Dell XPS 14 (2026) 4 / 5 Very good pros and cons Pros One of the most premium builds I've tested lately
A gorgeous tandem OLED display
Intel's Series 3 chip gives it a big performance boost Cons It's expensive
Integrated Intel GPU makes it less reliable for gaming View now at Dell
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The XPS has gone through a bit of an identity crisis of late. Last year, Dell announced it was restructuring its laptop catalog, doing away with the popular XPS, Inspiron, and Latitude brand names in favor of a more streamlined "Plus/Premium" naming convention.
The rebrand was unpopular, to say the least, and at the end of 2025, Dell execs rolled back the decision, admitting they had missed the mark by nuking the XPS name (and, more importantly, confirmed that lagging sales aligned with the unpopular perception).
Also: Dell just made its boldest product decision yet at CES 2026, and XPS fans should rejoice
And so, at CES 2026, the XPS hath returned -- an epic resurrection story for one of the most popular laptop brands ever. With the return of the Dell XPS 14, there's a renewed sense of identity here, a feeling that Dell has gone all-in on its commitment to the brand, and in the process, produced the strongest XPS yet.
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