The Dell XPS 13 Laptop is on sale right now for $1,099.99, which is $200 off the regular price. If you want a small but fast laptop that is easy to carry and still feels high end, this one checks a lot of boxes. It has an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor with 8 cores that can go up to 4.8 GHz, so you can run many apps at once, keep a lot of browser tabs open, and still stay smooth. The 16GB of LPDDR5X memory keeps things quick when you jump between work, streaming, and light photo work. The 512GB PCIe NVMe solid state drive gives you plenty of room for files, photos, and videos, and it loads everything fast so you are not waiting around while the system starts up or apps open.
You also get a sharp 13.4-inch 2K display with a 30–120Hz refresh rate and up to 500 nits of brightness. That means text looks crisp, videos look clean, and the screen is bright enough for most indoor and some outdoor use. The InfinityEdge design keeps the bezels thin, so the laptop itself stays compact while the screen still feels roomy for its size. Intel Arc graphics are more than enough for daily tasks, streaming in high resolution, and some light gaming or creative tools. If you travel, study, or move between rooms a lot, the weight starting around 2.6 pounds and the slim body make this pretty easy to toss in a bag without feeling like a burden.
This setup runs Ubuntu Linux 24.04 LTS, so it is aimed at you if you like a Linux system or want a machine for coding, development, or privacy focused work. Just keep in mind that Microsoft Office is not compatible with this build, so you would be using web versions or Linux-friendly office tools instead. The keyboard is backlit and includes a fingerprint reader, which makes logging in quick without typing a password each time. The touchpad supports multi-touch gestures and feels like a normal precision pad, so scrolling and swipes are smooth. You also get a 1080p front camera with dual microphones for video calls, plus an IR camera for face sign-in, which is handy if you spend a lot of time in meetings or calls.
On the outside, the Dell XPS 13 Laptop uses a CNC-machined aluminum chassis in a platinum color, so it feels solid and looks clean on a desk. For ports, you get two Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports with power delivery and DisplayPort support, which is nice if you want to plug in an external monitor, dock, or fast storage; you may want a small USB-C hub if you still use older USB-A devices. Wireless is up to date with Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4, so you are ready for faster routers and more stable wireless headsets. Power comes from a 3-cell 55 Wh battery and a 60W USB-C charger, which is handy since you can charge from either side with the USB-C ports. For sound, you get a quad-speaker setup with tweeters and woofers, which is a step up from basic laptop speakers and makes movies and music clearer and louder. You also get one year of ProSupport with next business day onsite service after remote diagnosis, which can give you some peace of mind if you rely on your laptop for work or school. At $1,099.99 with a $200 discount, this deal makes sense if you want a premium-feeling Linux laptop that stays light, looks sharp, and has enough power to handle your everyday tasks for the next few years.
