Dell XPS 9310 (13.4-Inch, Late 2020)

Streamlined design ; Tiny bezels all around ; 16:10 display adds to productivity ; Keyboard and touchpad are larger and excellent ; Solid productivity performance

Connectivity is limited ; Battery life has been downgraded

Breathtaking 3.5K OLED display ; Unbeatably trim and compact ; Lively performance (apart from gaming) ; Attractive and solidly built ; Above-average audio

Lower-resolution IPS screen offers superior battery life ; Ports limited to two Thunderbolt 4 ; No LTE mobile broadband option

Dell's multiple-award-winning XPS 13 ultraportable approaches perfection with a high-resolution OLED touch screen. It's not cheap, but it's irresistible once you lay eyes on it.

Speedy graphics performance ; Long battery life ; Compact, lightweight, and attractive chassis ; Multiple color options

Only two USB ports ; Slightly uncomfortable keyboard

Sleek, powerful, and flexible, Dell's latest XPS 13 2-in-1, now packing "Tiger Lake" silicon, is our top pick among premium convertible laptops.

16:10 display ; Exceptional build quality ; All-day battery life ; Fast CPU with new integrated graphics

Shallow keyboard ; No USB-A ports ; Not-great webcam ; CPU heat is pushing it

Dell has updated its XPS 13 2-in-1 with Intel’s 11th Gen "Tiger Lake" processors. We tested a model containing a Core i7-1165G7, 16GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD, and a 1920 x 1200 touchscreen. It outperforms the standard XPS 13, but there are a few other...

Upgraded performance from Intel "Tiger Lake" CPU ; Sleek styling ; Vivid 16:10 screen ; Exceptionally compact chassis ; USB adapter included ; Long battery life

Limited port selection ; Expensive as configured

A trim-to-the-max chassis, a beautiful screen, and a cutting-edge Intel "Tiger Lake" processor help the latest Dell XPS 13 affirm its status as today's top high-end ultraportable.

Nice 16:10 display ; Compact chassis with premium build quality ; Best-in-class performance and integrated graphics ; Solid keyboard and touchpad

Limited port selection ; Not-great webcam with no privacy shutter ; Processor upgrades won’t be noticed by most owners ; Runs unusually hot under load

There’s a new XPS 13 in town, and only one thing has changed from the last XPS 13: the processor. We tested a midrange model that includes 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, a Core i7-1165G7, and Iris Xe integrated graphics. The system does better than...

Decent battery life ; Good single-threaded performance ; 16:10 aspect ratio screen with no bezels

A little pricey ; No USB-A port ; SSD cannot be upgraded

Dell’s XPS 13 2-in-1 has long been the standard against which to judge all other Intel-based laptops, with its fit and finish, and its swing-for-the-fences performance. Add the credible gaming chops shown here, and there’s a good chance the XPS 13...

Elegant, lightweight design ; Bright, vibrant 4K display ; Good performance ; Comfortable keyboard

No legacy ports ; Below-average battery life

The Dell XPS 13 bundles a stunning 4K display, great performance and a comfortable keyboard into a svelte, premium chassis.

essentially infinite contrast ratio;same retail price as 4K IPS;full DCI-P3 coverage;almost no ghosting

bright or white colors drain battery life much faster;3.5K native resolution instead of full 4K;pulse-width modulation present;dimmer than the 4K IPS option

lightweight and portable narrow-bezel design;high quality 4K UHD+ touchscreen;small, portable USB-C AC adapter;fast MicroSD reader;quiet fan noise

cycling Turbo Boost clock rates may be unfavorable for certain applications;only minor performance boosts over the Core i7-1165G7, if any;PWM present at low brightness levels;shorter battery life than FHD SKU;no full AdobeRGB color options;no physical...