Dell launches lower-cost XPS 13 starting at $699 to compete with MacBook Air
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Brad Linder
Slow-proofed and worth the wait. Worth its weight in flour.
Summary
Dell is expanding its XPS 13 lineup with lower-cost models starting at $699 ($599 for students) to compete with Apple's MacBook Air. The new 2026 XPS 13 is Dell's thinnest and lightest model yet, featuring standard backlit keyboard and touchscreen display. Entry-level models use Intel Core Series 3 5 320 "Wildcat Lake" processors with 8GB of LPDDR5x RAM.
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Dell says it ships standard with a few features that Apple's cheapest laptop lacks, like a backlit keyboard and touchscreen display
Prices start at $699 for consumer models or $599 for student versions
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