptop. It comes with an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor and 32GB of high speed DDR5 RAM. In addition to the CPU, it also comes with an NPU for processing AI requests. It's a fast machine that's able to multitask multiple applications with ease. Personally, I don't consider a machine like this a “gaming” machine. But that doesn't mean it can't handle games. It's definitely got the processing power to do it with power to spare. I consider this machine more of an all around, does most things very well, workhorse. Those who are more hard core gamers might be better off looking for a more game forward laptop. But again, if you're a casual gamer that enjoys playing games on the go and when traveling, don't rule this guy out. The 2K OLED display is really one of the best parts of the whole PC. Not only are the colors deep and vibrant, but this display is also a touchscreen as well. When I'm actually doing “work” on a laptop I usually float back and forth between the touchpad and actually touching the screen. It's faster and easier most of the time. I think one of the main focuses that Dell had in mind with the 14S is uncompromising ease of use, meaning they've tried to include anything that can make working on this machine as easy as possible. The 2K resolution is really sharp on a display this size and even thin text is a pleasure to read. I see no blockiness whatsoever in any of the text I've read on it. Everything just looks very clean and clear. Now, does this machine include all the bells and whistles that it could? No, there are some noticeable items missing, which is why I don't consider it a straight up gamer. For starters, the SSD is is a somewhat disappointing 500GB. So if you plan on loading a lot of games or like to do video editing on a laptop, you should consider adding an external SSD with a size that would make you comfortable doing what you need to do without worrying about space. External SSDs are available in a huge variety of sizes, so it's nothing to add one if needed, but for the price of the 14S, one would expect it to already come with something like a 1TB drive. But such are the times we live in with memory product costs blowing the lid off the popper, so it's not surprising, and I understand. Another area where some might be disappointed is the fact that the graphics are integrated and not split out to a separate dedicated video card. With a beast of a CPU, that's really less of a concern, but photo and video editing, not to mention games, are very demanding to which I say again, this is not a dedicated gaming machine. You can play games on it, but you may not achieve the same graphical bliss that you might with a dedicated graphics card. So, moving on. Battery life seems to be quite good in my use. This is where the integrated graphics gets the appreciation it deserves on a machine like this, by saving battery life. The overall look is beautiful with a sleek, dark blue aluminum shell. It's strong and looks really cool. Dell calls it Celestial Blue. It's only 15.3mm thick (that's 6/10 of an inch, or just over ½ inch). It's easy to carry with either edge against your palm but if you carry it with the back edge down, you get the added security of being able to grip the full length rear foot. Even though it's thin, it still includes an HDMI port, 2- USB-A ports, 2- USB-C Thunderbolt ports and a standard audio jack. There's also a camera, backlit keyboard, Wi-Fi 7 and a small lightweight battery charger (that anyone who routinely needs to drag a laptop around will understand the benefit of). Sound quality is decent and the volume can go quite loud without becoming annoying. So my take on this machine is this: if you're looking for a very portable sized laptop that has great battery life, is lightweight, comes with a phenomenal touch display, is at home as a business machine or a personal machine, looks fantastic and has a killer CPU. Then I would say, you've found it. What some might consider short comings (like the integrated graphics or the not huge SSD) only means that those people are really, looking for something more specific in a machine. This laptop delivers a great experience in my opinion, and I hope to use it for quite a while. My review is based on who this machine is designed for and how well Dell delivered what it advertised, which I believe is a 5 out of 5.

