Expensive Dell XPS 14 fails DxOMark camera test, even compared to Apple MacBook Neo
The Dell XPS 14 ($2,149 at Dell) is positioned as a powerful flagship ultrabook. The XPS comeback not only brings back the familiar function keys and introduces modern Intel Panther Lake processors, but Dell also replaces the 2-megapixel webcam with a new 8 MP camera, though it lacks a privacy shutter.
Although the camera offers four times the resolution of last year's model, the detailed analysis by the camera experts at DxOMark is sobering. With a score of 72 points, the device ranks second to last on the leaderboard, despite being by far the most expensive laptop DxOMark has tested to date. Even the affordable Apple MacBook Neo performs considerably better with 98 points, while the 14-inch MacBook Pro with 110 points and the Microsoft Surface Pro with 108 points are out of reach for the XPS 14.
Some of this webcam's serious problems are clearly visible in the sample photo from DxOMark. Images quickly become overexposed, making highlights in particular appear far too bright. Although the camera captures hardly any detail, image noise is clearly visible, especially in low light. Exposure and white balance are unstable, which can quickly become distracting during video recordings and video chats.
According to DxOMark, the webcam is barely usable in low-light or high-contrast conditions. This is a serious drawback for a laptop that also targets business customers. As our in-depth review has shown, the keyboard, display and performance are not entirely convincing either, although Dell was at least able to improve the design, speakers and battery life.
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