Dell 14S DS14260 - Reviews and Specs

75% Dell 14S Review: Solid if Unspectacular Mainstream Laptop
Source: CNet
If you don’t have any Windows-on-Arm hangups, then I would steer you toward the HP OmniBook 5 14 or Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x Gen 11 instead. Each delivers the same 14-inch OLED display, but in a lighter package for less, while also supplying double the RAM and storage.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/17/2026
Rating: Total score: 75%

80% Dell 14S (2026) Review
Source: Trusted Reviews
The Dell 14S (2026) is a capable ultrabook with class-leading battery life, solid Panther Lake power and a pleasant OLED screen wrapped up in a stylish and decently lightweight and stylish chassis.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/14/2026
Rating: Total score: 80%

70% Dell 14S (DS14260) review: Easy to love, but Dell already has a better option for you
Source: Digital Trends
For a road warrior looking for a slim and stylish laptop, I think the Dell 14S fits the bill. I think that this laptop is best suited for a freelancer or small businessperson without a rigid IT department who appreciates the OLED touch screen for content consumption on the road and also wants to communicate a sense of style and design.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/07/2026
Rating: Total score: 70%

Hands On with New Dell 14S & more on Dell XPS 16 Creator Edition (RTX Spark): #ifa2026
Source: Andrew Marc David
Dell is aiming for a new standard in the entry-level market with this latest release. We examine the redesigned all-metal chassis to see how it compares to other machines in this price bracket. The focus here is on build quality and daily usability for students and professionals.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/05/2026

Dell’s new 14S is a laptop designed for students, but it’s a little late for class
Source: Expert Reviews
The Dell 14S will be available first in the US with UK availability and prices to be confirmed. I’d expect it to be available relatively soon, though, otherwise it will completely miss the boat on the academic year.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/04/2026

70% Dell's 14S proves that boring laptops are finally worth buying again
Source: XDA Developers
The Dell 14S is a sleek, office-focused laptop with a gorgeous screen on the OLED option. And you get Thunderbolt 4 and Wi-Fi 7 paired with USB-A and HDMI, something that premium laptops won't give you without a docking station.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/29/2026
Rating: Total score: 70%

80% I tested the Dell14S for a week — and its epic battery life blew me away
Source: Tom's Guide
The Dell 14S does a solid impression of the XPS 14 at a more affordable price, and that’s no simple feat. Dell made the necessary upgrades to justify its price increase over last year’s 14 Plus, particularly given the general inflation in tech pricing this year. Largely matching the look and feel of the XPS, while still delivering solid performance and otherworldly battery life at this price point, is what makes this such a compelling laptop for students.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/09/2026
Rating: Total score: 80%

70% Dell 14S Review: Marathon Battery Life, Middling Value
Source: PC Mag
Bar-raising battery life helps Dell’s 14S stand out in a competitive market. The problem is that its performance is already challenged by midrange models that either match it or beat it on list price. Beyond that, component upgrades quickly push this laptop's price into territory where not only do some of the systems we compared become even more compelling alternatives, but like-priced models (like Dell's own XPS line and HP's advanced OmniBook range) outstrip the 14S easily in features and speed. Nonetheless, the Dell 14S is still a reasonable recommendation if you stick to the lower trims and wait for a big Dell.com discount.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/01/2026
Rating: Total score: 70%

70% Dell 14S review: Nearly 36 hours of battery life comes with compromises
Source: PC World
The Dell 14S is a decent, middle-of-the-pack machine. It doesn’t offer exceptional performance or an eye-catching design, but its modesty doesn’t hurt it much either. It still packs a lovely display, even if it could stand to be brighter. The performance could be faster, but generally keeps up with everyday office duties and browsing. And the design is plenty portable while still offering ample cooling to the hardware.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/21/2026
Rating: Total score: 70%

Dell 14S and 16S: The Best Mid-Range Laptops for 2026?
Source: Andrew Marc David
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/13/2026

Dell 14S (DS14260) Laptop Review The Dell 14S DS14260 has the ports and keyboard the XPS 14 left behind
Source: Reviewed.com
The Dell 14S DS14260 (available at Dell) makes the most sense for someone who wants a sleek, portable 14-inch office companion and cares about the screen. The OLED panel's contrast and color, the sharp text, and the smooth everyday performance make it a genuinely pleasant machine to work, study, and stream on. It's not for everyone, though. At $1,469, the 14S isn't a bargain, and a MacBook Air with an M5 will outrun it in both performance and battery life, at a starting price of $1,299. But if you're set on Windows and you value display quality, portability, and practical ports over raw speed, the 14S is an easy laptop to live with.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/09/2026

93% Dell 14S im Test: Arbeitsnotebook mit langem Atem
Source: Computerbild DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/26/2026
Rating: Total score: 93%

70% Dell 14S im Test: Dieser Laptop läuft fast 36 Stunden
Source: PC Welt DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/11/2026
Rating: Total score: 70%