Dell - XPS 13.4" 3K Touchscreen Laptop - Intel Core 5 Series 3 320 2026 - 8GB Memory - 512GB Storage - Sky

Coming from a MacBook Neo after coming back to windows for necessary applications and doing a first time trade in with BestBuy they offered me 480 and I paid 499 so I thought let’s get 120hz and touchscreen and windows hello face unlock. This laptop is much lighter and more compact and portable than the Neo in real world travel. The fans are noticeable coming from apples budget laptop but not overly intrusive. However the big gripe is windows is totally different on 8GB of ram than Mac OS. Also keyboard backlighting is so appreciated even during the day cmon Apple get with the program. Charging is way faster 65 watts and the battery size is larger although not as efficient. MacBook Neo only 20watts in 2026 for a laptop is wild

Despite the low ram being at 8gb, if you need a laptop for simple basic computer functions (office work, web browsing, video streaming, video game streaming) it works great! The build quality is great, the screen at 120hz, the speakers, 512gb hard drive, all around a great experience. If you have the money and can upgrade to 16gb might as well, but for $599 its a no brainer.

The Dell XPS 13.4" 3K Touchscreen Laptop really does have the "Magic Touch". It is perhaps the perfect size for travel by airplane or as sometimes in my case, via motorcycle! It fits with ease atop my other luggage in the overhead storage compartment and is easily accessed once we're underway and the seatbelt light has been turned off. I use it to play "21" or Solitaire, all while listening to Sinatra singing "Come Fly with Me"! And when I travel by motorcycle it is small enough to easily fit in a saddlebag on either side of my bike or in my waxed canvas duffel bag directly behind me on the seat! This compact powerhouse is a delight to take on a trip across the state or cross-country! The battery lasts for hours and hours and I have had it playing through all 3 of Christopher Nolan's BatMan films without a hiccup and battery to spare, in a word OUTSTANDING power management! It easily connects to either my Bose Ultra 2 or Sony Collexion headphones for either movies or music and again, the battery keeps playing for hours. The longest I have gotten is just over 10 hours of continuous music playing in my home and sent via Bluetooth to one of my Denon HEOS speakers! That is really outstanding! And sitting on a plane it never got hot in my lap. I recall years gone by when laptops would become "uncomfortably warm" even surfing the web at home, not this laptop! Cool Runnings describes this Dell to a "T"! The 3K screen is bright, sharp and just right for travel by air. The processor is powerful but not power hungry which is just what's needed in the real world we all live, work and play in. Well done Dell, well done indeed! And speaking of well done, this laptop easily averaged download speeds in our home of 600+ mbps! That is FAST! The keyboard is perfect for my average size "L" hands and fingers and this is a big deal for me as I have physical handicaps that sometimes make typing difficult but to date, this keyboard is a very good match for me and a pleasure to use. I loaded pictures of our 3 (so far!!!) grandchildren on the Dell and they all look just great on the 13.4" 3K screen, whether I was viewing them in-flight or in front of relatives! This lightweight is no flyweight in either features or performance in the real world and as such it does all that I would ask of a travel laptop and once you're home or arrive away from home, it still performs superbly! Highly recommended? Yes it is! It truly does have the Magic Touch.

