CraveHub Score25
Price$699
Specs
- RAM
- 8GB
- Size
- 13-inch
- Price
- $599 (student) / $699 (regular)
- Display
- 120Hz touch
LaptopsMay 31, 2026
The new XPS 13 is Dell's answer to the MacBook Neo
Summary
Dell's new XPS 13 is a $699 budget laptop that directly challenges Apple's MacBook Neo with premium build quality, a 120Hz touch display, and strong battery life. Starting at $599 for students, it's positioned as the first Windows competitor that doesn't compromise on materials or feel.
Pros
- ✓Premium metallic build quality at budget price point
- ✓120Hz touch display
- ✓Marathon battery life
- ✓Competitive alternative to MacBook Neo with Windows
- ✓Strong student pricing at $599
Cons
- ✕Base model limited to 8GB RAM
- ✕Pricier than MacBook Neo despite similar specs
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/↗
- BlogThe Dell XPS 13 is the first real competitor to the 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↗
- Reddithttps://www.reddit.com/r/gadgets/comments/1wgs5e7/the_dell_xps_13_is_the_first_real_competitor_to/↗
- BlogDell XPS 13 vs. MacBook Neo: A Surprising Upset↗
- BlogDell XPS 13 (2026) Review: The Windows Rival to the MacBook Neo Has Arrived↗
- BlogChuwi UniBook Review: A budget rival to the MacBook Neo and Dell XPS 13↗