Dell XPS 13
Notebook Specifications
Notebook: Dell XPS 13Processor: Intel Core i5 2467M
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 3000
Display: 13.3 inch, 16:9, 1366x768 pixels, glossy: yes
Weight: 1.4kg
Price: 1000 euro
Average Score:
Average of 29 scores (from 51 reviews)
Average of 29 scores (from 51 reviews)
price: 80%, performance: 81%, features: 73%, display: 76% mobility: 81%, workmanship: 97%, ergonomy: 80%, emissions: 84%
Reviews for the Dell XPS 13
Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook Review
Source: T Break
The Dell XPS 13 brings nothing new to the ultrabook market, as the basic performance shows. But what it does do, and with a lot of class, is an ultrabook form factor that’s desirable by many. You’re not stuck with different aspects of a design you may or may not appreciate. The XPS 13 is a class act from Dell, and if you ignore the rather liberal inspiration from the MacBook Air, then the aluminum chassis with carbon fiber composite base presents an aesthetically pleasing design. The light weight and 18mm – 6mm thickness is something that makes for an ideal ultrabook. Also, starting at $300 cheaper than a similarly specced MacBook Air, you can’t go wrong with the XPS 13 at all.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/06/2012
Source: T Break
The Dell XPS 13 brings nothing new to the ultrabook market, as the basic performance shows. But what it does do, and with a lot of class, is an ultrabook form factor that’s desirable by many. You’re not stuck with different aspects of a design you may or may not appreciate. The XPS 13 is a class act from Dell, and if you ignore the rather liberal inspiration from the MacBook Air, then the aluminum chassis with carbon fiber composite base presents an aesthetically pleasing design. The light weight and 18mm – 6mm thickness is something that makes for an ideal ultrabook. Also, starting at $300 cheaper than a similarly specced MacBook Air, you can’t go wrong with the XPS 13 at all.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/06/2012
Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook
Source: Reg Hardware
Dell might have been late to the Ultrabook party, but the XPS 13 certainly makes a head-turning entrance with its superb design. It’s not faultless by any means - connectivity is limited, and it would have been nice to see a higher resolution screen - especially with the price tag it carries, but it's an impressive, speedy first attempt at the genre.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Reg Hardware
Dell might have been late to the Ultrabook party, but the XPS 13 certainly makes a head-turning entrance with its superb design. It’s not faultless by any means - connectivity is limited, and it would have been nice to see a higher resolution screen - especially with the price tag it carries, but it's an impressive, speedy first attempt at the genre.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook review
Source: Techradar
Dell is last to market with its Ultrabook, but in many ways the XPS 13 has been worth the wait. With a 13.3in screen crammed into a 12in-equivalent body, it’s innovative and beautifully designed, combining attractive elegance with practical user comfort and good battery life. Build quality is superb and, thanks to its great backlit keyboard and lovely touchpad, usability is up there with the best. Unfortunately, connectivity suffers from the smaller chassis and the screen’s poor viewing angles really let the side down, meaning the similarly compact Samsung Series 9 900X3B is a far better proposition if you can afford the extra. If not, however, the Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook is a great premium option.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/23/2012
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 70% features: 80% display: 70% mobility: 90% ergonomy: 100%
Source: Techradar
Dell is last to market with its Ultrabook, but in many ways the XPS 13 has been worth the wait. With a 13.3in screen crammed into a 12in-equivalent body, it’s innovative and beautifully designed, combining attractive elegance with practical user comfort and good battery life. Build quality is superb and, thanks to its great backlit keyboard and lovely touchpad, usability is up there with the best. Unfortunately, connectivity suffers from the smaller chassis and the screen’s poor viewing angles really let the side down, meaning the similarly compact Samsung Series 9 900X3B is a far better proposition if you can afford the extra. If not, however, the Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook is a great premium option.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/23/2012
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 70% features: 80% display: 70% mobility: 90% ergonomy: 100%
Dell Delivers an Affordable, Attractive Ultrabook
Source: Wired Magazine
