I Went Hands On With the $700 Dell XPS 13. It’s a Clear Rival to the MacBook Neo
Dell's new XPS 13, priced at $699, offers a competitive alternative to the MacBook Neo. It features a lightweight design, a larger touch screen, and a sturdy all-metal build, making it feel premium despite its lower price. While it has some compromises in keyboard and touchpad quality, it effectively meets the needs of budget-conscious consumers.
- ▪The XPS 13 weighs just 2.2 pounds, making it lighter than the MacBook Neo.
- ▪It features a 13.4-inch touch screen display, which is larger than the Neo's 13-inch display.
- ▪The keyboard on the XPS 13 is backlit, a feature not available on the MacBook Neo.
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When Dell announced its $699 XPS 13 at the end of May, I was interested. After I had some hands-on time with the laptop here at Computex, I’m excited.The low-cost XPS 13 was a total surprise given the usually high price of XPS-branded laptops, which trend firmly on the premium side. It's clear that Dell has made some targeted concessions to get the price down—like dropping some of the redesigned XPS 14 and 16's fancier features—but keeping key XPS features like the sturdy, all-metal build. And I can confirm that Dell has nailed the high-end feel at a low price.Design: Trimmer and Slimmer Than the MacBook NeoThe XPS 13 is already the smallest machine in the XPS lineup, but it’s actually lighter and (slightly) smaller than the MacBook Neo, weighing just 2.2 pounds.
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