– Dell XPS 13 leaked via press images, specs, and US pricing before official launch.
– Base model starts at $699 ($599 for students) with Intel Core 5 320 and 8 GB RAM.
– Higher-end SKUs feature Intel Core Ultra 7 355 (Panther Lake) and up to 32 GB RAM.
– Ultra-thin (12.7 mm) aluminum chassis weighs 1 kg, with a 52 Wh battery rated for 17 hours of video.
– 13.4-inch 2,560 x 1,600 120 Hz touchscreen, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and quad speakers with Dolby Atmos.
Dell’s Recent Mistake
Dell has just made a small blunder. A (now-dead) link containing official press information about an upcoming launch was shared by a leaker on X, which naturally lead to related articles appearing on several websites, such as Videocardz, ITHome or Winfuture. Consequently, the Dell XPS 13 with model number DX13260—which has not yet been officially unveiled—can be seen in advance in official press images, and a list of specs and some US prices are now available.
Pricing and Specifications
According to reports, the new XPS notebook with a 13.4-inch touchscreen will be available in the US starting at $599 for students, with a regular starting price of $699. However, this price only includes the Wildcat Lake configuration with an Intel Core 5 320 (16 TOPS NPU performance) and 8 GB of RAM. Thunderbolt 4 is reserved for the higher-priced SKUs, such as those with an Intel Core Ultra 7 355 (49 TOPS NPU performance) from the Panther Lake family. Those willing to spend more can get the XPS 13 with 16 GB or 32 GB of RAM. Storage options include 256 GB, 512 GB and 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 SSDs.
Build and Display
The Dell XPS 13 with its two USB-C ports in a CNC-milled aluminium chassis starts at just 1 kg and is extremly thin at only 12.7 mm. Despite its slim profile, it features a 52 Wh battery, which Dell claims provides up to 17 hours of runtime for video streaming. The 13.4-inch InfinityEdge display offers a resolution of 2,560 x 1,600, a variable refresh rate of 30 to 120 Hz, and 500 nits of brightness. It also covers 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut. Dolby Vision and DisplayHDR 400 certification are also supported.
Colours and Audio
Two color options are available: Sky (top) and Storm (bottom). A quad-speaker array with Dolby Atmos support, a 1080p webcam, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and a backlit keyboard complete the package. Information regarding availability and prices in Europe is still pending.
- Wildcat Lake: Intel Core 5 320 (16 TOPS NPU)
- Panther Lake: Intel Core Ultra 7 355 (49 TOPS NPU)
- RAM: 8 GB, 16 GB or 32 GB
- Storage: 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 SSDs
- Display: 13.4-inch, 2560×1600, 30-120 Hz, 500 nits, 100% DCI-P3
- Battery: 52 Wh (up to 17 hours video streaming)
- Weight: 1 kg, thickness: 12.7 mm
- Colors: Sky and Storm
- Connectivity: Thunderbolt 4 (higher SKUs only), Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6
- Audio: Quad speakers with Dolby Atmos
- Webcam: 1080p
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