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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Dell unveils new Premium 14 and 16 laptops, its first XPS replacements
All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. Dell kicked off 2025 by rebranding all of its long-running laptop lines (and promptly getting roasted for it). Today, the company announced the first wave of successors to its popular XPS laptop series: the Dell Premium 14 and 16. The two PCs feature Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors, slightly larger 120Hz displays, and a tweaked Dell logo on their lids. (The brand name no longer has a circle around it.) Otherwise, they look almost identical to their forebears, the XPS 14 and 16, retaining their polarizing minimalist designs with gapless keyboards, seamless touchpads, and Platinum and Graphite finishes. The Premium 14 and 16 are available now at Dell starting at $1,649.99 and $2,699.99, respectively, with delivery dates listed for mid- to late July. Shop the new Dell Premium line: Dell Premium 14 Starting at $1,649.99 Shop Now Dell Premium 16 Starting at $2,699.99 Shop Now The more portable Premium 14 features a 14.5-inch 2K LCD display, an Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU, integrated Intel Arc Graphics, 16GB to 64GB of RAM, up 512GB to 4TB of SSD storage, and newly added WiFi 7 support. Optional upgrades include an OLED touchscreen display and a dedicated Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 GPU. It's rated at up to 20 hours of battery life; you'll get the most usage out of a non-OLED model. At launch, this laptop maxes out at 32GB of RAM and 4TB of storage, but Dell said an option with 64GB of RAM will be available eventually. The Dell Premium 14 in Platinum. Credit: Dell The more powerful Premium 16 offers a 16.3-inch 2K display, up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor, an RTX 5060 graphics card, 16GB to 64GB of RAM, and 512GB to 4TB of storage. It's supposed to last up to 27 hours on a single charge, but its optional 4K OLED touchscreen display upgrade will bump that down a bit. The Dell Premium 16 in Graphite. Credit: Dell Like the Premium 14, some of the more advanced specs aren't available yet. Dell said the Premium 16 will be "available soon" in other GPU configurations, including models with Intel Arc 140T, RTX 5050, and RTX 5070 graphics. The latter comes with three Thunderbolt 5 ports and will be capable of supporting up to four 8K external displays. Notably, both new Premium laptops have a neural processing unit (or NPU), but it caps out at 13 TOPS (trillions of operations per second, an AI performance metric). That's well below the 40 TOPS threshold that would make them Copilot+ PCs. In other words, they won't come with certain AI features that are available in other popular Windows laptops, like Recall, Studio Effects, and a Cocreator image generator in Microsoft Paint. For some shoppers, that might be a huge plus: In a fall 2024 survey conducted by Intel, 44% of respondents said they considered AI PCs to be "a gimmick or futuristic technology." The new Premium laptops aren't to be confused with Dell's Pro Premium laptops, which are business-oriented models that are, indeed, Copilot+ PCs. SEE ALSO: Best Windows laptops for 2025: Our top pick lasts longer than the M4 MacBook Pros
Tom's Guide
2 days ago
- Tom's Guide
Dell launches Premium 14 and 16 laptops — up to RTX 5070, 4K OLED displays and 27 hours of battery
With Dell scrapping its XPS lineup, there's now room for more flagship laptops, and its new Premium notebooks are here to fill that void. Dell unveiled its new line of high-end laptops for work and play: the Dell 14 and 16 Premium. Holding on to its XPS roots, the 14- and 16-inch notebooks are designed to deliver optimal performance for students, creators and even gamers in a compact design. With what they boast under the hood, I can see how this is the case. Expect the latest Intel Core Ultra 200H processors, up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 GPU, a whopping 27 hours of battery life and glorious 4K OLED displays. The Dell XPS 13 has topped our list of best laptops all year round, and that's because it nailed its design, performance and battery life. With the company's new offering of flagship notebooks, it's looking like we may see a shift in our top spot for the best Windows laptops. Both Dell Premium laptops are now available, with prices starting at $1,649. You can expect more models to come