Dell XPS 11 Series

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 22 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

1
Average:

7
Bad:

13

Pros:

Lightweight.
Sturdy chassis.
High resolution IGZO display.

Cons:

Low 3D performance levels.
RAM not upgradeable.

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Last revision on November 18, 2015

Reviewers Liked

Lightweight
Sturdy chassis
High resolution IGZO display
Precise touchpad made from glass
Power efficient and silent
Great battery life
Supports the 802.11ac WiFi standard
Well-built and attractive
Converts to tablet mode
Decent speakers and cameras
Low bloatware load

Reviewers Didn't Like

Low 3D performance levels
RAM not upgradeable
Only 12 months of warranty
Stylus not included
Flat keyboard is uncomfortable
Heavy as a tablet
Awkward power button placement

Expert reviews and ratings

Some products are simply ahead of their time because they employ concepts and ideas that consumers aren't willing to accept. The Dell XPS 11 initially fell into this category, a statement which is reinforced by the fact Dell introduced the original XPS...

By Notebook Review on September 13, 2014

The XPS 11 is a beautiful bit of kit with excellent finish. It's just a shame they didn't put a bit more care into the screen and the audio. That said, we found the very strange touch keyboard the most unconvincing feature. As for the performance,...

By DigitalVersus on August 01, 2014

The thinnest, lightest and most compact 2-in-1 Ultrabook to include a Quad HD display, the Dell XPS 11 is about as sexy as mobile computing currently gets. It’s not without its faults and limitations, but the XPS 11 is a very good device for staying...

By Business Computing World on July 22, 2014

The XPS 11 tries to reinvent the wheel in an attempt to stand out in a crowded and competitive market of both Ultrabooks and tablets. As a tablet, it can do more than your standard iPad or Android tablet, but then you will encounter Windows' issues of...

By Ubergizmo on May 28, 2014

Dell's XPS 11 2-in-1 Ultrabook really looks the part, and promises a lot. But it falls short in a key, or should we say keyboard, area. It's light, performance may not be stunning but it's perfectly adequate for a notebook this portable, the price isn't...

By IT Pro Portal on May 16, 2014

We have been puzzling over this machine for the last week, as it sat on our desk in front of us. It's an undeniably beautiful machine, sleek, black, light and very cool-looking. But what to do with it? As a laptop it's left flailing because its keyboard...

By PC Authority on May 13, 2014

Dell set out to make a tablet device first that could convert into a laptop when users needed it, and it has succeeded, partially, with the XPS 11. Last year, the Dell XPS 12 turned heads with its unorthodox screen-swiveling design. This new hybrid...

By TechRadar AU on April 08, 2014

To look at the Dell XPS 11 is to want to own one. The design is modern, sleek and drop dead sexy--especially if you're fond of Dell's carbon fiber look. The display is stunning, the keyboard looks and is innovative and build quality is excellent....

By MobileTechReview on March 01, 2014

Disappointing touch keyboard and average screen ruin what could be a good...

By Expert Reviews on February 18, 2014

The Dell XPS 11 convertible ultrabook/tablet comes with an incredibly high-resolution screen and a lovely carbon fiber chassis, but a couple of large flaws keep it from outrunning the...

By TechReviewSource on February 05, 2014

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