In the final analysis, at $1,000, the XPS 13 is a good value in a market that is rapidly becoming as commoditized as the rest of the laptop space, but where fairly hefty prices still rule.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/23/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Wired Magazine
In the final analysis, at $1,000, the XPS 13 is a good value in a market that is rapidly becoming as commoditized as the rest of the laptop space, but where fairly hefty prices still rule.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/23/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%
Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook Review
Source: Hardwareheaven
As we would expect from an Ultrabook the initial impression users will get from the XPS 13 is one of a high quality build. The aluminium lid looks good and feels sturdy and well made with the carbon fibre sides adding a nice contrast while also offering durability. The system feels well balanced in use and of course with the dimensions of 0.71x12.4x8.1" and weight of 1.36KG it feels compact and light.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/16/2012
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 80% performance: 80% workmanship: 100%
Source: Hardwareheaven
As we would expect from an Ultrabook the initial impression users will get from the XPS 13 is one of a high quality build. The aluminium lid looks good and feels sturdy and well made with the carbon fibre sides adding a nice contrast while also offering durability. The system feels well balanced in use and of course with the dimensions of 0.71x12.4x8.1" and weight of 1.36KG it feels compact and light.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/16/2012
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 80% performance: 80% workmanship: 100%
Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook Review
Source: Tech2.in.com
The new Dell XPS 13 range starts from Rs.79,900, which is just too expensive for what’s on offer. Granted, it’s a very well put together Ultrabook and it has looks to die for, but once again, it’s really hard to ignore the big fat elephant in the room. If thin and light is your main concern, then Acer’s TimeLine X series offers very good value for money notebooks. It obviously doesn’t have aluminium and carbon fibre, but it gets the job done. Ultrabooks are very good alternative to netbooks, but not at these prices.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/22/2012
Rating: Total score: 65%
Source: Tech2.in.com
The new Dell XPS 13 range starts from Rs.79,900, which is just too expensive for what’s on offer. Granted, it’s a very well put together Ultrabook and it has looks to die for, but once again, it’s really hard to ignore the big fat elephant in the room. If thin and light is your main concern, then Acer’s TimeLine X series offers very good value for money notebooks. It obviously doesn’t have aluminium and carbon fibre, but it gets the job done. Ultrabooks are very good alternative to netbooks, but not at these prices.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/22/2012
Rating: Total score: 65%
Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook
Source: Good Gear Guide
When it's all said and done, the Dell XPS 13 is a desirable 13in Ultrabook. Its build quality and feel alone make it worthy of consideration. I would have liked built-in Gigabit Ethernet and an SD card slot (especially while travelling), but I can understand their omissions. An HDMI adapter will be required if you want to plug this notebook into your TV.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/20/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Good Gear Guide
When it's all said and done, the Dell XPS 13 is a desirable 13in Ultrabook. Its build quality and feel alone make it worthy of consideration. I would have liked built-in Gigabit Ethernet and an SD card slot (especially while travelling), but I can understand their omissions. An HDMI adapter will be required if you want to plug this notebook into your TV.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/20/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
Dell XPS 13 review
Source: PC Advisor
From a design perspective, the XPS 13 is a fantastic addition to Dell's lineup, establishing a new bar that Dell should aim to clear with its future products. The laptop is attractive, solid, and fast. Battery life is good if you don't go crazy with the screen brightness. Audio is better than you'd expect, and the keyboard and trackpad (after the driver update) don't disappoint. With better display quality, it would be a slam-dunk. Unfortunately, the middling resolution, iffy color reproduction, and poor off-axis viewing leave a considerable stain on what would otherwise be a five-star product. Let's hope that Dell releases a revised version this summer that carries Intel's Ivy Bridge chips and a better display.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/16/2012
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: PC Advisor
