From Financialexpress · Amritanshu Mukherjee · · 1m 40s
Dell XPS 13 (2026) review: The new benchmark for midrange laptops
Dell XPS 13 (2026) offers 120Hz touchscreen and all-day battery but needs 16GB RAM for best performance.
In brief
Dell XPS 13 (2026) offers 120Hz touchscreen and all-day battery but needs 16GB RAM for best performance. Dell XPS 13 (2026) provides strong value with 120Hz touchscreen and all-day battery but requires 16GB RAM for optimal Windows 11 performance. Originally reported by Financialexpress.
Dell XPS 13 (2026) review
Dell XPS 13 (2026) offers a 120hz touchscreen, all-day battery and strong value but choose 16gb ram over base model.
Competing with MacBook Neo
Dell XPS 13 (2026) uses intel core 5 processor with high resolution touchscreen and promising speaker setup.
Price point
The XPS 13 (2026) starts at rs 80,000 for windows 11 experience without arm-spec chip limitations.
Design and build
All-aluminium chassis feels smooth with sturdy hinge and lighter weight than macbook neo.
Display features
13.4-inch 1440p ips panel with 120hz refresh rate and touchscreen functionality.
RAM limitations
8gb ram causes performance issues with windows 11 and web browsers.
Processor performance
Intel core 5 320 processor handles chrome and light photo editing but struggles with heavy multitasking.
Storage and memory options
Base model has 512gb storage and 8gb ram but 16gb ram variant recommended for better performance.
Ergonomics and battery
Keyboard provides good typing feedback and battery lasts full workday with 10 hours usage.
Audio and connectivity
Quad-speaker setup offers clear sound but lacks low-end depth and no headphone jack.
Verdict
XPS 13 (2026) edges macbook neo with 120hz display, battery life and facial recognition system.
What matters most
Dell XPS 13 (2026) provides strong value with 120Hz touchscreen and all-day battery but requires 16GB RAM for optimal Windows 11 performance.
