Dell XPS 13 (2025) Review
Core Ultra 7 · 13.4″ OLED · 1.17 kg
Specdex verdict The Dell XPS 13 (2025) earns a 90/100 — flagship-tier performance with no significant weak spots, a pick we'd recommend to anyone shopping in this category.
Dell's 2025 XPS 13 keeps the all-aluminum-and-glass aesthetic but packs Core Ultra 7 (Lunar Lake) silicon — finally hitting MacBook Air–class battery life on Windows.
Dell XPS 13 (2025) versus its closest rivals
- +Best-in-class 13″ OLED panel
- +CNC chassis under 1.2 kg
- +Edge-to-edge keyboard
- −Function row capacitive (love or hate)
- −Limited to 2 USB-C ports
- −Webcam still 720p
Who's the Dell XPS 13 (2025) for?
Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.
Performance is comfortably above mainstream but not bleeding-edge — suitable for moderate creative work, not the pick if you live in DaVinci Resolve.
Battery sub-score of 88 is solid but not class-leading — fine for typical days, charging top-up likely on heavy days.
Mid-tier pricing at $1,399 — review whether the score-per-dollar lines up against the cheaper alternatives we recommend.
Configurations
Available options for the Dell XPS 13 (2025).
In the box
What you get when you unbox the Dell XPS 13 (2025).
- Laptop
- 65-100W USB-C charger
- Power cable
- Quick-start guide
Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.
Full score breakdown
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Specifications
Manufacturer-sourced where verifiable| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Display | 13.4″ 2.8K OLED, 60Hz |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V |
| GPU | Intel Arc 140V |
| RAM | 16 / 32 GB LPDDR5X |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery | 55 Wh |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage | 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1.17 kg |
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