Dell - XPS 13 13.4" FHD+ Laptop - Intel Core i7 Evo with 32GB Memory - 1TB SSD - Sky

I’ve had this laptop for a few months now which has given me some time to figure out its strengths and weaknesses. This laptop comes with Windows 11 Home which is ok. I’m not a fan of Windows 11 due to some of the features taken out of it (such as full screen start) and some of the bugs (mostly common on gaming computers) but overall, it’s been running well on this sassy little laptop. This machine came with 32GB of ram, 1TB SSD and the 10 core 12th gen i7 Processor by Intel which has done a great job for my needs so far. Some of you might be asking, what does all this mean? Flagship specs bro, flagship specs. With 32GB of ram I can have as many tabs in MS Edge open as I want while doing 3 and 4 other things in the background without missing a beat. When Dell was designing this machine, I can tell they put some thought and maybe even some care into the design of this computer because unlike the MacBook air, (which is great in its own right) this thing has a USB C port on EACH side of the laptop meaning I can charge this thing on either side. I can’t tell you how tired I am of having only one side to charge my laptop from. Having both sides makes it easier to use the machine at all times. I also enjoy the 3:2 display with very thin bezels (3:2 displays are more of a boxy display compared to the rectangle 16:9 seen on most laptops) which is great for typing documents and reading things on websites because it shows me more data. This display also shows accurate colors making this a good choice to edit videos, photos and to enjoy media off of. Did I also mention that this display is bright as well? At 500 nits you’ll be able use this laptop just about anywhere. I think really the only thing Dell could’ve done better with this display would’ve been adding a lip or indent to it. Doing so would make it a little bit easier to open one handed but besides that Dell did a great job. I was just a little thrown off by the weight of this laptop when I first got my hands on it. It comes in at about 3 pounds which is pretty light overall but again I just thought this would have been a little bit lighter. I think this laptop is just dense from all the good materials Dell chose to use when building this thing. Typing on here has been enjoyable, there’s no keyboard flex, the keys are easy enough to press and the key travel is adequate. Trackpad also works well, all the gestures and tracking are easy and fun to use. Battery life is another positive thing about this machine. I get about 6 to 9 hours of use off one charge depending on what I’m doing. For a windows laptop this is right up there with some of the best. One of the only things I don’t like about this computer is the fact that you CAN’T upgrade anything in this machine or downgrade to Windows 10 (I guess that’s actually 2 things I don’t like lol) due to the lack of driver support for the speakers. The ram and storage are soldiered on to the logic board. So, unless you REALLY know what you’re doing (have the soldiering skills) you won’t be able to upgrade anything in it. It’s a shame because as someone who likes to get the most out of their products if I decided to upgrade Id have to go out and buy a whole new system. So, if you decide to purchase this machine make sure to configure it with specifications that won’t only work for today’s needs but also for the needs of the future. Overall, I totally recommend this product!

I have owned this machine for about 4 months now. I bought this open box for $550 with all the high end specs of 32 GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. I am a very serious photo enthusiast and my main purpose of buying this laptop is for photo and video post-processing, uploading photos to Google photos and downloading photos from Amazon photos back to my laptop. As I was transferring photos from Amazon to save it on my laptop, I started having overheating issues and then the fan noise starts to get annoying. It came to a point where the zipping sound of the fan got too loud. Loud as in very loud that you wouldn't want to use it on public place (I typically do my stuff at a coffee shop) because it is so embarassing!!! I tried researching online if other people have the same issue and much to my surprise, this is a common problem of the xps 13. Maybe the reason why Dell discontinued this model and also why it was on clearance. I was so disappointed because it was a very good laptop - the design, the build is pretty solid, the specs and all. Everything is great except the fan! I wish I had researched about this before buying this laptop. Fast forward 4 months later, I went to a computer repair store and they were able to replace the fan of the laptop with a price tag of $160!!! After it has been repaired, I put it right to the test and was so impressed that it FIXED the very annoying noise issue. I started downloading and uploading large files and had never encountered that problem again. It has been about 3 weeks after it s repaired and still no issues. I have yet to process/create 4k videos using my video editing software before the repair warranty is over (90 days) and hopefully will not run into the same problem as before. At that point I will update this review.