down the line as the Dell 16 Premium with Intel Arc graphics, RTX 5070 and RTX 5050 are set to be on shelves soon, too. Let's get into the details. Dell 14 Premium Dell 16 Premium Price From $1,649 From $2,699 Display 14.5-inch 3.2K (3200 x 2000) OLED touch display, 120Hz / 2K (1920 x 1200) LCD non-touch display, 120Hz 16.3-inch 4K (3840 x 2400) OLED touch display, 120Hz / 2K (1920 x 1200) LCD non-touch display, 120Hz CPU Up to Intel Core Ultra 7 265H Up to Intel Core Ultra 9 285H GPU Up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 Up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Memory Up to 64GB DDR5x Up to 64GB DDR5x Storage Up to 4TB PCIe 4 SSD Up to 4TB PCIe 4 SSD Connectivity Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 Size 12.6 x 8.5 x 0.71 inches 14.1 x 9.4 x 0.74 inches Weight 3.6 pounds (2K model), 3.79 pounds (3.2K model) 4.5 pounds (2K model), 4.65 pounds (4K model) Colors Graphite, Platinum Graphite, Platinum Dell has always impressed with its top-tier laptops, and this Premium lineup looks to be no different, considering the similarities it shares with its previous XPS siblings. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. The 14 and 16 Premium both come with InfinityEdge (bezel-less) displays and come with a thin, lightweight form factor, being just 0.7 inches thin and weighing as little as 3.6 pounds (the 16 Premium is at 4.5 pounds). The 14 Premium isn't quite as thin or lightweight as the 14-inch MacBook Pro M4, but at least the 16 Premium is lighter than the 16-inch MacBook Pro M4. It's the displays that are set to be a key highlight, at least on paper. With two options available on its model, you can either get a 2K (1920 x 1200) LCD non-touch display, which we praised on the Dell XPS 13, or upgrade to dazzling OLED panels. There's a 14.4-inch 3.2K (3200 x 2000) OLED touch display or a 16.3-inch 4K (3840 x 2400) OLED touch panel. Oh, and they all rock a 120Hz refresh rate. That will come in handy with the other specs it boasts. The Intel Core Ultra 200H chips will bring speedy performance (a claimed 33% bump) to blaze through multitasking, while the option for an RTX 50-series GPU means these laptops will power through gaming, creative apps, video editing and more. The Dell 14 Premium only comes with either Intel Arc graphics or an RTX 4050, mind you, but as a laptop for college students, it should still run circles around work. The Dell 16 Premium will feature RTX 5070, RTX 5060 or RTX 5050 GPUs, and considering the performance gains thanks to Nvidia's DLSS 4 tech, this machine will be primed for entry-level gaming, too. Plus, these laptops aim to stay cool and quiet under pressure, with Dell's Liquid Crystal Polymer fan blades onboard to boost airflow. That, along with the 20 hours of battery life the 14 Premium is boasting, and up to 27 hours for the 16 Premium, makes for an exciting lineup of flagship laptops. While its design is familiar, that still means there are no function row keys or a visible touchpad, though, which can take some getting used to. But at least there are now 3x Thunderbolt 4 ports, a MicroSD card reader and a 3.5mm audio jack, unlike the XPS 13, and that's always a welcome sight. We'll have to see how these laptops run, but the Dell 14 and 16 Premium are already looking to be flagships to look out for. While we wait to get some hands-on time with them, check out what Lenovo and Google and cooking up with its new advanced Chromebook.
Engadget
2 days ago
- Engadget
Dell announces new Premium replacement for the XPS line
After going through a controversial branding change that eliminated the beloved XPS name, Dell has launched its replacement. The new Dell 14 Premium and Dell 16 Premium Windows 11 laptops represent the high end of Dell's business lineup and offer features like Intel Core Ultra 9 16-core CPUs, NVIDIA RTX 5070 GPUs and battery life up to 27 hours. The XPS name may be gone but last year's design largely remains. Both models keep the simple and elegant wedge-like form from before, with slightly bigger (16.3 and 14.5 inches), largely bezel-free displays coated with Gorilla Glass 3. Dell promises top-notch craftsmanship and a new thermal design that allows for a thin and light design, maximal airflow and minimal noise. Just as it did with the branding, Dell has followed Apple with the two available colorways: Platinum and a darker Graphite. New 3.2K and 4K 16:10 120Hz OLEDs are now available on the high-end models (14.5- and 16.3-inch, respectively) and 2K LCD 