Customer Ratings & Reviews

For some reason Dell decided last year to try and sunset the iconic XPS brand, which was Dell's Prosumer home lineup that blended impossibly thin and light laptops for the power home user on the go. While it looked a lot like the Macbook Air, it lacked the grunt to compete with the Pro, which was fine, because it was still the sleekest Intel-based Ultrabook option for Windows. I won't even bother trying to remember the name of what they tried to replace it with because they clearly listened to customer feedback and brought the XPS Moniker back with an even thinner and lighter XPS 13 that is aligned to compete with the Macbook Neo. This unit is slightly beefed up and that's where some of the headscratching problems begin and why many will not be impressed with this XPS13 at this price point. 1. Due to the RAM and storage crisis driven by AI, this unit has double the RAM at 16GB compared to the entry level 8GB unit, but nearly doubles the pricetag to compensate. Before, 16GB was considered low-end for Windows but Microsoft has pledged to try and cut down memory usage in Windows to help combat that AI-memory shortage. How does it do? Not great. I'm sitting at 12GB with a browser and a few tabs open. 2. Only 512GB of storage. Again, AI has driven storage costs up a ton and before I'd say 1TB was the minimum for an Ultrabook with 32GB of RAM, but in this day and age, 512GB is what you get. You're instead forced to rely on external or cloud storage. I'm in a position to make use of this with a fast NAS, fast Wi-Fi 7, and a plethora of external USB-C including some Thunderbolt SSDs, but this is all additional costs and not a great solution for those who do not have internet or don't want to tie up valuable USB-C thunderbolt plugs. 3. I/O is a huge sacrifice on this new XPS13, its not the first time Dell has gone with just 2x Thunderbolt 4 connectors but they are both USB-C style and one of them is tied up for Power so this really limits your connectivity if you need external display, external storage, or a peripheral device. You will definitely want to use Bluetooth for any external mouse or keyboard or get a good USB-C Thunderbolt dock if you use this as your primary laptop and want to use external monitors. I have a Zenbook 14 which is just slightly thicker but it has both 2xTB4 but also a full-sized HDMI output as well as a USB-A connector, which makes it infinitely more flexible for outputs. No dongles and I can connect an external monitor or even a projector, which I just did for a Halloween trunk or treat. 4. The screen is a double downgrade from previous models. I've had an XPS13 and even ARM-based XPS laptops that had OLED, and they were glossy too. This new XPS13 unit is back to IPS and the finish is matte. Is this cost-cutting? I am not a fan. It is still touch screen which is nice, but I don't know why they went to matte and IPS again. This definitely is a downgrade as a media/movie device on the go as the colors do not pop as much and the blacks are not as good. It is brighter than OLED but the OLED screens I have were plenty bright. 5. The aluminum unibody is awesome and super sleek, but the buttom cut-out vents are SHARP. If you run your fingers from the center to the outside you will catch your finger and feel how sharp it is. If you do this fast if you're in a hurry, you might actually cut yourself. Dell should add a finishing pass on the body to grind town that sharp edge. I am thinking about taking a fine file and running it across the edge. They also got rid of the tapered wedge slope and it is more uniform across the front and back and both the top and bottom are nearly the same thickness, which is super thin. Its not all bad on this version of the XPS13, and the thinness and lightness are truly amazing. There's also some major upgrades compared to the XPS13 units I've recently used. 1. The new Intel Panther Lake Core Ultra 7 355 is super powerful for such a thin and light laptop, but also extremely power efficient and cool running. You can actually run this without it getting hot or getting loud. There is a small fan that runs but very inaudible. It is also just warm and does not get hot at all. 2. The keyboard is backlit and goes back to individual keys instead of the spongy blended pads on the ARM-based XPS I had a few years ago. Typing on this feels great compared to that blended keypad with square keys that were right next to each other. 3. The speakers are really good, and loud. This also makes the screen downgrade that much more of a shame as it would've been a nice device to watch a game or shows around the house while on the go. 4. The Intel WiFi7 wireless network adapter is super fast, I am able to get 2Gbps up/down on my WiFi7 network and 2.5Gbps fiber plan which is as fast as my larger gaming laptop in the same room as my WiFi7 router. This is needed as this laptop highly relies on being a thin client with wireless connectivity. 5. Windows has also adapted to the wireless requirements of thin client computing and allows better integration with my iPhone with Phone Link and the ability to cast to a wireless display, like a TV with casting capabilities. 6. Battery life is excellent and low-power and resume is also excellent. You can close the lid and resume in seconds with Windows Hello and the battery doesn't drain out like my older XPS/Intel units. So while it seems like there is a lot of negatives with this device, overall I still love it because of how portable it is. I can easily toss it in a bag and it basically feels the same size and thickness as an iPad and the battery is still where I left it even days later. The Intel Panther Lake chip is a nice blend with 4 Perf and 4 Low Power Efficient cores and feels snappy for what you will use this for. Web browsing, web-based AI prompting, 3D printing client, Youtube DIY tutorial companion, bill-paying portal, shopping center, etc. The size and portability and ability to walk around holding it in 1 hand is a huge difference in accessibility and usability that eliminates that friction of reaching for your phone or an iPad. There are just some things I want to have a full Windows machine with keyboard and mouse for and this XPS13 makes this my go-to, although my Zenbook 14 did this as well for me. The XPS13 is just slightly thinner and lighter and also looks better, in my opinion but the Zenbook is similarly awesome. Hopefully, the RAM and storage crisis eases up soon and we can get back to having beefier storage and at least 32GB, and Dell goes back to the OLED screen and then I would have few complaints, but still the thinness and lightness of this new XPS13 is a sight to behold.