This laptop is built to make use of Ai apps like Microsoft’s Copilot. The 32gb of Ram and the Ultra 9 processor provide plenty of processing power and memory to handle any office or home application. The lack of a dedicated GPU and the maximum resolution of FHD+ (1920x1200) may be a concern for anyone who is doing complex or heavy photo/video processing. The OLED screen is bright and beautiful and the size of the laptop makes it very portable. The laptop has limited USB ports – one USB-A and two USB-C/Thunderbolt-4 ports but one USB-C is needed for charging. Overall it’s a great laptop for anyone who wants to delve into Ai apps. Pros: - OLED Touchscreen - 32 gb of Ram - Built in NPU - Ai ready and capable - Screen folds flat Cons: - No dedicated GPU - No physical Privacy shield for camera - 512 gb is limited storage at this price point Display: The OLED display is eye catching and one of the primary benefits of this laptop. The colors saturation is deep and blacks are dark even at wide angle viewing. The FHD resolution at 1920 x 1200 isnt the highest resolution but I’ll take the OLED quality over a higher resolution IPS display. The display has a 60 fps max which is fine for most low level games and video media. The touch screen works nicely and you can fold the screen all the way back so it rest on the desk for touch screen use. It is not a full 2 in 1 because you cannot fold the screen 360 degrees. The display does have a glare guard but the screen does show background glare especially in very bright areas. Storage and Memory: The laptop comes with 32 gb of low powered LPDDR5 Ram which is hard wired to the motherboard. This should not be an issue for most because the 32gb is plenty for most business, home apps and games. There is only one NVMe slot for storage in this laptop so the storage is limited due to the 500 gb drive and the inability to upgrade without removing the current drive. Note that my laptop came with a M.2 NVMe 2230 and an extender to fit the NVMe 2280 slot so the laptop can support a longer 2280 with the extender removed. Performance: The laptop comes with an Intel Ultra 9 processor so it has lots of processing power. But because this laptop does not have a dedicated GPU the Ultra 9 performs both the CPU and GPU functions which can use valuable processing resources. The laptop is Ai ready because it has Intel’s Neural Engine (NPU) is its capable of 50 TOPS. I ran the laptop through several benchmarks including the Geekbench CPU and NPU testing and the fans stayed relatively quiet and the laptop got warm but not uncomfortably hot. Below are the scores I got from the Geekbench benchmark tests. Geekbench 7 Scores: Single Core: 2633 Multi-Core 17614 Open CL: 23489 Geekbench Ai Open VINO Scores: Single Precision Score: 4416 Half Precision Score: 36063 Quantized Score: 53704

The new Dell Ultra 9 14S laptop is a powerful device for people who need to do a bit more than the basics. Out of the box I was impressed with how well built it feels. Very solid, and has a little bit of heft at just over 3 pounds, with zero cheap plastic feel to it. When initially setting up, you’re dealing with a 14 inch 2K touch OLED screen at 1920 x 1200 pixels. Sharp and colorful but only has a peak brightness of 300 nits at 60 Hz. I would have liked to see more brightness, but indoors it looks good. Plan on spending a fair amount of time setting the 14S up though, as initially it will download quite a few updates, and once you’re in, once you go to the update area manually in settings, there’s a huge list of more updates from major to lots of drivers and more. All in all, I’d say I was updating for two hours (at least?), but it’s wise to do these right off the bat. You’re getting the Intel Ultra 9 processor and 32 gids of RAM on this machine, so you do have power to do all basics plus a fair amount of video editing, and a decent amount of gaming. Unfortunately, the graphics are of the integrated Intel type with no dedicated video card or video RAM, so you are limited a little by that, even though integrated graphics have improved a bit over time. At this price point, I would still have liked to see some dedicated graphic RAM. The 512 gig SSD drive gives you a decent amount of storage space. The keyboard is firm and feels good to type on. At this size you don’t get a dedicated numeric keypad, though. The trackpad feels good and has all of the usual shortcuts on it. There’s no fingerprint reader key, and just a standard power button, but you can use the full res 1080p web cam to log in. The keyboard has a backlight with (just) two brightness settings, but it gets the job done. Speakers are decent enough for your basics, and that web cam works well even in soso light but falls a little once it gets low light in the room. More than good enough for typical online meetings, though. On one side you have a USB-A port with ear/mic jack, and on the left side you have your HDMI port, another USB-A port, and two USB-C thunderbolt 4 ports for charging and accessories. Unfortunately, no slot for a memory card of any sort. The included 65 watt charger and cable will charge up the 14S quickly enough, and I’ve had no issues with battery life. It will easily get you through a day and more with normal use. The usual newer AI features come built in, like a photodirector to edit and create images, Copilot+, translation features, and more. I haven’t had any issues with the 14S running hot or loud. During the initial setup and downloads of new firmware and drivers, the fan kicked in a lot but hasn’t made any odd noises – just a normal fan sound that isn’t very loud. The machine itself has (so far) never got “hot”… just a little warm when doing more demanding tasks. It’s a comfortable laptop to use from typing to visuals, and small enough to carry around easily. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth have both been very strong with no disconnect issues at all, even from a distance from my router in my house. My gripes? I understand there’s a RAM And storage shortage and price war going on in the computer world, but at this price point, I repeat, would still have liked to see some dedicated video RAM and maybe a larger hard drive. The body while very solid and nice looking, is a fingerprint magnet, but that’s a minor gripe. I would like to see some more nits of brightness on the screen as well, but you can if you want to budget for it, get a 16 inch variant of this laptop that has a higher res screen with 400 nits, and a dedicated numeric keypad if that’s what you need. Overall, I would still recommend the Dell 14S, though as with anything, I always say to look for it to maybe go on sale.