From a design perspective, the XPS 13 is a fantastic addition to Dell's lineup, establishing a new bar that Dell should aim to clear with its future products. The laptop is attractive, solid, and fast. Battery life is good if you don't go crazy with the screen brightness. Audio is better than you'd expect, and the keyboard and trackpad (after the driver update) don't disappoint. With better display quality, it would be a slam-dunk. Unfortunately, the middling resolution, iffy color reproduction, and poor off-axis viewing leave a considerable stain on what would otherwise be a five-star product. Let's hope that Dell releases a revised version this summer that carries Intel's Ivy Bridge chips and a better display.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/16/2012
Rating: Total score: 90%
Dell XPS 13 - Fast, Compact and Portable
Source: Hardware Zone
They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery; if that's the case, Apple should be proud because the XPS 13 looks a lot like a MacBook Air. Having said that, we do like the unique touches Dell has incorporated into their design. We loved the smaller form factor and the soft-touch wrist pad and, while it wasn't all that impressive, the carbon fiber base plate did at least prove to be equal, if not slightly better, than aluminum as a build material.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/15/2012
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 80% mobility: 85%
Source: Hardware Zone
They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery; if that's the case, Apple should be proud because the XPS 13 looks a lot like a MacBook Air. Having said that, we do like the unique touches Dell has incorporated into their design. We loved the smaller form factor and the soft-touch wrist pad and, while it wasn't all that impressive, the carbon fiber base plate did at least prove to be equal, if not slightly better, than aluminum as a build material.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/15/2012
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 80% mobility: 85%
Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook Review: Best Ultrabook Yet
Source: Notebooks.com
The Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook is an impressive notebook that delivers a lot in a small package, especially at $999. If the trackpad was as good as that on the Macbook Air I would say that Dell had bested Apple in that price range, but sadly that’s not the case. Even though the XPS 13 carries the same size display as the 13 inch MacBook Air, the $300 price difference and the higher resolution of the Air put the two at opposite ends of the spectrum.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/15/2012
Source: Notebooks.com
The Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook is an impressive notebook that delivers a lot in a small package, especially at $999. If the trackpad was as good as that on the Macbook Air I would say that Dell had bested Apple in that price range, but sadly that’s not the case. Even though the XPS 13 carries the same size display as the 13 inch MacBook Air, the $300 price difference and the higher resolution of the Air put the two at opposite ends of the spectrum.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/15/2012
Dell XPS 13
Source: PC World
From a design perspective, the XPS 13 is a fantastic addition to Dell's lineup, establishing a new bar that Dell should aim to clear with its future products. The laptop is attractive, solid, and fast. Battery life is good if you don't go crazy with the screen brightness. Audio is better than you'd expect, and the keyboard and trackpad (after the driver update) don't disappoint. With better display quality, it would be a slam-dunk. Unfortunately, the middling resolution, iffy color reproduction, and poor off-axis viewing leave a considerable stain on what would otherwise be a five-star product. Let's hope that Dell releases a revised version this summer that carries Intel's Ivy Bridge chips and a better display.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/14/2012
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: PC World
From a design perspective, the XPS 13 is a fantastic addition to Dell's lineup, establishing a new bar that Dell should aim to clear with its future products. The laptop is attractive, solid, and fast. Battery life is good if you don't go crazy with the screen brightness. Audio is better than you'd expect, and the keyboard and trackpad (after the driver update) don't disappoint. With better display quality, it would be a slam-dunk. Unfortunately, the middling resolution, iffy color reproduction, and poor off-axis viewing leave a considerable stain on what would otherwise be a five-star product. Let's hope that Dell releases a revised version this summer that carries Intel's Ivy Bridge chips and a better display.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/14/2012
Rating: Total score: 90%
Dell XPS 13: A Different Kind of Ultrabook
Source: AnandTech