Performance: This XPS comes with 16GB of Memory and 256GB of storage (soldered, so no potential to upgrade hardware in the future), which is good but not great. I edit and colorgrade videos, so I’d like to be able to use this for light colorgrading on Davinci Resolve, but 16GB is the bare minimum for running Davinci and so I experienced timeline lag, freezing, and slow loading speeds when I was seeing how far I could push it. Light video-editing and colorgrading does fine, but it definitely won’t be able to handle 3D effects or complex timelines. However, it can handle light creative work, so running Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom works decently well. So if you’re mainly using this laptop for office work that doesn’t require much power, this’ll do just fine, but if you’re looking to push it a bit for running video editing and complex photo editing, you may want to look elsewhere. Build, Hardware: This XPS has a solid, premium feel.The unibody is amazing, and it doesn’t bend or flex at all when picking it up or typing. It’s extremely sleek and comes in at 2.2lbs, making it the most portable laptop I’ve owned. I did notice that the edge on the screen near the hinge was quite sharp, almost sharp enough to cut you when picking it up. The keyboard is solid, and the keys are individual as opposed to blended which makes the typing experience all the more satisfying. The backlighting on the keys is well done and distinguishes the keys well. This model only comes with 2 USB-C ports which is really limiting if you have other devices to use. No HDMI, no USB-A. You’re definitely going to have to resort to bluetooth devices and dongles. Screen:  It’s built with a matte finish LCD screen, which is a bummer if you care about vibrant colors, contrast, and deep blacks. For me it’s a negative because I do colorgrading and photo editing, but for most who are just using it for casual everyday work, it’s probably fine. Audio: The speakers are really good! The audio quality is actually surprisingly clear and loud for voices, making it perfect for taking zoom calls and listening to dialouge driven television. On an interesting note, I noticed that even though there wasn’t much bass, the body would vibrate as if there was.  Who I think it’s perfect for: I think this laptop is perfect for students who need a long battery life and don’t need to run any strenuous tasks. If portability and size is your primary metric, this is a great option just because of how sleek and lightweight it is. Though you won’t be able to do anything too intensive, this laptop is great for casual work (ie. document editing, programming, light creative work) I myself am a student and love this laptop because of how portable it is. I’ve had a pleasure using this laptop so far just because of how lightweight it is and the premium build + feel. I can really just take this everywhere, using it for everyday tasks: document editing, programming/coding, spreadsheets,  assignments, and even light photo/video editing.

