Design and Build

The Dell XPS 13 (2024) with a 13.4-inch display features an aluminum chassis and a thickness of 9.9mm, which is achieved by the use of CNC machining. The non-touch version weighs 1.19kg, while the touch version weighs 1.22kg. The device is available in Graphite and Platinum colors. Dell incorporates a backlit keyboard, a Gorilla Glass 6 display cover, and a palm rest made of carbon fiber. The model has ultra-thin ones of 0.55 inches. Customers gave thumbs up to its chic aspect but pointed out the limited color line as a deficiency.

• Aluminum chassis, 9.9mm thick
• Backlit keyboard, Gorilla Glass 6
• Carbon fiber palm rest
• 0.55-inch bezels
• No plastic option

Dell XPS 13 (2024) Display

The XPS 13 is designed as a 13.4-inch screen, which delivers 3 different display resolutions: FHD+ (1920x1200, 60Hz, non-touch), QHD+ (2560x1600, 60Hz, touch), or OLED 3.5K (3456x2160, 60Hz, touch). The 500 nits brightness of all the three, and approximate 400 PPI of the two LED screens, show the similarity between them. The OLED one brings vivid colors but does not support variable refresh rate. The buyers appreciate the vivid display but wish it were just a bit larger than the Inspiron 16.

• FHD+, QHD+, or OLED 3.5K
• 1920x1200, 2560x1600, or 3456x2160, ~400 PPI
• 500 nits brightness
• Gorilla Glass 6
• No 120Hz refresh

Performance and Software

Powered by Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (16-core, 4.8GHz) or Ultra 5 125H (14-core, 4.5GHz), with Intel Arc GPU, the XPS 13 offers 16GB or 32GB LPDDR5x RAM and Windows 11 Home/Pro. It handles productivity and light editing smoothly but trails Alienware m16 R2 in gaming. Users praise its efficiency but note limited GPU power.

• Intel Core Ultra 7 155H or Ultra 5 125H
• Intel Arc GPU
• 16GB or 32GB LPDDR5x RAM
• Windows 11 Home/Pro
• No discrete GPU

Storage and Ports

The XPS 13 includes 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB PCIe NVMe SSD storage and two Thunderbolt 4 ports. It supports external displays via USB-C. Users appreciate fast storage but note the lack of USB-A or HDMI ports requires adapters.

• 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB SSD
• Two Thunderbolt 4 ports
• External display support
• No USB-A or HDMI
• No SD card slot

Battery and Charging

The XPS 13 offers a 55Wh battery with up to 18 hours of battery life (FHD+, light use). It supports 60W USB-C charging (0–80% in ~1 hour). Real-world use yields 10–12 hours. Users value battery life but note OLED models drain faster.

• 55Wh battery
• Up to 18h (FHD+)
• 60W USB-C charging
• 10–12h real-world
• No wireless charging

Connectivity

The XPS 13 features Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Bluetooth 5.4, and optional 5G (cellular models). It comes with a 1080p webcam and quad speakers. The emphasized trait in relation to connectivity is that cellular models are experiencing high rates. Users are satisfied with the Wi-Fi 7 speeds, meanwhile, they remark that the physical ports are limited in number.

• Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Bluetooth 5.4
• Optional 5G
• 1080p webcam
• Quad speakers
• No Ethernet

Pricing and Availability

The Dell XPS 13's initial price was $1,299 when it was released in June 2024 by Dell and through retail outlets. If they were to be compared, the higher configurations will reach $2,099 as these are OLED, Ultra 7, 32GB, and 2TB. The device can still be bought. The general opinion of the users is that it is premium but nevertheless expensive in relation to Inspiron 16.