techradar.com/au/ Updated:
2017-01-07 01:37:33
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Dell's taken a page from Apple's playbook with this year's XPS 13 model – now offering its powerful 13-inch Ultrabook in gorgeous rose gold. Sure, some might still consider the XPS series a cheap shot on Apple's MacBook Air, but this is a laptop even the...
New Intel Kaby Lake processors, Svelte, sexy 11inch form factor, Ultrasharp QuadHDscreen...
Rose gold price hike, nonupgradable GPU...
Dell's refreshed XPS 13 is immaculately crafted, sports a sharp QHD+ touchscreen, Intel 7th Generation processors and a rose gold color...but opting for the premium color scheme is going to cost you...
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itpro.co.uk Updated:
2017-01-07 01:37:33
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In previous years, Dell's enterprise-grade laptops were a definite case of function over form, lacking the style and panache of some of their rivals. Not any more though. Not only does the XPS 13 boast impressive performance and features, it's also one of...
Lightweight, Sturdy, Attractive, Comfortable keyboard and touchpad, Good battery life...
Display scaling issues, Sleep bugs...
Despite a handful of flaws, this is one of the best Windows ultraportables available...
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When Dell released 2014's XPS 13, it claimed it was the "smallest 13in laptop on the planet", so Dell had plenty to live up to when it released 2015's model. Looking almost identical to the version it superseded, this XPS 13 maintains the original's sleek...
The new XPS 13 might be more of a refresh than a complete overhaul, but the upgraded components and the addition of Thunderbolt 3 bring it right up to date. It remains visually stunning, and that gorgeous display means it's still one of the most portable...
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thunderbaylive.com Updated:
2017-01-07 01:37:33
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Lisa Gade compares the Dell Inspiron 13 7368 and the Dell XPS 13 (video)...
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While other laptop manufacturers have been seemingly content to ape the look and feel of Apple's market-leading MacBook laptops, Dell has thankfully taken a different path with its XPS range. The latest XPS 13 ultra portable has a distinct look and feel t...
Lightweight, Sturdy, Attractive, Comfortable keyboard and touchpad, Good battery life...
Display scaling issues, Sleep bugs...
Despite a handful of flaws, this is one of the best Windows ultraportables available...
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About a year ago, I got the opportunity to try out Dell's Broadwell XPS 13. In fact, Andrei also got it and still uses it today . I really liked it, but the unit I received had a few bugs in it, including a sluggish trackpad and poor screen brightness. I...
Superb build quality; Great screen with ultra small bezels; Small footprint; Powerful CPU and graphics in a small package...
Trackpad a little jumpy; Unusual screen brightness fluctuations; Throttles due to TDP under heavy loads; Dell's size and battery specs misleading; Odd webcam placement...
Truth is, you're not going to find a laptop with a 13.3” screen and such a small footprint anywhere else, and it's just as light and compact as it is powerful and attractive. This particular version tested here handles games better than most other ultrapo...
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Last year, Dell upped its ultrabook street cred with their awesome XPS 13 , and we thought it was the best Windows notebook of 2015. Lo and behold! This year, there's a slightly reworked version of the XPS 13 (9350) (MSRP $799, $1,749 as tested) that move...
We loved last year's XPS 13 and were pleased that Dell took the refresh of this great computer seriously for the 6th Generation of Intel's processors. The addition of Thunderbolt 3 helps this new model feel ready for the future of USB-C based peripheral...
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Check out our video review of the Dell XPS 13 below:Dell XPS 13 specs: 13.3-inch InfinityEdge Display Full HD 1080 or WQHD 3200×1800 pixels Corning Gorilla Glass 6th-Gen Intel Core i7-6500U CPU 5th-Gen Intel Core i7-5500U CPU 5th-Gen Intel Core i5-5200U C...
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Note: This article was first published on 17th March 2016.Now that Intel's sixth-generation Skylake processors are out, manufacturers have begun to roll out the latest convertibles and ultrabooks packed with the latest hardware in full force. Thanks to Sk...
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pcauthority.com.au Updated:
2017-01-07 01:37:34
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When spending a four-figure sum on a laptop, you want to feel like you're getting something special. You want a device that looks and feels like it's been exactingly crafted – designed specifically to be the best in class. From the moment you lay hands on...
