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Versatile Dell XPS laptop boots up in a flash and is exceptionally affordable

A new Dell XPS 13 model, number DX13260, is on its way and is intended to compete with the MacBook Neo.
ⓘ Dell via Videocardz, Winfuture
A new Dell XPS 13 model, number DX13260, is on its way and is intended to compete with the MacBook Neo.
How can a traditionally high-priced Dell XPS notebook compete with the MacBook Neo? An upcoming Dell launch demonstrates that this is indeed possible without sacrificing too many features for demanding users, such as up to 32 GB of RAM and a Panther Lake CPU option. However, almost all details have already been leaked ahead of time.
Leaks / Rumors Laptop Launch Wildcat Lake Panther Lake

Dell has just made a small blunder. A (now-dead) link containing official press information about an upcoming launch was shared by a leaker on X, which naturally led to related articles appearing on several websites, such as Videocardz, ITHome or Winfuture. Consequently, the Dell XPS 13 with model number DX13260—which has not yet been officially unveiled—can be seen in advance in official press images, and a list of specs and some US prices are also available.
 

The Dell XPS 13 starts at just $599 for the education sector in the USA.
ⓘ Videocardz
The Dell XPS 13 starts at just $599 for the education sector in the USA.

Wide price range from $599 to...?

According to reports, the new XPS notebook with a 13.4-inch touchscreen will be available in the US starting at $599 for students, with a regular starting price of $699. However, this price only includes the Wildcat Lake configuration with an Intel Core 5 320 (16 TOPS NPU performance) and 8 GB of RAM. Thunderbolt 4 is reserved for the higher-priced SKUs, such as those with an Intel Core Ultra 7 355 (49 TOPS NPU performance) from the Panther Lake family. Those willing to spend more can get the XPS 13 with 16 GB or 32 GB of RAM. Storage options include 256 GB, 512 GB and 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 SSDs.
 

Super-thin and light in two color options

The Dell XPS 13 with its two USB-C ports in a CNC-milled aluminium chassis starts at just 1 kg and is extremely thin at only 12.7 mm. Despite its slim profile, it features a 52 Wh battery, which Dell claims provides up to 17 hours of runtime for video streaming. The 13.4-inch InfinityEdge display offers a resolution of 2,560 x 1,600, a variable refresh rate of 30 to 120 Hz, and 500 nits of brightness. It also covers 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut. Dolby Vision and DisplayHDR 400 certification are also supported. Two color options are available: Sky (top) and Storm (bottom). A quad-speaker array with Dolby Atmos support, a 1080p webcam, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and a backlit keyboard complete the package. Information regarding availability and prices in Europe is still pending.
 

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