Dell Laptops and Notebooks
A Dell® laptop or notebook puts plenty of power in a portable package so that you can work and play hard, no matter where you are. Choose a Dell laptop from several configurations for your specific needs based on factors like processing power, screen resolution and portability.
A Dell Laptop or Notebook Fits the Bill for Basic or Everyday Use
The Dell™ Inspiron™ series is a suitable choice for people who want a laptop for everyday use and are on a budget. Many models have Intel® Celeron™ or Pentium™ processors, which give enough power for basic word processing, browsing the internet and checking emails. Dell business notebooks with Intel Core™ CPUs offer enough speed for spreadsheets and business software. A Dell laptop or notebook with 4GB of RAM should be enough for basic use, while 8GB of RAM will help for more intensive applications and uses. The XPS™ series offers powerful processors, high RAM and the option for a discreet graphics card for light gaming or watching movies. Add a solid state drive so your system will boot up faster and cut down on loading times of frequently used applications. A Dell touchscreen laptop gives you the advantage of being able to point and click, rather than using the touchpad or an external mouse. A two-in-one laptop gives you additional flexibility, as you can flip the screen around and take up less space.
Add More Power to Accommodate Serious Gaming
If you plan on spending lots of time tackling your favorite gaming titles, a gaming laptop is your best bet due to its greater power. It has a discrete graphics card that accommodates games with heavy graphics so that you can play them smoothly and easily. The G-Series™ is Dell's entry-level line of gaming laptops aimed at gamers who are on a budget. These Dell laptops and notebooks offer discrete graphics cards, memory and Intel Core-powered processing speeds for next-level gaming. If you really want a system built for hard-core gaming, the Alienware™ line has CPUs and graphics cards for maximum performance. The devices offer displays with up to Ultra HD resolution, which is twice the resolution of Full HD for sharper visuals. Some Alienware Dell laptops and notebooks have two large storage drives to hold all of your favorite gaming titles, high-quality videos and photos.
A Dell Mobile Workstation Laptop Increases Productivity While On the Go
A mobile workstation allows serious business users to take their work with them on the road. There are entry-level Dell mobile workstation laptops that are compact and lightweight to make them easily portable. Many models have built-in AI to assist developers and designers working on their projects and creations. A multi-core Intel Core or Xeon™ CPU and a large amount of RAM supports fast, efficient performance so that you can work smart. A fingerprint reader helps prevent unauthorized access to your Dell mobile workstation laptop to protect your vital or sensitive files and documents.
Dell XPS 13 (2022) review: The best Windows laptop gets better
It’s hard to improve on what’s long been the best Windows laptop, but the latest Dell XPS 13 finds some subtle, smart ways to do just that. Dell’s new flagship slims down what was already one of the thinnest and lightest notebooks around, all while coating it in two gorgeous new colors that’ll look great in your home office or on the road. Couple that with the XPS 13’s predictably great display, keyboard and battery life, and you have a superb and super-portable Windows notebook for getting work done from anywhere.
However, in shedding some weight, the new XPS 13 also gets rid of some useful features from last year’s model, and faces especially stiff competition from the new MacBook Air M2. So is it right for you? Here’s what I think after a week of working and playing on Dell’s latest.
Dell XPS 13 The best Windows laptop Dell The Dell XPS 13 is the best Windows laptop you can buy, offering a stunning display, a great keyboard and long battery life within an attractive, slim design that's easy to take anywhere. From $999 at Dell
What we liked about it
A slimmed-down design with great new colors
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Just when I thought the Dell XPS 13 couldn’t get more attractive, Dell managed to whittle down its flagship laptop even further — and coat it in a gorgeous new coat of paint. Measuring just 0.55 inches thin and weighing an airy 2.59 pounds, it’s one of the most lightweight and compact laptops I’ve ever held, and it was a breeze to transport from room to room as I alternated between daytime writing and off-hours web surfing. It’s a hair thinner and lighter than the already sleek 2021 model, and the extra slimness was immediately noticeable when I put the two laptops side by side.