There's only one thing that really bugs me about the XPS 13, and that's Dell's stubborn insistence on enabling dynamic contrast at all times. That aside, I absolutely love this thing. I could wish for a better GPU – yes, I really do want a slim, go...
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I had the Dell XPS 13 Intel Core i5 for a couple of weeks - a mid-range laptop and yet with power to spare. Inside the Dell XPS 13 there is a 6th Gen Intel Core i5 6200U. This model comes with 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD.In terms of performance the Dell XPS 13...
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apcmag.com Updated:
2017-01-07 01:37:34
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It's a handsome design, with metal top lid and base and carbon-fibre everywhere else, and we saw the appeal, giving it a Hot Product award back when we reviewed it in June. The XPS 13 often gleans comparisons to the MacBook Air, but it's actually even mo...
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Dell Skylake XPS 13At first glance, most would dismiss Dell's 2016 refresh of the XPS 13 as minor at best. If you dig into the details though, the upgrade to arguably the best ultrabook of last year is a worthy one.The highlights are the move from the 5th...
Dell's XPS 13 remains a worthwhile upgrade, and despite a year of competitive laptops, still easily our favorite. This supposedly minor refresh makes it even a little better. If you're looking for the best compact ultrabook, you don't have to look much fu...
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If you're looking to purchase a powerful, portable and attractive laptop, the $799 (£849, AU$1,799) Dell XPS 13 is a top contender. The notebook features a sleek design, lightweight chassis and a revolutionary display that makes it the smallest 13-inch Ul...
Gorgeous bezel, less display, Strong performance, Lightweight...
No Ethernet port, Off, center webcam, Small frame limits battery life...
Packing a high-resolution screen and serious processing power, there's more to the Dell XPS 13 than being a surprisingly small Ultrabook...
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When Dell released the first XPS 13 early on in 2015, it fell agonisingly short of greatness. The design was there, the core hardware was fast enough, but a series of niggling little flaws prevented it from mounting a genuine challenge to the best ultrapo...
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Theinquirer.net Updated:
2017-01-07 01:37:34
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EVER SINCE Dell first revealed the redesigned Dell XPS 13 at CES 2015, it's been one of the US firm's more exciting clamshell devices - an attractive, powerful ultrabook with a gloriously high-resolution 13.3in screen, squeezed into an even smaller form f...
Superb display, powerful 6th-gen Intel Skylake processor, very well-built, quality camera...
Battery life isn't all-day, compromised storage...
Without wanting to downplay the importance of battery and storage, there are enough good things about the refreshed XPS 13 that living with its faults doesn't seem like a big price to pay.Of course, there is a very literal big price to pay, but even for t...
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When Dell released the first XPS 13 early on in 2015, it fell agonisingly short of greatness. The design was there, the core hardware was fast enough, but a series of niggling little flaws prevented it from mounting a genuine challenge to the best ultrapo...
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alphr.com Updated:
2017-01-07 01:37:34
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There's more to building a great laptop than just using the right parts. You can combine cutting-edge materials and the fastest hardware, but it all means nothing if those elements fail to work together in perfect harmony. Though great in many ways, minor...
The XPS 13 is a welcome return to tip-top form for Dell. In fact, there's only one thing that really bugs me about the XPS 13, and that's Dell's stubborn insistence on forcing dynamic contrast on at all times. It's a stupid decision, in my opinion.That as...
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The 2015 Dell XPS 13 stands as a shining beacon of hope in the world of Windows laptops . Read our Dell XPS 13 review to find out how Dell is making laptops (and Windows) sexy again. Also see: Best laptops 2015/16 . Update 15 December 2015: This review w...
The 2015 Dell XPS 13 is a well built, compact laptop that outdoes the obvious competition in some key respects such as screen quality and near-borderless display. Here is a 13.3-inch laptop that takes up little more space than an 11.6-inch model. The new...
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v3.co.uk Updated:
2017-01-07 01:37:34
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Ever since Dell first revealed the redesigned XPS 15 at CES 2015 , it's been one of the US firm's more exciting clamshell devices - an attractive, powerful ultrabook with a gloriously high-resolution 13.3in screen, squeezed into an even smaller form facto...
Superb display, powerful 6th-gen Intel Skylake processor, very well-built, quality camera...
