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Dieter Bohn 13-inch
The Verge
“Now that the webcam is above the screen instead of below it, I don’t have to talk about the XPS 13 as an “otherwise excellent” laptop. I can just call it an excellent laptop.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Improved webcam placement
- Core i9 processor performance
- 32 GB RAM multitasking
- 4K OLED display quality
- Aluminum chassis premium build
- Wide port selection variety
Points of Contention
- Modest discrete GPU
- GTX 1650 struggles with intensive games
- No major redesign
Professional Reviews
7 reviews from 5 outlets100 Riley Young 2 reviews · avg 15-inch Digital Trends “The new Dell XPS 15 takes performance to a new level.”
Riley Young 2 reviews · avg 15-inch
Digital Trends
“The new Dell XPS 15 takes performance to a new level.”
80
Andrew E. Freedman 15-inch
Tom's Hardware
“If you’re willing to pony up for a high‑end config with the super‑bright screen and other capable components, the XPS 15 is a strong choice.”
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Dan Seifert 13-inch
The Verge
“You can now get a six‑core processor in a 13‑inch computer, but you might not want it.”
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Joe Osborne 15-inch
TechRadar
“Unfortunately, Dell played it too safe this year, and the end result is a laptop that’s somewhat improved but still disappoints on a number of points.”
