Dell XPS 13, 14 and 16 hands-on at CES 2024
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- Dell is bringing the bold design of last year's XPS 13 Plus to the rest of the XPS lineup ahead of CES 2024 in Las Vegas - and now that includes new 14-inch and 16-inch models. The "Plus" name is also gone entirely: the new models are simply called the XPS 13, 14 and 16. They all sport the defining featured of the XPS 13 Plus: A seamless glass wrist rest, which hides an invisible haptic touchpad right in the middle; touch sensitive function buttons above the keyboard; and large key caps for more comfortable typing. And notably, the larger two models fix some of my biggest issues with the XPS 13 Plus.
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Please if apple can bring back HDMI, so can Dell. No more dongle hell please.
they did tho, look at the macbook pros,
funny when Apple adds the ports back, the others do the opposite
Read again@@Kriojenic
Do you know how to read?@@Kriojenic
Its be cool but you know you can get a usb c to hdmi cable.
Capacitive function row is a deal breaker for many.
I've always loved XPS laptops. I still have the first model Dell made after acquiring Alienware.
However, I am happy to see Dev in a video. Hoped you've been well.
5 months later, after reading reviews and even experiencing these laptops hands on, I finally bought a Dell XPS 16. Configuration is Intel Core U7 155H, 4070, 32gb ram, 1tb ssd, UHD+ OLED screen and in platinum. Couldn't be happier. A lot of you guys are arguing about the fact they removed the function row and replaced it with a "Useless" capacitive touch row. The function keys are still here, just hold FN + esc to toggle which one you want to display, and F1 to F12 are still here permanently, you just have to get used to the touch function. The mousepad is brilliant, display is crisp with 100% Adobe RGB and I haven't had issues with the supposed screen door effect, not to mention a new chassis design means better cooling and the battery life in my experience lasts me on average 10.5 hours on "Best Battery Efficiency" mode. But of course, the selection of type c ports only is partial pain, but the thunderbolt does make up for it. Recommend the laptop for anyone, it's really good.
I have a customized XPS 14 on its way. I’m hyped.
Developers heavily rely on function keys, and Dell replaced them by a touch system that really reduces productivity. Such a shame to not know your customers and just blindly copy the worst from Apple.
they are still there dude
I program in typescript and I have never used the function row...
@@user-xm2cc8mz1c But it is not a physical buttons, and that is a huge problem for many devs.
@@NissocoMC I could never work efficiently as a developer without using function keys. Navigating code in editors, debugging, etc, all relies heavily on function keys.
I swear by my xps 17! Productivity monster.
I think I'm gonna stick with my MacBook Pro 14 and 16 inch with the vivid brightness application
Genuinely excited for the XPS 14, it's what I've been wanting for years :D
It looks really nice
No function keys and you can’t upgrade the ram
I want the 16
who cares duuuuude@@PizzaSiu07
So you want an overpriced downgrade?
The XPS14 can be ordered with up to 64GB, the XPS16 is configurable with 32GB max. I hope they fix that.
I just checked with Dell Support: XPS16 with 64GB will come and should be available in 4 weeks.
Its supposed to be a 2024 laptop and the function keys look like they off a lg chocolate from 2005
The display is amazing 🤩
Still no numeric keypad?
Good review. I'm sad to see the 17 go, but at least they kept the bezels tiny on the 16, so I suspect its form factor is actually less than an average 16, similar to how the 17 was really closer to a 15 form factor, and the new 16 looks beautiful. I am surprised that the 16 doesn't have the full 120Hz refresh rate, though 90 is certainly better than 60. I wonder, is the 16 5G capable? And is its wifi the 6e finally, instead of just 6, or maybe the much newer 7? I'll be anxious to see the battery life of the 16.
So true, when ever they bring a new laptop it has to be missing something , in the case of the 16 inch the full 120 hz
No physical fn keys. As a vim user this is a deal breaker
Devendra bro ninga intha oorunga bro
Can the WWAN 5G eSIM be added?
