Dell unveils range of new AI PCs — XPS 13, Inspiron 14 and Latitude 5455 all pack a punch thanks to new Intel and Snapdragon chips
Dell’s new AI PCs take advantage of Windows' most advanced features
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Dellhas unveiled a range of newAI PCs, including the XPS 13, powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors, along with the Inspiron 14 and the Latitude 5455, featuring new Snapdragon X Plus 8-core processors.
The company firstannouncedthe series in May 2024, with all of the new devices are available to customers around the world now.Microsoftrecently took the wraps of itsAI PCs strategy, which includes adding a newCopilot AI buttonto laptops to help summon AI-powered digital assistants.
Despite somefirst impressionssuggesting that AI PCs aren’t all that exciting right now, every new technology has to take first steps, and manufactures like Dell getting on board can only boost the growing segment of Windows laptops.
Dell XPS 13
Starting with the Dell XPS 13, the company has added a newIntelCore Ultra Series 2 processors to ensure that the thin and light laptop has the power to match up with other AI PCs as well as theMacBook Pro. Intel has built in a dedicated NPU capable of up to 48 TOPS, ensuring access to top-end AI features.
Dell has also given the XPS 13 anOLEDtandem display, which helps the laptop reach higher brightness while using less battery than its rivals, with the company saying there is a staggering 26 hours of usage on offer.
The XPS 13 is on sale now, starting at $1,399.99 for the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD.
Snap-dragon, crackle, and pop
Arguably more exciting is the introduction of two new Dell laptops powered by Snapdragon hardware instead of Intel.
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The Inspiron 14, which starts at $899, offers Snapdragon X Plus 8-core and 10-core options, alongside an integrated GPU and NPU delivering 45 TOPS for AI workloads. RunningWindows 11Pro, it also boasts a 14-inch display, 16GB of RAM, and up to 1TB SSD, all of which are thoroughly modern.
The final laptop that Dell plans to release is the Latitude 5455, which sadly does not yet have pricing details. It’s designed for maximum portability, for students and other professionals moving from place to place to work, and includes Snapdragon X Plus 8-core and 10-core options. Dell says the Latitude 5455 can also hit 27 hours of usage.
Of course, Dell has a fair amount of competition for thebest laptopand best business laptop crown, namely from theLenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8, theAcer Travelmate P4, and theMicrosoft Surface Laptop.
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Max Slater-Robins has been writing about technology for nearly a decade at various outlets, covering the rise of the technology giants, trends in enterprise and SaaS companies, and much more besides. Originally from Suffolk, he currently lives in London and likes a good night out and walks in the countryside.
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