Dell has brought back the XPS line at CES 2026 with the launch of the new XPS 14 (DA14260) and XPS 16 (DA16260), featuring Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, Intel Arc graphics, and ultra-thin designs. This marks the official return of the XPS branding after last year’s “Dell Premium” rebrand.
Dell will continue to retain its branding strategy with names such as Pro for office use, Pro Precision for high-performance workloads, Pro Rugged, Pro Essential, and more, each tailored to specific use cases and target audiences. The Dell XPS lineup is positioned as an everyday-use option for most consumers.
Dell XPS 14 and XPS 16 unveiled
Designed for “life in motion,” the machines aim to deliver power without bulk, with ultra-thin profiles (starting weight is just 1.36kg) and a minimalist, CNC-milled aluminium chassis with Gorilla Glass 3, says the company. The new XPS 14 and 16 share the same clean, refined design language and seamless unibody construction, with the iconic XPS logo on the back.
Both laptops are powered by up to Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, with configurations ranging from the Core Ultra 5 Processor 325 (8-core) to the Core Ultra X9 Processor 388H (16-core). The processor also includes AI Boost NPU (up to 50 TOPS, depending on the CPU) for on-device AI workloads.
For the GPU, Dell uses integrated Intel Arc graphics that promise up to 50% faster graphics than the previous generation, enabling smooth 1080p gaming and creator workloads without a dedicated GPU. The laptops can be configured with up to 64GB LPDDR5x-9600 RAM and up to 4TB PCIe Gen 5 SSD.
Display options include power‑efficient 2K LCD panels with a 1–120 Hz variable refresh rate or higher‑resolution 2.8K (XPS 14) and 3.2K (XPS 16) Tandem OLED touchscreens with 100% DCI‑P3 coverage, VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500, Dolby Vision, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus for protection on OLED cover glass.
On thermals, Dell says its new thermal design uses the company’s largest and thinnest fans yet, with dual fans, a wider 8mm heat pipe, graphite sheets and Gore Aerogel insulation to keep the chassis up to 8 degrees cooler and 36% quieter than before.
The XPS 14 and XPS 16 pack a 70Wh battery. With the 2K LCD option, Dell claims up to 27 hours of video streaming and over 40 hours of local video playback, which it says is the longest battery life in this class of 14- and 16-inch laptops.
Dell XPS 14 (DA14260) Specifications:
- 14-inch 2K (1920 x 1200) non-touch LCD, 500-nit typical brightness, 100% sRGB colour gamut, 2000:1 contrast ratio, 1-120 Hz, Dolby Vision, Eyesafe technology, anti-glare (or) 14-inch 2.8K (2880 x 1800) OLED touch display, 500-nits peak brightness, 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut, VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500, 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, 20-120 Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision, Eyesafe technology, anti-reflective, anti-smudge
- Intel Core Ultra 5 Processor 325 (8-Core, 12MB Cache, up to 4.5 GHz) / Intel Core Ultra 7 Processor 355 (8-Core, 12MB Cache, up to 4.7 GHz) / Intel Core Ultra X7 Processor 358H (16 Core, 18MB Cache, up to 4.8 GHz) / Intel Core Ultra X9 Processor 388H (16 Core, 18MB Cache, up to 5.1 GHz (post launch)
- Intel AI Boost NPU: 47 TOPs on 325, 49 TOPs on 355, 50 TOPs on 358H & 388H
- Intel Arc graphics
- Windows 11 Home 64-bit; Windows 11 Pro; Linux 24.04 LTS (post launch)
- RAM: 16GB LPDDR5x Dual Channel at 7467 MT/s / 32GB LPDDR5x Dual Channel at 9600 MT/s / 64GB LPDDR5x Dual Channel at 9600 MT/s
