Dell’s XPS 13 Could Beat the MacBook Neo—But There’s One Big Problem
Dell's XPS 13 is positioned as a strong competitor to Apple's MacBook Neo, particularly for budget-conscious consumers. While it offers solid build quality and competitive specifications, the trackpad's performance is a notable drawback. Overall, the XPS 13 presents a viable option for those seeking a quality laptop under $1,000.
- ▪The XPS 13 starts at $700, with a student discount bringing it down to $600.
- ▪It features an Intel Core 5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage.
- ▪The trackpad's responsiveness is disappointing compared to the MacBook Neo.
- ▪The XPS 13 has a full 2.5K touch panel with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz.
- ▪Dell aims to provide more choices for quality budget laptops in the market.
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Every few years, the PC industry needs a brutal reminder that most of us aren’t made of money. Apple’s $600 MacBook Neo was a wake-up call for many in the industry—a reminder there’s a demand for laptops under $1,000 that don’t suck. By first impressions, Dell’s XPS 13 seems to be doing everything it needs to. But there’s one detail that just barely misses the mark. The XPS 13 starts at $700, though you can get the device for $600 with a student discount. Specs-wise, it doesn’t sound the most exciting; the base model has 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage (both similar to the MacBook Neo). It’s running an Intel Core 5, one of the new Wildcat Lake chips built for lower-end PCs. On its face, it should be perfectly fine for work and streaming. If only the trackpad were as nice as the keyboard.
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