Dell Launches 14S and 16S Laptops From $1,270, Replacing Plus Models
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Updated · Engadget · May 14
Dell Launches 14S and 16S Laptops From $1,270, Replacing Plus Models
8 articles · Updated · Engadget · May 14
Dell has begun selling its new 14S in the U.S. at $1,270 and priced the larger 16S from $1,320, positioning both as mid-range replacements for its discontinued Plus line.
Intel Core Ultra Series 3 chips — up to Core Ultra 9 386H — power the launch models, with Dell saying multitasking is nearly twice as fast as previous versions; AMD Ryzen AI 400 options arrive later this month.
Both laptops ship with Windows 11 as Copilot+ PCs, adding on-device AI processing, 16GB or 32GB of memory, 512GB to 2TB of storage, and optional QHD+ 120Hz or OLED displays.
Battery claims reach up to 24 hours of productivity on the 14S and 26 hours of streaming on the 16S, as Dell rebuilds its mainstream lineup after reviving the XPS brand earlier in 2026.
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