This laptop is just right for our business needs. It’s thin and lightweight, has the perfect sized 16x10 OLED touchscreen for portability with enough real estate to get stuff done, a responsive and accurate keyboard and touchpad, high-quality webcam with Windows Hello compatibility, and excellent all-day battery life. More than enough processing power and memory to run all our multitasking on the web and office suite, and all the right ports for plugging in at multiple sites throughout the day. It feels like a premium product with an aluminum chassis and although the screen resolution is not as good as I would have preferred it still looks great and has no issues outputting to a higher resolution external monitor for additional workload. The webcam and audio are perfectly suited to our many video calls and chats, it supports Bluetooth and WiFi 7, and has an HDMI, 2 USB-A and 2 USB-C as well as 3.5mm audio ports. The power supply uses its own dedicated port so the rest are freed up for regular use. In typical pre-built fashion it comes pre-loaded with lots of bloatware, which was deleted right away, and since then it has been working wonders compared to the aging laptop it replaced. Overall, it is a great business workhorse and I am pleased with what it can do.

The Dell 14S is a thin, fast laptop that weighs just over 3 lbs. Its glossy OLED screen only has a resolution of 1920 x 1200 (Full HD+) 60hz, but the colors feel accurate and the display is clear overall. Its brightness level is just right around 70% in my opinion, and the screen can still be viewed at a very low dim level. The touchscreen feels responsive and tablet-like. For me the initial setup took much longer than expected, so when it got to the update screen I ended up clicking ‘update later’ and went straight for Windows Update in Settings. To my surprise, there were at least 30-40 items that needed to be installed/updated, but thankfully that was done within a few minutes. I then tried Adobe Premiere Pro and tested out a 4 minute video clip (100mbps, 24fps, 3840 x 2160) and it had no issues with changes within Lumetri Color while the clip was played back. Warp stabilizing a section of 700 frames took just a few seconds. The Dell 14S comes with a (slightly bulky) 65W USB-C charger - which feels like both a blessing and a curse, as that would leave only one other USB-C port free if the laptop is in need of power. There is also a standard HDMI port as well, in addition to a 3.5mm jack and 2 USB-A ports (one on each side). The speakers are adequate for casual browsing and some content. Overall, music sounds a bit tinny, even though some bass lines are audible. For everyday tasks and some light multimedia work, the battery life and performance of the Dell 14S holds up very well. In my opinion it is an excellent device capable of handling work and casual use with ease.

