Trending Now - Dell Launches XPS 13 to Compete With Macbook Neo Starting at $599
WHO:
Techmeme - Dell is the company introducing the new XPS 13.
Engadget - The XPS 13 is aimed at students and general consumers.
WHAT:
PCMag - The XPS 13 will launch with Intel's new entry-grade Core Series 3 "Wildcat Lake" processors, with an upgrade option to Core Ultra Series 3 "Panther Lake" set for launch later.
PCMag - The XPS 13 will be available in "Sky" and "Storm" colors, which are lighter and darker silver variants.
PCMag - The XPS 13 will feature a 1080p webcam, as opposed to the 4K webcam found in more expensive models.
PCMag - The XPS 13 will include Wi-Fi 7 for fast connectivity, while the MacBook Neo runs on Wi-Fi 6E.
Techmeme - The XPS 13 will be Dell's thinnest and lightest model to date, measuring 0.5 inches thick and weighing 2.2 pounds.
The Verge - The XPS 13 will include a backlit keyboard and a claimed battery life of up to 17 hours.
The Verge - The XPS 13 will feature a 13.4-inch anti-glare touchscreen with a resolution of 2560 x 1600, a variable refresh rate of 30-120Hz, and 500 nits of brightness.
The Verge - The entry-level configuration of the XPS 13 will include a six-core Intel Core 5 320 "Wildcat Lake" chip, 512GB of storage, and 8GB of RAM.
The Verge - The XPS 13 will feature a 30-120Hz variable refresh rate on its touchscreen.
The Verge - Dell's COO Jeff Clarke specifically mentioned the MacBook Neo by name during an early media briefing regarding the XPS 13.
The Verge - Dell plans to showcase an XPS model with discrete graphics at Computex, which will include an Nvidia RTX GPU, an extra-bright tandem OLED screen, a dedicated HDMI port, and an SD card slot.
Techmeme - The Dell XPS 13 starts at $699 for general consumers and $599 for students.
Mashable - The XPS 13 is described as a new budget laptop meant to compete with the MacBook Neo.
The Verge - The XPS 13 features a six-core Intel Core 5 320 chip, 8GB of RAM, and a 13.4-inch touchscreen.
The Verge - The laptop measures 0.5 inches thick and weighs 2.2 pounds.
The Verge - The XPS 13 has a battery life of up to 17 hours.
The Verge - The laptop will have a 2560 x 1600 resolution touchscreen with 500 nits of brightness and 100 percent coverage of the DCI-P3 color space.
WHERE:
The Verge - The XPS 13 will be launched in July.
WHEN:
The Verge - The XPS 13 is set to launch in July, with a promotional student price of $599 running until September for back-to-school shopping.
The Verge - The promotional student price of $599 will run until September for back-to-school shopping.
WHY:
The Verge - Dell aims to compete with the MacBook Neo, which has a starting price of $599 for students.
HOW:
The Verge - The XPS 13 will include two USB-C ports and will not have a 3.5mm audio jack.
(UPDATED June 1, 2026 23:26 UTC)
The XPS 13 is set to launch with Intel's new entry-grade Core Series 3 "Wildcat Lake" processors, and there will be an upgrade option to the Core Ultra Series 3 "Panther Lake" later on. This new laptop will be available in two color options, "Sky" and "Storm," which are lighter and darker silver variants, and it will feature a 1080p webcam instead of the 4K webcam found in pricier models. Additionally, the XPS 13 will include Wi-Fi 7 for fast connectivity, while the MacBook Neo operates on Wi-Fi 6E.
--
(UPDATED June 1, 2026 14:55 UTC)
Dell is set to launch the XPS 13, which will be their thinnest and lightest model yet, measuring just 0.5 inches thick and weighing 2.2 pounds. This sleek laptop will feature a 13.4-inch anti-glare touchscreen with a resolution of 2560 by 1600, a variable refresh rate of 30 to 120 hertz, and a brightness of 500 nits, along with a backlit keyboard and a battery life of up to 17 hours. Starting in July, students can take advantage of a promotional price of $599, which will be available until September for back-to-school shopping.
--
(UPDATED June 1, 2026 12:47 UTC)
Dell has announced that the entry-level configuration of the XPS 13 will come equipped with a six-core Intel Core 5 320 "Wildcat Lake" chip, 512GB of storage, and 8GB of RAM. The new XPS 13 will also feature a variable refresh rate touchscreen ranging from 30 to 120Hz, enhancing the user experience. Additionally, during a recent media briefing, Dell's COO Jeff Clarke highlighted the competition by naming the MacBook Neo, while also revealing plans to showcase an XPS model with discrete graphics at Computex, which will include an Nvidia RTX GPU and a bright OLED screen.
--
(UPDATED June 1, 2026 01:42 UTC)
Dell is set to introduce the new XPS 13, a budget laptop aimed at students and general consumers, starting at $699 for the public and $599 for students. This sleek device features a six-core Intel Core 5 320 chip, 8GB of RAM, and a 13.4-inch touchscreen with a stunning resolution of 2560 by 1600, all while weighing just 2.2 pounds and measuring only 0.5 inches thick. The XPS 13 will launch in July, with the promotional student price available until September, as Dell seeks to compete with the MacBook Neo.