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General

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Series

XPS2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Entry-level XPS design.

XPS1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/xps14da14260Read 30 September 2026

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

DX132601Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Names the XPS 13 (DX13260) unveiled at Computex 2026.8Reviewreviewed.com/laptops/content/dell-xps-13-dx13260-reviewRead 14 October 2026

DA142601Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/xps14da14260Read 30 September 2026Model: DA14260. Regulatory model P202G

GTIN / EAN

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

31 May 20261Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Article published 2026-05-31 23:00 UTC, the end of the Computex 2026 embargo, and reports the XPS 13 as unveiled. Tom's Hardware also says it was revealed in May.

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Status

Available2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Available for sale at the originally announced list price.

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

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Dell 14 Premium DA14250 Core Ultra 7 255H OLED5Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/dell-xps-14-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Tom's Guide calls the Dell 14 Premium the predecessor of the 2026 Dell XPS 14.

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.

$6991Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Launch at $699 for everyone and $599 for students 16 and up. The $699 model has a non-Ultra Intel chip, 8GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. US price, before sales tax.2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Starting at $599 for students and $699 for everyone else. Dell's US store shows $699.99.

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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 articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026US launch: $599 for students and $699 for everyone else, with the link to Dell US.

US, JP, CA, TW, CH4Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 30 September 2026ENERGY STAR listing markets: United States, Japan, Canada, Taiwan, Switzerland

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Sky, Storm3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026The 8GB model is available in sky and storm. The 16GB model only in sky.4Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/dell-xps-13-for-2026-with-intel-wildcat-lake-reviewRead 14 October 2026CNC-machined aluminum casing in Sky or Storm.

Graphite1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/xps14da14260Read 30 September 2026Current US Tech Specs / Color: Graphite. The service document calls the finish Magnetite. Shimmer Gold not confirmed for this configuration.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)dl.dell.com/content/manual4228996-xps-14-da14260-setup-and-specifications.pdfRead 30 September 2026Table 27, A Cover and D Cover: anodized Magnetite aluminum. Previous Graphite/Shimmer Gold values do not appear in model specification.

Segment

Ultrabook3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Subtitle: an affordable laptop that looks and feels like a premium ultraportable.

Ultrabook1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/xps14da14260Read 30 September 2026Page title: XPS 14-inch Premium Lightweight Laptop. Listed as an ultra-thin laptop

Form factor

Clamshell6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/dell-xps-13-dx13260-j5nmcRead 14 October 2026Clamshell.

Clamshell1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/xps14da14260Read 30 September 2026Clamshell laptop in all product views

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.

Width296.9Depth200.66Thickness (max)12.7mm(11.7 × 7.9 × 0.5 in)1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Dell spec table: 11.69 x 7.9 x 0.5 inches (296.9mm x 200.66mm x 12.7mm).2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 0.5 x 11.69 x 7.9 inches (12.7 x 296.9 x 200.66 mm).

Width309.52Depth209.71Thickness (max)14.62mm(12.2 × 8.3 × 0.6 in)1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/xps14da14260Read 30 September 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)dl.dell.com/content/manual4228996-xps-14-da14260-setup-and-specifications.pdfRead 30 September 2026Height 14.62 mm front and rear for OLED models, 15.20 mm for FHD

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

1kg(2.2 lb)2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 2.2 pounds (1 kg). Windows Central writes 0.9 kg, which does not fit 2.2 pounds.

1.36kg(3 lb)1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/xps14da14260Read 30 September 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)dl.dell.com/content/manual4228996-xps-14-da14260-setup-and-specifications.pdfRead 30 September 20261.36 kg for the OLED display

Lid material

Aluminium2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026The article calls it an all-aluminum machine.4Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/dell-xps-13-for-2026-with-intel-wildcat-lake-reviewRead 14 October 2026CNC-machined aluminum casing.

Aluminium2Maker spec sheet (PDF)dl.dell.com/content/manual4228996-xps-14-da14260-setup-and-specifications.pdfRead 30 September 2026

Bottom material

Aluminium2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026All-aluminum machine.

