Dell has updated its XPS line and introduced the $699 XPS 13, one of the most affordable laptops in the series in recent years. The model is positioned as an alternative to the Apple MacBook Neo and is aimed at users who need a lightweight, autonomous and inexpensive ultrabook.
What Dell presented: compact XPS 13 with new positioning
According to Reuters, reported xrust, Dell is betting on a more affordable segment, offering the XPS 13 at a price of $699 — noticeably lower than its premium competitors.
The laptop received:
- updated minimalistic design,
- slim body,
- improved cooling system,
- increased battery life,
- support for Windows AI functions. The Verge notes that Dell is aiming to return the XPS 13 to its status as “the premier Windows ultrabook for everyday tasks.”
Direct competitor to the MacBook Neo — but almost half the price
class=»notranslate»>__GTAG9__ Apple's MacBook Neo, introduced earlier this year, has become the benchmark for compact laptops with a focus on energy efficiency and AI features.
Dell responds with a more aggressive price:
- MacBook Neo starts from $1,499,
- XPS 13 — from $699.
Ars Technica writes that Dell is «trying to fill a niche between budget models and Apple's premium segment, offering a reasonable compromise between price and features.»
Characteristics: what's inside the new XPS 13
According to PCMag, the base configuration includes:
- Intel Core Ultra processor,
class=»notranslate»>__GTAG10__ 8–16 GB of RAM,
- SSD from 256 GB,
- 13-inch display with thin frames,
- improved battery with extended operating time.
Dell focuses on energy efficiency and support Windows AI features , which require modern chips with NPUs.
Why Dell is betting on accessibility
Experts note that the laptop market is undergoing a restructuring: users are looking for devices that:
- are cheaper,
- work longer,
- support AI functions,
- are suitable for study, work and travel. Tom's Hardware writes that Dell is «trying to win back the mass audience that has gone to cheaper Chromebooks and Chinese brands.»
How the XPS 13 compares to its competitors
Advantages:
- price lower than most ultrabooks,
- compactness and lightness,
- modern design,
- Windows AI support.
Weaknesses:
- basic configuration may be limited,
- not the brightest display in segment,
- competitors offer more ports.
However, experts consider the model to be good for its price.
When will the laptop go on sale
According to Reuters, sales of the XPS 13 will begin in the United States in the coming weeks. The model will be released on global markets later — the timing depends on the regions.
No official deliveries are expected for the Russian market, but the model will appear at parallel import retailers.
Xrust Dell unveils $699 XPS 13, an affordable laptop that challenges Apple's MacBook Neo
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