Dell XPS 13 (2020) review By Debmalya Datta
Sometimes focusing on fundamental problems can make the product better. While it may look simple to achieve at first, that’s the hardest part to achieve in product design. But when I see the new XPS (13), I know it is a laptop that sticks to the fundamentals. However, at the same time, it feels like the first “new” XPS 13 since the original XPS.The new XPS 13 is a thin and light notebook, and it feels a lot better than its predecessor. It measures 0.58 by 11.6 by 7.8 inches and weighs 1.27kg. The notebook is made from a single block of CNC machined aluminum, and it feels sturdy and solid. What I really liked about the XPS 13 is Dell’s InfinityEdge display. I don’t know how but Dell is able to put a 13.3-inch panel into an 11-inch form factor. Except for the bottom bezel, Dell has significantly reduced side bezels on all three sides, resulting in a screen-to-body ratio just shy of 93 percent.
The surprising part is that Dell has managed to place the webcam above the screen. The new XPS 13 is available in two color options: Platinum Silver with a black carbon-fiber palm rest and Frost White with an Alpine White composite-fiber palm rest. We got the Platinum Silver finish for review.
dell xps 13, dell xps 13 price in India, dell xps 13 specs, dell xps 13 review, dell xps 13 features, dell xps, xps 13 The bezels are super thin on the XPS 13. (Image credit: Anuj Bhatia/Indian Express)
The reduction in size and weight comes at a cost, though. There are fewer ports on the new XPS 13. On the right is a Thunderbolt 3 port and a 3.5mm headphone jack, and on the left is another Thunderbolt 3 port and a MicroSD card slot. The notebook lacks a traditional USB Type-A port. That means you’ll need an adapter to use a USB Type-A accessory like a thumb drive or mouse.
As for the display, our review unit had a 1,920-by-1,200-pixel non-touch-enabled panel. The screen aspect ratio of 16:10 adds screen real estate, which is a welcome move. The XPS 13’s screen is sharp and bright enough to watch Netflix, flip through photos, and browse the web. This is the best screen I’ve seen on a notebook in a long time.
The 720p IR web camera is located above the center of the display. It’s an average web camera, though perfectly fine for video calling on Zoom. The notebook comes with side-mounted speakers. They are loud enough but the audio quality suffers at the top end.
The chiclet keyboard style offers a solid typing experience. I was able to type a lot faster on the XPS 13 than on my Surface Pro. The keycaps are larger and there is a decent amount of spacing between each. The backlit keyboard is very responsive to use. Below the keyboard is the trackpad, which has a much larger surface area It has the right amount of tactile feedback.
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