Dell XPS 13 Plus MSRP $1,299.00 Score Details DT Recommended Product “The Dell XPS 13 Plus is the fresh take on laptop design I've been waiting for.” Pros Cons The Dell XPS 13 Plus is the kind of laptop that will cause head turns and double takes. Not because it’s gimmicky or unusual – but because it just looks that good. It’s certainly one of the most eye-catching laptops I’ve ever used.
The device is 0.6 inches thick, which makes it slightly thicker than both the new XPS 13 at 0.55 inches and last year’s XPS 13 at 0.58 inches. The M2 MacBook Air, of course, is quite a bit thinner at just 0.44 inches. It’s a similar case for weight, where the 2.71-pound Dell XPS 13 Plus is slightly heavier than other XPS models.
And finally, one of the most striking and controversial choices, the function row of keys has been replaced by capacitive touch buttons. Many of us have had poor experiences with these types of buttons in the past on tech products, but I tried to keep an open mind as I used the laptop as my daily driver. The touch buttons certainly have a futuristic look – and are a big part of what makes the device so unique.
Typing on the XPS 13 Plus feels similar to past models. You get 1mm of travel, delivering clicky and satisfying keystrokes that feel both firm and comfortable. Of course, the wider key caps are excellent, making the layout feel spacious. I did find that for me, personally, the palm rests were a tad small for my larger hands. It’s not egregious, but I was occasionally annoyed by the sharp edges of the chassis digging into my palms.
Dell isn’t the first laptop manufacturer to make this break, but it might be the most high-profile case. In a world where even Apple has kept the headphone jack in the MacBook Air, it feels like the XPS 13 Plus is venturing out into the unknown.And yet, I tried to keep an open mind. Over the course of my time using the XPS 13 Plus as my primary computer, I only came across one scenario when I found myself wanting to use a wired audio source.
Webcam and speakers Now that we all use them a lot more than we used to, though, a bad webcam is no longer a minor issue. And we all know that cameras have always been the Achilles heel of the XPS laptops. But when it comes to the laptop itself, don’t get fooled by the marketing hype, occurring from both Dell and Intel, in this case. The XPS 13 Plus is plenty powerful, but it’s not any more a performance-driven laptop than last year’s XPS 13. In fact, the upcoming XPS 13 is the one that has been downgraded to a lower wattage CPU. There’s a larger story to tell there, but suffice to say: The XPS 13 Plus isn’t dramatically more powerful than other laptops of its size.
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