Took sometime to move to 120hz. Already moved to a m16 zepherus 240hz from 9520. Nice laptop but the cooling solution bugged me the most.
Time to move to arm chips. Intel and AMD are still using x86 which isn’t efficient on battery.
@@GalenlevyPhotowell, you would also need developers to migrate to that platform to really take advantage of the benefits.
@@irvingmontero5653 of course. It will be a huge headache for thousands of PC clones to change to a new platform.
@@GalenlevyPhotovery difficult to do. Microsoft is moving at a snails pace on getting windows ARM fully functional and stable. You’d need to see a shift in the business space to ARM before manufacturers put real resources behind changing their laptops to arm. This is one time where Apple having complete control over their products was beneficial as it allowed them to pivot in a way that windows can’t
Is this really a competitive pricing? Sounds a little off to me.
With a horrible function key row, only 3 USB-C ports, no HDMI, MicroSD, the inability to upgrade the RAM, these are going to be non-starters for most anyone who creates any kind of content -- photographers, video editors, developers, etc. Time to learn lessons from Apple, Dell!
Screw apple
Any word on Linux availability/compatibility? Dell tends to offer Ubuntu on some laptops, assuming the hardware support is there...but I don't know if it's there for this hardware.
it should’ve had a full size SD card slot instead. and please stop with non-button keys! keyboards should be tactile!
i dont want an sd card at all. quit yapping.
@@ts8960 Maybe you don't but the whole photography community does, which is one of the main groups of people that this is marketed to.
@@Valentino_Crespo you can literally use usb sticks. SD cards should only exist in extension port hubs
Okey... They killed off XPS line. They tried "new" design with XPS 13 PLus, failed miserable and then like "ahh it'll be file"... Iam not going to repeat obvous thisngs about keyboard, function keys and esc key as a separate problem and track pad. But XPS was the last slick looking device with mate screen, it seems they are killing that off to. Big mistake! And the best thing of last XPS was internal materials, that feel of carbonfiber on palm rest... I hope someone will pick up that design!
Glad I picked up the 9530 last May. 15" is the sweetspot for me and I simply like the older design better. And that "capacitive touch function row" (ridiculed: touch bar), yuck!
what the hell dell is thinking, I just saw the new LG Gram, it's got two USB-C, two USB-A, and one HDMI, it's thiner and gets this with a function row!
Dang Engadget, it’s 2024. Time to move into 4K video don’t you think?
Does this mean that the 17inch is dead? I have come to really love the portable desktop design format.. huge screen, lots of cooling capability, and chunky specs. I had hoped they would preserve it for workflows that need a lot of sustained performance (ML/programming/some video workflows)
how do you right click if you cant see the corner of the touch area ? :)
Looks like we have to wait for the 2025 models
audio jack on the right side is stupid. cord gets in the way of the mouse since im right handed. absolute deal breaker.
Always boggles the mind why someone would want a silver keyboard 😅
14 and 16 inches? Yes!
only 16 nice big screen + oled version
Omg are they still using that ancient cooling design with the two heatpipes that can only manage a 40w gpu? It would be nice if they made an xps laptop that focused on performance instead of thin sleekness. At the moment you either have thin, light, compact xps with usb-c only ports or you go ALL the way to giant alienware laptops with gigantic bezels, gigantic footprint, rgb bling everywhere with glowing alien heads, and the heaviest gaming laptops around even among other heavy gaming laptops. They could have added a few mm and made it less compromised while retaining the xps look and compactness and glass OLED, but their design decisions always boggle the mind.
They arent gaming laptops dude nobody cares. Get a PS5 or xbox if you want to play games
Well, guess I'll be looking elsewhere for my next machine.
:( The XPS line always used to be the default developer laptop, but they've been focusing more on making them look pretty rather than practical for a few years now, so it's disappointing to see that trend continue. Full size (non-tactile) cursor keys. No physical function keys. I'm still out.
