Dell recently announced a significant reversal in its PC strategy by reintroducing its renowned XPS lineup after discontinuing it a year ago. The decision to bring back the XPS series comes following criticism from tech experts and customers. Dell acknowledged its mistake and has now revamped the XPS laptops to provide an enhanced user experience, promising it to be “better than ever.”
The newly reimagined Windows 11 laptops boast a fresh design, prominently featuring the XPS branding on the lid. Constructed with premium materials like aluminum and Gorilla Glass 3, the laptops offer a sophisticated appearance and durability for long-term use on-the-go.
One of the key improvements is the redesigned keyboard, which now offers enhanced stability to prevent accidental keystrokes. Additionally, a seamless glass touchpad seamlessly integrates into the palm rest. Apart from aesthetics, the redesign focuses on enhancing portability by reducing the weight and thickness of the laptops.
The latest XPS models, the XPS 14 and XPS 16, are the slimmest laptops from Dell to date, measuring just 14.6mm in thickness. This sleek profile is partly achieved through a reengineered 4K webcam, the narrowest 8MP camera ever integrated into a Dell laptop.
Performance has also received a significant boost with the inclusion of Intel’s latest Ultra processors. The new XPS laptops promise faster speeds, improved graphics performance, and enhanced efficiency. A redesigned thermal system ensures temperature control even during heavy workloads.
Intel Arc graphics with 12 cores offer a 50% performance boost over the previous generation, enhancing graphics capabilities. Moreover, the high-density 900ED cells provide up to 27 hours of battery life on a single charge, ensuring prolonged usage with the vivid display running throughout the day.
Additional features include edge-to-edge touch displays, powerful Dolby Atmos speakers, and a variety of ports for accessory connectivity. Dell unveiled the new XPS 14 and XPS 16 at CES 2026, emphasizing their commitment to delivering premium laptops that offer striking design, powerful performance, stunning displays, and exceptional battery life in a compact, portable package.