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General

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Series

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Dell 16S1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Document title: Dell 16S DS16260.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

DS142601Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Dell 14S DS14260 Setup and Specifications, May 2026 Rev. A00, regulatory model P206G. This is a third-party mirror of the Dell document. dell.com was not opened. The manual covers every configuration of DS14260, so the reference configuration here is Core Ultra 7 355, 16 GB, 512 GB and the FHD+ OLED touch display, which is option five of Table 20.

DS16260, YC11F3Retailer pagejohnlewis.com/dell-16s-ds16260-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-processor-16gb-ram-512gb-ssd-16-qhd-frost-blue/p115756720Read 15 October 2026John Lewis (UK) listing for Dell 16S DS16260, Core Ultra 7, 16 GB, 512 GB, 16 inch QHD+, Frost Blue. Manufacturer part number YC11F. This listing identifies the stored configuration.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

14 May 20262Press articleengadget.com/2172725/dell-14s-16-s-2026Read 14 October 2026Engadget article dated May 14, 2026 reports Dell's introduction of the 14S and 16S.

14 May 20267Press articleengadget.com/2172725/dell-14s-16-s-2026Read 15 October 2026Engadget article dated May 14, 2026 reports Dell's introduction of the 14S and 16S.

Status

Available2Press articleengadget.com/2172725/dell-14s-16-s-2026Read 14 October 2026

Available7Press articleengadget.com/2172725/dell-14s-16-s-2026Read 15 October 2026Released 2026 model with current retail listings. This is lifecycle availability, not a claim about current stock.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Dell 14 Plus DB14250 Core Ultra 5 226V4Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/dell-14s-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review calls the 14S the direct replacement for the short-lived Dell 14 Plus.10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Dell-16S-DS16260-review-A-better-Dell-16-Plus.1368939.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says the 14-inch Dell 14S succeeds the older Dell 14 Plus.

Dell 16 Plus DB16250 Core Ultra 7 256V9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Dell-16S-DS16260-review-A-better-Dell-16-Plus.1368939.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck calls the Dell 16S the successor to last year's Dell 16 Plus.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$1,469.993Measurementtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-14s-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table gives price as configured $1,469.99 for the reviewed configuration. Tom's Guide gives $1,469.99 at Dell and Engadget gives the $1,270 starting price at launch, which matches Tom's Guide's $1,269 start, so list prices did not change. This is the reviewed configuration's US price excluding tax at review time. A separate launch-day price for this configuration was not found. Digital Trends prints $1,469.00.4Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/dell-14s-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Dell 14S (Tested) $1,469 and the link shows $1,469.99 at Dell. The starting configuration is $1,269.7Reviewdigitaltrends.com/computing/dell-14s-ds14260-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review header prints MSRP $1,469.00 for the review configuration. The Tom's Hardware and Tom's Guide figure of $1,469.99 is stored.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US2Press articleengadget.com/2172725/dell-14s-16-s-2026Read 14 October 2026US availability and US pricing.

US, GB7Press articleengadget.com/2172725/dell-14s-16-s-2026Read 15 October 2026US availability from the article. UK availability from the John Lewis listing.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Celestial Blue6Reviewreviewed.com/laptops/content/dell-14s-ds14260-laptop-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review says the 14S comes in Celestial Blue and Frost Blue. The tested unit is 14.0 inch OLED touch 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz, 300 nits, 100% DCI-P3.7Reviewdigitaltrends.com/computing/dell-14s-ds14260-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review unit was Celestial Blue with a touch OLED display. The review says Frost Blue is exclusive to non-touch models.

Frost Blue3Retailer pagejohnlewis.com/dell-16s-ds16260-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-processor-16gb-ram-512gb-ssd-16-qhd-frost-blue/p115756720Read 15 October 2026Product title names Frost Blue. ITPro confirms a Frost Blue unit and says a darker grey tone is also sold.

Segment

Mainstream2Press articleengadget.com/2172725/dell-14s-16-s-2026Read 14 October 2026Article calls the 14S and 16S mid-range general productivity laptops.

Mainstream7Press articleengadget.com/2172725/dell-14s-16-s-2026Read 15 October 2026Article calls the 14S and 16S mid-range general productivity laptops.

Form factor

Clamshell1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Front view and hinge caution describe a clamshell with a 180 degree hinge.

Clamshell1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Views section: ordinary hinged laptop with a display hinge that opens to 180 degrees. No detachable or 360 degree hinge is listed.

Chassis

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DimensionsiClosed laptop body size. Minimum and maximum thickness describe the front and rear or other points stated by the maker.

Width313.7Depth224Thickness (min)15.3Thickness (max)15.4mm(12.4 × 8.8 × 0.6 in)1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 3 gives width 313.70 mm and depth 224 mm. Its front height 6.89 mm and rear height 11.40 mm do not fit a laptop that holds a 70 Wh battery and a 15.3 mm marketed profile, so the thickness comes from the Digital Trends table that copies Dell's page (15.30 to 15.40 mm).7Reviewdigitaltrends.com/computing/dell-14s-ds14260-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table copied from Dell: height 0.60 to 0.61 in (15.30 to 15.40 mm), width 313.70 mm, depth 224.00 mm. Dell's marketing image on the Best Buy listing says 15.3 mm.