Expensive, battery life isn't all-day, compromised storage...
Dell's "prosumer" laptop gets a successful Intel Skylake refresh. The speedy processor is just one of many reasons to consider the XPS 13, with a stunning, near-borderless UHD+ display, exquisite build quality and a very capable webcam...
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There's more to a great laptop than impressive specifications. You can combine cutting-edge materials and the fastest hardware, but it all means nothing if those elements fail to work together in perfect harmony. Though great in many ways, minor flaws wer...
The XPS 13 is a welcome return to tip-top form for Dell. In fact, there's only one thing that really bugs me about the XPS 13, and that's Dell's stubborn insistence on forcing dynamic contrast on at all times. It's a stupid decision, in my opinion.That as...
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When we looked at Dell's pint-sized XPS 13 earlier this year, we came away convinced that it was one of the smartest ultrabooks you could buy.Sure, it didn't quite have the glam factor of Apple's MacBook or the lightweight hybrid style of Microsoft's Surf...
Fantastic infinity display, Great performance, Small but perfectly usable, Solid and stylish, Good battery life...
Gets warm and noisy, Weird webcam angles...
The old XPS 13 was already a great lightweight laptop. The new one is even better The old XPS 13 was already a great lightweight laptop. The new one is even better. With Intel's latest processors you get better battery life and more performance, and whil...
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When we looked at Dell's pint-sized XPS 13 earlier this year, we came away convinced that it was one of the smartest ultrabooks you could buy.Sure, it didn't quite have the glam factor of Apple's MacBook or the lightweight hybrid style of Microsoft's Surf...
Fantastic infinity display, Great performance, Small but perfectly usable, Solid and stylish, Good battery life...
Gets warm and noisy, Weird webcam angles...
The old XPS 13 was already a great lightweight laptop. The new one is even better. With Intel's latest processors you get better battery life and more performance, and while there's a big price premium to be paid for the Infinity Display and Core i7 proce...
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Take the ultrabook concept, refine it as much as humanly possible and the end result will be Dell's XPS 13. This notebook tells the story of the people who worked on its development; a story about ambition, devout work and perfectionism.It is told in both...
Thin screen border, Vibrant screen, Comfortable overall design, Appealing design...
SSD recorded slow write rate, Battery life is shorter than previous model we looked at...
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Take the ultrabook concept, refine it as much as humanly possible and the end result will be Dell's XPS 13. This notebook tells the story of the people who worked on its development; a story about ambition, devout work and perfectionism.It is told in both...
Thin screen border, Vibrant screen, Comfortable overall design, Appealing design...
SSD recorded slow write rate, Battery life is shorter than previous model we looked at...
Gaming isn't the core competency of Dell's ultrabook, but it'll take light gaming in its stride. Most XPS 13 owners will settle for the growing number of gaming titles found in Microsoft's application Store. The notebook scored well in 3DMark's benchmarki...
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With a delicious 1080p Gorilla Glass screen wrapped in carbon fibre and aluminium, does the new Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook live up to its hefty price tag?At first glance, the Dell does appear very small. I wondered if they'd sent me an 11” version. But no, thi...
Small, light and powerful as hell, Touchscreen builtin with minimal effect on battery, Solid construction with carbon fibre and aluminium, Great for on the go business people as tough as old boots...
Not a lot of wow factor, No SD slot...
This ultrabook is more than capable, there's really not much it can't do. But I must be getting grumpy in my old age, there was just no ‘wow' factor.Yes it has a touchscreen and the resolution is 1080p compared to the Mac's 900, but I was hoping for some...
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Dell's XPS 13 is back for 2016 with an updated specification that includes more efficient Intel Kaby Lake processors and longer battery life. While the 2015 edition won our coveted Laptop of the Year award last time out, the 2016 model faces stiff competi...
Compact and attractive design, Great CPU performance, All-day battery life...
No Intel Iris Graphics, Gappy touchpad and keyboard, Bizarre webcam placement...
Dell has announced the price of one of its new quad-core XPS 13s, which will go on sale September 12 for £1199. For this reason, it's almost certainly worth waiting before buying an XPS 13; the current models that are still in stock will almost certainly...