Dell – 14S 14" 2K OLED Touchscreen Laptop - Intel Core Ultra 9 386H 2026 - 32GB Memory - 512GB Storage - Copilot+ PC - Celestial Blue The Dell 14S is Dell’s Copilot+ PC mid-range model equipped with Windows 11 Home, and this is at the upper end of that range with the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H CPU (50 TOPS NPU, 16 cores, up to 4.9 GHz) for built-in AI capability. It comes with 32GB of RAM (LPDDR5x, 7467 MT/s, dual-channel (onboard) and 512GB (M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive) of storage. 2MP RGB IR camera (no privacy shutter) with Dual array microphones. 14", Touch, FHD+, OLED, 300nits, 100% DCI-P3, ComfortView Plus (60Hz) Glossy finish so it can have glare. Laptop-style keyboard without a number pad - square keycaps with virtually no contour and simple but effective white backlighting. Standard non- Hepatic touchpad. The power brick is a small 65W and uses a USB-C connector. With up to 12+ hours on a mixed office usability test, and when running an intensive test with a video-intensive app like a Twitch streaming channel, it goes down to 4 hours of life. You do have fast charging to get it back up when needed. It does have a decent battery life. The internal battery is a 3-Cell, 70 W item. The exterior though nice looking is a fingerprint magnet The Dell 14S features a sleek, minimalist design with an all-aluminum exterior, smooth edges, and clean seams, ensuring durability for both the display and keyboard deck. Its build quality is solid as expected. Weighing 3.28 pounds and measuring 0.61 inches thick—plus some height from its rubber feet—it remains portable despite not being a super-light Ultrabook. Overall, it’s easy to carry and well-suited for mobility. A large grille underneath handles air intake, and hot air exhausts near the hinge. This system doesn’t have a lot of room for serious airflow or powerful cooling, though. The only biometric access is with Windows Hello using the 2MP RGB IR Webcam, which will allow walk-away recognition and put it into a lock screen. The facial recognition is very flexible and allows for dim lighting conditions and recognizes when you have glasses on or not and even when you have a hat on. Not bad for a 2MP camera. There is no fingerprint reader. Even though this is not targeted as a gaming laptop, I tested it on a recently released high-end third-person shooter game for 3 hours. Graphics were extremely clear and crisp, no screen tearing, blurry textures or color glitches. The computer kept up with the gameplay and remained cool; it did not heat up at all. Also played an older game and the same quality was present, though the graphics were simple since it was an older game. The sound was great with the Bluetooth headset, and response to keyboard and mouse commands was flawless. Both the mouse and headset were Bluetooth, and no lag in performance. There is a 3.5mm audio jack for a standard headset. The included speakers were usable but just average for gaming. The system combines two down-firing, two-watt speakers for good volume output and decent frequency range. The speakers don’t sound too thin thanks to just enough bass depth. At full volume, the speakers can distort a little, so best to run them a little below maximum for music. But for spoken content, the speakers work great. The placement of the speakers can interfere with sound output when using the laptop on your lap, though. The included program PhotoDirector Essential is a nice substitute for high-end monthly subscription programs for photo manipulation. Did a nice job with various photo edits, cropping, erasing parts of the image, changing the background, and retouching problems in a photo. The only drawback I found was that the AI generation required purchasing ‘tokens’ to create images. It is a nice variety of models, but you must invest money to use it. The Dell – 14S is a mid-premium 14-inch compact notebook aimed at advanced office work, study, media consumption, and yes, a modest gamer laptop. Under heavy use/load, the unit can generate some significant heat, so I recommend that you have a laptop cooler for when you are doing that kind of work. You have to manage external lighting and background because the monitor though nice has a fair amount of glare to it.

PROS: * Build quality * 2K OLED screen is gorgeous * Super quick and capable with the included Ultra 9 / 32GB SO-SO: * Price * Design isn’t unique at all (it’s plain boring, actually) * Integrated graphics CONS: * 500 GB of storage (for the asking price, I’d say 1TB should be the minimum) The Dell 14S won't impress you with distinctive features. Its solid, dark blue color doesn't help it stand out from the ordinary laptop you'd see on television. The only thing printed on the back is 'Dell', which makes me miss the XPS range I had a few years back. It doesn't have RGB lights or a high-end graphics card dedicated to gaming. It is a professional laptop, designed for productivity and ease of use. It's one of those machines that is ideal for both work and travel. At only 15.3mm thick, it's easy to carry and store. Fourteen inches seems ideal for people who want to use it on the move. Although it is lightweight, it still has heft because of how it's built. This is a straightforward laptop with all the specs you need, and it should handle whatever you throw at it. It isn't designed as a gaming laptop, but it can manage most games that aren't particularly demanding. Despite its thinness, it does have an HDMI port, two USB-C Thunderbolt ports, two USB-A ports, and a standard audio jack (I'll be sad when they disappear). It also features a camera, Wi-Fi 7, and a backlit keyboard (you have to turn this on since it's off by default). As for the sound, it is sufficient for watching films without headphones, but at higher volumes it becomes tinny and not very good, although that's a common issue with most laptops. They didn't equip it with an excessive sound system, but they also didn't cut corners in this area. The drive has only 500GB of storage, which could prove inadequate if you plan to store a large number of videos or photos for editing. It's a real bummer since storage and RAM are problems that the PC industry is currently facing, and it's a shame for consumers. Both RAM and storage have been reduced, and at the same time prices are higher than they've ever been. This is a 2K+ machine, something that just a few months ago would have been in the 1.5K range. Nevertheless, Dell has ensured that all the other components are highly spec’d. This makes it a capable machine for everyday tasks and demanding jobs. Battery life has remained good, and there have been no complaints in this area. When I was editing photos on the patio, I never felt any anxiety about the battery, even after using it off and on all day. It has an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor and 32 GB of fast DDR5 memory, plus a chip designed for AI tasks. This chip is fast and lets you run many programs at the same time without issues. One of the laptop's best features is its 2K OLED screen, which delivers rich, bright colors and is also a touchscreen. Whether you're editing photos and writing or just watching a film now and then, everything will be satisfactory, and all text will be clear with no issues. If you're looking for a machine that can get work done and stay productive while also having a good screen for occasional streaming, this is the ideal machine. It's suitable for travel and comes with a touchscreen, which is a useful feature (I think once you get used to a touchscreen, you notice how much you miss it when it's not available). It doesn’t need the large cooling fans or the weight a gaming machine generally requires.

