Dell's Back to School Sale is offering a $400 discount on the XPS 13 ultra-portable laptop, bringing its price down to $999.99 with free delivery. This premium 13-inch model, a popular configuration in Dell's flagship XPS line, balances usability and portability.
The laptop weighs 2.6 pounds and measures 0.6 inches thin, featuring a machined CNC aluminum chassis, glass trackpad, and Gorilla Glass 3 protected display. It comes with 32GB of RAM, which is non-upgradeable as it is soldered to the board, but the 512GB SSD can be upgraded. For an additional $200, users can opt for a tandem OLED display, which is noted for its brightness and resistance to burn-in.
Powering the device is Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100) processor, which is reported to outperform Intel's Core Ultra 7 155H in both capability and efficiency for everyday productivity and multimedia tasks. It includes Adreno X1 graphics, which are described as being superior to Intel's UHD graphics but not on par with Intel Arc. The laptop is not designed for high-end gaming.
Connectivity includes two USB Type-C 40Gbps ports that support DisplayPort and Power Delivery, allowing for simultaneous display output and charging. It also supports the latest Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 standards. Battery life is a significant advantage, with reviews indicating between 15 to 25 hours on a single charge. The ExpressCharge feature allows for an 80% battery top-up in under an hour.