I've been looking for a small, thin, extremely portable Windows laptop for a while now, and I think I finally have one that checks all the boxes for my use, and maybe other peoples use as well. This machine offers a fast processor and vibrant touchscreen with adequate RAM for office or personal use. It's a fantastic travel addition for anyone needing the convenience of a high end machine on business trips or vacations. So obviously, if you're looking at reviews for this machine, you're interested in a small, highly portable yet competent laptop. I use it primarily for personal use. Word processing, office apps, web browsing, etc.. The intel core 7 Ultra means you get crazy fast speeds for these types of applications. The processor speed is great, and you get the memory you need, to run any of the basic apps you want. I still see 16GB of RAM offered in gaming machines, so yeah, more than adequate. The display, is 3k which is important on a machine this small size, and it's clear and sharp, despite having integrated graphics and not a stand alone graphics card. On top of that, it's a touchscreen, which is always welcome for quick access tapping. The storage capacity is where some might give it a pass. I feel anything short of 1TB is probably going to be much less future proof. This guy has 512GB, so if you store a lot of files on your laptop, this may not be enough for you. For what I use this machine for, it's completely fine, and helps to keep the overall cost down. It has Wi-Fi 7 connectivity along with Bluetooth, a backlit keyboard, 2-Thunderbolt 4 connectors, and a small charger that looks like it should be included when you buy a cell phone, and I really like that you can use your own charging cable with it or just use the one that comes with it. The charger AC plug folds down so that you can slip it into a bag without it snagging on anything, Each of the USB-C connectors offer Display Port and PD charging. It seems strange to see a machine like this with only 2 ports on it, but I think for the majority of people, this is going to be just fine. I really like the keyboard on this machine. It has extremely low profile keys but each one is large enough to make for comfortable typing. The keys themselves offer a very snappy response and it takes very minimal effort to press each one. They seem to be less than about .05” above the keyboard deck in height. The backlighting is clear on the keys themselves with only a tiny bit of light around the individual keys. The audio is surprisingly good for a laptop this thin. It offers way more low end sound than I expected and is great for movies and videos. This laptop comes in at an unbelievable 2.2 pounds. It's 0.5” thin and looks really nice overall. It has a minimalist appearance but a high end look. It will fit easily into a backpack or bag and you won't even notice any extra weight (even with the included charger). The touchpad is well defined and large enough, and the left and right integrated buttons don't feel mushy like a lot of laptops I've used. The keyboard layout is pretty standard and unremarkable and includes a copilot key (if anyone is interested in that). This laptop is an absolute pleasure to use, and a welcome small format machine all around. It's responsive in use and the touchscreen is clear and sharp with deep, rich colors. The anti-glare finish on the screen means you can use it in any environment without worrying about reflections distracting you. The processor is fast and there's more than enough memory to do pretty much anything you need to do. This will definitely become my go-to machine for travel. It's the perfect size to take along on trips or to work, and you won't need to sacrifice speed and quality when you do.

The first thing I noticed about this Dell XPS was how thin and light it is. At just over two pounds and less than 13mm thick, it doesn’t feel like much to carry around. The Storm color looks sharp, and I like that I can easily open the lid while it is sitting flat on a table. It’s a small thing, but something I appreciate each time I use it. The 13.4-inch 2.5K touchscreen looks crisp and clean. It has an almost matte feel to the surface, and it responds quickly to touch. I find myself using the touchscreen a lot for its convenience and because I’m used to it on my tablet. It’s one of my favorite parts of the laptop so far. Getting through the initial Windows 11 setup was simple, with no surprises. This model has an Intel Core Ultra 7 Series 3 processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. Most of my time with it has been spent using a word processor and updating my financial spreadsheets. It’s been great for simple tasks like browsing the internet, and taking some Zoom meetings but I do push its limits purposely by opening several apps and haven’t noticed too much of a hit to performance. I’ve been happy with the battery during that everyday use. Although I haven’t measured an exact runtime, I haven’t felt like I constantly need to reach for the charger. When it does need a charge, the included 65W charger gets it charged up quickly. The keyboard backlighting is another useful touch. You can leave it off or choose between low and high, depending on the lighting around you. The sound is also decent for a laptop this small. Its four speakers give it a nice stereo effect, although I wouldn’t expect a small laptop to replace a dedicated speaker setup. Connections are kept pretty simple with two USB-C ports for charging, peripherals, and external monitors. Depending on what you connect, an adapter or hub may be something to keep handy. It also includes Bluetooth and Wi-Fi 7, along with Dell’s optimization tools and a year of McAfee. What I like most about this XPS is how easy it is to take along and use. The thin design gets your attention first, but the responsive screen, quick charging, and good battery life are the things I appreciate once I start working. My experience so far has been positive, and it fits well with the way I use a laptop day to day.