Aluminium2Maker spec sheet (PDF)dl.dell.com/content/manual4228996-xps-14-da14260-setup-and-specifications.pdfRead 30 September 2026

Max hinge angle

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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.

13.4in(34 cm)1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 20262Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 13.4-inch, touch, 120Hz, 2560 x 1600, 500 nits.

14in(35.6 cm)1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/xps14da14260Read 30 September 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)dl.dell.com/content/manual4228996-xps-14-da14260-setup-and-specifications.pdfRead 30 September 2026

Native resolution

2560 × 1600px1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 20262Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026

2880 × 1800px2Maker spec sheet (PDF)dl.dell.com/content/manual4228996-xps-14-da14260-setup-and-specifications.pdfRead 30 September 2026

Pixel density

225.3ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

242.6ppi=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.

IPS4Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/dell-xps-13-for-2026-with-intel-wildcat-lake-reviewRead 14 October 2026The display uses IPS technology. Tom's Hardware says Dell does not specify the panel type, and units may use panels from different makers.

OLED2Maker spec sheet (PDF)dl.dell.com/content/manual4228996-xps-14-da14260-setup-and-specifications.pdfRead 30 September 2026

Backlight

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None (self-emissive)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)dl.dell.com/content/manual4228996-xps-14-da14260-setup-and-specifications.pdfRead 30 September 2026

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.

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Glossy6Reviewzdnet.com/article/dell-xps-14-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Tandem OLED: 'It's glossy (but handles glare well)'

Touchscreen

Yes1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 20262Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)dl.dell.com/content/manual4228996-xps-14-da14260-setup-and-specifications.pdfRead 30 September 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 XPS 13 (DX13260)

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

Source1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Display row: 2560x1600 (2.5K), 30-120Hz VRR. One display for every CPU version.2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026

BDell XPS 14 (2026) DA14260

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
2880	1800	120	Yes

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)dl.dell.com/content/manual4228996-xps-14-da14260-setup-and-specifications.pdfRead 30 September 2026OLED: 20 Hz to 120 Hz (VRR)

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.

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400nits2Maker spec sheet (PDF)dl.dell.com/content/manual4228996-xps-14-da14260-setup-and-specifications.pdfRead 30 September 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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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated DCI-P3 gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

100%1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Display row: 100% DCI-P3. Reviewed repeats it as 100% DCI-P3 coverage according to Dell. Tom's Guide measured 74.7% and XDA 99%, so the claim is not confirmed. Measured values are not stored.

100%2Maker spec sheet (PDF)dl.dell.com/content/manual4228996-xps-14-da14260-setup-and-specifications.pdfRead 30 September 2026DCI-P3 100% typical, 95% minimum

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

DisplayHDR 4001Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Display row: DisplayHDR 400. Taken from Dell's table as relayed here. Not checked against the VESA list.

DisplayHDR True Black 5008Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/laptops-and-2-in-1s/briefs-summaries/xps-laptops-product-brochure.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 4 DISPLAY, 14-inch 2880x1800 OLED touch option: VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500. The FHD+ option is excluded.

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 5 3202Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Intel's Core 5 320, a six-core chip with two Cougar Cove P-cores and four Darkmont LPE cores.

Intel Core Ultra X7 358H1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/xps14da14260Read 30 September 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)dl.dell.com/content/manual4228996-xps-14-da14260-setup-and-specifications.pdfRead 30 September 2026

Processor brand

Intel2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Intel Wildcat Lake.

Intel1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/xps14da14260Read 30 September 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 XPS 13 (DX13260)

Core type	Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	2	Cougar Cove	4.6
Low-power efficiency	4	Darkmont	3.4

Source2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 6-core, 2 + 0 + 4, up to 4.6 GHz. Base clocks are left out because sources differ.3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Two Performance cores that Turbo up to 4.6 GHz and four Efficient cores that reach 3.4 GHz.

