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Dell XPS 14 (2026)

Released Jan 6, 2026$2,050 launch priceLaptop

Dell's redesigned XPS 14 (DA14260) pairs a CNC-machined aluminum chassis with a Core Ultra X7 358H chip and Arc B390 graphics. The launch configuration was priced at $2,049.99 and came with 32GB of LPDDR5X, a 1TB SSD and a 1920x1200 120Hz display; a 2.8K OLED touchscreen is optional.

Pros

  • CNC-machined aluminum build at 1.38 kg and 15.2 mm (OLED option: 1.36 kg, 14.6 mm)
  • Arc B390 integrated graphics came close to RTX 4050-level gaming performance in review testing
  • 32GB LPDDR5X-9600 memory and a 1TB SSD included in the launch configuration
  • Three Thunderbolt 4 ports with DisplayPort 2.1, a headphone jack and a 100W USB-C charger
  • 8MP webcam (1440p video) with an IR camera for Windows Hello and a 10W quad-speaker system

Cons

  • No fingerprint reader, camera privacy shutter or card reader
  • Multi-core speed dropped by up to 25% in a sustained Cinebench loop in review testing
  • Shallow key feedback on the 0.8mm-travel keyboard
  • The X7 358H configuration launched at $2,049.99, and the 2.8K OLED touchscreen added $150
57.4Inno Score

Average

Computed from specs & benchmarks via our public methodology.

Performance58.6
Display38.4
Battery60
Portability78.6

Full specifications

Everything we track for the Dell XPS 14 (2026)

Display

Screen size
14 ″
Panel type
IPS LCD
Resolution
1920x1200
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Peak brightness
500 nits

Performance

Processor
Intel Core Ultra X7 358H
Graphics
Intel Arc B390
RAM
32 GB
RAM type
LPDDR5X-9600
Storage
1,000 GB
Storage type
PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (single)
2,927Top 45%
Geekbench 6 (multi)
17,121Top 36%

Battery

Capacity
70 Wh
Charging
100 W

Design

Weight
1.38 kg
Thickness
15.2 mm
Material
CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest

Connectivity

Ports
3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth
6.0
Webcam
8MP (1440p video) + IR camera
Biometrics
Windows Hello facial recognition

Software

Operating system
Windows 11 Home

Quick answers

Is the Dell XPS 14 (2026) good in 2026?

The Dell XPS 14 (2026) earns an Inno Score of 57.4/100 (“Average”) based on its specs and benchmark results. Dell's redesigned XPS 14 (DA14260) pairs a CNC-machined aluminum chassis with a Core Ultra X7 358H chip and Arc B390 graphics. The launch configuration was priced at $2,049.99 and came with 32GB of LPDDR5X, a 1TB SSD and a 1920x1200 120Hz display; a 2.8K OLED touchscreen is optional.

What are the key specs of the Dell XPS 14 (2026)?

Processor: Intel Core Ultra X7 358H · RAM: 32 GB · Screen size: 14 ″ · Weight: 1.38 kg

What are the closest alternatives to the Dell XPS 14 (2026)?

Its closest rivals on InnoReviews are Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4), ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition, Acer Googlebook 14 — open the comparison pages for a spec-by-spec breakdown.

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