Width356.8Depth251.4Thickness (min)15.3Thickness (max)15.4mm(14 × 9.9 × 0.6 in)1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 3 gives width 356.80 mm and depth 251.40 mm. Its front height 6.88 mm and rear height 11.37 mm do not fit a laptop that holds a 70 Wh battery, so the thickness comes from the review spec tables, see those sources.6Reviewtechaeris.com/2026/07/24/dell-16s-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec list copied from Dell: 356.8 x 251.4 mm, thickness about 15.3 to 15.4 mm at the peak. ITPro and Trusted Reviews print 15.3 mm. The manual's 6.88 mm front and 11.37 mm rear heights are not used.

Weight (published)iPublished laptop weight without the charger. A starting weight is identified in the source note and may vary with configuration.

1.54kg(3.4 lb)1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 3: 1.54 kg (3.40 lb) with a touch display and 1.49 kg (3.28 lb) with a non-touch display. The touch value is stored.

1.79kg(3.9 lb)1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 3: 1.79 kg (3.95 lb) with a non-touch display and 1.88 kg (4.16 lb) with a touch display. The non-touch value is stored. Dell's marketing starting weight is 3.9 lb (1.77 kg), which Engadget, the John Lewis listing and both reviews repeat.3Retailer pagejohnlewis.com/dell-16s-ds16260-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-processor-16gb-ram-512gb-ssd-16-qhd-frost-blue/p115756720Read 15 October 2026Listing weight 1770 g, the same as Dell's marketing starting weight. The manual's 1.79 kg for non-touch configurations is stored.

Lid material

Aluminium7Reviewdigitaltrends.com/computing/dell-14s-ds14260-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table says aluminum body. Dell's marketing text says a three-piece aluminum chassis, and Tom's Guide says the same. Separate lid and base materials are not itemised.

Aluminium5Reviewitpro.com/hardware/laptops/the-dell-16s-is-a-fresh-mid-range-laptop-with-premium-aspirations-but-does-it-do-enough-to-deliver-valueRead 15 October 2026Review: sturdy two-tone CNC-machined recycled aluminum chassis, with a frosty coating on the palm rest, base and lid. Review unit: Core Ultra 7 355, 16 GB, 512 GB, 2560x1600 IPS 120 Hz, 1.77 kg, 70 Wh.

Bottom material

Aluminium7Reviewdigitaltrends.com/computing/dell-14s-ds14260-reviewRead 14 October 2026Same three-piece aluminum chassis statement as the lid.

Aluminium5Reviewitpro.com/hardware/laptops/the-dell-16s-is-a-fresh-mid-range-laptop-with-premium-aspirations-but-does-it-do-enough-to-deliver-valueRead 15 October 2026Same aluminum chassis statement. Separate lid and base materials are not itemised.

Max hinge angle

180°1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Front view caution: the maximum operating angle for the display-panel hinge is 180 degrees.

180°1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Front view caution: the maximum operating angle for the display hinge is 180 degrees.

MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)iManufacturer claim of MIL-STD-810 testing. The revision and tested procedures belong in the source note. This is not proof of every standard test.

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Display

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Screen sizeiDiagonal of the main built-in display. Rounded-corner displays may be measured as a full rectangle.

14in(35.6 cm)1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026

16in(40.6 cm)1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Native resolution

1920 × 1200px1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026

2560 × 1600px1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Pixel density

161.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

188.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Panel typeiDell's WVA means wide viewing angle and names no panel technology, so it is stored as IPS only when Dell or a review names IPS.

OLED1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 20 option five: 14-inch FHD+ OLED, touch supported, glossy finish, 1920 x 1200, 162 ppi, 60 Hz fixed, typical luminance 300 nits (OLED only), 100% DCI-P3 (90% min). The other four options (WLED FHD+ 400 nits, WLED QHD+ 2560 x 1600 500 nits at 48 to 120 Hz, non-touch OLED) are not used.

IPS3Retailer pagejohnlewis.com/dell-16s-ds16260-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-processor-16gb-ram-512gb-ssd-16-qhd-frost-blue/p115756720Read 15 October 2026Display line: 16 inch non-touch, QHD+ 2560x1600, 48-120Hz, WVA, anti-glare, 500 nits, 100% sRGB, Dolby Vision. WVA is Dell's name for a wide-viewing-angle LCD. ITPro and Trusted Reviews both call the panel IPS.5Reviewitpro.com/hardware/laptops/the-dell-16s-is-a-fresh-mid-range-laptop-with-premium-aspirations-but-does-it-do-enough-to-deliver-valueRead 15 October 2026Spec box: 16in IPS HDR 120Hz, 2,560 x 1,600.

Backlight

None (self-emissive)1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026

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Dimming zonesiIndependently controlled backlight zones, not the number of LEDs or screen pixels.

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Panel part numberiPanel part number identified in a matching review unit. Suppliers may vary within the same laptop configuration.