BDell XPS 14 (2026) DA14260

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	4	1.9	4.8
Efficiency	8	1.5	3.5
Low-power efficiency	4	1.5	3.3

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)dl.dell.com/content/manual4228996-xps-14-da14260-setup-and-specifications.pdfRead 30 September 2026Base clock for the 4 low-power efficiency cores is not given7Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245527/intel-core-ultra-x7-processor-358h-18m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 30 September 2026CPU Specifications: P 1.9/4.8 GHz, E 1.5/3.5 GHz, LP E 1.5/3.3 GHz. 4P+8E+4LPE, 16 threads, 18MB Smart Cache.

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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12=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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

66Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/dell-xps-13-dx13260-j5nmcRead 14 October 2026Processor threads 6. Part J5NMC is the 16 GB configuration, so only values shared by all Core 5 320 configurations are taken.

161Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/xps14da14260Read 30 September 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)dl.dell.com/content/manual4228996-xps-14-da14260-setup-and-specifications.pdfRead 30 September 2026

Max boost clock

4.6GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

4.8GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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.

6MB6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/dell-xps-13-dx13260-j5nmcRead 14 October 2026Processor cache 6 MB, Smart Cache type.

18MB1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/xps14da14260Read 30 September 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)dl.dell.com/content/manual4228996-xps-14-da14260-setup-and-specifications.pdfRead 30 September 2026Processor cache 18 MB

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.

1.8nm2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Wildcat Lake is built on the same 18A process as Panther Lake. Stored as 1.8 nm, the nominal class Intel gives 18A (see the Intel testimony source).10Maker spec sheet (PDF)d1dth6e84htgma.cloudfront.net/HHRG_119_IF_17_Wstate_Grebe_J_20260415_77d1a28e09.pdfRead 14 October 2026Intel written testimony to the US House Energy and Commerce Committee, April 15, 2026, page 2: Intel manufactures an advanced 1.8 nanometer-class technology, or 18A. This is the nominal class, not a gate length. Wildcat Lake use of 18A comes from Tom's Hardware.

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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.

16TOPS5Press articletechfinitive.com/interviews/first-look-review-8-reasons-the-new-2026-dell-xps-13-is-ideal-for-businesses-and-one-reason-its-notRead 14 October 2026The base version's Core Series 3 chip only includes a 16 TOPS NPU. HotHardware says 17 TOPS, kelaptop says 16 TOPS. Precision not stated.6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/dell-xps-13-dx13260-j5nmcRead 14 October 2026NPU performance up to 16 TOPs, Intel AI Boost.

50TOPS2Maker spec sheet (PDF)dl.dell.com/content/manual4228996-xps-14-da14260-setup-and-specifications.pdfRead 30 September 2026

Graphics

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

No3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Specification table: Graphics Intel Graphics (2 Xe cores). The review calls the GPU performance weak.

No1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/xps14da14260Read 30 September 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 Graphics (2 Xe3 cores)2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Intel Graphics (2 Xe3).

Intel Arc B3901Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/xps14da14260Read 30 September 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)dl.dell.com/content/manual4228996-xps-14-da14260-setup-and-specifications.pdfRead 30 September 2026

Memory

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

8GB2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Spec table for the $699 model: 8GB LPDDR5X-7467 (single-channel).3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026$699 with 8GB of RAM, $899 with 16GB, both with 512GB of storage and the Core 5 320.9Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026The reviewed unit is the $699 entry-level model with 8GB of RAM.

32GB1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/xps14da14260Read 30 September 2026

RAM type

LPDDR5X1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026RAM row: 8GB, 16GB and 32GB (Core Ultra only) LPDDR5x-7467.2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026

LPDDR5X1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/xps14da14260Read 30 September 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)dl.dell.com/content/manual4228996-xps-14-da14260-setup-and-specifications.pdfRead 30 September 2026

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

7,467MT/s1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 20262Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026

9,600MT/s2Maker spec sheet (PDF)dl.dell.com/content/manual4228996-xps-14-da14260-setup-and-specifications.pdfRead 30 September 20269600 MT/s with Ultra X7 358H or X9 388H

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.

12Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Wildcat Lake is a single-channel product, even with 16 GB.

