Dell XPS is kinda… good?
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Dell has been on a roll the past few years. They were able to sponsor this video for us to show you their latest XPS laptops, the 14 and the 16. Honestly, it's like really easy to manipulate. Oh yes, you could do the one hinge open. While the body is CNC, the trackpad is actually glass. It does feel so much more compact and you just get that extra space from the smaller bezels around the entire edge of the display. Dell's XPS lineup is taking advantage of the latest Intel processor. These can both be speced up with the Intel Core Ultra X9 processor 388H. Now, this is not a gaming laptop running on integrated XE graphics. I'm honestly pretty impressed. They've taken everything that they did right about the last gen, got rid of what they've done wrong, and provided a super premium feeling, super performant package in a classy chassis that just feels Great.
The Dell XPS short presents the latest lineup, specifically the 14 and 16 inch models, as a premium, highly refined update that blends design excellence with solid performance. The speaker notes that the machines are easy to prototype and use, highlighting a CNC chassis, a glass trackpad, and slim bezels that create a compact footprint. They emphasize that the laptops leverage the newest Intel processors, including the specifiable Ultra X9 option, and clarify that these are not gaming machines, citing the absence of gaming-class integrated graphics. The reviewer expresses genuine admiration for how Dell has iterated on past models by keeping what worked, removing what didn’t, and delivering a premium, well-assembled feel in a classy package. Overall, the video frames the XPS as a strong, premium option that competes strongly on build quality and performance, even as it nods to the brand’s ongoing evolution and strategy. The sponsor disclosure is included in the opening lines, setting the context for the promotion embedded in the short.”
Topics · technology · laptops · hardware · design · premium devices
Questions answered
- What type of laptop is the Dell XPS described as in the video, and is it positioned as a gaming machine?
- The video describes the XPS as a premium non gaming laptop that uses latest Intel processors, not aimed at gaming performance.
- What are some notable design features mentioned for the XPS lineup?
- Notable design features include a CNC body, a glass trackpad, small bezels around the display, and a classy chassis.