Ive always felt that bigger is better when it comes to laptops.
Bring on the behemoths, I say.
Hand me thatAcer Predatoror give me that Alienware 17. you might read our review of the XPS 15here its the laptop for people who want it all.
The 13, on the other hand, is for people who know that sometimes less is more.
For starters, this thing is breathtakingly beautiful.
Dell sent the latter, which costs an additional $50.
If price isnt your main concern: get the gorgeous Rose Gold and Alpine White model.
The 4K display is brilliant.
The aforementioned InfinityEdge display is used to the same excellent effect on the 13 as the 15.
I havent seen a better screen on a laptop.
The XPS 13 starts out at $849, but thats without the 4K touchscreen or increased storage.
I liked the keyboards stiffness and the keys felt like they had enough travel.
I got about 7 hours on a charge with light video and heavy internet tool use.
Youre also not going to be doing any but the most modest of gaming on this thing.
If thats a deal killer you should check out the XPS 15 instead.
The thing that comes closest to ruining the experience, for me, is the lack of ports.
Another caveat is the price.
Keep that in mind if youre thinking about purchasing this thing for Skyping or other camera-dependent functions.
The Dell XPS 13 certainly isnt the bestbargainin laptops, but its my favorite this year.
Its size and aesthetic make it the single most coffee shop-friendly laptop Ive used.
And make no mistake: this thing is only a smidge less beastly (power-wise) than the 15.
There isnt another 13-inch laptop Id recommend over theXPS 13.
Despite a few concessions, its the perfect combination of power, size, and beauty.
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