Dell XPS 14Z - Intel Core i7

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 14 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

10
Average:

3
Bad:

0

Pros:

Pleasantly light and compact.
Excellent keyboard and touchpad.
Attractive, elegant design.

Cons:

Needs more USB ports.
Could use slightly more pixels on screen.

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Last revision on November 13, 2012

Reviewers Liked

Pleasantly light and compact
Excellent keyboard and touchpad
Attractive, elegant design
Strong performance
Excellent touchpad
Good graphics power
Runs cool
Intel Core i7 processor, Nvidia switchable graphics
Big 750GB hard drive

Reviewers Didn't Like

Needs more USB ports
Could use slightly more pixels on screen
Most ports in the back
Mushy touchpad buttons
Narrow viewing angles
Battery life is a bit short

Expert reviews and ratings

Dell's XPS 14z could be accused of looking rather like a MacBook Pro. If this was a deliberate ploy, it’s also a risky one, as few laptops can stand comparison with the MacBook Pro's design, build and feature set and still walk away with...

By PC Advisor on March 16, 2012

The latest in Dell’s XPS line of performance-oriented laptops, the 14z could double as a contender in the ultraportable stakes (it’s just 23mm thick) if not for its comparatively ‘heavy’ 2kg weight.We first got a sneak peek at...

By PCWorld New Zealand on February 17, 2012

At Rs.78,900, the Dell XPS 14z is quite an expensive 14-inch notebook, but then it does justify that price, to an extent. The price jump seems to be related to the 3-year warranty that comes as standard. Also, the notebook packs an impeccable build...

By Tech2 on January 04, 2012

Whether you like them or not, almost everyone agrees that Apple have been consistently creating some of the most beautiful laptop computers for many years. Dell are keen to showcase that they have the engineering prowess to compete with Apple and...

By Kitguru.net on December 23, 2011

With the Dell XPS 14z, Dell has almost manged to make one of the perfect laptops. It has an elegant design, it is light-weight, it has latest hardware to get you through most tasks not to forget light gaming, excellent keyboard and trackpad and good...

By ThinkDigit on December 20, 2011

Dell's XPS 14z offers a balanced approach to thin-and-light, full featured laptops, but has only two USB ports. Images (click to enlarge) Dell XPS 14z Review: Just a Little Short of Laptop Perfection Dell XPS 14z Review, by Loyd Case November 9, 2

By PCWorld on November 09, 2011

If it had a better keyboard and touchpad, the XPS 14z would be at least a 4-star notebook. It offers great performance and features for its size and price point, making it suitable for anyone who wants plenty of power and convenience in a unit...

By Good Gear Guide on November 04, 2011

The Dell XPS 14z follows in the footsteps of its bigger brother, the XPS 15z, by combining sophisticated style with impressive speed. But this premium laptop crams a 14-inch display in a 13-inch metal chasis, making it a better option for...

By LaptopMag on October 24, 2011

The XPS 14z is a great all-rounder, and we can see it entering the arsenal of both consumers and businesses...

By CNET Australia on October 24, 2011

We first checked out Dell's XPS 14z at IFA, a slightly dinkier version of its excellent XPS 15z laptop. The XPS 14z hits stores today and we've already spent a few days snuggling up and getting to know it.While a 14-inch version of a 15-inch...

By TechRadar on October 24, 2011

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