Compact laptops are indispensable. While smartphones help us with a majority of tasks, ultra-PCs particularly demonstrate this for those moments when an actual computer with a “traditional” setup is needed. Dell’s 14” 2K OLED touchscreen laptop embodies both exceptional portability and performance in a stylish package. As packaged: • Dell 14” 2K OLED Laptop • USB-C Power Adaptor • Quick Start Guide Weighing under 4lbs, this laptop is practically weightless and with dimensions of 12.35 x 8.82 x .61 inches, it is barely there when stowed. While portability is the central theme in my opinion, performance does not appear compromised. The Ultra 9 processor is capable of ramping up to 4.9Ghz when needed but can stay frugal to maximize battery efficiency. The PC easily handles basics tasks, streaming and video calling. My configuration has 32GB RAM installed for seamless multitasking along with 512GB solid state drive for storage. For communication, Wi-Fi 7 standard is provided should you have an access point also operating on the standard. Bluetooth is available for connecting to devices or peripherals. There are six physical ports for connectivity: • 3.5mm audio jack (x1) • HDMI 2.1 (x1) • USB Type A (x2) • USB Type C - Thunderbolt with power delivery and display port (x2) The touchscreen OLED screen helps deliver stunning images and video. Glare is minimal and the device can be used in sunlight without issues. The OLED technology helps optimize the device’s battery performance with the 3-cell battery. For video conferencing, the 2MP IR camera provides decent performance. The speakers are downward firing located beneath the laptop. I hardly use onboard speakers but for those few instances I require their use, they are more than adequate. The touchpad is generously sized and is capable of multi-gesture. Keyboard tactile feedback is gratifying for a device this size. Two levels of brightness are available as options. In summary, the central theme for Dell’s 14" 2K OLED Touchscreen Laptop appears to be portability while delivering performance in my experience. The device checks all the boxes in my opinion. It appears well-built in line with the company’s reputation and should provide several years of use. I highly recommend.

I will start straight with the Design&Build Quality of the Dell S14 2k OLED since it's the first that strikes: The Celestial Blue finish is honestly one of the nicest Dell has done. It’s a deep, matte blue that feels premium without being flashy. The texture has that soft, rubberized feel that stays clean and doesn’t pick up fingerprints easily. The chassis is compact and solid. No flex in the keyboard deck, no creaks, no cheap plastic feel. Dell clearly aimed for a premium ultrabook vibe here, and they nailed it. It’s the kind of laptop you enjoy carrying around because it feels solid and well‑built. The 2K OLED panel is the highlight of the entire machine. It’s sharp, vibrant, and has that perfect contrast that makes dark themes and movies look incredible. What I appreciate most is how comfortable it is for long sessions. Some OLED panels can feel too saturated or too “glowy,” but this one has a natural tone that doesn’t strain your eyes. -Performance (Intel Ultra 9)- The Ultra 9 chip handles everything I throw at it without hesitation. Browsing, streaming, multitasking — it all feels instant. Even with a bunch of apps open, the system stays responsive. The integrated Intel Arc graphics aren’t meant for heavy gaming, but for productivity and light creative work, they’re more than enough. All this it's done with a stamina of a real🔋 8-10hrs consistently! For a Tactile OLED and the way it handles it's thermals i thinks that's - Fantastic! My Final Thoughts: -The Dell 14S OLED feels like a laptop built for people who actually use their machines all day — not just spec hunters. The Celestial Blue finish gives it personality, the OLED display elevates everything you do on it, and the Ultra 9 keeps it fast and smooth without turning into a jet engine. -It’s not a gaming laptop, and it’s not trying to be. It’s a premium everyday machine with a fantastic screen. -If you value display quality, portability, and a clean, premium aesthetic, the Dell 14S OLED is one of the best 14‑inch Windows laptops you can pick up right now.

