I tried Dell’s sleek XPS 13 and it’s a breath of fresh air for budget Windows laptops

Dell’s new XPS 13 brings premium XPS design to a budget Windows laptop, starting at $699 and $599 for students.

It features a compact 1kg aluminum chassis, a 13.4-inch 2.5K touchscreen, and a variable 30Hz–120Hz refresh rate.

The review praises its portability and display quality, but notes softer keyboard feel and slight chassis flex.

Dell is positioning it as a more polished alternative to typical cheap PCs and a rival to the MacBook Neo.