Macbook Pros used to make the same mistakes. Touch Bar, Limited Ports and bad cooling. Apple fixed those problems and Dell is making the mistakes Apple did a few years ago.
How is bringing up Apple supposed to justify Dell's mistakes? Feels like you just wanted to take a jab at Apple.@@phamquanghuy8000
Those prices ouch
Thanks, I hate it.
From a current Dell XPS 15 9530 (the old one, which I still use it until today) user.
u got bad taste then cause it looks super nice and futuristic
@@user-xm2cc8mz1c Looks good doesn't mean it provides great usability, good sir.
Having touch sensitive function row is an example of bad design, from someone who use function row all the time. By removing the buttons on that row for sake of slimness is not worth it in my opinion.
I might stick with my current laptop (and maybe considering Framework 16 if I can purchase one).
This not a laptop for tech nerds or gamers. Its a multimedia laptop. nobody cares about performance or haptic feedback buttons@@kittananj
I definitely think this is a major downgrade on all fronts. Worse design that is much more susceptible to damge because of the glass decklid, much worse keyboard from most people's perspective, no AMD option which is a shame and the biggest problem is that it does not allow for upgrades. Previous XPS 15 and 17 devices had an extra M.2 Slot and replaceable memory. Micro SD is another downgrade from the Full size SD of previous models. I hope very few people buy this so that they take a hint.
Also 90Hz???? Macbook take my money.
HP or Dell which is better laptop brand
In budget laptops and 2 in one laptop category, HP is better, but in the mid and high end, Dell is better even in gaming laptops. Dell is way better than HP, but in gaming laptops, I prefer Lenovo Legion laptops.
Please Dell add haptic feedback for the capacitive fn row. If not it is going to be completely unusable. Please give this feedback to Dell.
You're a nobody on the internet and Dell doesn't care about your nobody opinion. Fact.
lol @@bearzilla2462
This is a nice looking design but the functionality is dead. 15 inch laptops are ideal for creators. So are full sd card readers and a function row. I wonder if the glass adds weight over the carbon fiber? I am excited about a better webcam and a higher refresh panel
lol! These designs require processor efficiency (for cooler running & decent battery life) that Intel still can’t deliver & a level of build quality & reliability that has evaded Dell for many years now. In a parallel universe these are the XPS machines of our dreams. The woes of the first unwary buyers in a few months’ time will be all too predictable.
Removing the function keys is a huge mistake. 💀
Why will dell not tell us the model number of these laptops? It just sows confusion and is annoying.
function key row must be touched. WTF Dell?!
No ARM based laptops yet?
mid 2024 is when SD X elite launches so this year end should have atleast a couple of laptops ready with it.
LOL windows on ARM is still terrible.@@tatoom40
Everybody knows that. It's not a secret of any sorts. But everyone is counting on next windows either 12 or the next big update for 11 to be more ready for the upcoming wave of arm products co-existing along with their x86 ones@@ArthropodSpidey
Windows is still not optimized for the arm yet.
@@AliZaminperhaps that’s why they are only releasing it mid 2024 when windows 12 comes out
Bring back the old look of the XPS
I have been using this latop for a couple of weeks and hate the keyboard. My previous XPS 13 was much much better. The keys on this new one are so close together that it is almost impossible not to hit neighbouring keys whilke typing.. I think potential buyers need to be made aware that they will need to buy a bluetooth keyboard to do any serious typing.
Since switching to a Mac 13 years ago,I could never return to Windows.These look good computers though.
Its absolutely beautiful designwise
It got more uglier lol and they still insist on no physical function row and trackpad.
I just took delivery of the new xps13. It's gorgeous and very quick... But seriously, that keyboard is terrible. I will now need decent external keyboard. It is absolutely horrible and I wish I hadn't bought it. Maybe I am unique, but I suspect not. Every 4-5 keystrokes I hit two keys by mistake. I have tried to train myself to avoid it, but it's hopeless. Why on earth didn't I realize that this would happen? Why did Dell do it. I huge miss for what's a decent Laptop otherwise.