This laptop is perfect for anyone who wants a reliable machine that will last several years and provide reliable service. The laptop comes securely packaged and ready to work. It took only a few minutes to update the Windows program and download my personal settings. Probably due to the Ultra 9 intel processor and 128 MB of RAM --- super fast! This laptop has a great feel to it. The keys are island style and move smoothly and definitively, letting the user feel comfortable in typing. The touch pad is quite responsive and accurate which is a great bonus when away from the office. For user convenience, this model sports two usb-c, and HDMI and audio socket on the left side, and one USB-A port of the right side. The speakers are located on the underside of the laptop and produce great audio. The touchscreen is responsive and well-placed, giving you a great way to input when you don't have a mouse. The screen folds all the way flat and can be angled at infinite angles from 0 - 180 degree. I have been super pleased with the wifi and bluetooth settings on the laptop and have only positive interactions. In conclusion, this laptop is high-powered with plenty of power and battery life to suit most people in their out-of-office needs when away from a docking station. What's not to like? Quick start, power saving, huge RAM and Storage and brilliant screen

Overall, the dreaded 7 out of 10 type of review. It’s like everything it does good, there’s a “gotcha” attached to it. For example, I like the display, great colors, deep blacks, and all the great things OLED brings. But the “gotcha” is that the OLED doesn’t seem to allow HDR for some strange reason. Plus it doesn’t have anything higher than 60Hz, but that’s not a huge concern. Another example is the sound. It’s not horrible, but it’s very ‘trebble’ sounding with little to no lows or mids. Some of its competition in its class, significantly outperforms in the audio department. The sound seems tuned for voice (meetings, video calls, etc.) really more so than media consumption. Also the speakers are on the bottom, so if you have it on your lap, or in a laptop cooler with foam insulation then the foam basically covers the speakers up. Or if you’re using a laptop riser, the sound is now pointed away from you and not bouncing off your desk/surface so you end up losing volume. It’s kind of a bad design! The keyboard is great to type on, but it’s ever so slightly misaligned to the trackpad, so you can’t rest your palms on the deck or you will accidentally click. Also the arrow keys are shrunk for up and down, which for me impacts how I work. Also if you use your laptop in low light, the keyboard backlights turn off in 10 seconds, but luckily you just have to stumble on the trackpad for it to turn back on. BT mice and the touchscreen will not bring up the keyboard lights. Speaking of trackpads, it’s nice, smooth, and big. Which is a good thing, but it’s also a diving board trackpad. This for me is a pain because I use my thumb sometimes to navigate while keeping my hands on the home row, so clicking is harder now. Why can’t it just be a haptic touchpad? The build quality, fantastic, it is all metal, and feels amazing. But it’s also a finger print magnet. The rubber feet stick to tables quite nicely, but that can be annoying too if you need to slide your laptop to show someone something. Battery Life… it’s decent. I’d say it’ll get most of the day on a charge. Using it for work, I had to charge it before the end of the day and some days I felt like it went longer. I was however able to use a 120 Watt charger, and I think it was charging much faster than the standard. My biggest gripes are the downward facing speakers, limited 60Hz screen, and no HDR. And lastly the gaming performance is entry level for sure. I can play games like Cyberpunk on the SteamDeck preset and get frames in the 30s, and low to medium on a lot of other games, but I wouldn’t recommend it for any modern competitive shooter. For the five of us still playing Marathon, I wasn’t able to get 60 FPS at all using XESS at Ultra Performance and at 900p. I also wasn’t able to hit 60 FPS on Black Ops & or Battlefield 6. Games like Mistfall Hunter also couldn’t hit 60. And in those games I feel like you can’t play unless you have a minimum of 60. So if you plan on gaming on, I’d stick with single player games. Oh and before I forget, its network card is really good for all things, including GeForce Now. I had no issues maintaining a stable connection while playing wirelessly. I also didn’t have any issues with download speeds and stability during virtual meetings.