120Hz versions (1,920 x 1,200) in the base models. The OLEDs are certified DisplayHDR 500 with 400 nits of brightness and 100 percent DCI-P3 coverage, while the LED models average around 500 nits. Audio also looks solid with Dolby Atmos, "studio-quality tuning," quad speakers, a dual microphone array and a universal headphone jack with head tracking. Dell 14 Premium laptop in Platinum (Dell) On the performance front, Dell is wedded to Intel's latest power-efficient Core Ultra 7 255H and 256H 16-core processors, along with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285H 16-core version on the Premium 16 only. Those offer up to a 33 percent performance boost over the previous XPS models (18 percent on the 16 Premium), along with a 2.4x boost in AI performance. However, the main benefit is much boosted battery life with up to 20 hours of Netflix streaming on the 14 Premium and 27 hours on the 16 Premium. Those figures are with the 2K LCD displays and drop to 11 and 9 hours on the higher resolution 3.2K OLED (14.5-inch model) and 4K OLED (16.3-inch model) respectively. The Premium 14 and Premium 16 differ the most in terms of GPU options, with support for NVIDIA's new RTX 5050 GPU, along with the RTX 5060 and RTX 5070 on the 16.3-inch model, but just an NVIDIA RTX 4050 on the Premium 14. Opting for one of those, particularly the RTX 5070, should make them solid gaming and graphics machines but you'll be paying more and sacrificing some battery life. Otherwise, you'll be getting Intel's Arc 140T GPU on the 14 Premium and 16 Premium base models, designed mostly for business and entertainment. Dell 16 Premium Graphite (Dell) Other key features include WiFi 7, extra security for business users, up to 64GB of LPDDR5x dual channel 8400 MT/s memory, encryption ready SSDs, up to 4TB storage and a FHD webcam. They're now on sale at starting at $1,650 for the base 14 Premium (Core Ultra 7 255H CPU, 16GB memory, 2K LCD display, Intel Arc 140T graphics). The same model with an NVIDIA RTX 4050 GPU, 32GB of memory and the 3.2K OLED display is $2,350. The Dell 16 Premium, meanwhile, starts at $2,700 with a Core Ultra 7 255H CPU, 32GB of memory, 2K LCD display and NVIDIA RTX 5060, while a version with the 4K OLED display and Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU is $3,050. Other options aren't yet available on Dell's online store. If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission.
Digital Trends
5 days ago
- Business
- Digital Trends
Maximize Copilot with the Dell XPS 13 — $400 off today
Microsoft's Copilot is an amazing AI assistant, and the Dell XPS 13 9345 was built to maximize it. If you're interested in this device, you're in luck because it's currently on sale from the laptop deals at Dell itself. It's $400 off, which drops its price to just $1,100 from $1,500 originally. The discount may disappear as soon as tomorrow though, so you should proceed with your purchase immediately if you want to make sure you secure the savings. Why you should buy the Dell XPS 13 9345 laptop The Dell XPS 13 9345 is featured in our list of the best Copilot+ laptops because of the performance provided by the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor. Alongside the Qualcomm Adreno GPU and 32GB of RAM, which our laptop buying guide says is necessary to run intensive applications and to engage in any form of content creation, the Dell XPS 13 9345 is a powerful creation tool that taps into all of the capabilities of Microsoft's Copilot. The design of the Dell XPS 13 9345 follows that of the Dell XPS 13 after the Dell XPS reset, with a seamless glass trackpad that enables a minimalist aesthetic and capacitive touch buttons that replace the usual row of function keys. The laptop also features a 13.4-inch screen with 2K resolution for lifelike details, a 1TB SSD for enough storage space for all of your apps and files, and excellent battery life so you can work on your projects without needing to plug in the device for most of the time. Take advantage of the features of Microsoft's Copilot with the Dell XPS 13 9345, which is available from Dell with a $400 discount. Instead of its original price of $1,500, you'll only have to pay $1,100, which is an excellent price for a Copilot+ laptop. There's no telling how much time is remaining for you to be able to pocket these savings though, so there's no space for hesitation in this transaction. Buy the Dell XPS 13 9345 laptop right now while it's on sale for a more affordable price than usual.
