Dell Xps 14

alaTest has collected and analyzed 56 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the sound and screen. The value for money and design also get good views, whereas comments about the reliability and portability are mixed. Many are critical about the touchpad and battery.

connectivity, design, value for money, screen, sound

battery, touchpad

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Laptops the Dell Xps 14 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 95/100 = Excellent quality.

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Dell XPS 14 Ultrabook Review

 

Dell's XPS 13 is hands down one of the nicest looking and well-built Ultrabooks in the market that come at quite a premium. The company only recently added another model to their Ultrabook portfolio, the XPS 14, which strangely looks nothing like the...

The XPS 14 Ultrabook is quite expensive and prices start at Rs.79,100 for the base model. The one thing that really annoys me is that Dell got away with the ‘Ultrabook’ sticker for the XPS 14, when it’s plainly not. Apart from using a ULV CPU and...

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Review Dell XPS 14 Ultrabook

 

Golden mean. The new XPS 14 Ultrabook was presented to the press during the Dell Technology Camp 2012. After the official start at the end of June, the first units with Intel Ivy Bridge and Nvidia GeForce GT 630M are now being delivered. An ultrabook...

Outstanding workmanship and sturdiness ; USB 3.0, miniDP, HDMI and RJ-45 network port ; Excellent input devices ; Bright HD+ display ; Good performance of the hardware ; Silent operation in office use ; Surprising stereo speakers ; Power consumption...

The case of the card reader is a bit awkward ; Only 12 months warranty ; Higher entry-level price than competitors ; Glossy screen with mediocre contrast ; High temperature under load

The integrated loudspeakers. With a combined power of just two watts a balanced sound is delivered

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Dell XPS 14 Ultrabook Review: A Multimedia Marvel

 

Although it's based on Intel's fastest new Ivy Bridge CPU for Ultrabooks, the Dell XPS 14 at 4.7 pounds hovers perilously close in weight to the all-purpose laptop category. But Dell gives you several reasons to lug the extra ounces around, especially...

Handsome, high-res display; good audio and webcam ; Good battery life, classy industrial design

Narrow field of vision ; Heavy and on the pricey side for its screen size

The Dell XPS 14 excels at multimedia, boasts great battery life, and performs decently--but it's heavy and a bit pricey.

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Dell XPS 14 review (2012)

 

Since the day the chunky XPS M1210 notebook morphed into the XPS M1330's sleek frame, Dell has almost always had a stylish laptop lineup to its name. Back in 2007, they were defined by brushed aluminum surfaces and ultra-thin LED backlit screens, and...

Solid construction ; Long-lasting battery ; Good keyboard

Heavy ; Iffy screen and touchpad buttons ; Can get hot and noisy

Jack of all trades

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Dell XPS 14 (Summer 2012)

 

The new Dell XPS 14 (Summer 2012) joins the ultrabook ranks and brings the battery power, but a heavy weight and price tag keep it from achieving greatness.

Third-generation Core i7 processor. Full-size, backlit keyboard. USB 3.0 with PowerShare. Mini DisplayPort and HDMI out. Better styling than predecessor. Addresses some of the shortcomings of the XPS 13. Very good battery life

Heavy. Expensive. Fans are loud during heavy computing. Discrete graphics give disappointing 3D performance. Loses optical drive

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Dell XPS 14

 

Forget the image of Dell laptops as generic-looking plastic boxes (or, less generously, cheap-looking ones). The past couple of generations of both Inspiron and XPS laptops -- the company's mainstream and high-end lines, respectively -- have been...

The new Dell XPS 14 is solidly built and powerful. It's also slim and attractive, especially for a laptop with an Intel Core i7 CPU and discrete graphics.

This is way heavier than any 14-inch laptop without an optical drive needs to be.

The flagship of Dell's revamped laptop line, the XPS 14 is a worthy competitor to something like the MacBook Pro, and the two systems share a similar aesthetic. But Dell's new Inspiron ultrabook is nearly as good, and a lot less expensive.

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Dell XPS 14 (2012)

 

The Dell XPS 14 is one of the longest lasting Ultrabooks yet and features Nvidia graphics, but the relatively heavy weight and high price give us pause.

Click to EnlargeAt first blush, the Dell XPS 14 has all the features you'd want from a 14-inch Ultrabook with an emphasis on media and productivity. Students who move from class to class all day and business people who go disconnected for long periods...

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Dell XPS 14

 

While we can't say that we universally liked Dell's first attempt at an Ultrabook, the XPS 13 we reviewed about three months ago, we can quite confidently say that it earned our respect. Here was a smartly styled, sophisticated machine free of stickers...

Clean, sophisticated design ; Great trackpad ; Solid battery life ; Mighty graphics

Heavy for its size ; Poor I/O performance

Dell's XPS 14 is more than an inch-larger version of the XPS 13. It's a solid laptop in its class, but not a record-breaker.

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Dell XPS 14

 

This 14-inch notebook sounds sweet, has plenty of speed, and comes with an HD webcam.

There's a lot to like about the Dell XPS 14. The new design is more modern, the audio is excellent, and the HD webcam is a definite perk. We also appreciate the power of the Intel Core i5 powerful and Nvidia Optimus graphics. On the other hand, in...

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Dell XPS 14 review

 

When Dell told us of its plans to revive its tried and true XPS laptop line we were pretty darn excited. With so much brand dilution in the past few years -- there's been the Adamo XPS and the Studio XPS -- the products have noticeably strayed from...

Incredibly full and loud JBL speakers ; Strong gaming and performance muscle ; HD webcam captures crisp 720p video

Rather chunky ; Battery life not as good as competition ; No VGA port

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