Dell XPS 13 OLED - 2021

Overview

Dell's multiple-award-winning XPS 13 ultraportable approaches perfection with a high-resolution OLED touch screen. It's not cheap, but it's irresistible once you lay eyes on it.

-- As reviewed by PCMag

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Dell XPS 13 (9315)

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Price: $599

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Based on 7 expert reviews

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6
Good:

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7.4

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Based on 25 reviews
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Last revision on April 12, 2024

Reviewers Liked

3.5K OLED display delivers vibrant colors and deep blacks
Slim, attractive chassis with beautifully thin bezels
Almost no ghosting
Class-leading laptop design
Attractive and solidly built
Above-average audio
Excellent performance

Reviewers Didn't Like

Grainy 720p webcam
Paucity of ports
Short battery life

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Expert reviews and ratings

100

The Dell XPS 13 OLED is one of the best laptops I’ve ever reviewed, with the jaw-dropping OLED screen proving a fantastic option for Netflix fans and content creators. But be mindful of the battery life, which falls short of the majority of ultrabooks.

By TrustedReviews on August 13, 2021

With the OLED, you are forced to get the Core i7 model, 16 or 32 GB of RAM, and Iris Xe graphics, which is overkill for most people, not to mention the high $1,600 price tag. On the other hand, going back to my 4K screen after the OLED is, well, a little dim and washed out. I think I can live with the shorter battery life.

By Wired on July 21, 2021

100

The 4K display on the XPS 13 is impressive but with the addition of the OLED screen the bar has been raised.

By T3 on July 12, 2021

The Dell XPS 13 9310 is just as good as the versions without the OLED. If you want to save some cash, you can skip the OLED and get the base display; it’s great as well. But, if you have money to burn, buying the XPS 13 with OLED is a no-brainer.

By TechAeris on July 10, 2021

Adding an OLED display makes one of the best laptops on the market even better. With great performance, a stylish chassis, and a beautiful 3.5K OLED touchscreen, the Dell XPS 13 with OLED is a premium Windows laptop.

By Tom's Guide on June 19, 2021

Dell's multiple-award-winning XPS 13 ultraportable approaches perfection with a high-resolution OLED touch screen. It's not cheap, but it's irresistible once you lay eyes on it.

By PCMag on June 10, 2021

The visual advantages of OLED are easy to notice, but it doesn't come without a few compromises in other areas.

By NotebookCheck on May 31, 2021

The Dell XPS 13 debuts the OLED screen and the borderless InfinityEdge display is gorgeous, improved further by the OLED panel. Since Dell has not experimented much with the performance or design, there is not much to be said about those aspects. The design is true to its premium ultraportable category and the performance will do well in day-to-day tasks.

By Gadgets360 on September 01, 2021

Dell XPS 13 OLED - 2021

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