The Dell - XPS - 13.4" 2.5K Touchscreen Laptop is an excellent small laptop. If you need something on the go and can still work well, this is a good choice. With a 13.4” screen it’s a small size, only weighs 2.2 pounds, and is half an inch thick. Easy to slip into bags and carry around. It has 16GB RAM, and 512GB of storage for processing on the device. With Wi-Fi 7 you can connect to storage for bigger jobs with fast storage. My Wi-Fi 7 connections were solid. There are only 2x USB-C Thunderbolt connectors for additional connections. USB-C ports are on the back left and right sides of the device. With one for power, getting dongle may be needed for additional wired accessories. But with Bluetooth wireless, connecting a mouse or other devices does not need a port. I connected an Ethernet adaptor and had no issues using it. Power is through an included small USB power block. The screen is LCD and 2560x1440@120Hz and 2.5K for a clear picture using an integrated Intel GPU from the Intel Core Ultra 7 Series 3 processor. Together, for work and web browsing the computer does great. Just take it with you as needed to the next work location. The keyboard is a little cramped but expected for a laptop this size. Keyboard response is tight with small travel and the backlighting was good. Still easy to work with. The touchpad is a good size and responsive. With a small footprint the touchscreen became a nice option being close to the computer. The touchscreen was accurate and responsive with no issues. Using the laptop is a quiet experience. I had no noise or heat issues while working on it. Whether wired using a dongle or wireless, the laptop worked with ease through workloads. 16GB RAM is nice to cover Windows 10 Home OS overhead and have RAM for running your programs. I found it to be an excellent computer for taking anywhere around the house and connecting to my network for tasks. The small size means some sacrifices are made, but with wireless you can get by on physical two ports. Bloatware and excess programs were easy to remove to a few GB’s of storage back. With the Thunderbolt ports you can connect to external displays as needed. Battery life seemed good with basic tasks being run such as watching videos or having office products open. If you need something lightweight with good battery life and enough options to be flexible on the go computer this can work very well. There is enough power to show work on its own, or connect to other devices if needed. With the RAM and storage in it, it becomes a good value for the price with the cost of memory chips today.

The Dell - XPS - 13.4" 2.5K Touchscreen Laptop looks and feels like a premium laptop it is touted to be. It is super slim and light weight, perfect for carrying around. The edge to edge display makes the most out it’s size. Plenty of storage for downloads and apps. 16 gb ram an i7 8 core processor makes multi tasking no problems. This unit is less than a whisper quiet and does not get hot. With WiFi 7, to get you the extra speed if you have it. The facial recognition works great for quick access to the pc. There is a voice access capability that you can enable. While it does work, I feel it is a bit gimmicky. You need to get familiar with the commands and it’s not very quick. AI is the big thing these days and it is ready to go from the start. However I am not purchasing this unit for its AI features is a big draw. AI apps are already availabile everywhere. While this does come with pre installed Co-Pilot app, I don’t see it being any different than what you can already download. And those capabilities are unusually capped until you pay for upgraded services. Don’t get me wrong, there are many things you can do and increase productivity, but it’s not limited to this device alone. There are some built in AI features within this windows operating system, but I find some of it limited and again if you want to uses some of the preinstalled apps like MS paint to the fullest AI capabilities, it does require a subscription service. On other thing to note is the ports available. There’s only two. Both are thunderbolt and can be used for external displays and USB C connections. However one of them will be tied up if you are charging the laptop. The battery in the laptop however is great. Should get most people through the day. An issue that I had encountered was with the display while playing a game. While the display is crisp, there was times where it seemed like the touch screen was getting pressed with the small light circles indicating an area being touched. Not really sure what caused this but while looking it up, it does seem like this has been reported before. Given it’s a brand new laptop, I wouldn’t expect this to happen and hopefully it was a random rare occurrence. This laptop is a great size and will perform well. Looks sleek but and will last a full day. But there are some draw backs to consider.

The laptop is beautiful and relatively powerful. The trackpad on mine had a slight rattle to it when clicked. I also ended up having an issue where it wouldn’t connect to my usb-c Dell 34” monitor. Apparently this is a known issue and Dell has issued a bios update to resolve the issue but it still didn’t work for me. I ultimately ended up returning the laptop.

