I held the MacBook Neo in one hand and the new XPS 13 in the other — and Dell’s affordable laptop is surprisingly lighter
Dell has reintroduced its XPS brand with the new XPS 13, which is positioned as an affordable alternative to the MacBook Neo. Priced at $699, the XPS 13 offers features like a backlit keyboard and touchscreen that the MacBook Neo lacks. The laptop is lightweight and designed for students, making it a strong contender in the budget laptop market.
- ▪The Dell XPS 13 has a starting price of $699, slightly higher than the MacBook Neo.
- ▪It features a 13.4-inch touchscreen display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
- ▪The XPS 13 is lighter than the MacBook Neo, weighing only 2.2 pounds.
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Laptops I held the MacBook Neo in one hand and the new XPS 13 in the other — and Dell’s affordable laptop is surprisingly lighter News By Anthony Spadafora published 3 June 2026 Dell didn't just bring back XPS, it finally made it affordable When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Tom's Guide) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter There was a time when a budget laptop meant cheap but with the release of the MacBook Neo, those days are thankfully over.
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