PRICE As reviewed, £2,333 (£2,799 inc VAT) from dell.co.uk
For better or for worse, the new Dell XPS 14 follows the same design language as the XPS 13 Plus (see issue 350, p52). That means the same LED function row and invisible touchpad that made the XPS Plus such a divisive product.
Less divisive is the inclusion of Intel’s Core Ultra chips, which pack a neural processing unit (NPU) to accelerate AI-driven tasks. As we cover in this month’s feature (see p28), the NPU remains a jam-tomorrow technology for the most part, but the XPS 14’s AI capabilities could bear fruit once more apps begin making the most of it.
Whether you care about AI or not, the Dell XPS 14 still has plenty going for it. It’s compact and light enough to be considered an ultraportable, while the colourful 14.5in OLED display is perfect for work