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Screen surfaceiSurface of the stored display configuration. Anti-reflective coatings do not by themselves make a glossy display matte. A matte finish of the chassis is not the screen surface.

Glossy1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Matte1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 20 option three: anti-glare. Touch is not supported on this option.3Retailer pagejohnlewis.com/dell-16s-ds16260-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-processor-16gb-ram-512gb-ssd-16-qhd-frost-blue/p115756720Read 15 October 2026

Touchscreen

Yes1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026

No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 20263Retailer pagejohnlewis.com/dell-16s-ds16260-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-processor-16gb-ram-512gb-ssd-16-qhd-frost-blue/p115756720Read 15 October 2026

Stylus

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Refresh rate modesiHighest confirmed operating refresh rate of the built-in display at each resolution. Add a second row only for a documented dual-mode panel, not an ordinary supported timing.

ADell 14S DS14260 Core Ultra 7 355 OLED

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
1920	1200	60	No

Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 20 option five says 60 Hz (fixed), so no variable refresh is stored.

BDell 16S DS16260 Core Ultra 7 355 QHD+

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
2560	1600	120	Yes

Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 20 option three: QHD+ 2560 x 1600, 48 Hz to 120 Hz (variable).3Retailer pagejohnlewis.com/dell-16s-ds16260-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-processor-16gb-ram-512gb-ssd-16-qhd-frost-blue/p115756720Read 15 October 2026

Max refresh rate

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Adaptive synciNamed variable refresh technologies for the built-in display. Manual switching between 60Hz and 120Hz is not VRR.

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Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)iManufacturer claim for a gray-to-gray pixel transition. Do not use generic response times, black-to-white values, or motion-picture response times.

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Native panel colour depthiPhysical panel colour depth per channel. Do not infer native bit depth or FRC from the number of supported colours.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer typical SDR luminance. Outdoor maxima and an unspecified peak are not typical SDR brightness.

300nits1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026

500nits1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 20 option three: luminance (typical) 500 nits.3Retailer pagejohnlewis.com/dell-16s-ds16260-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-processor-16gb-ram-512gb-ssd-16-qhd-frost-blue/p115756720Read 15 October 2026

Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)iManufacturer maximum SDR luminance explicitly claimed for outdoor use. Ambient light, automatic brightness and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not typical SDR or HDR brightness.

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Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer explicitly sustained HDR luminance. Screen area, duration, temperature and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not a brief peak or SDR luminance.

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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer peak luminance explicitly measured or claimed in HDR. Window size and duration belong in the source note.

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sRGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated sRGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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100%1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 20 option three: color gamut 100% sRGB. Coverage or volume is not stated.3Retailer pagejohnlewis.com/dell-16s-ds16260-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-processor-16gb-ram-512gb-ssd-16-qhd-frost-blue/p115756720Read 15 October 2026

DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated DCI-P3 gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

100%1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 20 says color gamut 100% DCI-P3 with a 90% minimum. The method and whether this is coverage or volume are not stated.

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Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated Adobe RGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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HDR certification

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Factory calibratediThe maker explicitly states factory colour calibration. Certification alone does not establish calibration.

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Second display

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Processor

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Processor

Intel Core Ultra 7 3551Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Intel Core Ultra 7 3551Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 4 option three: Series 3 Intel Core Ultra 7 355.

Processor brand

Intel1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Intel1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Core configurationiProcessor core groups using the chip maker's names. MediaTek Big, Apple Super and AMD Zen architecture labels remain distinct from Intel P and E labels.

ADell 14S DS14260 Core Ultra 7 355 OLED

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	4	2.3	4.7
Low-power efficiency	4	1.7	3.5

Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 4 option three, Core Ultra 7 355: 4 performance cores at 2.3 to 4.7 GHz and 4 low power efficient cores at 1.7 to 3.5 GHz, 8 threads, no efficient cores. Processor wattage 25 W is the chip's generic base power and is not stored as the laptop's configured limit.

BDell 16S DS16260 Core Ultra 7 355 QHD+

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	4	2.3	4.7
Low-power efficiency	4	1.7	3.5

Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 4 option three: 4 performance cores at 2.3 to 4.7 GHz and 4 low power efficient cores at 1.7 to 3.5 GHz, 8 threads, no efficient cores. Processor wattage 25 W is the chip's generic base power and is not stored as the laptop's configured limit.2Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245722/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-355-12m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Intel lists 4 P-cores (base 2.3, turbo 4.7 GHz) and 4 LP E-cores (base 1.7, turbo 3.5 GHz), no E-cores. Same as the Dell manual.

CPU cores

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Cores labelled performanceiCounts only rows classified as performance. Other labels, including Big, Super and AMD Zen architecture rows, are not included.

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Cores labelled efficiencyiCounts only efficiency and low-power-efficiency rows. AMD Zen 5c and Apple super cores are not included.

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ThreadsiMaximum hardware threads of the processor, including simultaneous multithreading where supported.

81Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026

81Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 20262Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245722/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-355-12m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026

Max boost clock

4.7GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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L3 cacheiL3 cache only. Do not copy a combined L2 plus L3 cache total. Qualcomm's total cache, such as 30 MB on Snapdragon X, is not L3, even when a laptop maker labels it L3.