Dell's first entry into the ultrabook market is a patient and smart one. They've arrived at the party a bit later than the competition, but they're fashionably late: instead of a design that just apes the Apple MacBook Air, Dell has taken care to produce something unique to them with the XPS 13.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/13/2012
Source: AnandTech
Dell's first entry into the ultrabook market is a patient and smart one. They've arrived at the party a bit later than the competition, but they're fashionably late: instead of a design that just apes the Apple MacBook Air, Dell has taken care to produce something unique to them with the XPS 13.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/13/2012
Dell XPS 13
Source: Mobile Tech Review
The Dell XPS 13 has become one of our top Ultrabook picks. You really can't go wrong with most first gen Ultrabooks since they share similar specs and shoot for higher end appointments, but Dell has a winner with their combination of premium materials, excellent performance and great looks. The XPS 13 is extremely sturdy yet slim, uses innovative materials like carbon fiber and a Gorilla Glass display and is the most compact 13" Ultrabook so far. Dell uses premium parts like Intel Advanced N-6230 wireless and Samsung's fast PM830 SSD, while the competitors often go with lesser parts to keep costs down. This is a fast Ultrabook with a very good backlit keyboard and a pleasing display, even if we wish there were an IPS option. Recommended.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/09/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Mobile Tech Review
The Dell XPS 13 has become one of our top Ultrabook picks. You really can't go wrong with most first gen Ultrabooks since they share similar specs and shoot for higher end appointments, but Dell has a winner with their combination of premium materials, excellent performance and great looks. The XPS 13 is extremely sturdy yet slim, uses innovative materials like carbon fiber and a Gorilla Glass display and is the most compact 13" Ultrabook so far. Dell uses premium parts like Intel Advanced N-6230 wireless and Samsung's fast PM830 SSD, while the competitors often go with lesser parts to keep costs down. This is a fast Ultrabook with a very good backlit keyboard and a pleasing display, even if we wish there were an IPS option. Recommended.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/09/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
Dell XPS 13 review
Source: Engadget
From the moment it comes out of the box the XPS 13 looks and feels like a truly premium product and, with a nice keyboard and respectable performance, it's a nice machine to use, too. But, the display suffers the same complaints we've seen with other Ultrabooks in this price range -- middling resolution, poor off-angle contrast -- and the trackpad only works well when it feels like it.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/06/2012
Source: Engadget
From the moment it comes out of the box the XPS 13 looks and feels like a truly premium product and, with a nice keyboard and respectable performance, it's a nice machine to use, too. But, the display suffers the same complaints we've seen with other Ultrabooks in this price range -- middling resolution, poor off-angle contrast -- and the trackpad only works well when it feels like it.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/06/2012
Dell XPS 13 (2012 Ultrabook Version) Review and Ratings
Source: Computer Shopper
In recent months, we've heard a whole bee colony's worth of buzz around ultrabooks—2012's new breed of super-thin, powerful laptops—from both the concept's initiator (chip maker Intel) and practically the whole wide world of laptop vendors. Anyone shopping for an ultrabook should consider the well-rounded $999 version of the XPS 13, a 13.3-inch-screened model with stellar build quality and competitive performance at a fair price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/06/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Computer Shopper
In recent months, we've heard a whole bee colony's worth of buzz around ultrabooks—2012's new breed of super-thin, powerful laptops—from both the concept's initiator (chip maker Intel) and practically the whole wide world of laptop vendors. Anyone shopping for an ultrabook should consider the well-rounded $999 version of the XPS 13, a 13.3-inch-screened model with stellar build quality and competitive performance at a fair price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/06/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
Dell XPS 13 13.3-inch Laptop PC
Source: Comp Reviews
Dell's entry into the ultrabook market may be fairly late but it was definitely well thought out. By taking their time, Dell has refined their design to offer an extremely compact design that uses the full ultrabook specification including Intel Smart Connect Technology. Performance is very fast with boot and wake times that are some of the fastest ever thanks to the high speed solid state drive included with it.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/05/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Comp Reviews