22Maker spec sheet (PDF)dl.dell.com/content/manual4228996-xps-14-da14260-setup-and-specifications.pdfRead 30 September 2026Dual-channel on-board memory, 128-bit bus

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

Soldered6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/dell-xps-13-dx13260-j5nmcRead 14 October 2026Memory form factor On-board. Reviewed.com calls the RAM non-upgradeable.8Reviewreviewed.com/laptops/content/dell-xps-13-dx13260-reviewRead 14 October 20268GB of single-channel, non-upgradeable RAM for the lowest-cost version.

Soldered2Maker spec sheet (PDF)dl.dell.com/content/manual4228996-xps-14-da14260-setup-and-specifications.pdfRead 30 September 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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Maximum supported RAMiManufacturer supported maximum RAM, including purchase-time soldered options. Does not imply post-purchase upgradeability.

16GB3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Specification table: 8GB or 16GB, single-channel LPDDR5 at 7467 MT/s. The 32 GB option is Core Ultra only.6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/dell-xps-13-dx13260-j5nmcRead 14 October 2026Maximum internal memory 16 GB for the Core 5 320.

64GB2Maker spec sheet (PDF)dl.dell.com/content/manual4228996-xps-14-da14260-setup-and-specifications.pdfRead 30 September 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.

512GB2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026512 GB NVMe SSD. Only 512 GB is sold at launch. 256 GB and 1 TB come later.3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 20269Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026512GB of storage.

1TB1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/xps14da14260Read 30 September 20261 TB M.2 2230 SSD Gen4x4 TLC in the 1 TB options

Storage type

NVMe SSD2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026

NVMe SSD1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/xps14da14260Read 30 September 2026

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

41Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Storage row: M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, 256GB (post-launch), 512GB and 1TB (Core Ultra only).

41Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/xps14da14260Read 30 September 2026

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

ADell XPS 13 (DX13260)

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

Source3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026A short 2230 M.2 SSD in the upper-right corner. The two review units had a Kioxia BG7 and an SK hynix PVC10, so the installed drive model varies.6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/dell-xps-13-dx13260-j5nmcRead 14 October 2026One SSD installed, M.2 2230.

BDell XPS 14 (2026) DA14260

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	5	4	1	Yes

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)dl.dell.com/content/manual4228996-xps-14-da14260-setup-and-specifications.pdfRead 30 September 2026Table 15: one physical M.2 socket supports either a 2230 or 2280 SSD. The stored 2280-compatible slot is occupied by the selected 1 TB Gen 4 x4 2230 SSD from Table 12. It does not assert an installed 2280 drive or a second socket. Slot supports Gen 5 x4 with the 2280 2 TB/4 TB options.

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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 XPS 13 (DX13260)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	DP Alt Mode	Maximum charging input (W)	Wired to
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	Left	10	Yes	65	Integrated GPU
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	Right	10	Yes	65	Integrated GPU

Source2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C. Wildcat Lake models use USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, Thunderbolt 4 is for Panther Lake models.3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026One USB-C on either side, both 10 Gbps, with DisplayPort 2.1 and charging. No headphone jack.4Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/dell-xps-13-for-2026-with-intel-wildcat-lake-reviewRead 14 October 2026Two USB-C ports, one on each side. Both support charging, DisplayPort and USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps).6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/dell-xps-13-dx13260-j5nmcRead 14 October 2026Two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports with DisplayPort Alternate Mode. USB Type-C required charging power min 27 W and max 65 W, with a 65 W adapter. The 65 W is stored as charging input, the laptop maximum is not stated by Dell in the sources read. Intel Graphics is the only GPU, so display output is from the iGPU.

BDell XPS 14 (2026) DA14260

Type	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Maximum peripheral power (W)
USB-C	2	Left	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes	15
USB-C	1	Right	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes	15
3.5 mm audio	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)dl.dell.com/content/manual4228996-xps-14-da14260-setup-and-specifications.pdfRead 30 September 2026External ports pp25-26: all three USB-C support Thunderbolt 4, USB4 and DP 2.1. EU charging pictogram p32 gives 45 to 93 W of required charger power. Maximum accepted input at each port is not stated. First connected device can receive 15 W, additional connected devices up to 7.5 W each. The stored output is a per-port maximum with this shared-budget qualification.

