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Dell XPS 13 (2026) launches to challenge MacBook Neo

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Dell has released its updated XPS 13 laptop, aiming to compete with Apple's budget-friendly MacBook Neo. The new XPS 13 features a premium, lightweight aluminum design and offers configurations with 8GB or 16GB of RAM, both equipped with an Intel Series 3 Core 5 320 (Wildcat Lake) CPU and 512GB of SSD storage. While it boasts long battery life and a bloat-free experience, its performance is limited, particularly in GPU tasks and multitasking on the 8GB model. AI

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Dell XPS 13 (2026) launches to challenge MacBook Neo

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Matt Safford ·

    Dell XPS 13 (2026) review: the new bar for mainstream Windows laptop excellence

    The return of the XPS 13 is a triumph of (somewhat) affordable premium portable computing. It’s no powerhouse in terms of performance, but it gets more than enough right to recommend for Windows users who have been looking over their shoulder at the MacBook Neo.

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