Cheaper Dell XPS 14 2026 released internationally with Ubuntu Linux and up to 64 GB RAM
ComputexThe XPS 14 2026 has been available for a while. Announced in January during CES 2026, the new XPS 14 then started shipping on February 12 with Intel's Core Ultra 7 355 processor to replace older DA14250 variants with Arrow Lake-H processors (curr. $2,271 on Amazon). Until now, Dell has been selling the XPS 14 with Windows 11 Home and Windows 11 Pro licences.
From June 2, the company is offering its new 14-inch XPS with Ubuntu Linux 24.04 LTS pre-installed. Shipments should begin on June 15 across Core Ultra 5 325, Core Ultra 7 355 and Core Ultra X7 358H variants. However, Dell is holding back Core Ultra X9 388H variants until at least July 22 to match Windows 11-backed counterparts.
As far as we can tell, Ubuntu Linux 24.04 LTS versions face no configuration limitations, either. Hence, one can order the XPS 14 running Ubuntu with up to the Core Ultra X9 388H, Arc B390 graphics, 64 GB of LPDDR5X-9600 RAM, 4 TB of storage and a 1-120 Hz IPS or 20-120 Hz OLED display. In all cases, choosing Ubuntu saves $100 on versions with Windows 11 Home installed and $160 on SKUs running Windows 11 Pro.
As such, pricing starts at $1,899 in the US and CAD 2,539 in Canada. Unfortunately, Dell's expanded XPS 14 offering only extends to North America for now. The company has not confirmed when Ubuntu Linux 24.04 LTS variants will reach other markets yet. Please see our recent reviews with Core Ultra 7 355 and Core X7 358H processors for more details about Dell's latest XPS 14.
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