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Don't call it an XPS: Dell unveils new 14-inch laptop to compete with MacBook Neo

Dell announced the Dell 14S, a budget-friendly 14-inch Windows 11 laptop built to take on Apple's MacBook Neo with a lightweight chassis, multiple colors, and full-day battery life.

Windows Central

Dell XPS 13 (2026) review: So close to perfection –but a victim of timing

Pricing seriously hurts the XPS 13, which is otherwise unreal

I tested the new Dell XPS 13 for two weeks — here's 3 things I love (and 1 I hate)

The $699 Dell XPS 13 is the best budget Windows laptop right now and a worthy rival to the MacBook Neo. Here's what I think after testing it for two weeks.

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I just tested the new Dell XPS 13 — here’s why it’s the best budget Windows laptop right now

The Dell XPS 13 (2026) is a $699 Windows laptop packing many premium features. It's not only a MacBook Neo rival, but an excellent overall productivity laptop.

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I tested the Dell XPS 13 for 48 hours — the MacBook Neo is officially on notice

The new Dell XPS 13 is a true rival to the MacBook Neo thanks to its premium build and excellent performance. Here's what I think after testing it for 48 hours.

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I just tested 4 awesome MacBook Neo alternatives — Dell XPS 13, Asus Zenbook 14 and more are set to give Apple a run for its money

I've tested every MacBook Neo alternative that just got announced at Computex 2026 — including the Dell XPS 13 and Asus Zenbook 14. Here are my thoughts!

Tom’s Guide

"We want this to be their first XPS": I found out more about Dell's XPS 13 strategy — and why it's the perfect starter PC

Dell's new XPS 13, announced at Computex 2026, is getting a lot of attention for its $599 student pricing. But there's a whole lot more going on behind the scenes, which I found out in a Dell and Intel roundtable discussion.

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I held the MacBook Neo in one hand and the new XPS 13 in the other — and Dell’s $699 laptop is surprisingly lighter

The new Dell XPS 13 is the perfect MacBook Neo alternative for Windows users, bringing iconic flagship luxury down to an uncharacteristically low price.

Tom’s Guide

The new XPS 13 is the most impressive laptop I've ever seen at a tech show –here's why

It blew me away at Computex 2026

Dell's XPS 13 is the latest to take aim at the MacBook Neo, and might be the best competitor yet

It's a compelling option

The world's greatest laptop… almost. Dell's 2026 XPS 16 lands almost every blow perfectly, with only one exception: the ports

Dell's back with a vengeance, if the latest 16-inch XPS is anything to go by, the word "ultrabook" might not be ultra enough.

TechRadar

Dell XPS 14 (2026) review: The best Windows laptop of the year?

Dell's refreshed XPS is a stunner

Dell is scrubbing its failed Premium brand from existence, but who cares when you can save almost $900 on an XPS 14?

Dell is quietly turning its "Premium" laptops back into XPS machines to fix a naming mess, and you can save nearly $900 on the hardware formerly known as the Dell 14 Premium.

Windows Central

I just spent 24 hours with the new XPS 14 — and Dell is so back

The new Dell XPS 14 is a grand return to form and could be the best iteration of the company's iconic Windows laptop line. Here's what we think after 24 hours of using this notebook.

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Windows Wrap: Dell resurrects XPS, HP redefines mini PCs, and Lenovo steals Surface's lunch — all at CES 2026

From the HP EliteBoard G1a to the return of the Dell XPS, CES 2026 delivered wild hardware. Meanwhile, Microsoft denied rumors of 22,000 layoffs.

Tom’s Guide

Dell's head of product: 'I think AI probably confuses more than it helps'

Dell execs explain why the company has backed away from AI-first marketing and reverted back to its old XPS branding at CES 2026!

PC Gamer

Dell resurrects XPS brand with slick new laptop that's smaller than a MacBook Air, lasts 40 hours and relies on Intel's Panther Lake chip for gaming grunt

Fancy battery tech and tandem OLED screens are among the highlights.

Tom’s Guide

Dell XPS is back! I went hands-on with the new XPS 14 — and it's the best kind of apology

The Dell XPS 14 is seriously sleek and powerful — but also pricey

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Dell brings back XPS laptops — ditches the capacitive touch bar, adds 1Hz display option, and upgrades 14 and 16-inch models

Dell is bringing back the XPS laptop brand, and has redesigned the system to remove the controversial capacitive function row. This year's XPS 14 and 16 are getting Intel's Panther Lake processors, and a new 13-incher is coming later this year.

Dell is bringing back the XPS – and we couldn’t be happier

Hold the phone, Dell just simplified its confusing lineup with something we all asked for

Windows Central

Dell’s great undoing: XPS returns in 2026 after a year of missteps — and the all-new XPS 14 and XPS 16 might be the company’s smartest move yet

After admitting it “underperformed” and “didn’t listen,” Dell reintroduces XPS with thinner hardware, smarter power management, and a broader portfolio.

TechRadar

Dell un-retires its iconic XPS brand at CES 2026: "We're getting back to our roots"

Dell announced at CES 2026 that it will be bringing back the iconic XPS brand after briefly retiring it as part of its rebranding effort last year.

TechRadar

Dell XPS 14 2026 and XPS 16 2026

The Dell XPS 14 and Dell XPS 16 return in 2026 with a new look and some major improvements over their predecessors

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I've been reviewing Dell XPS laptops for half a decade, and the Dell 14 Premium is as close as they've ever come to dethroning the MacBook Pro

The Dell 14 Premium isn't perfect, but it's as close as Windows users will likely get to a real MacBook Pro 14-inch alternative.

Windows Central

Dell 14 Premium vs. Dell XPS 14 — How the 'new XPS' compares, and why I still recommend the older model

Dell's premium laptops are going through a big change, and right now, you can buy both the XPS 14 and its successor, the Dell 14 Premium. Which should you buy?

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