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canadalaptopreviews.com Updated:
2018-05-01 02:54:27
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The Dell XPS13 is a small foot print with a slim design and a long batter life. What makes this Dell XPS one of the greatest devices is its beautiful 13×11 inch screen resolution and its wide viewing angles along with its slim, light weight and ultra-port...
Overall Dell XPS 13 is a good device to purchase and seems to be preferred by any for its long battery life and its ability to extend longevity through its external battery. If you are looking to purchase an ultra-portable, long-lasting and great performa...
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The Dell XPS13 is a small foot print with a slim design and a long batter life. What makes this Dell XPS one of the greatest devices is its beautiful 13×11 inch screen resolution and its wide viewing angles along with its slim, light weight and ultra-port...
Overall Dell XPS 13 is a good device to purchase and seems to be preferred by any for its long battery life and its ability to extend longevity through its external battery. If you are looking to purchase an ultra-portable, long-lasting and great performa...
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For years, the MacBook Pro was the weapon of choice for people willing to plunk down good money for a powerful laptop with slick design. That it's a staple of both hip coffee shops and design studios reflects just how elegantly it balances the needs of th...
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Now that Intel's 6th generation Skylake processors are out, manufacturers have begun to roll out the latest convertibles and Ultrabooks packed with the latest hardware in full force. Thanks to Skylake's improved power efficiency, this means faster machine...
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The new iteration of the Dell XPS 13 Touch ($1,449.99 as tested) is an ultraportable laptop that you'll be proud to show off. The sleek build and brilliant QHD+ touch screen carry over from last year's model, but adds a sixth-generation Intel Core i5 proc...
Very compact frame, Carbon fiber and aluminum construction, QHD+ (3,200-by-1,800) display is breathtaking, USB-C port with Thunderbolt 3 interface, About 9 hours of battery life in testing...
Needs adapters for external displays...
The latest Dell XPS 13 Touch delivers the ideal combination of power and prestige, with a sturdy build, a gorgeous QHD+ touch screen, a speedy new processor, and USB-C port with Thunderbolt support...
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The Dell XPS 13 (2015) has received highly positive reviews since it was announced in 2015, retaining the “smallest 13-inch laptop in the world” accolade even after over a year (not the lightest though). The latest update of XPS 13 (2016) is fitted with n...
I do not put laptops through benchmark tests, those are better left to the professional tech sites. I review products based on actual day-to-day user experience. The Dell XPS 13 definitely lives up to its name as one of the best Windows i7 ultrabooks. I h...
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Since Ryan's review of the XPS 13 , which is now his daily driver, Dell has added the XPS 15, which is the smallest 15-inch notebook design you will find anywhere. The XPS 13 is already...
I love the keyboards on ThinkPad notebooks, and the trackpads on MacBooks. But the XPS 15 is my new favorite laptop, hands down. This is not to downplay the XPS 13, itself a fine ultra-portable machine with tremendous upside. The price on the 13-inch mach...
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Businessman's toy. We have already reviewed many different configurations of the Dell XPS 13 (9350). This time we want to describe a variant with Intel i7-6560U CPU, integrated Intel Iris Graphics 540, and matte 1080p display. In addition, we will cover t...
sturdy chassis, good build quality, Thunderbolt 3 support, fast SD card reader, good WiFi performance, good input devices, good performance, even on battery...
touchpad very prone to fingerprints, CABC can not be controlled by users, device gets very hot under load...
As we have already done four reviews on the Dell XPS 13 9350 with different configurations, it is not easy to add new discoveries in the verdict. Our test model with i7-6560U (Intel Iris Graphics) and matte FHD display from Dell's business shop primarily...
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Today, I made the switch from my much-loved MBA to this new Dell XPS 13, the MBA still admittedly one of the world's best and this one in particular having had more use and done more travelling than any might ever see. It just recently survived a 6.2 leve...
The day before the offer of this Dell XPS 13 availed itself, I had been very happy working away on my Macbook Air and thinking how well it has held up, considering such low expectations were originally cast for permanent ultrabook batteries. Battery life...
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Hardware that ships with Linux installed isn't as rare as it used to be. System 76, Purism, ZaReason, and others have been cranking out hardware with Linux pre-installed for quite a while now. But while those of us who use Linux may know these companies...
Great (tiny) size, Light weight, Amazing screen, Excellent hardware support for Linux, The...