Returned no usb drives but a very nice lightweight laptop

Dell - XPS - 13.4" 2.5K Touchscreen Laptop - Intel Core Ultra 7 Series 3 2026 - 16GB Memory - 512GB Storage - Storm (2026 release) I am impressed with the premium design and feel of this very portable laptop. It weighs 2.2 lbs. with a screen size of 13.4” and can be moved easily from location to location within your home, classroom, library or office, or from/to bag/purse while traveling. The very sleek and attractive finish on the aluminum housing is certainly eye appealing and simple to keep clean. It offers very loud quad speakers with Dolby Atmos tech shooting downward and to the side from slots along the lower edge of each side of the bottom case, is only .5” thick with two rubber rails running left to right, front and rear, as “feet” giving it stability and airspace beneath it. It has two USB-C Thunderbolt 4 ports one on each side toward the rear, and both offer Power Delivery (PD) so you can charge the laptop from either port, or charge other devices (such as a phone) from either port, as well as connect through adaptors to multiple monitors using DisplayPort or HDMI, ethernet, USB-A ports, SD card readers etc. An adaptor would be needed for an individual item, such as a monitor straight off either USB-C port. If you obtain a USB-C Thunderbolt dock, any adaptors would be built into the dock depending upon your choice of dock, and your peripherals would be connected to it with the dock being connected to one of your USB-C ports. The upshot is you have the convenience of charging from either side of your laptop while using whatever peripheral(s) you need through the other USB-C port. In addition to ports, you have Wi-Fi 7 and BT also. In addition, you’ll find it provides a screen resolution of 2560 x 1440 (QHD) and an anti-glare touchscreen with 120Hz refresh rate and very thin bezels around the screen. Viewing quality is excellent. Brightness is rated at 500 nits, which I found that 50% brightness is quite effective. It offers a 2MP 1080p front-facing camera and microphone for video conferencing and Windows Hello face recognition ability. The backlit keyboard is spacious with quiet easy key travel. The touchpad is spacious as well, offering smooth travel and sensitive touch response (not too sensitive but good balance there for efficient use). There is a 65W power supply and cable with a 4444.44 mAh battery and ordinary use allows about 14 hours or so on one charge (obviously, everyone’s use will vary somewhat in intensity and duration but saying you will be able to use it a full workday+ is reasonable). The Best Buy version of the Dell XPS 13 has 16GB of RAM and an Intel Core i7 Ultra processor with CoPilot AI built in with about 50 TOPS onboard along with a 512GB PCIe SSD for storage. The overall performance increase with the Intel Core Ultra 7 processor coupled with 16GB of RAM makes this Dell XPS 13 an outstanding laptop for home, office and classroom performance. It is designed for office work, home use, classroom work, writing, research, web browsing, streaming videos and using Copilot assistance all along the way, if AI is useful to you. With its integrated graphics chip, though powerful in its own right, is not designed for heavy gaming, serious video/photo editing and other intensive graphics applications such as CAD work. The only time I noticed the fan running was when it was downloading and processing a large number of updates when first setting up the laptop. Even then it was more a background whisper than anything else, and it soon stopped. I've not heard the fan other than in a heavy load situation. As I said, even then it was not distracting in any way to me or anyone in the same room. Overall, I’ve found this nifty XPS 13.4” Notebook laptop a delight to use. It’s comfortable to work on and easy to carry. It’s 16:9 ratio screen lends itself to better document viewing. And with CoPilot built in there is a wealth of help and support in researching, writing and documenting whatever your need. Coupled with its portability it’s a natural fit for a writer or student or anyone else for keeping track of finances, or doing other office, classroom work and general office work. I would recommend it to a friend!

This Dell XPS Ultra 7 is an easy to use laptop with some nice features. It weighs just over 2 pounds, so light and easy to take along. It’s kind of crazy to think how far we’ve come with laptops and how sleek they have become. The cord is a 65W Type-C AC Adapter, which is just a cord and doesn’t have that block in the middle of the length, so that is easy to pack up also. The length of the charging cable is about 70”. The laptop is compact but not too small. I measured the screen at 13.5” diagonally. This laptop screen is LCD. The resolution is 3K, which is quite high, and is bright and rated at 500 nits. Also this is a touchscreen laptop which is nice. I love a backlit keyboard. I can’t go back to a dark keyboard. The Windows Hello options available for this laptop are facial recognition, PIN, and security key. There is no fingerprint recognition unless you add a fingerprint reader. Opening this laptop is easy as there is a finger recess so you can open it easily. You might think this is nitpicky but I have a few laptops without this recess and it’s quite unpleasant. The audio sounds good. The speakers are not visible, but the sound seems to come through the top of the unit and possibly also near the hinge area. I see two tiny holes in the top edge of the laptop, maybe sound comes out of there. I thought maybe these would light up when plugged in and charging, but they don’t. There’s no outwardly visible sign on the case that lets you know when it’s finished charging. Memory size is 16GB and storage is 512GB, which is average these days. So far, as an average user I haven’t had a problem with this size in the past. This laptop has an Intel core, which may or may not matter for your use, however with a VPN that I have to use for school, it has to be Intel. If you need a lightweight all-purpose laptop this is a great option. I didn’t share any photos of my Dell XPS because the photos on this product page are really good and I can’t do any better. At the time that I’m writing this in early November 2026, this laptop is $500 less than when I bought it, which is a great savings!

