CraveHub Score35
Price$699
Specs
- Price
- $599 (students) / $699 (general)
- Category
- Budget/Entry-level laptop
- Screen Size
- 13-inch
LaptopsMay 31, 2026
The new XPS 13 is Dell's answer to the MacBook Neo
Summary
Dell's redesigned XPS 13 is a direct competitor to Apple's MacBook Neo, priced at $699 for general consumers and $599 for students. It brings premium build quality to the budget laptop segment, positioning itself as a polished alternative to plastic-feeling budget machines.
Pros
- ✓Competitive pricing against MacBook Neo
- ✓Premium build quality for the price point
- ✓Hands-on reviewers consider it the best budget laptop available
- ✓Student discount option available
Cons
- ✕Higher price than some competing budget laptops
- ✕Limited detailed specs provided in source material
Sources
- BlogThe new XPS 13 is Dell's answer to the MacBook Neo↗
- BlogAt Computex, Dell’s $700 XPS 13 Sets Its Sights on the MacBook Neo↗
- BlogI Went Hands On With the $700 Dell XPS 13. It’s a Clear Rival to the MacBook Neo↗
- Reddithttps://www.reddit.com/r/gadgets/comments/1ttgb2q/dells_new_xps_13_is_pcs_first_real_macbook_neo/↗
- BlogDell Takes Aim at the MacBook Neo With Its $599 XPS 13 Laptop↗
- BlogI Tried Dell’s New $699 XPS 13. Here's What It Has Over the Apple MacBook Neo↗
- BlogDell XPS 13 (2026) Review: Truly the MacBook Neo of PCs↗