Battery life could be better, Max 16GB of RAM feels limited for a "Developer" machine...
The XPS is a lightweight, well-specced, Linux-supporting laptop. That in and of itself is notable, but Dell heavily touts it as a "developer" laptop. What exactly makes the XPS a developer laptop? Essentially, Dell has saved you a few apt-get commands. Th...
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The Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook might have been the best thin and light laptop in Dell's lineup, but the new XPS 13-9350 shows that there's always room for improvement. Starting at $799 and topping out just below $2000, the XPS 13 is available with your choice...
Beautiful display, Thinner and lighter than most Ultrabooks, Good battery life...
Overall performance is good but not great, Unusual webcam placement, Premium configurations offer questionable value per dollar...
The Dell XPS 13 2016 edition is a solid update to the XPS 13 with several desirable improvements over older XPS notebooks. The chassis design is attractive and well thought out. The available hardware configurations make perfect sense for a premium 13-inc...
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Dell's XPS 13 Gold Edition laptop reveals a little-known secret about consumer tech. Apparently, when it comes to perceived value, consumers aren't as swayed by specs like a quad-core processor, SSD, or graphics as much as they are by a device's color.Yes...
Most compact design for a 13.3-inch laptop, Fastest integrated graphics performance...
Mediocre battery life, Expensive...
There are really two upgrades going on with the XPS 13 Gold Edition. The first is the color, which has a cosmetic appeal that's self-explanatory. The second is the CPU. The Core i7-6560U with Iris graphics arguably gives you the best graphics perfo...
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macworld.com Updated:
2017-01-07 01:37:34
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Gold-colored tech might be the latest trend, but this edition of Dell's popular notebook also features some very nice hardware...
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The Dell XPS 13 Touch (2016 Gold Edition) ($1,749.99 as tested) is a repackaging of the excellent 2016 Dell XPS 13 Touch, with some faster guts to go along with the spiffy gold exterior. This laptop includes a Core i7 processor rather than an i5, and Inte...
Very compact frame, Carbon fiber and aluminum construction, QHD+ (3,200-by-1,800) display is breathtaking, USB-C port with Thunderbolt 3 interface...
Core i7 processor increases cost without a significant jump in performance over i5, Middling battery life, Requires adapters for external displays...
The Gold Edition of the XPS 13 Touch adds faster processing to the excellent build quality, feature set, and gorgeous display of the original. But the higher price and decreased battery life means this high-end ultraportable laptop may not be for everyo...
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By the time I hit publish on this review, something interesting had happened: Dell revealed that its XPS 15 laptop was outselling the smaller XPS 13 . How could that be? Most flagship notebooks these days have 13-inch displays or smaller. And for good rea...
Well-built, thin and light, Comfortable keyboard, Powerful performance options, Beautiful 4K, color-accurate screen option...
Short battery life with the 4K display, Touchpad can be flaky...
If you've been searching for a Windows-based alternative to the MacBook Pro, look no further than the Dell XPS 15. For a similar price, it offers comparable horsepower, a thin and light design and a brilliant 4K screen option. The one area where it re...
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computershopper.com Updated:
2017-01-07 01:37:34
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Tablets and 2-in-1 convertibles are appealing for their versatility and portability. But for those type for a living, or just generally prefer a traditional keyboard and need to be able to work while on the go, it's tough to beat a traditional laptop. And...
Attractive, compact design, now offered in gold, Intel "Iris" graphics outpace most competing machines' IGPs, Good battery life for a laptop with a pixel-dense display, Future-looking USB Type-C/Thunderbolt 3 port...
Gold chassis only offered in high-end configuration, Ethernet and video connectivity require dongles or new cables, Oddly placed Webcam...
Dell's excellent XPS 13 is now available in attractive golden trim, along with improved Intel "Iris" graphics. But to go gold, you'll have to opt for the high-end model, and while peppy, its configuration isn't the best for everyone. Read More...
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Dell recently refreshed its popular XPS 13 with new hardware to bring it up to date with current CPU and storage offerings. The updated model now sports a Skylake-based Intel processor and a Samsung PM951 NVMe solid state drive, plus a few minor tweaks to...
