Dell XPS 16 reviewed with $2,350 OLED model and Intel Core Ultra X7 processor
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Updated · CNET · Apr 28
Dell XPS 16 reviewed with $2,350 OLED model and Intel Core Ultra X7 processor
11 articles · Updated · CNET · Apr 28
The reviewed XPS 16 features a 16-inch 3.2K OLED display, Intel Core Ultra X7 358H, 32GB RAM, and 1TB SSD, weighing 3.8 pounds.
It offers strong performance, 14-hour battery life, and a premium build, but lacks discrete graphics, upgradeable RAM, and an SD card slot, with a starting price of $1,750.
Positioned between high-powered creator laptops and lighter 16-inch models, the XPS 16 is praised for its balance of power and portability, though its price approaches laptops with dedicated Nvidia RTX graphics.
Is the XPS 16's premium feel enough to justify its price against more powerful, cheaper rivals?
Does the XPS 16 signal the end of user-upgradable parts in high-end Windows laptops?
With soldered RAM and few ports, is the pursuit of thinness making premium laptops worse for users?
How much is the AI industry's demand for memory inflating the price of new consumer laptops?
Can Intel's new integrated graphics truly replace a dedicated Nvidia GPU for most creators and gamers?
As Apple and Qualcomm push AI performance, is Intel's latest chip already a step behind?