dell Revives XPS Lineup with New 14 and 16-Inch Laptops
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Just one year after announcing a rebranding strategy that would eliminate established lines like XPS, Latitude, and Inspiron, dell has reintroduced the beloved XPS series at CES 2026. The new XPS lineup includes the XPS 14 and XPS 16, representing a significant shift from the companyS previous plans and .
Performance and Design
Both the XPS 14 and XPS 16 share similar internal specifications. They are powered by a 16-core Intel Core Ultra X7 358H processor, paired with 32GB of LPDDR5X RAM and a 1TB SSD. The laptops boast a sleek, metal build, approximately 15mm thick, and are equipped with three Thunderbolt 4 ports, a 4K webcam with Windows Hello support, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, dual microphones, and four Dolby Atmos speakers .
Enhanced Keyboard and User Experience
Dell listened to user feedback and has addressed previous complaints regarding the keyboard. The new models feature physical function keys rather of touch buttons, and even the base models will include black keys for improved visibility with the backlight. While maintaining a stylish aesthetic, Dell has also slightly improved the key spacing, though the placement of the power button near the Delete key remains a potential issue.
Display Options and Battery Life
Consumers can choose between two display options: a non-touch IPS LCD (2K resolution,500 nits brightness,1-120Hz refresh rate) and a touch-enabled OLED (2.8/3.2K resolution, 400 nits brightness, 20-120Hz refresh rate). A key innovation is the display’s ability to dynamically adjust its refresh rate down to 1Hz for static content,maximizing power efficiency.Dell claims the XPS 14 and 16 can deliver up to 27 hours of office use or over 40 hours of video playback.
Pricing and Availability
The new XPS models are available for purchase this week. Pricing starts at $2050 for the XPS 14 (LCD), $2200 for the XPS 14 (OLED), and $2300 for the XPS 16.Both models will ship with Windows 11 Home, with an upgrade to Windows 11 Pro available for an additional $60. Dell also confirmed that models pre-loaded with Ubuntu 24.04 will be offered. A smaller XPS 13 with similar specifications, and a 13mm thickness, is also slated for release, as are higher-configuration models featuring Core X9 388H processors, up to 64GB of RAM, and 4TB SSDs.
Source: Dell