Dell has reversed its decision from a year ago to discontinue the XPS brand after facing backlash from both tech experts and customers. The company acknowledged its mistake and announced the comeback of the XPS lineup, promising an improved user experience.
The revamped Windows 11 laptops boast a fresh design, featuring premium materials like aluminum and Gorilla Glass 3 for durability and a sleek appearance. The new XPS models have a redesigned keyboard for better stability, a seamless glass touchpad, and enhanced portability with reduced weight and thickness.
Dell’s latest XPS 14 and XPS 16 are now the thinnest laptops in the company’s lineup, measuring only 14.6mm. These laptops come equipped with Intel’s latest Ultra processors for faster speeds, better graphics performance, and increased efficiency. The thermal system has been redesigned to manage temperatures effectively even during heavy workloads.
Intel Arc graphics with 12 cores offer a 50% performance boost over the previous generation, enhancing graphics capabilities. The laptops feature high-density 900ED cells for extended battery life, providing up to 27 hours of usage on a single charge.
Other notable features include edge-to-edge touch displays, Dolby Atmos speakers, and a variety of ports for connectivity. Dell officially announced the launch of the new XPS 14 and XPS 16 models at CES 2026, emphasizing their premium design, powerful performance, stunning displays, and long-lasting battery life in a compact and portable package.