12MB1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 4 says processor cache 12 MB. Intel ARK lists 12 MB Intel Smart Cache.9Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245722/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-355-12m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 14 October 202612 MB Intel Smart Cache.

12MB2Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245722/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-355-12m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 202612 MB Intel Smart Cache.

ProcessiProcess size class of the processor compute die in nm, as on CPUs: TSMC N3B is 3, Intel 7 is 10, Intel 4 is 7 and Intel 18A is 1.8. Marketing process names and other chiplet processes belong in the source note.

1.8nm9Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245722/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-355-12m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 14 October 2026CPU lithography row says Intel 18A, stored as 1.8 as on the other Panther Lake products in the catalog. The GPU tile is a separate Intel 3 die.

1.8nm2Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245722/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-355-12m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026CPU lithography row says Intel 18A, stored as 1.8 as on the other Panther Lake products in the catalog. The GPU tile is a separate Intel 3 die.

Sustained CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's sustained configured CPU power limit, such as PL1. A chip manufacturer's generic base power is not the laptop setting.

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Peak CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's configured short-duration CPU limit, such as PL2. Do not substitute generic processor maximum turbo power.

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Combined CPU and GPU poweriMaker stated simultaneous CPU plus discrete-GPU budget for the exact configuration and power mode.

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NPU performanceiNPU-only claimed operations per second. Excludes combined CPU, GPU and platform AI throughput. Precision belongs in the source note.

49TOPS1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 4 says up to 49 TOPS for the Core Ultra 7 355.9Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245722/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-355-12m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 14 October 2026NPU peak 49 TOPS (INT8).

49TOPS1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 4: up to 49 TOPS for the Core Ultra 7 355.2Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245722/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-355-12m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026NPU peak 49 TOPS (INT8).

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Discrete GPUiA separate dedicated graphics processor is installed. Integrated or unified-memory graphics do not qualify.

No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026

No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026

GPU

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GPU brand

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VRAMiDedicated video memory of the installed discrete GPU. Shared system memory is excluded.

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Max GPU power (TGP)iMaximum configured discrete-GPU power including Dynamic Boost. Mode and any maker qualification belong in the source note.

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Dynamic BoostiMaximum additional GPU power shifted from the CPU through NVIDIA Dynamic Boost. This is part of maximum TGP, not extra to it. A figure written as "up to 115W Dynamic Boost" is the total, so it goes in gpu_tgp_max_w.

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GPU boost clockiHighest maker configured GPU boost clock, including factory overclock where explicitly stated. Mode belongs in the source note.

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GPU switchingiExplicit GPU display-routing or power-sharing features. Advanced Optimus includes hardware display multiplexing.

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Integrated GPU

Intel Graphics1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Intel Graphics1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Tables 22 and 23: Intel Graphics with the Core Ultra 5, 7 and 9 processors. Shared system memory.

Memory

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Installed RAMiTotal installed RAM in this product configuration, not the maximum purchase option.

16GB1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 6: memory is onboard and not upgradable, dual-channel LPDDR5x at 7467 MT/s, 16 GB or 32 GB. The 16 GB configuration is the reference.

16GB1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 6: memory is onboard and not upgradable, dual-channel LPDDR5x at 7467 MT/s, 16 GB or 32 GB. The 16 GB configuration is the reference.

RAM type

LPDDR5X1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026

LPDDR5X1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026

RAM speediConfigured memory data rate in transfers per second. Do not treat the DRAM clock in MHz as the data rate.

7,467MT/s1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026

7,467MT/s1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Memory channelsiActive memory channels of the installed configuration, not the number of RAM modules or slots. One installed module is one channel. This holds for DDR5 too, whose two 32-bit subchannels on one module do not count as two channels. Soldered LPDDR memory counts in 64-bit units, so a 128-bit bus is 2 channels, even when a maker calls it quad-channel.

21Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026

21Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026

RAM upgradeiWhether the installed RAM is soldered, socketed in slots, or a mixture. Purchase-time configurations are not upgrades.

Soldered1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 20266Reviewreviewed.com/laptops/content/dell-14s-ds14260-laptop-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review says the memory is soldered and cannot be upgraded. The SSD and battery are replaceable.

Soldered1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable RAM module sockets grouped by type and occupancy. Clocked SO-DIMM uses CSODIMM. Soldered memory is excluded.

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RAM slots

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Free RAM slots

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Maximum supported RAMiManufacturer supported maximum RAM, including purchase-time soldered options. Does not imply post-purchase upgradeability.

32GB1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 6 maximum memory configuration 32 GB.

32GB1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Storage

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Installed storageiTotal advertised installed storage in decimal GB. Convert 1TB to 1000GB, without changing an explicitly published 512GB value.

512GB1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026

512GB1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Storage section: 512 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB TLC M.2 2230 PCIe Gen4 drives. The 512 GB option is the reference.

Storage type

NVMe SSD1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026

NVMe SSD1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed drive. This may be lower than the slot capability.

41Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026

41Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Storage slotsiPhysical storage connectors grouped by capability and occupancy. A slot accepting several drive lengths is one slot, not one per length.

ADell 14S DS14260 Core Ultra 7 355 OLED

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2230	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	Yes

Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8 and the storage section: one M.2 Key-M 2230 slot for the SSD, PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4, and one M.2 2230 Key-E slot for the Wi-Fi card. The Tom's Hardware review says the SSD slot takes up to 2280 modules, which this manual does not state, so only 2230 is stored.

BDell 16S DS16260 Core Ultra 7 355 QHD+

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2230	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	Yes

Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Tables 8 and 11: one M.2 Key-M 2230 slot for the SSD, PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4, and one M.2 2230 Key-E slot for the Wi-Fi card. The Key-E slot is not storage.

M.2 slots

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Ports

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PortsiPhysical laptop connectors grouped by type, protocol capability and side. One connector with several protocols is counted once.

ADell 14S DS14260 Core Ultra 7 355 OLED

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Maximum charging input (W)
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	3.2 Gen 1	1	Right	5	Not available	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	3.2 Gen 1	1	Left	5	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-C	Not available	2	Left	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes	65

Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Views section: right side has the headset jack and one USB 3.2 Gen 1 port. Left side has HDMI 2.1, one USB 3.2 Gen 1 port and two Thunderbolt 4 ports with Power Delivery and DisplayPort. Table 7 says two USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) ports and two Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps) ports. The power adapter port is USB Type-C. The manual says Thunderbolt 4 supports PD charging up to 100 W through the port, without saying whether this is input or output. The 65 W adapter figure is stored as the charging input. A media card reader is not supported.

BDell 16S DS16260 Core Ultra 7 355 QHD+

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4 / DisplayPort 2.1	2	Left	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	1	Left	5	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	1	Right	5	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Views section: right side has the headset jack and one USB 3.2 Gen 1 port. Left side has HDMI 2.1, one USB 3.2 Gen 1 port and two Thunderbolt 4 ports with Power Delivery and DisplayPort 2.1. Table 7: no media-card reader. The power-adapter port is USB Type-C. Accepted USB-C charging input is not stated (the manual says 65 W for best performance, 27 W minimum), so charging_in_w is left out. Peripheral output power is not stated.

USB-C ports

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Thunderbolt

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Highest HDMI version

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Card reader

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Ethernet speed

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Maximum USB-C charging inputiHighest confirmed charging power accepted by a USB-C port. This is separate from adapter rating and power delivered to peripherals.

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 71Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Wi-Fi 71Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 9: two Intel Wi-Fi 7 modules (BE213 and BE211). The reviewed unit's module is not stated, so the module is left out.

Wi-Fi bandsiSupported radio frequency bands. Availability may be restricted by country or regulatory configuration.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 9 lists 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz. The note says 6 GHz and Wi-Fi 7 need Windows 11.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Wi-Fi module

Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE2131Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 9 lists option one Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE213 and option two Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE211. The Tom's Hardware teardown names the BE213 in the reviewed unit.3Measurementtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-14s-reviewRead 14 October 2026Teardown names an M.2 PCIe Intel BE213 Wi-Fi 7 card.

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BluetoothiThe version as a number with one decimal, such as 5.4 or 6.0. A qualifier such as or above goes in the source note.

6.01Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 9 says Bluetooth 6.0 wireless card. The Tom's Hardware spec table says Bluetooth 5.4. The maker document is stored.

6.01Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 9: Bluetooth 6.0 wireless card on both options. The Trusted Reviews spec table says 5.4, which is not stored.

Cellular

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Keyboard and touchpad

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Keyboard layoutsiDocumented layouts of the retained regional SKUs. Do not infer a layout solely from the sales country.

English US7Reviewdigitaltrends.com/computing/dell-14s-ds14260-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table lists a Carbon Black US backlit keyboard.

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Key switches

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Keyboard backlightiA maker-confirmed backlight with no published type uses backlit_unspecified. Do not infer white lighting, a single colour or RGB from backlit alone. A single-zone RGB backlight is RGB zones.

Backlit, type not stated1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 12 says battery-saving mini-LED backlit technology. The backlight colour is not stated.

Single colour1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 12: lattice, spill-resistant keyboard with traditional LED backlight. The colour comes from Trusted Reviews, see that source.4Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/dell-16s-2026Read 15 October 2026Review says the white backlighting is serviceable but dull. Stored as a single colour.

NumpadiDedicated physical numeric keypad. A virtual touchpad number pad is not counted.

No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 12 lists 79 to 83 keys by layout and no numeric keypad.

Yes4Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/dell-16s-2026Read 15 October 2026Review: the larger chassis adds a number pad.

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

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Pointing stickiDedicated stick pointing device such as TrackPoint. A touchpad does not qualify.

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Touchpad size

Width128Height78.5mm(5 × 3.1 in)1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 16: 128 mm horizontal and 78.50 mm vertical.

Width130Height90mm(5.1 × 3.5 in)1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 16: 130 mm horizontal, 90 mm vertical.