Dell's entry into the ultrabook market may be fairly late but it was definitely well thought out. By taking their time, Dell has refined their design to offer an extremely compact design that uses the full ultrabook specification including Intel Smart Connect Technology. Performance is very fast with boot and wake times that are some of the fastest ever thanks to the high speed solid state drive included with it.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/05/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
Dell XPS 13
Source: Slashgear
The Dell XPS 13 is a 13-inch ultrabook that is extremely good-looking and sturdy. While it is entering both a crowded and emerging category of computers, it does a lot of set itself apart from the rest of the pack. It has an extremely thin footprint, a glass-covered screen and an SSD hard drive.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/05/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Slashgear
The Dell XPS 13 is a 13-inch ultrabook that is extremely good-looking and sturdy. While it is entering both a crowded and emerging category of computers, it does a lot of set itself apart from the rest of the pack. It has an extremely thin footprint, a glass-covered screen and an SSD hard drive.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/05/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%
Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook Review
Source: Hot Hardware
A good friend of ours said the Dell XPS 13 is an ultrabook that "could steal customers from Apple." That may be a stretch, depending on your point of view, but we'd definitely say the Dell XPS 13 is seriously tough competition for any manufacturer in the ultralight notebook space, Apple or otherwise.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/01/2012
Source: Hot Hardware
A good friend of ours said the Dell XPS 13 is an ultrabook that "could steal customers from Apple." That may be a stretch, depending on your point of view, but we'd definitely say the Dell XPS 13 is seriously tough competition for any manufacturer in the ultralight notebook space, Apple or otherwise.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/01/2012
Dell XPS 13
Source: PC Mag
There will be a flood of new ultrabooks coming with the arrival of Intel's "Ivy Bridge" processor update this year, but Dell has set the bar very high without needing new silicon. If it had just one or two of the missing ports we groused about—say HDMI and a card reader—the Dell XPS 13 would be spectacular; as is, if you don't mind carrying a dongle or two, it's an ultra-small, ultra-sophisticated choice that shoots to the top of ultrabook shopping lists.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/29/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: PC Mag
There will be a flood of new ultrabooks coming with the arrival of Intel's "Ivy Bridge" processor update this year, but Dell has set the bar very high without needing new silicon. If it had just one or two of the missing ports we groused about—say HDMI and a card reader—the Dell XPS 13 would be spectacular; as is, if you don't mind carrying a dongle or two, it's an ultra-small, ultra-sophisticated choice that shoots to the top of ultrabook shopping lists.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/29/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
Dell XPS 13
Source: CNet
The first Very Important Laptop of 2012 has arrived, in the form of the new Dell XPS 13. This is Dell's first ultrabook and even though the company is a little late to that particular game, the XPS 13 nails a lot of what makes for a good ultrabook experience. Dell packs a 13-inch display into a very small footprint in the XPS 13 ultrabook, making it one of the few slim laptops that actually tops the MacBook Air in some areas.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/28/2012
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 70% mobility: 70%
Source: CNet
The first Very Important Laptop of 2012 has arrived, in the form of the new Dell XPS 13. This is Dell's first ultrabook and even though the company is a little late to that particular game, the XPS 13 nails a lot of what makes for a good ultrabook experience. Dell packs a 13-inch display into a very small footprint in the XPS 13 ultrabook, making it one of the few slim laptops that actually tops the MacBook Air in some areas.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/28/2012
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 70% mobility: 70%
Dell XPS 13 (2012) Review
Source: Laptop Mag
From its stylish and compact carbon-fiber design to the backlit keyboard to its fast SSD, there's a lot to like about the $999 Dell XPS 13. Intel's Smart Connect technology is yet another plus, which will help you get right back to work when you lift the lid. However, the lack of an SD card slot and the below-average battery life detract from what is otherwise an excellent system. Overall, Dell has delivered a solid Ultrabook for $300 less than the MacBook Air. It should find plenty of takers.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/28/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Laptop Mag
