I loved a lot of things about the Dell XPS 14 (2026), but it won't make me ditch my MacBook Pro... yet
Dell XPS 14 (2026) Two-minute review During my time as a tech journalist I’ve seen a lot of big companies make big mistakes, but it’s been rare to see a company acknowledge, let alone reverse, an unpopular decision. So when Dell announced at CES 2026 that it was resurrecting the Dell XPS 14 (and other XPS laptops) , a year after it controversially dropped the XPS brand, I was pleasantly surprised. Now, having spent time using the Dell XPS 14 (2026) as my main laptop, I’m pleased to report that those warm, fuzzy feelings (could this be hope? Joy? In 2026?!?!) have stayed with me. After years of slowly dropping pretty much every Windows 11-powered PC from my life, the Dell XPS 14 (2026) has won me back, proving that you don’t need to shell out for a MacBook if you want a stylish and high-performing laptop. A lot of that is due to the latest Intel Core Ultra Series 3 (also known as Panther Lake) pro...