I absolutely love this XPS 13. It is hard to believe that a newly released XPS laptop can be found at this price, because nearly every part of this laptop feels premium. The XPS line has always aimed for a high-end look and feel: the CNC aluminum feels solid, the design is extremely thin and light, and it has the kind of fit and finish that makes it feel like a much more expensive computer. The display is the star The screen is the first thing that stands out. A 3K touchscreen display with a 120Hz refresh rate on a compact 13.4-inch laptop is an incredible combination at this price point. I dare you to find another current one at this price. The resolution makes text look exceptionally sharp, while photos, streaming video, and everyday web browsing look rich and detailed. The high refresh rate also makes normal tasks—scrolling pages, moving windows, and using the touchscreen—feel noticeably smoother than on a standard 60Hz laptop. Dell’s display design keeps the bezels looking very small, which helps the screen feel more immersive without making the laptop physically large. It is the sort of display that makes work, reading, and media consumption easy and pleasurable. Premium speed and portability Performance has been excellent for the kind of work this computer is intended for. The Core 5 Series 3 processor feels quick and responsive with daily apps, web browsing, streaming, Office work, and general multitasking. The 512GB of storage is also a practical amount for a portable laptop, leaving room for applications, files, and photos without immediately needing external storage. I do wish that it had Xe cores for some real Arc graphic power, however. This is not meant to be a dedicated gaming machine or a replacement for a high-powered workstation used for demanding professional rendering or large video-production projects. But for school, work, travel, home use, and normal productivity, it feels fast, capable, and polished. Dell also positions this processor generation as including built-in AI capabilities for modern Windows features and everyday tasks. I did push Adobe Premiere on the unit, and it was able to edit two stacked 4K lines but if I put any effects on the timeline I think it would have not been a good experience. The thin, lightweight design is a real advantage. It is easy to pick up, carry around the house, or drop into a bag, but it does not feel fragile. Dell pairs the compact build with quad speakers that project sound upward and downward, giving the laptop fuller sound than many ultra-thin machines manage. This is so small that I don't mind carrying it everywhere. And it's case is so strong that I won't worry about it so much. One configuration consideration The only spec I would ask prospective buyers to consider is the 8GB of memory. It has been fine for ordinary everyday use, but people who routinely keep dozens of browser tabs open, run virtual machines, edit high-resolution video, or use higher end creative and engineering software may want a configuration with more RAM. For everyone else, the performance, storage capacity, portability, and remarkable screen are a very compelling package. It's $200 more for the 16GB version. Will you miss it? That's up to you to decide. For what *I* am using it for, 8GB is enough, but I have a Switch 2 for my games and a Z Book for my production video work. Bottom line This is one of those laptops that makes you want to keep using it. The body feels premium, the display is outstanding, the touchscreen and smooth 120Hz experience are a treat, and the laptop has the speed needed for normal modern work. If you want a compact Windows laptop that looks and feels high-end without moving into an extreme price range, this XPS 13 is an easy RECOMMEND! It has all the refinement I hoped for from the XPS name—and then some. I just can't believe the value in this laptop. I'm a big fan. Wow, what a great great laptop. They did good.

I recently got the Dell XPS 13.4" 3K touchscreen laptop in the Sky color and so far l've been really happy with it. The unboxing experience felt premium right away. The laptop was packaged nicely and everything was organized well inside the box. As soon as I took it out, the first thing I noticed was how light and sleek it felt. It looks modern without being flashy and the Sky color gives it a clean and elegant look. Setting it up was surprisingly easy. After turning it on, Windows walked me through the setup process step by step. Connecting to my home WiFi was quick and there were no issues at all. Within a short time I was signed in, updated, and ready to start using it. Even for someone who is not super technical, the setup process is pretty straightforward. The laptop itself looks fantastic. It is thin, lightweight, and easy to carry around the house. The build quality feels solid and not cheap. The keyboard is comfortable to type on and the large touchpad works smoothly. The 3K touchscreen is probably my favorite feature. The screen is bright, sharp, and very clear. Videos, websites, and photos all look great on it. The touchscreen is responsive and reacts quickly when tapping or scrolling. Performance has been good for what I need. Opening programs, browsing the internet, watching videos, and doing everyday tasks feels smooth. I haven't noticed any annoying lag or freezing. Everything responds quickly enough that I don't have to sit there waiting for things to load. The speakers also sound better than I expected from a laptop this size. The sound is clear and loud enough for videos, online classes, and casual music listening. One of the main reasons I got this laptop is because I plan to give it to my kid. Lately she has been borrowing my laptop whenever she needs to do homework or research. Having her own device will make things much easier for both of us. I wanted something that was reliable, easy to use, and light enough for him to carry around. This seems like a good fit. The touchscreen is also nice because it feels more natural for kids who are already used to phones and tablets. Overall, I'm very satisfied with this purchase. It looks great, feels premium, is easy to set up, and performs well for everyday use. It may not be the most powerful laptop out there, but for web browsing, school work, video streaming, and general day to day use, it does everything I need. My kid is excited to have her own laptop and I think this will serve her well for school and homework for years to come. The only thing I wish is that it came with a few more ports and perhaps a carrying pouch, but that's a small complaint compared to everything else it does well.