Gorgeous high resolution (3200x1800) IGZO display, Ultrafast NVMe storage, Thunderbolt 3/USB 3.1 TypeC, Fullsize SD Card reader, Incredibly thin, light but rock solid, Premium build quality, carbon fiber...
Webcam in a very awkward position...
The latest Dell XPS 13, which now features Intel's Skylake microarchitecture, hasn't changed much overall, but it has been improved where it matters. Dell already had arguably the best looking 13-inch ultrabook on the market, so all they really need to d...
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Maxed out. Our latest XPS 13 is equipped to the brim with a 3200x1800 resolution touchscreen, Core i7-6560U CPU, Iris Graphics 540, and a 512 GB NVMe SSD. Is this higher cost SKU worth the extra horsepower?...
very portable; small footprint, high quality panel; bright backlight, high sRGB coverage (>90 percent), no PWM; respectale response times, low fan noise, 512 GB NVMe SSD...
high core temperatures, warm surface temperatures, potential for CPU throttling, poor bass reproduction, unimpressive battery life, keys with short travel and very light feedback...
Some of the best aspects of the XPS 13 other than its extraordinarily small footprint include its quiet fans and top tier display. The Core i7-6560U and integrated Iris Graphics 540 push the system even further without necessarily increasing fan noise, wh...
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As far as product refreshes go, the new Dell XPS 13 is a pretty minor one. But considering the Broadwell-based XPS 13 was my favorite laptop of 2015, I just had to get in the new model and see if it's still a class-leading device. New for late 2015/early...
The same awesome design and display as last year's XPS 13. Skylake provides better performance and efficiency. Thunderbolt 3 is a handy inclusion. Decent battery life.
Highend models are expensive, entrylevel model only comes with 4GB RAM.
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The Dell XPS 13 has been much talked about for its extraordinary compact size, for a 13-inch laptop, and the overall quality of its design and construction. It is a particularly good fit for business users, but consumers can also benefit from what it has...
The Dell XPS 13 (9350) is an excellent laptop. I had a great time using it at CES 2016 and to me, there's no situation that's more “real world” than that. I appreciate very much that the chassis is smaller than other 13.3 laptops, and I liked the very goo...
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At first glance, most would dismiss Dell's 2016 refresh of the XPS 13 as minor at best. If you dig into the details though, the upgrade to arguably the best ultrabook of last year is a worthy one.The highlights are the move from the 5th-gen Broadwell Inte...
Tiny footprint, Supports USB-C charging, Solidly built, Oddly placed webcam...
Keyboard is a tad small...
Dell's XPS 13 remains a worthwhile upgrade, and despite a year of competitive laptops, still easily our favorite. This supposedly minor refresh makes it even a little better. If you're looking for the best compact ultrabook, you don't have to look muc...
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Right off the bat, the design of the XPS 13 is truly impressive and elegant. Similar to the XPS 13 (2015 edition), this new refreshed version for 2016 is just as beautiful with updated internal components. I felt like I was looking and holding a work of a...
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I liked the Dell XPS 13 an awful lot when I reviewed its initial Broadwell-based iteration last year . The keyboard and touchpad felt good, the high-resolution screen looked great, and the whole package was stylish, with its super-thin bezel and soft-touc...
Still a great size, Still a great weight, Still a great screen, Still a great design, Still a great starting price, Alpine Ridge...
Battery life feels like it should be better, No Windows Hello support, The systems at the extreme ends of the price scale, low and high, feel underpowered or cripplingly expensive...
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We've reviewed the XPS 13 a few months ago and we are now back to see how far the successor has gone. Honestly, it's not much of an upgrade but there are some points to consider given the fact that the new XPS 13 boasts a 6th generation Intel CPU and all...
Exceptional design and build quality, Good keyboard and touchpad, Rigid construction, Cool and quiet, Unique design keeping dimensions small (9-15 mm) and weight low (1.29 kg), The screen has 94% sRGB color gamut coverage and extremely high contrast ratio...
The interior is prone to smudges and fingerprints, Too low maximum brightness, PWM across all brightness levels (0-100%), Too pricey...
The refreshed Dell XPS 13 doesn't go too far from its predecessor in terms of design and build quality. Both are impeccable and make the whole experience using the notebook a delight. Also, the choice of materials not only makes the notebook look and feel...
