Dell unveils redesigned XPS 13 at Computex 2026 starting at $599, targeting students and competing with MacBook Neo
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Summary
Dell has unveiled a completely redesigned XPS 13 for 2026 at Computex, starting at just $599 for students. The new model marks a significant shift from previous iterations, coming after Dell's brief rebranding away from the XPS name—a decision the company admitted was a mistake at CES 2026. The XPS 13 originally launched in 2012 as Dell's flagship ultrabook, and this latest update positions it as direct competition for Apple's MacBook Neo, particularly targeting the student market with its aggressive pricing.
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· 3 pulledDell's XPS 13 is the laptop that originally anchored the brand's ultrabook lineup in 2012, and it has had quite a history in the ensuing 14 years.
It arrived at a time when Dell was otherwise rebranding its PCs away from the XPS name, a decision it ultimately admitted was a mistake at CES 2026.
Dell just unveiled a new XPS 13 for 2026 at Computex, and it's completely redesigned compared to previous models. Best part? It starts at just $599 for students, making it prime competition for the MacBook Neo.
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