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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 71Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Wireless row: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0.2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/xps14da14260Read 30 September 2026

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

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/dell-xps-13-dx13260-j5nmcRead 14 October 2026Tri-band 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be).

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)dl.dell.com/content/manual4228996-xps-14-da14260-setup-and-specifications.pdfRead 30 September 2026

Wi-Fi module

Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE2133Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Specification table: Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE213 2x2.

Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE2111Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/xps14da14260Read 30 September 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)dl.dell.com/content/manual4228996-xps-14-da14260-setup-and-specifications.pdfRead 30 September 2026

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.

6.01Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 20263Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Specification table: Bluetooth 6.0.

6.01Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/xps14da14260Read 30 September 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)dl.dell.com/content/manual4228996-xps-14-da14260-setup-and-specifications.pdfRead 30 September 2026

Cellular

No6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/dell-xps-13-dx13260-j5nmcRead 14 October 2026Mobile network connection: No.

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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.

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English (US)1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/xps14da14260Read 30 September 2026US store

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 stated3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Dell includes a keyboard backlight. The colour is not stated.4Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/dell-xps-13-for-2026-with-intel-wildcat-lake-reviewRead 14 October 2026Backlit chiclet keys.

Backlit, type not stated1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/xps14da14260Read 30 September 2026Maker identifies a backlit keyboard. Light colour and single-colour versus RGB class are not stated, so backlit_unspecified is used.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)dl.dell.com/content/manual4228996-xps-14-da14260-setup-and-specifications.pdfRead 30 September 2026Maker identifies a backlit keyboard. Light colour and single-colour versus RGB class are not stated, so backlit_unspecified is used.

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

No6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/dell-xps-13-dx13260-j5nmcRead 14 October 2026Numeric keypad: No.

No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)dl.dell.com/content/manual4228996-xps-14-da14260-setup-and-specifications.pdfRead 30 September 202680 keys on the US layout

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

0.8mm5Press articletechfinitive.com/interviews/first-look-review-8-reasons-the-new-2026-dell-xps-13-is-ideal-for-businesses-and-one-reason-its-notRead 14 October 2026Hands-on at Computex: only 0.8mm of travel.

0.8mm8Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/laptops-and-2-in-1s/briefs-summaries/xps-laptops-product-brochure.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 4, XPS14 DA14260 INPUTS: full-size zero-lattice keyboard with 0.8 mm travel.

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

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Touchpad size

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Width150Height73.92mm(5.9 × 2.9 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)dl.dell.com/content/manual4228996-xps-14-da14260-setup-and-specifications.pdfRead 30 September 2026

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

Mechanical3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026A physical click pad rather than haptic.

Haptic2Maker spec sheet (PDF)dl.dell.com/content/manual4228996-xps-14-da14260-setup-and-specifications.pdfRead 30 September 2026Haptic touchpad, seamless glass

Camera and audio

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Webcam

1080p1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Camera row: 1080p + IR.

8 MP2Maker spec sheet (PDF)dl.dell.com/content/manual4228996-xps-14-da14260-setup-and-specifications.pdfRead 30 September 20268 megapixels still, 2560 x 1440 at 30 fps video

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

Yes1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Article: a slim webcam with 1080p resolution and an IR sensor for Windows Hello.

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)dl.dell.com/content/manual4228996-xps-14-da14260-setup-and-specifications.pdfRead 30 September 2026

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.

41Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 20264Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/dell-xps-13-for-2026-with-intel-wildcat-lake-reviewRead 14 October 2026Quad speakers.

42Maker spec sheet (PDF)dl.dell.com/content/manual4228996-xps-14-da14260-setup-and-specifications.pdfRead 30 September 2026Two woofers and two tweeters

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

8W1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Audio row: quad speakers (8W total). Tom's Hardware and Tom's Guide call it 8W of peak output.5Press articletechfinitive.com/interviews/first-look-review-8-reasons-the-new-2026-dell-xps-13-is-ideal-for-businesses-and-one-reason-its-notRead 14 October 2026Four speakers for a total 8W peak output.

