Jan 05, 2024 11:21:00

Dell announces notebook PCs 'XPS 13', 'XPS 14', and 'XPS 16' adopting NPU-equipped 'Core Ultra' chip

Dell has announced its lineup of notebook computers: ` `XPS 13 '', ` `XPS 14 '', and ``XPS 16 ''. All models use the SoC '

Core Ultra ', which was just announced in December 2023.

Dell's New XPS Lineup: Futuristic Design, with Built-in AI | Dell USA
https://www.dell.com/en-us/blog/dells-new-xps-lineup-futuristic-design-with-built-in-ai/

The Dell XPS laptop, as we know and love it, is no more | Ars Technica

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/01/the-dell-xps-laptop-as-we-know-and-love-it-is-no-more/

Dell's revamped XPS laptops get the sleek Plus treatment | PCWorld
https://www.pcworld.com/article/2190986

Dell Takes on Apple With New 14-inch, 16-Inch XPS Laptops | Extremetech
https://www.extremetech.com/computing/dell-takes-on-apple-with-new-14-inch-16-inch-xps-laptops

Reference specifications for each model are as follows. All are listed with the highest configuration.

	XPS 13	XPS 14	XPS 16
display	13.4 inch OLED touch screen 2880×1800 48-60Hz	14.5 inch OLED touch screen 3200×2000 48-120Hz	16.3 inch OLED touch screen 3840×2400 48-90Hz
CPU	Intel Core Ultra 7 165H	Intel Core Ultra 7 165H	Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
GPU	Intel Arc integrated graphics	Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (6GB GDDR6, 30W)	Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR6, 60W)
RAM	32GB×2 LPDDR5x-7467	32GB×2 LPDDR5x-7467	32GB×2 LPDDR5x-7467
storage	4TB PCIe 4.0	4TB PCIe 4.0	4TB PCIe 4.0
port	Thunderbolt 4×2	Thunderbolt 4×3 microSD card reader x 1 3.5mm audio jack x 1	Thunderbolt 4×3 microSD card reader x 1 3.5mm audio jack x 1
battery	55Wh	69.5Wh	99.5Wh
weight	1.17kg	1.74kg	2.20kg

All models are available in OLED versions that support touch, as well as FHD+ versions that do not support touch. The CPU uses 'Core Ultra' equipped with 'NPU' specialized for AI processing, and the GPU is Intel Arc only for XPS 13, Intel Arc or RTX 4050 for XPS 14, and Intel Arc or RTX 4050 for XPS 16. , 4060, 4070 can be selected.

The Esc, F1 to F12, and Delete key rows are capacitive touch keys instead of physical keys. The touch key backlight can be set to be always on or off when not in use. In addition, Microsoft's newly added '

Copilot key ' to the standard Windows keyboard has been adopted immediately. It is located next to the arrow keys, opposite the Windows key, and doubles as the application key.

Tech media ArsTechnica evaluated the previous model '

XPS 13 Plus ' as 'the keyboard does not have a natural feel', and the new model was similarly criticized after actually touching it. He said that the XPS 13 Plus had narrow gaps between keys, large keys, and shallow strokes, which led to frequent typos, and it was a shame that this was not improved in the new model.

The XPS 13 is positioned as an updated model of the XPS 13 Plus, and sales of the XPS 13 Plus will be phased out in the future. According to tech media PCWorld, the XPS 13 is a model that 'clearly emphasizes portability' and features a compact, flat keyboard that doesn't protrude from the frame.

The XPS 16 is available with up to a Core Ultra 9 185H processor and RTX 4070 option with 64GB RAM, 4TB SSD, and 8GB GDDR6. The battery capacity is 99.5WHr, which is higher than other models, and if you choose the OLED model, the weight will reach 2.2kg. The XPS 16 is positioned as a replacement for the existing 'XPS 15' and 'XPS 17', and is an upwardly compatible model that is lighter than the XPS 17 and has a slightly larger battery capacity. XPS 17 and XPS 15 are also scheduled to be phased out.

The deployment of this model in Japan is undecided. Sales prices in the United States start from $ 1,299 (about 188,000 yen) for XPS 13, $ 1,699 (about 246,000 yen) for XPS 14, and $ 1,899 (about 275,000 yen) for XPS 16. The exact release date has not been announced, but it is said to be 'soon to be released.'