The Dell XPS 13 is an excellent choice if you need a powerful, portable, and premium laptop for professional or creative tasks. It offers a strong combination of performance, display quality, and build, although it may not be the best option for gaming or heavy graphical work due to its integrated graphics. If you’re looking for a versatile ultrabook with top-tier specs and don’t mind the price, the XPS 13 is a solid pick.

I recently acquired this laptop for my work, and it has not disappointed me so far. Having previous experience with Dell XPS, I was already aware of its impressive performance. The keyboard's silver color can be somewhat challenging to see in daylight when the backlight is ON, but this issue is resolved when the backlight is OFF. Despite that, the laptop serves as a powerhouse for my work needs. Thank you!

I really like it. One thing that I don’t like is that they told me it would do great with multiple tabs open at a time but it seems to work slower and some times overheat but other than that works fine for school and the basics.

Beautiful laptop and fast. Easy to use for school and work.

The XPS line from Dell, I think has always been the benchmark in the Thin & Light, Road Warrior, Laptop lineup and I think the XPS 13.4 carriers on with that tradition very well. I have to speak to the packaging because Dell did a great job of protecting the laptop and unfortunately for FedEx, they took a page out of Ace Venture Pet Detective’s package delivery service and crushed the box pretty good. Dell utilized an exterior box and then an interior tub for the laptop to sit in. While both the outer box and tub received damage the laptop and accessories where untouched. This is definitely a first for me to comment on the integrity of the shipping container. That attention to detail carriers through into the device itself thankfully! Ever since the days of “Dude, you’re getting a Dell!” Christmas campaigns, Dell has been a brand I have consistently turned to for my computing needs. Out-of-the-box there are quite a few software updates to run, so settle in for a bit as I found I had to babysit the laptop to get through all of them. That is not so much a Dell issue as it is a WinOS. After all these updates, I did find that the laptop was not running optimally, which worried me for a bit. The laptop was running on a low CPU ~1.1GHZ-1.3GHZ which translated to 99% CPU usage and around 70%-80% RAM usage, this was plugged-in not battery power. All of this translated into the laptop running the fan on high. However, once I got through the 2ish hours of updates and started using the machine it settled in. While the fan is probably going to always run due to the compactness of the machine, I don’t find it loud when just doing simple tasks. I did go into Task Manager to Disable a lot of Startup Programs as there did seem an abnormally high amount of them without having installed any of my own software yet. This also helped with startup and processing acclimating quicker. During setup I did opt to use the Face Unlock, and while it is nowhere near as fast as a smartphone, it still only takes about 5 seconds to unlock. This definitely comes down to the orientation of the screen/camera to your face. There are 2 red lights on either side of the camera that flicker letting you know that the Face Unlock is being accessed. The screen is a matte finish which is nice for glare reduction, but it is a trade off for brightness. I’m not one to use a laptop outside, but I don’t see this screen offering a quality experience in bright outside lighting conditions. That is not to say it is bad, but a limitation. Even in sub 15”/16” laptops I require the screens to be no less than Full HD, having the 16:10 aspect ratio is a plus. While for some it may seem redundant to have a higher resolution on a small screen, WinOS has always had the option to change the scale. I prefer running at 100% vs the 150% that usually is default to maximize screen real estate. The rest of the design and build quality is as you would expect. I hear no creaking from chassis when using as a “lap” top. Opening the laptop is a bit difficult as it fits very tightly and doesn’t have an edge to really grasp. Once open it easy to move and the hinge is very sturdy. The 1TB storage and 32GB RAM included out of the box means I don’t have to open the chassis out-of-the-box to make upgrades. 512GB should be the standard minimum for any laptop these days and 16GB RAM. I am still putting it through its paces, but I can easily recommend this for anyone needing a compact yet powerful laptop with great battery life.

I like it has plenty of memory. Graphics are good. I still need to try using it for video editing which is my goal.