Dell XPS 13 Laptop is on sale right now for $949.99, which is $350 off the regular price. For under a thousand bucks, you are getting a very high-end 13-inch machine with new Intel Core Ultra 7 hardware and Intel Arc graphics. This is the kind of setup you look at if you want something light and small that still feels fast for work, school, or general use. If you have been trying to move to Linux, this one comes with Ubuntu 24.04 LTS out of the box, so you do not have to wipe Windows or mess with drivers on day one. You just turn it on and start using it.
The specs are strong for this price. The Intel Core Ultra 7 processor with 8 cores and up to 4.8 GHz gives you plenty of power for lots of browser tabs, coding, office work in LibreOffice or web apps, light photo editing, and even some light gaming with Intel Arc graphics. The 16GB of LPDDR5X memory at 8533MT/s means you can keep your apps open without the system slowing to a crawl, and 512GB of PCIe NVMe SSD storage is enough for a bunch of documents, photos, and a fair number of games or large files. For day-to-day use, this combo is more than enough for most people and should feel snappy for years, so you are not buying something that feels old next year.
You also get a solid screen and build. The 13.4-inch 2K display with 30–120Hz refresh rate and 500 nits brightness is nice if you care about sharp text and smooth scrolling. It is non-touch, which some people actually like since you avoid fingerprints on the glass. The InfinityEdge design keeps the bezels thin, so the laptop stays compact while still giving you a roomy viewing area. The CNC-machined aluminum chassis and platinum finish make it feel sturdy and more “premium” than plastic laptops. At around 2.6–2.7 pounds and less than an inch thick, it is easy to throw into a backpack and carry all day. The backlit English keyboard with a fingerprint reader makes sign-in quick and painless, even in low light.
For the little stuff that makes daily use nicer, this Dell XPS 13 Laptop is pretty stacked. You get two Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports with power delivery and DisplayPort, so you can plug in fast storage, docks, and external monitors, though you may want a USB-C hub if you still use older USB-A gear. The Wi-Fi 7 card with Bluetooth 5.4 gets you ready for faster wireless networks and stable connections to headphones or mice. The quad-speaker setup with Realtek audio (2W x 4) should sound better than the typical thin laptop speakers you might be used to. The 1080p FHD camera with dual mics, plus an IR camera, makes video calls look and sound clear. You also get a 1-year ProSupport plan with next business day onsite service after remote diagnosis, which is nicer than basic warranty support if something goes wrong. There is no accidental damage plan or built-in security suite, so if you want those you might add your own software or coverage. If you are ready for a small, strong Linux laptop and you want to save a chunk of cash, this $949.99 deal is worth a serious look.