Touchpad mechanismiA clickpad or glass touchpad that clicks when pressed down is mechanical. Haptic needs a source that says haptic or force feedback.

Mechanical3Measurementtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-14s-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review says the 14S has no haptic trackpad and uses a top-hinged trackpad.

Mechanical4Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/dell-16s-2026Read 15 October 2026Review: trackpad buttons with a satisfyingly mechanical press.

Camera and audio

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Webcam

1920 x 1080 at 30 fps1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 15: FHD RGB and IR camera with presence detection, video 1920 x 1080 at 30 fps, still image 2.07 megapixels.

1920 x 1080 at 30 fps1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 15: FHD RGB and IR camera with user presence detection. Still 2.07 MP. Video 1920 x 1080 at 30 fps. No privacy shutter is mentioned.

IR face loginiAn infrared camera suitable for Windows Hello face authentication. An ordinary webcam or fingerprint sensor does not qualify.

Yes1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Front view lists an infrared camera and infrared emitter for Windows Hello facial recognition.

Yes1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Front view: infrared camera and emitter support Windows Hello.

Webcam privacy

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Built-in speaker driversiIndividual built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Do not count audio channels or infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

21Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026

21Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Total speaker poweriCombined published power of the built-in speaker drivers. RMS or peak classification belongs in the source note.

4W1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 10: average 2 W + 2 W = 4 W. Peak is 10 W + 10 W = 20 W. The average is stored.

4W1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 10: two speakers, speaker output average 2W+2W=4W, peak 10 W + 10 W = 20 W. The average is stored.

Audio features

Cirrus Logic SmartAmps1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 10 names the Cirrus Logic SmartAmps audio controller.

Cirrus Logic SmartAmps1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 10: audio controller Cirrus Logic SmartAmps.

MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones, not beamforming channels or microphone modes.

21Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 10 says dual digital-array microphones. The front view shows a left and a right microphone.

21Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 10: dual-array digital microphones. Front view lists a left and a right microphone.

Battery and power

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Battery energyiPublished nominal energy capacity of the installed internal battery in watt-hours. Separate from measured runtime and charger output.

70Wh1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 19: 3-cell, 70 Wh, lithium ion polymer, 15.60 VDC.

70Wh1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 19: 3-cell, 70 Wh lithium ion, 11.70 VDC, ExpressCharge. A 70 Wh battery is the only option listed.

Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime for each explicitly named test. Display brightness, configuration and other conditions belong in the source note. Wireless streaming preserves an unnamed content type and does not imply video or audio. Video conferencing requires an explicit calling test, with application and participant setup in the source note. MobileMark versions use different workloads, so compare only rows of the same version.

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Adapter rated outputiNominal rated output of the documented supplied or recommended adapter. A temporary dynamic maximum belongs in the source note. Not the laptop charging-input limit.

65W1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 17: 65 W USB Type-C adapter, 20 V at 3.25 A. Table 18 says 65 W is needed for optimal performance and the EU note gives a 65 W maximum for the maximum charging speed.

65W1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 17: 65 W AC adapter, USB Type-C.

Laptop charging connectoriConnector at the laptop end of the documented main charging cable, not the wall plug or adapter-end connector. HP's AC smart pin is a round DC plug, so it is barrel.

USB-C1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026

USB-C1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)iManufacturer time to charge an empty battery to 50%. Adapter and powered-off conditions belong in the source note.

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Cooling

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FansiPhysical cooling fans inside the laptop. Excludes fans in external coolers and the power adapter.

13Measurementtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-14s-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review says the XPS 14 has two system fans and the 14S has just one.

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Vapor chamberiA vapor-chamber heat spreader is installed. Ordinary heatpipes alone do not qualify.

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Liquid metaliComponents where the maker confirms liquid-metal thermal material. Ordinary thermal paste is excluded.

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Power modesiPublished laptop operating modes and configured power limits. Do not place observed runtime power measurements in this table.

ADell 14S DS14260 Core Ultra 7 355 OLED

Name
ultra performance

Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 14: fn + T toggles ultra performance mode. No power limits in watts are published.

BDell 16S DS16260 Core Ultra 7 355 QHD+

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Security

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Fingerprint

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None1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Top view: the power button gives standard power control. The hardware security table lists no fingerprint reader. PCWorld says its OLED unit has no fingerprint reader.8Reviewpcworld.com/article/3195908/dell-16s-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Windows Hello facial recognition, no fingerprint reader. The reviewed unit is the OLED touch configuration (Core Ultra 7 355, 16 GB, 1 TB). No other measured values are stored from it, since its display differs from the stored configuration.

TPM

2.01Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 24 lists TPM 2.0 discrete.

2.01Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 25: TPM 2.0 discrete, with FIPS 140-3 and TCG certification.

Remote management

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Security lock slotiA dedicated built-in physical security-cable slot. Security locks that occupy a USB-C port do not qualify.

No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 7 says security-cable slot not supported.

Yes1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 7: security-cable slot, one wedge-shaped lock slot. The slot's side is not stated.

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Operating system

Windows 11 Home1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Operating system section lists Windows 11 Home and Windows 11 Pro. Windows 11 Home is stored, as in the reviewed US configuration.

