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$1300 Snapdragon X Elite vs. $1400 Core Ultra 7. The push for Windows on ARM is getting bigger with the popular XPS 13 series now jumping on the Snapdragon Elite train. It's asking price of $1300 actually is cheaper than the Intel Core Ultra 7 model, but be prepared for some compromises related to software.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS | 13.40" | 1.2 kg

OLED touchscreen and a hefty price tag. Dell has presented the XPS 14, a new multimedia laptop of which we have tested the high-end variant with an OLED panel and the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop. At almost US$3,000, the device costs an arm and a leg and especially when it comes to performance, you shouldn't set your expectations too high.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU | 14.50" | 1.8 kg

Precision engineering. Not much has changed from a visual standpoint, but the GPU update from last year's Precision 5470 is significant and worth considering for power users who want to maximize performance from a small 14-inch form factor.
Intel Core i9-13900H | NVIDIA RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | 14.00" | 1.6 kg

Core i7-1360P vs. Core i7-1280P. Dell has updated its XPS 13 Plus 9320 this year with 13th gen Raptor Lake CPUs. Other than the name change, however, everything else remains essentially the same as on last year's Core i7-1280P configuration including even processor performance.
Intel Core i7-1360P | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 13.40" | 1.3 kg

Tight 130 W USB-C power budget. The XPS 17 is one of the few laptops to offer GeForce RTX 4070 and RTX 4080 graphics options powered solely by a USB-C adapter. There are a few comprises for sure much like on previous models, but this latest iteration is as optimized as ever.
Intel Core i7-13700H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 17.00" | 2.5 kg

50 W GeForce RTX 4070 graphics. Whereas the 2022 XPS 15 topped out at GeForce RTX 3050 Ti graphics, this year's model has upped the ante to a GeForce RTX 4070. As impressive as that may sound on paper, there are significant compromises that users ought to be aware of before pulling the trigger on the latest 2023 model.
Intel Core i7-13700H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 1.9 kg

A worthy Microsoft Surface alternative. The XPS name is held to higher standards than your typical Inspiron or Vostro machine. The XPS 13 9315 2-in-1 mostly hits it out of the park even if it doesn't really offer all that much over the competing Surface Pro 8.
Intel Core i5-1230U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 13.00" | 764 g

Like an XPS 14. Just because you're small doesn't mean you can't be as powerful as the big guns. The Precision 5470 utilizes the same Core i9 CPU currently shipping on hulking gaming laptops and other workstations over twice its size, but how does it actually perform?
Intel Core i9-12900H | NVIDIA RTX A1000 Laptop GPU | 14.00" | 1.6 kg

Most expensive ≠ Best. The Core i7-1280P CPU is $100 more than the i7-1260P option while the OLED panel costs an additional $200 over standard IPS. Let's find out exactly what kinds of benefits these pricier options can actually bring to the table.
Intel Core i7-1280P | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 13.40" | 1.3 kg

A Plus for performance. Not only does the Dell XPS 13 Plus have a touch bar and a completely new keyboard, but it also offers more performance than the base XPS version thanks to Alder Lake P. We review Dell's entry into the high-performance XPS world through our test unit equipped with a Core i5, 512 GB, and a Sharp Full HD display.
Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 13.40" | 1.2 kg

Risking more minimalism. P processors for the XPS Plus, U processors for the normal XPS. Dell's fragmentation shows: You can forget about the normal version with a U-class processor, if you are after fast performance in a 13-inch device. Instead, it is meant for entertainment and simple office tasks with its good runtimes, low emissions, and high-contrast FHD display.
Intel Core i5-1230U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 13.40" | 1.2 kg

The most powerful XPS 13 yet. The XPS 13 has been a very good subnotebook for years and Dell now offers two versions, which are not only different in terms of CPU selection. How does the new XPS 13 Plus with the 4K panel, frameless touchpad and completely new keyboard including touch bar perform in our review?
Intel Core i7-1260P | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 13.40" | 1.2 kg

Excellent 4K display with AdobeRGB. The current Dell XPS 17 9720 is receiving the new Intel Alder Lake processors with the continued ability to combine them with RTX GPUs from Nvidia. However, compared to the predecessor, the graphics performance was reduced and the cooling is slightly weak overall. It's about time for an extensive update.
Intel Core i7-12700H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU | 17.00" | 2.5 kg

Intel 12th gen update. The Alder Lake platform has done wonders for the XPS 17 series in terms of raw performance, but it comes at a cost that power users ought to be aware of.
Intel Core i7-12700H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU | 17.00" | 2.5 kg

The Intel 12th gen update. Now in its third year, the XPS 15 9520 is another internal update to the already familiar 2020 XPS 15 9500 and 2021 XPS 15 9510. But is the fancy new Alder Lake-H CPU really enough to make a difference?
Intel Core i7-12700H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 1.9 kg