Dell XPS 13 Touch Series

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 13 expert reviews

Excellent:

3
Good:

10
Average:

0
Bad:

0

Pros:

Attractive and slim design.
Comfortable soft touch deck.
Long battery life.

Cons:

Underside runs warm.
No SD Card slot.

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Last revision on June 24, 2014

Reviewers Liked

Attractive and slim design
Comfortable soft touch deck
Long battery life
Strong Haswell performance
Bright and crisp full HD display

Reviewers Didn't Like

Underside runs warm
No SD Card slot
For the same premium price, you could get a MacBook Pro
Ports are limited
Basic design hasn't changed in a couple of years

Expert reviews and ratings

This is a great ultra-portable, but its high price means that its rivals are better...

By Expert Reviews on June 08, 2014

The Dell XPS 13 Touch is a compact touch-screen ultrabook made with premium materials like carbon fiber and Gorilla Glass. It's an excellent travel companion, but strictly luxury...

By PC Mag on May 13, 2014

The Dell XPS 13 isn't a budget buy by any means. With prices starting just under a grand it's actually pricier than the MacBook Air. Which might be a hard pill to swallow for some. But if you're after a solid Windows 8.1 system with enough...

By Pocket-lint on April 05, 2014

Third time really is the charm with Dell's latest rev of the XPS 13 ultrabook. Impeccably built with performance and comfort to match, its $1,299 price is plenty fair for today's market....

By Computer Shopper on April 04, 2014

Pros: beautiful glossy display, spacious keyboard, svelte sturdy design, long battery life

Cons: limited connectivity, runs hot when taxed

By Notebook Review on March 24, 2014

The Dell XPS 13-9333 We'll be the first to proclaim it: it ain't broke. Even two years later, the XPS 13's solid construction and manageable weight still fare well against today's competitors. Plus, with a fast CPU and SSD , a bright screen with great...

By NotebookCheck on March 21, 2014

Despite its age, the Dell XPS 13 remains one of the most attractive Ultrabooks on the market. The system's carbon-fiber chassis, extremely thin bezels and elegant appearance combine to create an aesthetic that can easily compete with Apple's MacBook...

By Digital Trends on March 01, 2014

Aside from the omission of an SD card reader—seriously, who does this?—Dell crafted a superb ultrabook in the XPS 13. It's powerful, offers plenty of storage, lasts for a very long time, and has excellent WiFi. On top of this, the screen looks fantastic,...

By reviewed.com on February 21, 2014

Dell has chosen to meet the opposition head on in the portability race, with a laptop that isn't thinner or even all that lighter, but rather more compact in width and depth. It's an impressive feat, to offer the same screen size in a smaller frame....

By TechRadar AU on February 13, 2014

The 2014 Dell XPS 13 adds Haswell power and a touch-screen display to an already attractive...

By LaptopMag on February 11, 2014

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