I should probably start this review by stating that I have never been a big Dell fan. Back in the day, they offered good computers at a good value, but now, given the amount of competition that is out there and a lack of quality (in my opinion), Dell just does not offer what I am looking for anymore. That was, however, until I received this laptop. Simply stated, I was very impressed. To begin, the compact size and build quality really impressed me. The dimensions are small for the features and power that is included. This laptop would be great for any road warrior. The weight is reasonable and it has a small profile that makes it easy to throw in a bag or backpack and go. Admittedly, I really do prefer Macs and, if I have to use a Windows-based PC, the Surface Pro is my "go-to." That changed with a few hours of using this laptop, however. Operating system aside (I still prefer MacOS), I really like this laptop. The 2K OLED screen is bright and vibrant and the touchscreen feature worked sensational. Next is the touchpad. I never cared for PC touchpads because they felt "plastic-y" and did not offer a smooth touchpad experience, especially compared to those on a MacBook. The touchpad on this unit felt like glass and was a real joy to use. As far as media is concerned, the speakers are reasonably good as well. I really do not use the built-in camera much, but it is plenty good for the routine Zoom/Teams meeting. It was nice to see the variety in ports with a couple ThunderBolt 4 (USB-C) ports for charging and display output, a couple USB-A ports, and an HDMI out. The specs of the unit are impressive as well with an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor and 32 GB of RAM. The 512 GB SSD is a little small for my tastes, but still a tremendous improvement over some laptops with only 128 or 256 GB. I would say the 512 GB SSD limits the utility of this laptop for those who work with media files on the go, but the ThunderBolt 4 ports could make up for that if you do not mind carrying an external drive. The battery life also appears to be very reasonable. (I am not one to spend a long time away from an outlet, though, so it is not something I thoroughly tested.) As with any laptop, consider your use case before buying. For the typical business user who will be crunching spreadsheets, checking email, typing documents, using AI features, etc., this laptop is more than capable for you. If you are a gamer or someone who works with numerous/large media files, you may want to look elsewhere given the lack of discrete graphics, dedicated graphics RAM, and a "smaller" SSD at 512 GB in size. Personally, given the amount of travel I do with the need to conduct business while away from the office, this laptop is sturdy and robust, both in terms of build quality and specifications. If I ever had to give up my Mac and switch to a Windows-based PC, this is the one I would use. (There is also an option for a 16" screen and, at that size, you also get a numeric keypad, which is a nice feature that I often miss having on my other laptops.) I have seen some reviews online that the brightness is not that great (at 300 nits) and the exterior itself seems to be a "fingerprint magnet." Given the environments in which I use the laptop, the brightness has not been an issue for me and, as for the exterior finish, I buy my computers to use them, not for them to look pretty when sitting unused on my desk, so the fingerprints are not a big deal for me. Overall, there are some compromises made with this laptop, but if you are aware of them going in and the features fit your needs, this really is a great option that I would highly recommend giving some consideration.

Best Buy always has great employees to help with tech needs and advice on merchandise. I appreciate the tech taking his time in helping me pick the right device for me. I love the laptop he suggested!

Flat out just a solid laptop all around. Battery life is excellent (all day with ease when RDP'ing into machines), speed is just *muah* and the display looks great. Can't beat it for the price.

Easy set up and a good price for the amount of memory available. So far so good, still working it in, so hard to give a more detail report at this time. Don't fail me Dell :)

I've had this Dell 14" 2-in-1 for about three weeks now, and it's quickly become my go-to machine for both work and downtime. The 2K OLED touchscreen is the standout feature — colors are deep and accurate, blacks are truly black, and text is razor-sharp even when I'm reading for hours. Whether I'm editing photos or just browsing, the display alone makes this laptop feel premium. Under the hood, the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H handles everything I throw at it without breaking a sweat. Multitasking across a dozen browser tabs, a video call, and a spreadsheet is completely smooth, and the integrated NPU means Copilot+ features like live captions and image generation actually run fast and locally instead of lagging. The 32GB of memory gives me plenty of headroom for heavier workloads like video editing or running a couple of virtual machines, and the 512GB SSD, while not enormous, is snappy and more than enough for my day-to-day apps and files. Battery life has genuinely surprised me — I regularly get a full workday out of it without hunting for an outlet, which is rare for a machine this powerful. The Celestial Blue finish is gorgeous in person: a soft, muted metallic tone that photos don't quite do justice. The chassis feels sturdy and well-built, the keyboard is comfortable for long typing sessions, and the touchscreen hinge is smooth and confidence-inspiring in tablet mode. Overall, this is a fantastic Copilot+ PC for anyone who wants power, portability, and a stunning display in one package. Highly recommended.

This laptop is light weight and user friendly. The device would be great for business meetings, schooling, and traveling.

My son is enjoying his new computer for the engineering class. great buy

Battery level is good. And capacity is also good. its very compatible for work and good intel graphics, copilot.