PC prices seem to be increasing day by day, so it’s refreshing to see a premium laptop like this. The XPS 13 retails for $999.99. For that price, you get the Snapdragon X Elite and 32GB of RAM. At a time when laptop manufacturers are reviving options with just 8GB of RAM at slightly lower prices, the XPS 13 is quite a bargain.
Why buy Dell XPS 13 (9345)?
Our Alexander Cope emphasized the best XPS discounts currently available through Dell, but the savings on the XPS 13 were noticeable. It’s rare these days to get any computer with 32GB of RAM for under $1,000, even a great laptop.
The XPS 13 easily delivers all-day battery life. In a battery test done for us, it managed more than 19.5 hours XPS 13 review. Of course, your results will vary depending on your workload. That test passed Microsoft Office in a loop. But even in the real world, our Zac Bowden took about 10 hours of continuous heavy use to get the XPS 13 from 100% to 15%.
This XPS 13 has the futuristic design that many know and love. That means a zero-cage keyboard, a haptic trackpad, and ultra-slim bezels. It’s the pinnacle of XPS computing, packing power and performance into a compact form factor like nothing else on the market.
I don’t want to bore you with a history lesson of the XPS lineup. Instead, I’ll just say new XPS 13 Coming out this year is very different and targets a different type of customer.
Priced at $999.99, the XPS 13 features a Snapdragon X Elite processor, 32GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage. It combines these internals with a lovely 2K, 120Hz display that can reach 500 nits of brightness.
If you want to upgrade, models with other display options are also $400 off. The 3K OLED screen worth a careful look.
I love this version of the XPS 13. It took Dell years of improvement to get here, and the laptop maker should be proud. For my money, this XPS 13 is better value than the new XPS 13 or any other laptop at this price.
Frequently asked questions
Will my everyday apps work on the Snapdragon X Elite?
Yes, the vast majority of them will. Major applications like Microsoft Office, Google Chrome, Spotify, Zoom and Adobe Photoshop run natively on this Dell XPS 13. Many older programs can run through emulation if needed.
The only major exceptions are programs that require kernel-level drivers, such as some third-party antivirus programs or games that use cheat software.
Can you upgrade RAM or SSD later?
no, the 32 GB of RAM is fully soldered to the motherboard and cannot be upgraded.
What ports does this model have?
This is the XPS 13 two USB4 Type-C ports which supports data transfer, Power Delivery for charging and DisplayPort for external monitors (one on each side).
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