- Storage: 512GB PCIe 4 SSD (Gen 4)/ 1TB PCIe 4 SSD (Gen 4) / 2TB PCIe 4 SSD (Gen 5, SED ready) / 4TB PCIe 4 SSD (Gen 5, SED ready)
- Quad-speaker design with 3W Main x 2 Channel + 2W Tweeter x 2 Channel; 10W total peak output; Dolby Atmos
- Universal audio jack
- Full-size, backlit, zero-lattice keyboard; 0.8mm travel; Seamless glass haptic touchpad; Ambient Light Sensor for display & keyboard backlight control
- Ports: 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB Type-C ) with DisplayPort 2.1 and Power Delivery; Kensington lock supported via USB Type-C ports
- 8MP/4K HDR webcam; Windows Hello compliant
- Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE211 2×2 + Bluetooth 6.0 Wireless Card
- Height: 0.58 in. (14.62mm) for OLED
Height: 0.60 in (15.20mm) for LCD
Depth: 8.26 in. (209.71 mm)
Width: 12.19 in. (309.52 mm)
Starting weight: 3.05 lbs (1.38 kg) for 2K LCD
Starting weight: 3.00 lbs (1.36 kg) for 2.8K OLED - 70Whr battery with 100W AC adapter
Dell XPS 16 (DA16260) Specifications:
- 16-inch 2K (1920 x 1200) InfinityEdge LCD non-touch display, 500-nit typical brightness, 100% sRGB colour gamut, 2000:1 contrast ratio, 1-120 Hz, Dolby Vision, Eyesafe technology, anti-glare (or) 16-inch 3.2K (3200 x 2000) OLED InfinityEdge touch, 500-nits peak brightness, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500, 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, 20-120Hz, Dolby Vision, Eyesafe technology, anti-reflective, anti-smudge
- Intel Core Ultra 5 Processor 325 (8-Core, 12MB Cache, up to 4.5 GHz) /,
- Intel Core Ultra 7 Processor 355 (8-Core, 12MB Cache, up to 4.7 GHz) /,
- Intel Core Ultra X7 Processor 358H (16 Core, 18MB Cache, up to 4.8 GHz) /,
Intel Core Ultra X9 Processor 388H (16 Core, 18MB Cache, up to 5.1 GHz (post launch) - Intel AI Boost NPU 47 TOPs on 325, 49 TOPs on 355, 50 TOPs on 358H & 388H
- Intel Arc graphics
- RAM: 16GB LPDDR5x Dual Channel at 7467 MT/s,
32GB LPDDR5x Dual Channel at 9600 MT/s,
64GB LPDDR5x Dual Channel at 9600 MT/s - Storage: 512GB PCIe 4 SSD (Gen 4)
1TB PCIe 4 SSD (Gen 4)
2TB PCIe 4 SSD (Gen 5, SED ready)
4TB PCIe 4 SSD (Gen 5, SED ready) - Windows 11 Home 64-bit/ Windows 11 Pro 64-bit
- Quad-speaker design with 3W Main x 2 Channel + 2W Tweeter x 2 Channel; 10W total peak output; Dolby Atmos
- Universal audio jack
- Full-size, backlit, zero-lattice keyboard; 0.8mm travel; Seamless glass haptic touchpad; Ambient Light Sensor for display & keyboard backlight control
- Ports: 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB Type-C ) with DisplayPort 2.1 and Power Delivery; Kensington lock supported via USB Type-C ports
- 8MP/4K HDR webcam; Windows Hello compliant
- Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE211 2×2 + Bluetooth 6.0 Wireless Card
- Height: 0.58 in. (14.62mm) for OLED
Height: 0.60 in (15.40mm) for LCD
Depth: 9.35 in. (237.47 mm)
Width: 13.88 in. (352.58 mm)
Starting weight: 3.75 lbs (1.70 kg) for 2K LCD
Starting weight: 3.65 lbs (1.65 kg) for 3.2K OLED - 70Whr battery with 100W AC adapter
Pricing and Availability
Dell is showcasing its latest XPS lineup at CES 2026, with US pricing for certain configurations out now.
- XPS 14 launch configuration price: $2,049.99 (US) (INR. 1,84,845 approx.)
- XPS 16 launch configuration price: $2,199.99 (US) (INR 1,98,370 approx.)
Additional configurations, including new starting configurations well under $2000 (Rs. 1,80,335 approx.), will be available in February. Both models will initially be available in Graphite, with the Shimmer colour option becoming available later this year. Additionally, the XPS 14 will also be available with Ubuntu 24.04 later this year.
Rollout to other regions, including India, is expected to begin soon. Additionally, the new XPS 13 will be available later this year.