Dell XPS 14 - 2026

If budget isn't a concern whatsoever, there's so much to love about what's on display here. There's no clear weak link, and the sheer power makes it perfect for an everyday word processor, while also allowing Adobe's Creative Cloud programs, such as Photoshop, to run smoothly. Aside from a few minor nitpicks, I'd say this is a nearly perfect laptop.

Dell’s revamped XPS 14 is lighter and more powerful than ever, but it’s hampered by an annoying keyboard.

The Dell XPS 14 brings the company’s flagship laptop back into competition with speedy Intel Core Series 3 chips and a redesign that’s more practical, yet still premium.

With the XPS 14, Dell corrects many of the missteps it took with the previous 14 Premium. I love its sleek looks, solid feel and trim dimensions. And I love the fact that it's more than half a pound lighter than the tank that was the Dell 14 Premium.

Dell is back with an old name in a new chassis with the XPS 14, powered by Intel's Panther Lake. The overal experience is very similar no matter which price point you go for, and I feel the more affordable Core Ultra 7 355 model is the one to go for, unless you need the extra graphic power of the X7 358H.

Dell is headed in the right direction with the XPS 14, and I can recommend it again. It offers a lightweight design, nice speakers, and a solid webcam — and it brings back a physical function row. I wish the keyboard had more feedback, and you'll need to save up for even entry-level configurations.

The Dell XPS is a great work laptop especially for moderate graphics tasks. You'll just have to overcome its offputting keyboard.

Dell’s revived XPS 14 ultraportable laptop dazzles with sublime build quality, a crisp and colorful OLED screen, and fiery productivity and graphics performance. XPS is back and ready to tussle with the top laptops of 2026.