From its stylish and compact carbon-fiber design to the backlit keyboard to its fast SSD, there's a lot to like about the $999 Dell XPS 13. Intel's Smart Connect technology is yet another plus, which will help you get right back to work when you lift the lid. However, the lack of an SD card slot and the below-average battery life detract from what is otherwise an excellent system. Overall, Dell has delivered a solid Ultrabook for $300 less than the MacBook Air. It should find plenty of takers.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/28/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
Initial Impressions: Dell XPS 13
Source: PC World
After spending an afternoon with the XPS 13, my opinion is just as favorable as it was when I first laid eyes on it at the start of the year. It’s a system that is so un-Dell-like (and I mean that in the best possible way) that I’ve actually carried it around the office to show it to coworkers, most of whom are similarly impressed. I reserve final judgement until I get some hard performance numbers and spend a lot more time with it, but for now, it feels like the only thing stopping me from running out and buying one myself is the knowledge that Intel’s Ivy Bridge chips will be shipping in a few months, and I really want a laptop with one of those.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/25/2012
Source: PC World
After spending an afternoon with the XPS 13, my opinion is just as favorable as it was when I first laid eyes on it at the start of the year. It’s a system that is so un-Dell-like (and I mean that in the best possible way) that I’ve actually carried it around the office to show it to coworkers, most of whom are similarly impressed. I reserve final judgement until I get some hard performance numbers and spend a lot more time with it, but for now, it feels like the only thing stopping me from running out and buying one myself is the knowledge that Intel’s Ivy Bridge chips will be shipping in a few months, and I really want a laptop with one of those.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/25/2012
Dell XPS 13 preview
Source: T3
We feel this is easily one of the strongest Ultrabooks in the current line-up and a spectacular piece of engineering from Dell. We'll bring you more info as soon as we've had the final retail model on our test bench, as well as a confirmed retail price.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/27/2012
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: T3
We feel this is easily one of the strongest Ultrabooks in the current line-up and a spectacular piece of engineering from Dell. We'll bring you more info as soon as we've had the final retail model on our test bench, as well as a confirmed retail price.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/27/2012
Rating: Total score: 100%
Dell XPS 13 first look
Source: Trusted Reviews
The overall design and feel of the XPS 13 is certainly premium and the inclusion of a larger 13.3in screen in an 11in form factor is something which makes it a very appealing prospect - but we'll reservce final judgement until we get one into the office for testing. The Dell XPS 13 will be available in the US next month with prices starting at $999 (Core i5, 128GB SSD, 4GB RAM) and will be available elsewhere in March, with UK info yet to be released.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/12/2012
Source: Trusted Reviews
The overall design and feel of the XPS 13 is certainly premium and the inclusion of a larger 13.3in screen in an 11in form factor is something which makes it a very appealing prospect - but we'll reservce final judgement until we get one into the office for testing. The Dell XPS 13 will be available in the US next month with prices starting at $999 (Core i5, 128GB SSD, 4GB RAM) and will be available elsewhere in March, with UK info yet to be released.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/12/2012
Dell XPS 13 review: Hands-on
Source: T3
Obviously we didn't get to test the Dell XPS 13 out in the wild or give all of its features a thorough run-through but in our limited time with the new ultrabook we were certainly impressed. The minimal design and lack of stickers around the keyboard give the product a very slick finish and the wafer-thin profile and featherlight weight are strong selling points.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/11/2012
Source: T3
Obviously we didn't get to test the Dell XPS 13 out in the wild or give all of its features a thorough run-through but in our limited time with the new ultrabook we were certainly impressed. The minimal design and lack of stickers around the keyboard give the product a very slick finish and the wafer-thin profile and featherlight weight are strong selling points.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/11/2012
