Dell 14S review: High-class design and 20+ hour battery life
If you want the performance of Dell’s XPS family but don’t want to lay out the cash to step up to a slightly snazzier design and higher resolution display, the Dell 14S is a cheaper alternative. The 14S is Dell’s mainstream 14-inch laptop, starting at $1,269 compared to $1,589 for the XPS 14.A nearly $300 difference is nothing to sneeze at in this economy, so we’ll take a look at the 14S and what it offers for a cost-sensitive audience. And with an as-tested price of $1,469, we’ll see whether it still represents good value compared to its more expensive sibling.Design of the Dell 14S (2026)Dell 14S at Dell for $1,469.99Although the 14S is a lower-priced alternative to the XPS 14, it doesn't skimp on features or build quality.
- ▪If you want the performance of Dell’s XPS family but don’t want to lay out the cash to step up to a slightly snazzier design and higher resolution display, the Dell 14S is a cheaper alternative.
- ▪The 14S is Dell’s mainstream 14-inch laptop, starting at $1,269 compared to $1,589 for the XPS 14.A nearly $300 difference is nothing to sneeze at in this economy, so we’ll take a look at the 14S and what it offers for a cost-sensitive audi
- ▪And with an as-tested price of $1,469, we’ll see whether it still represents good value compared to its more expensive sibling.Design of the Dell 14S (2026)Dell 14S at Dell for $1,469.99Although the 14S is a lower-priced alternative to the
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Tom's Hardware Verdict Dell strikes a good balance with battery life, design, and price, but productivity performance comes up a bit short. $1,469.99 at Dell Check Best Buy Check Amazon Pros +Premium-feeling chassis +20+ hours battery life +OLED touch display option +Good port selection Cons -Productivity performance at the back of the pack- Mediocre webcam Best picks for you Best Laptops 2026: Our benchmarked picks for productivity, portability, and battery life Best College Laptops: Tested Picks for Research, Writing, Gaming and More Best Gaming Laptops 2026: Tested and reviewed Why you can trust Tom's Hardware Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about how we test.
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