It seems like PC prices are increasing day by day, so it’s refreshing to see a premium laptop like the XPS 13 on sale for $999.99. For that price, you get a Snapdragon X Elite and a whopping 32GB of RAM. At a time when laptop makers are resurrecting options with just 8GB of RAM for just a little less, the XPS 13 is quite the bargain.
Why buy the Dell XPS 13 (9345)?
Our Alexander Cope highlighted the best XPS discounts available through Dell right now, but the savings on the XPS 13 stood out. Getting any PC with 32GB of RAM for under $1000 is rare these days, let alone a great laptop.
The XPS 13 easily offers all-day battery life. It achieved over 19.5 hours in a battery test conducted for our XPS 13 Review. Of course, your results will vary depending on your workload. that test was run microsoft office in a loop. But even in real-world use, our Zac Bowden needed about 10 hours of heavy, constant use to drain the XPS 13 from 100% to 15%.
This XPS 13 has the futuristic design that many know and love. That means a lattice-less keyboard, a haptic trackpad, and extremely thin bezels. It is the pinnacle of this era of XPS computing, packing power and performance into a compact form factor like no other on the market.
I don’t want to bore you with a history lesson on the XPS line. Instead, I will simply say the new XPS 13 that came out this year is very different and is aimed at a different type of customer.
The XPS 13 which is on sale for $999.99 has a Snapdragon X Elite processor, 32GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage. It combines those internals with a beautiful 2K, 120Hz display that can reach 500 nits of brightness.
If you want to upgrade, models with other display options are also $400 off. He 3K OLED display It’s worth a closer look.
I love this version of the XPS 13. It took Dell years of refinement to get here, and the laptop maker should be proud. For my money, this XPS 13 is worth more than the new XPS 13 or any other laptop at this price.
Frequently asked questions
Will my everyday apps run on the Snapdragon X Elite?
Yes, the vast majority of them will. Core apps like Microsoft Office, Google Chrome, Spotify, Zoom, and Adobe Photoshop run natively on this Dell XPS 13. Many legacy apps can be run via emulation if required.
The only major exceptions are applications that require kernel-level drivers, such as certain third-party antivirus programs or games that use anti-cheat software.
Can you upgrade the RAM or SSD later?
No, he 32 GB of RAM is completely soldered to the motherboard and cannot be updated.
What ports does this model have?
This XPS 13 has two USB4 type C ports (one on each side) that support data transfer, Power Delivery for charging and DisplayPort for external monitors.
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