The Dell - XPS - 13.4" 2.5K Touchscreen Laptop - Intel Core Ultra 7 Series 3 2026 - 16GB Memory - 512GB Storage is what I would call a slim and sexy laptop. It is about half an inch thin. It has an all metal chassis/body and being slim, it is a very light weight laptop. When the XPS Logo came on the screen, I was actually wowed, by the clarity of the XPS logo and how it looked engraved/etched in the screen, a testament to the video quality of the screen, even though it is IPS and not OLED. The keystrokes are precise and less travel. The display lid feels solid and precise. However, the lid does not fold flat so please don't try. It opens about 110 degrees. I am not sure what kind of finish is on the laptop, BUT it does not transmit fingerprints on the keypad. Which makes your laptop look cleaner. I actually tried to transmit finger prints, and it did not work. I am impressed. The chassis does not have vents on bottom, the vents are out the back side of the laptop This makes the laptop expel hot air better and cooler and not having the vents blocked on the bottom. And without vents on bottom, you can actually use on your lap or your chest. A downside of the slim chassis, it only has two USB-C ports and one is used for charging, so you basically only have one USB-C port. Which would require an adapter or dongle to use a standard USB. Dell does have docks that would expand the ports, for monitors, keyboards and mouse and other peripherals. Battery life is really nice, it will last me a whole day of MS Office applications and surfing. Video quality is very precise and accurate and of course it is so nice to have the touchscreen. The audio/volume is very surprisingly for the size of the Dell XPS, Having volume setting at 20 or 22 is more than loud enough. Overall, the Dell XPS 13, is a ideal laptop for travel, for school and light business use. My favorite of the Dell XPS is that it does not show finger prints. Makes and keeps my Dell XPS looking new and clean. Light weight, slim, and portable.

I’m upgrading from an XPS 9315. In comparison, there are a lot of little refinements in the Dell XPS DX13260 that make the overall experience better. The new keyboard feels good. Key travel is good. I like that they keys are dark. On my old model, the keys were light which made it difficult to read the letters at times when the backlight was on. I do miss the fingerprint reader. The touchpad is very responsive. Tracking around and scrolling feels comfortable. The Dell XPS DX13260 is very light. It feels almost like a tablet when carrying it around closed. The depth of the laptop is even from front to back which is different from the XPS laptop I’m upgrading from, where there, it was thicker towards the back and tapered towards the front. This may be a subtle difference, but I think it makes it feel more comfortable carrying around. The advertised CNC aluminum feel very sturdy and the chassis never got really hot when I was working with it. The screen looks fantastic. Even though it’s not an OLED, colors look really sharp. I’m kind of glad to get this kind of picture quality without the OLED so that I can benefit from better battery life. The 120 hz refresh is readily apparent when scrolling. The transitions look incredibly smooth. The advertised brightness is 500 nits, but I haven’t really tested it yet since I use adaptive brightness for power saving. However, I haven’t needed to adjust the brightness manually in any of the various different room lightings where I’ve used the laptop. My only nitpick about this laptop are the speakers. They are plenty loud, but they do not like too much bass. I’ve only used the Rock preset in VLC when playing mp3’s and I’m getting distortion from even what seems to be the lightest use of bass in the songs I’m listening too. I haven’t gotten to try tweaking the settings yet, but this is a warning to those who try out audio right out of the box. Overall, I think this is a great laptop.

The Dell XPS 13.4" laptop is a sleek aluminum clad laptop. It is super thin and only 2.2 pounds. It has a 2.5K touchscreen. While the screen seems to have no physical bezel it does have a visible border. This version of the laptop has an Intel Core 7 Ultra series 3 processor, 16 Gb memory and a 512 GB SSD. There are only 2 physical connections available, 1 USB C on each side. A 65 watt USB C charger is included. Windows 11 Home, 12 months of McAfee Premium and Cyberlink PhotoDirector for Dell are included. Initially the setup was fairly automated but as days went by it seems that more updates were required, reminding me of days gone by. The computer is a great size and weight. The thin aluminum case, keyboard, touchpad and touchscreen all have a high quality feel and function as they should. The video is sharp, responsive and clear. This laptop has no trouble uploading or downloading files, images of video at the top speed of my 1 Gig internet and WiFi. Streaming video image quality is great but leads me to my one dislike of this laptop build. The down-firing speakers. To me the speakers sound like they are down in a hole. This sound is compounded by the way I mostly use a laptop which is actually in my lap. When in my lap the already muffled sound is aimed at my pants legs which muffles the highs even more. Overall, I love this computer. It fits both in my camera bag and my small backpack that I travel with on overnight trips. This will replace my aging tablet to travel with. While I mention the sound above, it is not a deal killer. At my desk I can use the external speakers that I always use and for music and video when traveling either earbuds or bluetooth speaker.