Dell XPS 13 pictures and hands-on
Source: Pocket Lint
In our brief play with the XPS 13 it proved to be fast to start and open applications, but we can't verify much more on the performance front until we've spent longer with it. It felt solid and free from flex. The keyboard gave us a nice action and the trackpad didn't immediately throw up any problems, so it's a great start for the first Ultrabook from Dell.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/10/2012
Source: Pocket Lint
In our brief play with the XPS 13 it proved to be fast to start and open applications, but we can't verify much more on the performance front until we've spent longer with it. It felt solid and free from flex. The keyboard gave us a nice action and the trackpad didn't immediately throw up any problems, so it's a great start for the first Ultrabook from Dell.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/10/2012
Foreign Reviews
Dell XPS 13 im Test
Source: PC Welt
DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/26/2012
Rating: Total score: 81% performance: 96% features: 72% display: 83% mobility: 78% ergonomy: 90% emissions: 74%
Source: PC Welt
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/26/2012
Rating: Total score: 81% performance: 96% features: 72% display: 83% mobility: 78% ergonomy: 90% emissions: 74%
Dell XPS 13
Source: Notebookinfo DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/16/2012
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 80% display: 85% mobility: 100% ergonomy: 95% emissions: 88%
Source: Notebookinfo
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/16/2012
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 80% display: 85% mobility: 100% ergonomy: 95% emissions: 88%
Hoch hinaus
Source: Connect - 5/12
Single Review, , Short, Date: 04/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 80% features: 60% ergonomy: 80%
Source: Connect - 5/12
Single Review, , Short, Date: 04/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 80% features: 60% ergonomy: 80%
Ultra cool leicht schnell
Source: Computerbild - 9/12
Comparison, , Medium, Date: 04/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 85% performance: 90% features: 82% display: 79% ergonomy: 82% emissions: 91%
Source: Computerbild - 9/12
Comparison, , Medium, Date: 04/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 85% performance: 90% features: 82% display: 79% ergonomy: 82% emissions: 91%
Ultrabook-Round-Up: Dell gegen HP gegen Samsung
Source: HardwareLuxx DE→EN
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/29/2012
Source: HardwareLuxx
DE→ENComparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/29/2012
Dell XPS 13
Source: Notebookjournal DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/20/2012
Rating: performance: 70% features: 90% display: 50% mobility: 50% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 30%
Source: Notebookjournal
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/20/2012
Rating: performance: 70% features: 90% display: 50% mobility: 50% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 30%
Dell XPS 13 Test: Ultrabook aus Alu, Carbon & Glas
Source: Onlinekosten.de DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/20/2012
Rating: Total score: 82% performance: 93% features: 60% display: 87% mobility: 75% workmanship: 100% ergonomy: 60%
Source: Onlinekosten.de
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/20/2012
Rating: Total score: 82% performance: 93% features: 60% display: 87% mobility: 75% workmanship: 100% ergonomy: 60%
Test Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook
Source: Notebookcheck DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/13/2012
Rating: Total score: 84% performance: 78% display: 68% mobility: 90% workmanship: 97% ergonomy: 85% emissions: 79%
Source: Notebookcheck
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/13/2012
Rating: Total score: 84% performance: 78% display: 68% mobility: 90% workmanship: 97% ergonomy: 85% emissions: 79%
XPS 13: Dells 13-Zoll-Ultrabook auf dem Prüfstand
Source: ITespresso DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/09/2012
Source: ITespresso
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/09/2012
Dells 13-Zoll-Ultrabook auf dem Prüfstand
Source: ZDNet DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/07/2012
Rating: Total score: 76% performance: 80% features: 70% mobility: 70% ergonomy: 80%
Source: ZDNet
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/07/2012
Rating: Total score: 76% performance: 80% features: 70% mobility: 70% ergonomy: 80%
Dell XPS 13
Source: Notebookinfo DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 80% display: 85% mobility: 100% ergonomy: 95% emissions: 88%
Source: Notebookinfo
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 80% display: 85% mobility: 100% ergonomy: 95% emissions: 88%
Dell XPS 13 ausgepackt und getestet
Source: nDevil DE→EN
few equipment, low weight, mediocre ergonomics
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/22/2012
