The Dell XPS 13 2024 (starting at $1,299) looks identical to the Dell XPS 13 Plus but it has one major difference — the AI-focused Snapdragon X Elite chip. Thanks to Qualcomm’s new processor, the latest XPS 13 is not only the most powerful model yet, it has MacBook-shattering battery life. In fact, this is one of the best laptops for battery life we’ve ever tested at Tom’s Guide.
Like the XPS 13 Plus, the new XPS 13 (and the entire 2024 XPS lineup) features a function row of capacitive LED-lit keys and no visible touchpad. If you weren’t a fan of that design choice before, the latest XPS 13 won’t win you over. But if you can overlook (or even like) this radical design, you’ll no doubt appreciate the laptop’s overall minimalist build and small footprint.
