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Dell revives XPS 13 laptop as affordable MacBook Neo rival

Dell has reintroduced its XPS 13 laptop, positioning it as a premium yet affordable alternative to the MacBook Neo. This new iteration is Dell's thinnest and lightest XPS 13 to date, featuring a CNC aluminum chassis, a 2.5K IPS display, and Wi-Fi 7 support. Pricing starts at an accessible $599 for students and $699 for the general public, with configurations offering Intel Core Ultra processors, up to 32GB of RAM, and 1TB of storage. The laptop boasts a 120Hz touch display, a backlit keyboard, and dual USB-C ports, aiming to provide a high-value option for Windows users. AI

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Dell revives XPS 13 laptop as affordable MacBook Neo rival

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Sam Rutherford) ·

    The new XPS 13 is Dell's answer to the MacBook Neo

    It starts at just $599 for students or $699 for everyone else.