But the real star of the show is my review unit’s stunning Umber shade, which covers the laptop in a slick maroon-like finish. There’s also an attractive Sky option, if light blue is more your thing. Either way, I was delighted to see Dell mix things up this year with new colors — both of which are understated enough for the office but distinguished enough to stand out from the sea of silver and gray notebooks that typically crowd my desk. Whereas the recent Dell XPS 13 Plus goes too minimal, sacrificing basic comfort and usability in the process, the new Dell XPS 13 takes a design that already works and simply makes it look better.
Of course, alluring aesthetics don’t mean much if a laptop doesn’t feel good to use, and fortunately, the XPS 13 continues to deliver one of the best laptop keyboards I’ve ever touched. The notebook’s snappy keys offer tremendously satisfying feedback, generous travel and a smooth soft-touch coating, keeping my hands comfortable throughout long hours of hammering away at documents and emails. It’s right up there with the excellent Magic Keyboard on Apple’s latest MacBooks, though the deeper and softer-feeling keys put the XPS over the top for me.
The best display on a Windows laptop
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Dell didn’t make any changes to the XPS 13’s display this year, and it didn’t need to. This machine’s 13.4-inch InfinityEdge display remains one of the best you can find on any laptop, with barely there bezels and solid overall picture quality that makes it easy to get immersed in whatever you’re doing. I tested a model with a 1920 x 1200 display, and while it’s not as sharp as the optional 4K upgrade, it still provided a gorgeous canvas for working and playing.
I love the way colors popped off of the XPS 13’s vibrant screen during my bingeing hours, whether I was admiring a pro wrestler’s bold black-and-yellow ring gear or taking in the stunning oranges and greens of an 8K nature video on YouTube. And thanks to the display’s deep blacks and strong contrast, I was able to sift through Slack chats and write and edit in Google Docs all day without any strain. As with all XPS machines, I also appreciate that Dell offers an optional touchscreen, which made it easy to scroll and zoom through webpages when I didn’t feel like using the touchpad.
The XPS 13’s display isn’t quite as bold and rich as the OLED option that’s available on the Dell XPS 13 Plus (more on that later), but it’s still one of the best screens I’ve used on any laptop — and makes a perfect complement to the new model’s extra-sleek design.
Great battery life (and a good enough webcam)
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You can confidently take the Dell XPS 13 out for a full workday on the road — and leave the charger at home. Dell’s latest laptop lasted an impressive eight hours and 31 minutes on our battery test, which consists of continuous 4K video playback at 50% brightness. That trounces both the Dell XPS 13 Plus (5:33) and the MacBook Air M2 (5:21), though it doesn’t quite live up to the whopping 11 hours and 11 minutes we squeezed out of the Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360. Either way, this is a laptop that will get you through most of the day, whether you’re bingeing Netflix or cramming away at work. And it’s a great companion on that long-haul flight.
I found the XPS 13’s 720p webcam to be perfectly suitable for my daily video calls, capturing my face and clothing with warm, accurate colors. The photos I captured on Dell’s camera looked a little blurry — especially when compared to what I got from the MacBook Air M2 — but unless you plan on streaming to Twitch or making YouTube videos, you won’t need to spring for a dedicated webcam for this laptop.
The laptop’s speakers were likewise dependable for hearing colleagues during calls and watching videos, though I’d recommend breaking out your headphones for serious music listening — the system’s speakers muddied my usual rock tracks at higher volumes.