Windows 11 Home1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Supported operating systems: Windows 11 Home and Windows 11 Pro. Windows 11 Home is stored from the review spec tables.

OS family

Windows1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Windows1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Security updates untiliPublished end date of OS/security updates promised for the exact device model. Preserve the source precision. Do not calculate it from years or substitute a generic OS-version lifecycle. Unknown when no device-specific promise is published.

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Measured display

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Brightness (measured, centre)iReviewer center-point SDR luminance for the matching display configuration. Do not substitute a review average or unspecified measurement.

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Brightness (measured, average)iReviewer mean luminance across a documented display grid, normally nine points.

269nits3Measurementtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-14s-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review unit: Core Ultra 7 355, 16 GB, 512 GB, 1920 x 1200 OLED touch. Lab instruments measured an average of 269 nits against Dell's 300 nits spec. Tom's Guide describes its lab method as a five point average on a Klein K10-A, with an OLED variant using a black background and a moving white window. SDR, brightness setting not stated. The same 269 nits appears in the Tom's Guide review.4Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/dell-14s-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Lab table 269 nits (SDR) for the tested OLED unit.5Press articletomsguide.com/computing/how-we-test-laptops-tablets-pcsRead 14 October 2026Method page: brightness is tested at five points on the screen and averaged. OLEDs use a black background and a moving white window.

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Contrast ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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1,360:14Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/dell-16s-2026Read 15 October 20261360:1 at peak brightness with a 0.36 nit black level. At 50% brightness the colorimeter reads 1120:1 with a 0.14 nit black level. The test data table lists 1360:1.

HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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sRGB coverage (measured)iReviewer measured sRGB coverage, not gamut volume. Instrument and method belong in the source note.

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97%4Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/dell-16s-2026Read 15 October 2026Review unit: Core Ultra 7 355, 16 GB, 512 GB, 2560x1600 WVA, non-touch, 70 Wh. Test data table: sRGB 97%. The instrument is called a colorimeter in the text and not named. The panel was running at 60 Hz in this review.

DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iReviewer measured DCI-P3 coverage, not gamut volume. Display P3 measurements are identified in the source note.

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74%4Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/dell-16s-2026Read 15 October 2026Test data table: DCI-P3 74%, Adobe RGB 73% to 74%. Stored as published coverage.

Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer colour error before calibration. Delta-E formula, colour space and picture mode belong in the source note.

0.264Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/dell-14s-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Lab table Delta-E 0.26 for the tested 14S (Core Ultra 7 355, 14 inch touch FHD+ OLED). Klein K10-A and DisplayCal per the Tom's Guide method page. The formula and picture mode are not stated. The table's sRGB 119.3% and DCI-P3 84.5% are gamut volumes and are not stored as coverage.5Press articletomsguide.com/computing/how-we-test-laptops-tablets-pcsRead 14 October 2026Method page: Klein K10-A colorimeter and DisplayCal software.

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PWM flicker foundiWhether a reviewer detected pulse-width-modulation flicker under the documented test conditions. False does not prove all frequency ranges were tested.

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PWM frequency (measured)iDetected PWM frequency at the brightness setting stated by the reviewer.

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PWM at or below brightnessiHighest display brightness setting at or below which the documented PWM is detected.

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Response black to white (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response for black-to-white-to-black, with test conditions in the source note.

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Response grey to grey (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response between specified grey levels. State the levels in the source note.

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Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Geekbench 6 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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2,689points4Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/dell-16s-2026Read 15 October 2026Test data table: Geekbench 6 single core 2689. The Geekbench 6 minor version and the power mode are not stated.

Geekbench 6 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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10,952points4Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/dell-16s-2026Read 15 October 2026Test data table: Geekbench 6 multi core 10952. Same note as single core.

3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Graphics score, not the overall score. A score the review does not label as graphics is left out.

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3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

505points3Measurementtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-14s-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review unit as above. 3DMark Steel Nomad 505. Power mode is not stated in the review. The Tom's Guide method page of the same lab says Windows is set to the Best Performance power plan. Digital Trends measured 457, 483 and 512 in three runs on another unit with no mode stated, which is not used.5Press articletomsguide.com/computing/how-we-test-laptops-tablets-pcsRead 14 October 2026Method page: Tom's Guide switches the Windows power plan to Best Performance and runs Steel Nomad on non-gaming computers.

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SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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6,042MB/s4Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/dell-16s-2026Read 15 October 2026CrystalDiskMark read 6041.96 MB/s, stored as 6042. Write was 3942.12 MB/s. ITPro measured a different read speed on another unit and is not used.

Game frame ratesiMatching review-unit game results. Resolution, preset, upscaling, frame generation and ray tracing are stated only when documented.

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Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per modeiReviewer sound-pressure readings for the matching configuration and mode. Measurement distance and workload belong in the source note.

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Max fan noiseiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Fan noise while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Top surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

41.1°C3Measurementtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-14s-reviewRead 14 October 2026Cinebench 2026 stress test. Hottest top point was 106 F on the keyboard between the G and H keys, which is 41.1 C. The touchpad read about 82 F.

