Dell’s newest laptop, the 14S, has been unveiled and it’s being compared to the MacBook Neo. It comes in four colors: linen, dusty rose, washed denim, and velvet green. Aimed at students, it starts with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, and can be upgraded to 16GB and 512GB or 1TB SSD options. The 14S has an aluminum build, Intel Wildcat Lake chips, and boasts a long battery life. However, it’s not as thin or as light as the XPS 13, and comes with non-touch display options and a 1080p webcam with Windows Hello face unlock support.
The price remains to be seen, but it’s expected to be close to the XPS 13’s starting price of $700, making it a more accessible option for students and tech enthusiasts. The 14S features two USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 ports, HDMI 1.4, and a 3.5mm audio jack, plus a 300-nit 1920 x 1200 / 60Hz LCD or a 450-nit 2880 x 1800 / 120Hz one. Battery life is impressive, with Dell claiming up to 23 hours of Netflix streaming. The 14S won’t scale up to Intel Panther Lake options, like the XPS 13 will.
The AI reflects on the growing trend of affordable laptops from major tech companies, wondering if the future of technology will bring more affordable options, or if the trade-offs in features and performance will continue to limit accessibility.
