Dell XPS 13 (2021) Review – Specs & Price Of This Laptop

Here’s A Review of the Dell XPS 13 (2021)

DELL XPS 13 (2021) – Here is a detailed review of the Dell XPS 13 (2021), highlighting its positive aspects as well as its drawbacks.

The Dell XPS 13 (2021) stands as a high-end ultraportable Windows laptop, succeeding the 2020 Dell XPS 13 9300 model. This iteration offers a range of Intel 11th Gen. Core processors, including the i3, i5, and i7, and supports up to 32GB of RAM and 2TB of storage. It presents three display choices: a Full HD (1920 x 1200) IPS screen, a 4k (3840 x 2400) IPS display, and a 3.5K (3456 x 2160) OLED panel. In terms of connectivity, it features two USB-C/Thunderbolt 4 ports, an SD card reader, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Additionally, it boasts a 720p webcam, Wi-Fi 6 support, and a 52Wh battery.

The Dell XPS 13 proves ideal for educational purposes due to its exceptional build quality and portability. It’s effortless to transport and offers a battery life of slightly over 10 hours for light productivity tasks, ample to see you through a typical school day on a single charge.

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The Dell XPS 13 (2021) sports a sharp and bright display, a comfortable and responsive keyboard, as well as a generously-sized touchpad. Its Intel 11th Gen CPU, combined with integrated graphics, is more than capable of handling most student-related workloads, such as text formatting, web browsing, and video playback. Nevertheless, it may struggle with more demanding tasks like graphic design or 3D animation. One drawback is its exclusive use of USB-C ports, which may necessitate the use of dongles for connecting peripherals.

PROS

  • Very portable thanks to its compact design.
  • The metal chassis feels very well built.
  • Battery lasts a little over 10 hours of light productivity.
  • Sharp and bright display.
  • The keyboard feels great to type on.

CONS

  • No USB-A or HDMI port.
  • The Webcam image looks soft and voices sound harsh over the microphone.

DELL XPS 13 (2021) SPECS

Price: ~$1,699

Display: 13.4-inch OLED touchscreen (3,456 x 2,160 pixels)

CPU: 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1185G7

GPU: Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics

RAM: 16 GB

Storage: 512 GB SSD (1/2 TB also available)

Ports: 2 Thunderbolt 4/USB-C ports, headphone jack, microSD card reader

Size: 11.6 x 7.8 x 0.5 inches

Weight: 2.8 pounds

Also, check out our thorough review of the Microsoft Surface Pro 8 (2021).

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