The Dell XPS laptop series has been all about premium build quality and top-of-the-line performance. Dell XPS 13 has been positioned as the best ultraportable laptop in this price category, with a sleek design and fast processor. Let’s take a look at the Dell XPS 13 laptop specifications that make it the pioneer in the premium ultrabook space.
Dell XPS 13 Design and Build Quality
At just about 11.6mm at its thickest point and 7.8mm at the thinnest part, the Dell XPS 13 laptop feels very light. Carrying around the XPS 13 almost feels around the same weight as a smartphone. The laptop’s body is built from machined aluminum and has a soft matte texture giving the laptop a very classy and sturdy look. Dell has made use of premium materials right from woven glass fibre on the palm rest area to stain-resistant UV coating to prevent the colour from yellowing over time.
The keyboard is comfortable, tactile and easy to use. The keys are backlit with white LEDs making it convenient to work on even in the night. The trackpad on this ultrabook is wide and offers smooth scrolling, gesture control and responsive feedback. The laptop comes with an integrated fingerprint sensor which offers extra privacy. The infrared sensors placed beside the webcam do a pretty good job of face recognition.
The Dell XPS 13 has skipped the standard-sized USB port and instead comes with three USB Type-C ports in which two on the left are Thunderbolt 3 ports while the one on the right has a USB 3.1 Gen 2 controller. The ultrabook also comes with a Type-C to Type-A adapter within the box. The ultrabook can be charged using these ports but there is also an option of plugging in an extra monitor using an adaptor. You also get a 1W speaker on each side, a microSD card slot, a headphone and microphone socket. Despite the size of the XPS 13, it comes with plenty of connectivity options.
The display on Dell XPS 13 is the main star of this laptop. The 13.3-inch Infinity-Edge display sports a 4mm thin border on three sides and a thicker portion below the screen for the Dell logo and camera. Although the display does not come with a matte finish, reflections aren’t much of an issue as brightness of the display is good under most lighting conditions.
Dell XPS 13 Specifications and Features
The Dell XPS 13 comes with an Intel Core i7 CPU with 16GB of DDR3 RAM and 512GB of SSD. It also has a UHD Graphics 620 from Intel but there is no option of a dedicated graphics processor which is one of the things to look for in a gaming laptop. The ultrabook does not support external RAM modules and cannot be upgraded. The Dell XPS 13 laptop comes with dual-band Wi-Fi AC with MIMO antennas and Bluetooth, a non-removable battery and an HD webcam.
The laptop is equipped with 64-bit Windows 10 Home with a full copy of Microsoft Office Home and Student and many other software subscriptions. Dell has also provided a new software which makes it possible to receive calls and texts from any Android or iOS device via Bluetooth. The app also supports calling and replying to messages from the app itself.
Dell XPS 13 Battery and Performance
The onboard Intel GPU can deliver good performance for moderate level games while the high-performing CPU is capable of handling daily routine tasks. The SSD speed for general usage is very fast and users are unlikely to experience any lag. The laptop boots up fast and the apps load easily. The fan on the laptop does the task of keeping the laptop cool and in some conditions when the temperature of the laptop increases, the fans ramp up and are audible. The battery on the Dell XPS 13 laptop manages to squeeze out roughly around 6 to 7 hours of ordinary usage such as heavy internet browsing, file handling and very little multimedia usage. This is a definite upgrade from previous systems and will help users extend the battery life of the laptop.
Display
The 4K resolution screen with pixel density of 331 ppi makes the display look crisp and clear. Viewing angles on the laptop are very good and the colour saturation is on point. The panel also supports HDR. The audio of the laptop is excellent, with clear, loud sound quality.
Verdict
The Dell XPS 13 is one of the best flagship ultraportable laptops with top-end specs and eye-catching looks. Although the Dell XPS 13 price is higher than other systems in the series, the premium look, high-performance and lightweight build quality makes it worth it.
If you are on the market for a new laptop that combines unbeatable performance with stylish design, the Dell XPS 13 is undoubtedly the best choice. You can find the New XPS 13 Ultrabook in Chennai at Dell Exclusive, the most trusted authorised dealer of Dell products.