What we didn’t like about it
Performance could be better for the price
I tested a Dell XPS 13 with a 12th Gen Intel Core i5 processor and 16GB of RAM, which proved to be plenty of power for my usual routine of hopping between Slack chats, video calls and an ungodly number of Chrome tabs — oftentimes while splitting the screen between two windows at once. But I ran into some significant slowdown during more demanding tasks, such as streaming live TV from Sling while chatting on Discord, or simply reopening the machine after putting it to sleep with lots of apps open. These limitations didn’t impact my typical day-to-day use much, and things improved when I switched to Ultra Performance mode (which cranks up speed at the expense of heat and noise) in the My Dell app. But it’s worth keeping in mind if you plan on doing anything beyond basic web surfing, streaming and emailing.
The XPS 13’s relatively limited real-world performance was backed up by our benchmarking tests, where it often fell behind the competition. On Geekbench 5, which gauges overall processing power, the Dell XPS 13’s multi-core scores were nearly half of what we got from our Dell XPS 13 Plus (powered by a Core i7 CPU) and MacBook Air (powered by Apple M2).
You’ll likely get much better performance if you outfit the XPS 13 with a Core i7 processor instead of the Core i5 it starts with, though that upgrade will bring the machine’s cost to at least $1,349. By comparison, the new MacBook Air M2 starts at $1,199 with Apple’s blazing M2 chip, which offers the fastest performance you can get on a laptop in this price range.
Limited ports
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The latest Dell XPS 13 is the most minimal yet in terms of ports, packing just two Thunderbolt 4 USB-C connections while ditching the headphone jack and microSD slot from previous models. To Dell’s credit, the laptop includes a USB-C to USB-A adapter for using older accessories, and a USB-C to 3.5mm adapter for wired headphones. Still, if you rely on lots of wired peripherals and external displays, you’ll likely need to spring for a USB-C hub.
This limited port selection is fairly common on mainstream laptops, but compared to the competition, Dell’s laptop is especially barren. The MacBook Air M2 is also limited to just two Thunderbolt 4 ports, but it also has a dedicated MagSafe charging port as well as an actual headphone jack — both of which keep the USB-C connections free for accessories. The new Surface Laptop 5 offers one USB-C port and one USB-A port, making it the better option for folks who depend on a lot of older gear.
No OLED option
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After falling in love with the Dell XPS 13 OLED last year, I was super bummed that this year’s model has no such display option. The most recent lineup limits the OLED screen to the higher-end Dell XPS 13 Plus, which is more expensive with less battery life and a more cumbersome design. The standard XPS 13’s display still looks fantastic as is, but I’d love the option to upgrade to OLED for even more immersive movie bingeing.
How it compares
Dell XPS 13 Dell XPS 13 Plus MacBook Air M2 Processor 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1230U / i7-1250U 12th Gen Intel Core i5 / i7 Apple M2 Memory 8GB / 16GB / 32GB 8GB / 16GB / 32GB 8GB / 16GB / 24GB Storage 512GB / 1TB SSD 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB SSD 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB SSD Display 13.4-inch 1200p display (touch optional) 13.4-inch 1200p / 3.5K OLED / 4K display (touch optional) 13.6-inch, 2560 x 1664 Liquid Retina display Camera 720p 720p 1080p Speakers Stereo speakers Quad speakers Quad speakers Ports Thunderbolt 4 USB-C (2), USB-C to USB-A adapter included Thunderbolt 4 USB-C (2), USB-C to USB-A adapter included Thunderbolt 4 USB-C (2), MagSafe charging port, headphone jack Battery life (rated) Up to 12 hours Up to 13 hours Up to 18 hours Size and weight 11.63 x 7.86 x 0.55 inches, 2.59 pounds 11.63 x 7.84 x 0.6 inches, 2.71 pounds 11.97 x 8.46 x 0.44 inches, 2.7 pounds Price $999 $1,299 $1,199
Bottom line
The Dell XPS 13 retains its title of the best laptop for Windows users with this new iteration, delivering a gorgeous and immersive display, a best-in-class keyboard and enough battery life for a full day of work. The fact that it’s somehow even thinner this time around — and comes in Dell’s most attractive color options yet — makes the deal all that sweeter.