Oh, and I get 3.5hrs of battery doing email and office stuff.
Dell has lost their minds.
TERRIBLE update. complete junk.
Why?
@@ahmedkhaled1068 For anyone who use this laptop for serious productivity the removal of physical function keys is a absolute NO. FUnction keys pay a crucial role in many workflows from video editing, music production and programming and having them turned into non physical touch sensitive buttons which are hard to find without glancing down on the keyboard area which is extremly annoying. The new keyboard is also a downgrade compared to the previous years as the seperation between the keys makes it harder to type on quickly. The keys also appear to be more shallow which is a down side for typing experience too. The touchpad which is HAPTIC and part of the bottom section of the laptop without clear seperation is also not the best as its way harder to tell where the trackpad ends and starts making usage cumbersome. The lack of physical click is also annoying as haptic buttons never really mimic the feal of a real button and always feel weird (at least in my opinion).
Under the hood the laptop appears to have solderd ram too (from what ive seen online) and only one M.2 SSD slot which HEAVILY impacts the options for potential storage and ram upgrades. The IO also hasnt improves and is still rather garbage at 3 usb C ports, sd card and headphone jack.
They've really missed the mark on a product which is aimed towards professional users who car emore about ease of use, user experience, upgradability and reliability rather than a flashy new design.
U blind? Its literally the best looking laptop right now lol
The big deal will be the cooling improvement 👍
somebody at Dell really loves the Dell Adamo. no usb A. no buy. 🗑️
Would love if u were more critical….
Backside should be upgraded
Its old boring dell logo
Why don't modern design from outside like other brands did
Yeah the dell logo is the only thing that sucks about it. Everything else is perfect
Failed. Don't fix something if it's not broken. The old keyboard works and feel great. This? And all they taken away? Give it back.
This touch buttons looks old
Soldered RAM, Soldered WiFi... bye bye Dell.
wait for 2027. New EU regulations that force manufacturers to make devices that have user replaceable battery packs will kick in then. There is simply no point in buying something so expensive that you cannot get a replacement battery for in 4 -5 years time. i want a laptop that i can use for ATLEAST 10 years.
Dell is a past of themselves. Why is there no miniled touch option? Or at least qhd ips with no touch. 1080p with 16inch? Really? Wtf. I do not need burn in with oled. Also the old xps17 has more tdp than this one. Wtf2. Why is the sd card only mini? This laptop is not what i expect for that much money. I will take a look to asus/rog. Last years flow x16 looks still better in terms of performance than this one here
I sent my laptop twice for Repair paid for the premium shipping twice and it was sent back without Repair stating that it’s not covered by Dell Limited warranty.
WARNING: ONCE THE BREAKDOWN, NO ONE CARES FOR YOU.
As a current owner of an i9 4K OLED XPS 15 from 2020 I thank Dell for making easy for me to be sure NOT TO BUY ANOTHER DELL for my upgrade! Lack of full SD card slot, no 4K 120 OLED option, and guaranteed terrible battery life in 2024. Lack of value for my money is all I see
Who needs battery life?
Galaxy book 3ultra is better
No why? trackpad position looks weird on that
Dell has terrible customer service. Avoid Dell.
This design is so stupid 😢
Dell , get your sh** together , nobody wants touch bar functions buttons and no frame for the trackpad.
From backside and logo make this laptop so dated and ugly.
nah chill its not that bad
@DarkoBert-ob6yr but from outside, Dell hasn't changed their design from many, many years.
Worst review 👎
Does anyone ever use these Dell XPS's in real life.
Okey... They killed off XPS line. They tried "new" design with XPS 13 PLus, failed miserable and then like "ahh it'll be file"... Iam not going to repeat obvous thisngs about keyboard, function keys and esc key as a separate problem and track pad. But XPS was the last slick looking device with mate screen, it seems they are killing that off to. Big mistake! And the best thing of last XPS was internal materials, that feel of carbonfiber on palm rest... I hope someone will pick up that design!