80
Matt Elliott
CNET
“Dell largely has itself to blame for my tepid endorsement of its Dell 14S laptop.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Aluminum build
- Thin chassis 0.61 inches
- OLED display option
- Premium feel
- Good keyboard
- Well-built machine
Points of Contention
- High price
- Plastic edges
- Mediocre speakers
- Noisy webcam
- Intel Graphics limits performance
Professional Reviews
5 reviews from 5 critics70
Luke Larsen
Wired
“I wish the Dell 14S was more affordable, but in 2026, that's just not the reality.”
70
PCWorld
“The Dell 14S isn’t a very exciting laptop, and it leaves a lot of performance on the table by opting for Intel Graphics in most configurations, but it’s a well-built machine with a quality display and exceptional battery life.”
70
Brandon Hill
Tom's Hardware
“Build quality is impeccable, with no flex in the chassis and no floppiness in the firm display hinge.”
70
Charles Jefferies
PCMag
“The catch is that the value proposition is so-so to start and fades quickly as you configure it upward.”