That said, the new XPS 13 is held back a bit by its slim port selection and lack of an OLED display option, and you’ll need to spring for a model with Core i7 for reliable speeds. If you care about having the best possible performance for the money (as well as a superior webcam), the MacBook Air M2 is still king. If having an OLED screen is a priority, you can track down a previous-gen XPS 13 or try out the more polarizing XPS 13 Plus. But for everyone else who just wants a great, lightweight Windows laptop, it’s hard to do better than the latest Dell XPS 13.
Dell Laptops & Netbooks for Sale
What to Look for in Dell Laptops
Dell has long been a leader in the laptop space, with popular models for both home and business use. If you're in the market for a new, used, or Certified Refurbished Dell laptop, eBay can help connect you with the perfect device at the right price.
Types of Dell Laptops
This list will help you get to know the lineup of Dell laptops:
Inspiron: Dell Inspiron is the traditional benchmark design that offers an immersive 2-in-1 split-screen experience. This category also features the 7000 gaming series laptop and the Ubuntu OS-inspired Ubuntu 3000 series.
Dell Inspiron is the traditional benchmark design that offers an immersive 2-in-1 split-screen experience. This category also features the 7000 gaming series laptop and the Ubuntu OS-inspired Ubuntu 3000 series. XPS Performance: The XPS 13 and XPS 15 are among the highest-performing versions of Dell laptops. Both of these series feature HD resolution and an optional touch screen.
The XPS 13 and XPS 15 are among the highest-performing versions of Dell laptops. Both of these series feature HD resolution and an optional touch screen. Vostro: For small businesses, Vostro is a powerful, lightweight laptop. It's loaded with features tailor-made for businesses.
For small businesses, Vostro is a powerful, lightweight laptop. It's loaded with features tailor-made for businesses. Alienware: These are Dell's premium gaming laptops that are well-known for their impressive features such as i7 processors, dual graphics, and long battery life. The Alienware Area-51m incorporates an overclockable desktop 9th Gen Intel Core processor and NVIDIA graphics chips.
These are Dell's premium gaming laptops that are well-known for their impressive features such as i7 processors, dual graphics, and long battery life. The Alienware Area-51m incorporates an overclockable desktop 9th Gen Intel Core processor and NVIDIA graphics chips. G-Series: These are budget gaming laptops for gamers who require quality at a decent price. All of these include 9th generation Intel processors, NVIDIA graphics, and game-ready performance.
What's the Difference Between Alienware and G-Series Gaming Laptops?
While Alienware is a premium quality Dell brand that is dedicated to gaming, the G-Series gaming laptops are catching up. Despite the similarities, you will notice that G-Series laptops are definitely cheaper than their Alienware counterparts because Alienware includes a lot of gaming accessories that are optional for some gamers. Similarly, G-Series is designed to be portable and lightweight, and there are a lot of business and work applications preloaded from the outset. In contrast, Alienware is heavy and features built-in apps and accessories preferred by gamers.
What is the Dell 2-in-1 Split-Screen Feature?
Dell's split-screen feature uses the Windows platform's native ability to easily work in multiple windows at once. Instead of switching the tabs and windows, you can easily work on split-screen when doing research work or writing a report.
Certified Refurbished Dell Laptops
eBay shoppers have the option of buying Certified Refurbished Dell laptops. These devices are guaranteed to arrive in like-new condition, along with all accessories and instruction manuals. Only select sellers are able to participate in the eBay Refurbished program, and your purchase is backed by a 2-year warranty and free 30-day return/replacement policy that starts when you receive the item. In other words, you can shop with confidence and save over purchasing a new Dell laptop, all while enjoying the same performance.
How to Save on PC Gaming Laptops & Peripherals
eBay sellers are offering many eBay Refurbished items for gamers, including laptops, keyboards, and headphones. This can be a great option if you're looking to upgrade your computer or accessories on a budget.
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