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zdnet.com Updated:
2017-01-07 01:37:34
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The low-power Core M processors that Intel released towards the end of 2014 allowed manufacturers to deliver laptops that were remarkably slim and light (not to mention expensive), such as Lenovo's Yoga 3 Pro and Apple's revamped MacBook. However, these s...
Smaller than most 13inch laptops, Weighs just 1.3kg, Sixthgen Core i5 CPU delivers good performance, Allday battery life...
Battery life falls short of Dell's 18hour claim, Moderate 1,920x1,080 resolution on entrylevel model, Thunderbolt 3 port requires adapters for HDMI/Ethernet...
Exaggerated battery life claims aside, the XPS 13 is an attractively-designed and competitively priced Windows 10 laptop. There are slimmer and lighter systems available, but not at this price. The XPS 13's performance and battery life make it a good mobi...
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An improved trackpad and better battery life make this the one to beatI've been searching for the perfect Windows laptop ever since Windows 8 was released, three years ago. For much of that time, I reluctantly opted for the MacBook Air simply because ther...
Great display with no bezels, Sleek and compact design, Speedy performance...
Awkward webcam, Battery life could be better, No DisplayPort...
More times than not, the Verge score is based on the average of the subscores below. However, since this is a non-weighted average, we reserve the right to tweak the overall score if we feel it doesn't reflect our overall assessment and price of the produ...
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Pixel monster. Following the FHD version, we are now testing Dell's new XPS 13 with a QHD Infinity screen alongside Skylake Core i7. Will higher image pleasure and more power be at the expense of battery life?...
metal casing's impeccable build, slim profile, ultra mobile, bright QHD panel, extremely thin display bezel, very good system performance, perceptibly faster graphics card, quiet even under load, decent connectivity for the size, superb input devices, ti...
webcam's poor quality, color space coverage could be better; color accuracy is decent, restricted maintenance/upgrade options, lack of control over ambient light sensor...
Dell XPS 13-9350, courtesy of Dell GermanyMany arguments speak for the XPS 13 - including the i5 version - as listed under Pros. The high-quality chassis with the thin bezel is mentioned there, just like the relatively good load performance, the still low...
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Skylake successor… Dell's adoption of an evolutionary approach to revising their flagship XPS 13 Ultrabook seems appropriate given the splendor of the machine's futuristic design and the universal praise heaped upon its predecessor. But can its chipset re...
Impeccable metal casing and build quality, Slim profile; great portability, Bright, anti-glare 1080p display, Extremely thin bezel, Very fast system performance, Heavily improved GPU performance, No throttling under heavy stress, Relatively quiet with re...
Color gamut is still somewhat lacking, though accuracy is decent, Limited maintenance/upgrade options, Standard warranty is mail-in only, Disabling automatic brightness requires tool from Dell and is only possible on QHD+ model, Samsung PM951 write speed...
The Dell XPS 13-9350 "InfinityEdge" UltrabookEight months later, Dell's XPS 13 remains a top-tier contender for the ultraportable crown, bolstered by an improved chipset and CPU, faster NVMe SSD storage, enhanced memory configurations, superior integrated...
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With Windows 10 out but customized hardware only starting to appear, there may never be a better time to buy a discounted Windows 8.1 machine -- whether you intend to keep Win 8.1 or upgrade for free to Windows 10. With an eye toward making the upgrade, I...
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Dell's XPS line is one of the most venerable in computing. It dates to 1993, and even now continues pushing high-end computing performance in a (reasonably) portable platform.While the XPS 15 Touch has the now-standard ten-point touchscreen, it's first an...
Fantastic performance. Best of breed touchscreen, with nexttono bezel. Great touchpad. Ready to take us into our USBC future...
Prone to crashes; At press time, the unit is frozen in the middle of restoring to factory settings and is unable to complete the operation. Fairly awful keyboard. Expensive...
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Other parts of the laptop are strongly made, the outside consists of a machined aluminium frame which gives you that sturdy and nice textured feel. With the latest range, you can also pick up the XPS 13 in rose gold same as the unit we reviewed, with subt...
If our system would allow, I'd give this laptop a 9.5 as it is so close to being "perfect". If they managed to stick a more powerful card in there for gamers, I'd be won over. It is light, portable and well-built making it a perfect travel companion for m...
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