Source: nDevil
DE→ENfew equipment, low weight, mediocre ergonomics
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/22/2012
Dells Ultrabook XPS 13 im Test
Source: Tom's Hardware DE→EN
High price, good workmanship and battery runtime, fast SSD
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/19/2012
Source: Tom's Hardware
DE→ENHigh price, good workmanship and battery runtime, fast SSD
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/19/2012
Dell XPS 13, ultrabook compacto de 13,3″
Source: Tuexperto
ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/11/2012
Source: Tuexperto
ES→ENSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/11/2012
Dell XPS 13 ultrabook
Source: PCM
NL→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/12/2012
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: PCM
NL→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/12/2012
Rating: Total score: 60%
Dell XPS 13 Intel Core i5 128 SSD
Source: 01Net
FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/02/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: 01Net
FR→ENSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/02/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
Dell XPS 13 Intel Core i7 256 SSD
Source: 01Net FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/20/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: 01Net
FR→ENSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/20/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
Dell XPS13 : Un ultrabook 13.3 pouces dans un châssis de 11 pouces
Source: Blogeee FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/16/2012
Source: Blogeee
FR→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/16/2012
Ультрабук Dell XPS 13: алюминий, магний и углеволокно
Source: 3DNews.ru
RU→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/14/2012
Source: 3DNews.ru
RU→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/14/2012
Dell XPS 13: тест лучшего ультрабука выставки CES 2012
Source: Zoom RU→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/27/2012
Source: Zoom
RU→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/27/2012
Обзор Dell XPS 13: первый американский ультрабук
Source: Hi-Tech Mail RU→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/30/2012
Source: Hi-Tech Mail
RU→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/30/2012
Đánh giá ultrabook Dell XPS 13
Source: VNReview
VN→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/27/2012
Source: VNReview
VN→ENSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/27/2012
Dell XPS 13
Source: Dinside
NO→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/21/2012
Rating: Total score: 83%
Source: Dinside
NO→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/21/2012
Rating: Total score: 83%
デル XPS 13の展示機レビュー
Source: The Hikaku
JA→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/13/2012
Source: The Hikaku
JA→ENSingle Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/13/2012
Comment
Intel HD Graphics 3000: 3 upcoming (Q1 2011) integrated graphics card in the Intel Sandy Bridge processors (Core ix-2xxx). The 3000 / 200 is the faster internally GT2 called version with 12 Execution Units (EUs).
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
2467M: Power saving ULV processor clocked at 1.6-2.3 GHz due to Turbo boost. Offers an integrated HD 3000 clocked at slow 350 / 1150 MHz and a DDR3-1333 memory controller.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
13.3": This is a common display format for subnotebooks. Netbooks, UMPC and some subnotebooks have tinier displays. Nevertheless, the majority of standard laptops has a higher format. The advantage of a small display is, that the subnotebook can be small dimensioned and can be carried easily. Further the small display needs few energy, which improves the battery runtime and in consequence the mobility. The disadvantage is that the reading of texts is a bit exhausting for the eyes, especially with high resolutions.» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
1.4 kg: This subnotebook is one of the most lightweight of all notebooks and can be carried very easily. There exist only few sub-notebooks, which weight less. 10 inch displays are normal for this class of weight.
Dell: Dell Inc. is a multinational technology corporation that develops, manufactures, sells, and supports personal computers and other computer-related products. Based in Texas, Dell employs more than 82,700 people worldwide (2009). In 2006, Dell purchased the computer hardware manufacturer Alienware. In most countries, the laptops are directly sold to consumers by Dell and each notebook custom-assembled according to a selection of options. Market share regarding sales of personal computers in 2007 (market research IDC): HP 18.9 %, Dell 16.4 %, Acer 9.9 %, Lenovo 7.5 %, Apple 5.7 %
80.55%: This rating is to be considered as average, because the amount of notebooks with better ratings is about equal like the amount with worse ratings.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.