Engadget
5 days ago
- Engadget
Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1 review: Technically proficient but lacking soul
In previous years, the Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1 probably would have been called an Inspiron. However, after the company revamped its naming scheme earlier this year, all of its consumer PCs now share its name, with a few extra identifiers that call out size, design and status (aka how fancy it is). While I still think Dell's choice to ditch the iconic XPS tag is a mistake, streamlining its portfolio makes a lot of sense, especially for people simply looking to buy a new laptop. The Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1 is one of the company's first consumer laptops to feature its updated naming scheme and refreshed styling. And to little surprise, this machine is a solidly competent midrange laptop for everyday productivity with a bit of extra flexibility thanks to its convertible design. But despite all these changes, it feels like something is missing. Dell's revamped 16 Plus 2-in-1 is a competent laptop with an adaptable design and a great optional mini LED screen, but it lacks personality. $750 at Dell Like it did with its model names, Dell has reworked the design of its laptop family. The 16 Plus 2-in-1 features a solid build consisting of smooth aluminum panels on top and bottom with a matte finish and rounded edges. Its 360-degree hinges are small and subtle while still providing plenty of support for tent and tablet modes. But in some ways, it feels like Dell may have gone a bit too minimalist, as the laptop's only distinguishing characteristic is the classic Dell logo in the center of its lid. Port selection is good, but not outstanding, with two USB-C sockets (one supports Thunderbolt 4 while the other handles DisplayPort 1.4), one USB-A, a HDMI 2.1 slot and a 3.5mm audio jack. However, considering its size, I would have liked to see one more USB-C connector, particularly on the right side of the system. Only being able to charge using the ports on the left can be a bit awkward depending on your setup. The lack of a microSD card reader isn't ideal for content creators either. Sam Rutherford for Engadget The keyboard feels great and includes a full number pad for those who need one. Unfortunately, I don't love the 16 Plus' touchpad. Even though it's rather large, it felt surprisingly unresponsive. At first, nearly a quarter of the time I tried to right-click, I simply got nothing. Granted, I was able to adapt, but no matter what I did, clicking never felt quite right. Dell's speakers are also somewhat disappointing as they are hidden behind two small slits on the bottom of the system. This results in audio that sounds flat, hollow and distant, even when the volume is turned up. Given the choice, I would trade the physical number pad for up- or forward-firing speakers positioned on either side of the keyboard, though I admit that might not be a popular choice for anyone who has to do a lot of data entry. Sam Rutherford for Engadget The 16-inch touch display on our review unit is a bright spot as it features Dell's optional 2,560 x 1,600 mini LED screen. Not only can it produce up to 600 nits of brightness, it also has a slightly faster 90Hz refresh rate than the default 300-nit 1,920 x 1,200 FHD+ panel. And after using it for several weeks, this display is definitely one upgrade worth paying for. Colors are richer and more saturated while also providing better brightness, contrast and black levels than a basic LCD panel. Packing either an Intel Core Ultra 5 226V or Ultra 7 258V chip, along with up to 32GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, the 16 Plus has more than enough speed for everyday computing tasks. Because these laptops can reach either 40 or 47 TOPS, depending on the processor, they support all of Microsoft's Copilot+ AI features. That said, it doesn't support discrete graphics, so this machine isn't a great choice for anyone who regularly needs to do things like serious video editing, gaming or 3D modeling. Sam Rutherford for Engadget Thanks to its 64WHr battery, the Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1 offers above average longevity. On PCMark10's Modern Office rundown test, it lasted eight hours and 12 minutes. That's significantly better than rivals like HP's Spectre x360 16 (slightly over five hours), but still a far cry from smaller and less powerful models like the ASUS Zenbook A14 (18:16). I also appreciate that Dell's included 65-watt charger is relatively compact. The 16 Plus supports charging over USB-C (with either of its ports), so you can also use a third-party brick if you prefer. The Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1 is a perfectly competent hybrid laptop. Its hinge allows the system to transform into various modes to better adapt to your needs. Its chassis is well built even though it's not particularly eye-catching. Performance is solid and battery life is slightly better than average for its class, while Dell's optional mini LED display provides a great viewing experience. And starting at just $750 (or around $1,400 for the fully loaded model review here), this system feels very reasonably priced. Sam Rutherford for Engadget My main issue is that between its revamped name and new streamlined design, the Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1 suffers from a complete lack of personality. It's a totally serviceable machine, but it doesn't have a single trait or feature that endears itself to its user. Same goes for its name. At least with Apple, you know you're getting a MacBook or an iPad. With this thing, Dell is the name of the company, but now it's also the name of the laptop too? Or is it just called the 16 Plus 2-in-1? Either way, it's awkward. Now I fully admit that not everyone feels this way about their gadgets, because at the end of the day, a PC is just a tool. But as someone who likes to feel connected to the devices I buy, Dell's PC revamp has produced something that's hard to love.