Love, Love, Love this laptop! I opened the box and my first thought was “Wow”. The Dell XPS laptop is esthetically pleasing, meaning it just looks good. I travel frequently so something lightweight and fits into a purse or tote bag is essential. I have a Macbook Air for work that I also travel with, so an additional laptop for personal activities needs to be easily packable and lightweight. The Dell XPS hits the mark here. The keyboard is backlit meaning the keys have lights on them which is fantastic for use on the airplane. The keyboard has a nice “touch” meaning the keys function with a light touch. The keys make a bit of a light drum sound, not a click. Nice. Graphics are great and the battery lasts all day based on my usage. Copilot is included and created a surprisingly diverse playlist when I requested one for a particular holiday. And if all this wasn’t enough, the Dell XPS has a touchscreen. The touchscreen makes it easy to scroll through a list of data including a search result and get the specific item you want. Setup was easy. Take out of box, charge and then turn it on. Answered four simple questions, country, language, keyboard layout and name to use for the laptop. Connected to the internet and the laptop installed updates for about an hour. Had a few more questions to answer related to installing as a new PC or using data from the cloud about other computer(s) I have that have been backed up to the cloud. Total about 90 minutes to setup and start using.

This little XPS laptop has bumped all my others out of the way. It's so light and thin it's just amazing how good the display and the audio is. Dell has gone all out with R&D, the way the sound seems like it is truly coming from a semi-circle but concentrates at the screen is just a wonder, and it truly gets my attention when I am sitting in the recliner with this thing. I've only had it a week or so and I am already addicted to it. The charger is USB-C and the brick about the size of a phone charger, and it charges up pretty quickly. The battery life is outstanding, I can surf videos for 90 minutes and it still retains about 80%. I love the backlit keyboard, a big plus for use in low-light situations. Like a lot of laptops lately, this one has no input/outputs other than 2 USB-C ports. Of course, the Bluetooth and WiFi are ready to connect to your access points and devices. The audio package is Cirrus Logic XU and seems first-rate to me. I'm not sure if it is intentional but the base of this machine seems to radiate some bass to your lap and hands when contacting it. It's really fun to watch streaming TV on this. It has a built-in camera you can use for video apps, seems average but adequate quality. The touchpad is nice and big too. It has plenty of RAM and storage (16Gb/512GB) so it's fast and able to store lots of files. This is a great little laptop.

The Dell XPS 13.4 inch touchscreen laptop is impressively thin and lightweight. The 13.4 inch screen resolution of 2560 x 1600 is 16:10 aspect ratio which gives you a little taller screen than a standard QHD display. The high resolution also provides a high pixel density resulting in a very sharp display image. The touchscreen works as expected. The keyboard is nicely backlit and the keyboard is compact with short-throw keys but it works fine for touch typing. The touchpad is large and responsive. The laptop body is made of metal, giving the computer a nice premium feel and impression of sturdiness. Overall very nicely constructed and feels like it will last a long time. The USB -C AC adapter is about the physical size of one that would come with a cell phone, which is a nice change from lots of laptops that come with AC adapters that are almost as big as the computer. Performance is excellent. Plenty of power and capacity for any business application, or web surfing, email, etc. The integrated graphics are not too shabby, it would be fine for lightweight gaming (i.e., anything other than the newest 3-D ultra-graphical games). The size and light weight make it a great choice for traveling or taking to school. The performance makes it ready for almost any task. This is a good choice for a mid-level laptop that you can take anywhere.