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Bottom surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

42.2°C3Measurementtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-14s-reviewRead 14 October 2026Same stress test. Hottest bottom point 108 F, which is 42.2 C.

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Palm rest under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU temperature in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

88°C3Measurementtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-14s-reviewRead 14 October 2026Processor measured 88 C during the Cinebench 2026 stress test, read from internal sensors.

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CPU clock in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery and power

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Battery runtime per testiReviewer runtime for the exact test and configuration. Mixed browsing, video and graphics workloads are classified as mixed use.

ADell 14S DS14260 Core Ultra 7 355 OLED

Test	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Wi-Fi browsing	150	20.68

Source4Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/dell-14s-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Continuous web surfing over Wi-Fi at 150 nits: 20 h 41 min (20.68 h). Tom's Hardware describes the same 20:41 result as web browsing, video streaming and OpenGL tests at 150 nits. Power mode not stated.

BDell 16S DS16260 Core Ultra 7 355 QHD+

Test	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Productivity	150	18.17

Source4Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/dell-16s-2026Read 15 October 2026PCMark 10 Modern Office battery test at 150 nits: 18 hours 10 minutes (18.17 h). Test workload stored as productivity. The Windows power mode is not stated. Smart charging, which limits charge to about 80%, is on by default per the review, and the review does not say it was changed for the run.

Wi-Fi browsing runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

20.68h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

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Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Full charge time (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Power draw idleiHighest reviewer idle AC power reading for the matching configuration and test conditions.

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Power draw gamingiReviewer AC power draw during the named game and settings. Not GPU-only power.

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Power draw maxiMaximum reviewer AC input power during the documented load or stress test. Not the adapter rating.

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Sustained CPU power (measured)iObserved sustained CPU package power during the documented test. Not the configured PL1 limit.

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GPU power while gaming (measured)iObserved GPU-only power while running the documented game and settings.

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Weight (measured)iReviewer measured laptop mass without its power adapter unless the source note explicitly states otherwise.

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Certifications

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Intel EvoiManufacturer certification of the exact configuration as Intel Evo. Processor support alone does not establish certification.

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Copilot+ PCiManufacturer identifies the configuration as Copilot+ PC. A Copilot keyboard key alone is insufficient.

Yes2Press articleengadget.com/2172725/dell-14s-16-s-2026Read 14 October 2026Article says both models come with Windows 11 and are Copilot+ PCs.

Yes7Press articleengadget.com/2172725/dell-14s-16-s-2026Read 15 October 2026Article says both models come with Windows 11 and are Copilot+ PCs.

Colour certifications

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ENERGY STAR

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EPEAT

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Other certifications

TÜV Rheinland low blue light1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026The Dell low blue light display section says the display complies with TÜV Rheinland's requirement for low blue light displays.

TÜV Rheinland low blue light1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Dell low blue light display section: the display complies with TÜV Rheinland's requirement for low blue light displays.

In the box

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In the boxiAccessories confirmed for this exact SKU. Do not combine mutually exclusive regional bundles into one box.

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Power adapter includediWhether a power adapter is included with this exact regional SKU. A supported or recommended adapter does not prove inclusion.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year3Measurementtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-14s-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review says the 14S comes with one year of Dell Basic Onsite Service in the US.8Retailer pagebigapplebuddy.com/product/8/14s-14-2k-touchscreen-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-355-2026-16gb-memory-512gb-storage-copilot-pc-celestial-blue/71517081Read 14 October 2026Reseller mirror of the Best Buy listing for LDS14260-7694BLU-PUS, a different display option (FHD+ touch WLED 400 nits) with the same Core Ultra 7 355, 16 GB and 512 GB. It lists parts and labor as 1 Year Basic Onsite Service after remote diagnosis with Hardware Warranty. The warranty program is not display specific, but the Dell warranty page was not opened.

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Warranty serviceiDocumented manufacturer warranty service for the named market. Included paid service upgrades belong in the source note.

On-site3Measurementtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-14s-reviewRead 14 October 2026Basic Onsite Service as reported by Tom's Hardware. The Dell warranty page was not opened.8Retailer pagebigapplebuddy.com/product/8/14s-14-2k-touchscreen-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-355-2026-16gb-memory-512gb-storage-copilot-pc-celestial-blue/71517081Read 14 October 2026Same listing: Basic Onsite Service after remote diagnosis.

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Links

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Spec sheet

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Manual

gzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdf1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026

gzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdf1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/3/3/3/a56f9f6b51f1ec0f923dea4c340b6d11d916.pdfRead 15 October 2026Dell 16S DS16260 Setup and Specifications, May 2026 Rev. A00, regulatory model P150F. This is a third-party mirror of the Dell document. dell.com was not opened. The manual covers every configuration of DS16260. The reference configuration here is Core Ultra 7 355, 16 GB, 512 GB and the QHD+ 2560 x 1600 non-touch display, which is option three of Table 20. Several other options (Core Ultra 5, 9 and X7 chips, FHD+ and OLED displays, 1 and 2 TB) are not stored.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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