This laptop is all about being a compact power house, convenience oriented Travel LT. A little over 2 lbs makes it very portable for Air Travel. As well as a small 65w Charging brick to help minimize its presence in a carry on case or back pack. This is built with premium materials which give it a solid feel. Keep in mind this is not meant for multiple connections, but, instead is more streamlined for the minimalist who only needs 1 or 2 High Speed C ports for USB storage to transfer files or connecting externals. To keep these ports available, one would use a Bluetooth mouse if a mouse is desired! the track pad already has a good response feel and was adequate for me. You would also need to use bluetooth headphones as there is no phone/mic port as the speakers do put out good volume but lack a bass presence. Some neat features: Auto power on when Lid is opened. Backlit Keyboard. (2 light levels) F10 key used for a screen snip it! F4 key for mic dictation. Home and end key functions. AI Copilot key. along with other usefull FKeys. A Intel Ultra 7 core and 16gb hi speed memory provide plenty of speed for good productivity! Only time will tell, but after its first charge up, it showed approx 13 hours of battery life available, Very Impressive!! Also this is equipped with the latest Intel WiFi 7 for super network connectivity. My final thought is this is a good choice if your thinking in terms of travel or portability without sacrificing performance.

I wrote a review a month ago on this laptop that I got for myself, and this will be my second one i got for my son-in-law. Yes, I liked it that much Packaging Dell does a wonderful job packaging to protect, reduce waste and makes it simple to open and find all of the necessary parts Initial impression This laptop is stunning with the matte aluminum body that exhibits quality and is something that I will apply a case to protect the surface Size Roughly the dimensions of a (yellow) legal pad in length, width, and thickness, with the weight being just slightly heavier Set-up Dell did an outstanding job with the step-by-step software process within the laptop to get you up and running quickly without issue Function The touch screen is clear and vibrant, but I prefer not to touch it even though it resists fingerprints. The speed is more than sufficient for home use and the hard drive is sufficient as long as you feel comfortable backing it up to the cloud. There is 1 USB-C port, so a docking station of your choice should be your first purchase Options I also set mine up with dual external monitors and the process was simple and effective Overall this is a well crafted laptop that will service you for many years ahead Yes, I would recommend it to others (obviously)

I've been purchasing Dell computers for nearly 30 years. I generally have found them to be top level performers in their respective price range. I'm surprised at how mediocre this small-sized laptop was demonstrating at every turn. THE POSITIVES Build quality was impressive with a premium feel case. It looks sharp. The touch screen has a very thin border and the touch sensitivity was quite good. More on that later. Very light and very thin. It looks to be a windows version of a Fruit product. Keyboard is backlit - looks nice. Keyboard feel is satisfactory and easy to use. THE NEGATIVES From the start, this computer became an unusable electronic device. From the start, there was the nauseating plethora of Windows reminder screens that landed me into the land of total usability - the nearly 25 minute windows update screen that took the entire screen and had me wait (and to hold in contempt) this computer. But wait. There is more. More updates were being prepared in the background so that you'd be reminded to restart numerous times. Of course this is not a Dell only problem. But it becomes theirs when you ship a system that is made to order that should have had an up to date system. I'm no Fruit product lover, but they somehow manage to ship their products with near up to date software that doesn't require me to walk away from a computer for nearly half an hour. In this case I found something that distracted me for an hour. Every time I looked at this computer during initial boot, that repugnant windows update screen was still navigating through an update and this was while plugged into power (not on a diminished battery). After boot up from the restart of the initial update, I had time to write this review and then some. I do not understand why a computer maker can ship something so devoid of a current OS and still remain in business. Maybe this computers limited specs added salt to the wound on set up time. But from the start, I regretted testing this unit. As I write, I'm still waiting on the latest round of Windows update to install - stuck on 99% downloaded for minutes. I was waiting to restart so I could put this unit through its paces rather than just to end this at "avoid at all costs" and find something with better software management. BATTERY WORRIES I ended up moving the laptop to use near my desk without being plugged into the charger. In about 30 minutes, the computer went from 100% charge to 80%. And this thing was doing nothing but installing the final round of window updates. Display brightness was at 81%. After the last round of updates (post original boot), battery went to 69%. OVERALL IMPRESSION This might make a decent portable video viewer - like if you are charging your golf cart and waiting for your charge level to be meaningful. Good email checker. Or a puzzle platform for your mom in her 80's. Not sure what else this would do well. 16 gb of ram but 512 gb of storage. WOULD I RECOMMEND THIS? No. I've tested better and at this price point that did better than this at initial boot performance and battery usage. I am sorely disappointed in such a remarkably mediocre Dell computer. If you think carrying a feather is too much weight for you, this might be your type of device. It is light - but in every aspect. MORE NEGATIVES The trackpad. Horrific among most modern trackpads. During installation start, I had to use the touchscreen to get through the various menus because the trackpad was so unresponsive. The good news is that after an update, the trackpad was almost usable. Still not as good as older Dell systems I've owned and loved.