10W2Maker spec sheet (PDF)dl.dell.com/content/manual4228996-xps-14-da14260-setup-and-specifications.pdfRead 30 September 2026Published 10 W total PEAK output, not RMS. Two 3 W main drivers and two 2 W tweeters. Explicit peak classification is corroborated by the XPS14 page of the maker review guide.8Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/laptops-and-2-in-1s/briefs-summaries/xps-laptops-product-brochure.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 4 explicitly publishes 10 W total PEAK output. This is not an RMS claim.

Audio features

Dolby Atmos1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026

Waves MaxxAudio, Waves MaxxVoice 15, Dolby Atmos, Intelligo High Fidelity Audio2Maker spec sheet (PDF)dl.dell.com/content/manual4228996-xps-14-da14260-setup-and-specifications.pdfRead 30 September 20268Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/laptops-and-2-in-1s/briefs-summaries/xps-laptops-product-brochure.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 4 AUDIO AND SPEAKERS explicitly lists Waves MaxxAudio, MaxxVoice 15, Intelligo High Fidelity Audio and Dolby Atmos.

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

24Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/dell-xps-13-for-2026-with-intel-wildcat-lake-reviewRead 14 October 2026Dual array microphones.5Press articletechfinitive.com/interviews/first-look-review-8-reasons-the-new-2026-dell-xps-13-is-ideal-for-businesses-and-one-reason-its-notRead 14 October 2026A dual-mic array.6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/dell-xps-13-dx13260-j5nmcRead 14 October 2026Number of microphones 2.

22Maker spec sheet (PDF)dl.dell.com/content/manual4228996-xps-14-da14260-setup-and-specifications.pdfRead 30 September 2026Dual digital-array microphones

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.

52Wh1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Battery row: 52Wh, 800ED cells.2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 52 Whr.

70Wh1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/xps14da14260Read 30 September 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)dl.dell.com/content/manual4228996-xps-14-da14260-setup-and-specifications.pdfRead 30 September 2026

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.

ADell XPS 13 (DX13260)

Use case	Hours (h)
Video streaming	17

Source1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Dell claims up to 17 hours of battery life when streaming video. TechFinitive says Dell is targeting up to 17 hours of video streaming. Test settings are not published in these sources.

BDell XPS 14 (2026) DA14260

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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.

65W3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Specification table: Power Adapter 65W USB-C.

100W2Maker spec sheet (PDF)dl.dell.com/content/manual4228996-xps-14-da14260-setup-and-specifications.pdfRead 30 September 2026100 W AC small form factor adapter

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-C3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026A 65W USB-C charger with a removable cable, so the laptop end is USB-C.

USB-C2Maker spec sheet (PDF)dl.dell.com/content/manual4228996-xps-14-da14260-setup-and-specifications.pdfRead 30 September 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.

21Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026The article says it has a dual-fan cooling system.3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Dell equipped the XPS 13 with a pair of fans.

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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.

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Security

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Fingerprint

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None1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/xps14da14260Read 30 September 2026Embedded page video transcript: no fingerprint reader on the new laptops. Only IR face login is listed

TPM

2.07Retailer pagecurrys.ie/products/dell-xps-13-dx13260-13.4-laptop-intel-core-5-512-gb-ssd-silver-10306181.htmlRead 14 October 2026Security features: Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip. Currys Ireland listing of the 8 GB Core 5 320 model.

2.08Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/laptops-and-2-in-1s/briefs-summaries/xps-laptops-product-brochure.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 4 SECURITY: TPM 2.0. FIPS 140-2 and TCG claims are not extended to other optional security features.

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.

No7Retailer pagecurrys.ie/products/dell-xps-13-dx13260-13.4-laptop-intel-core-5-512-gb-ssd-silver-10306181.htmlRead 14 October 2026Security features: Kensington lock supported via USB Type-C ports. The lock uses a USB-C port, so there is no dedicated lock slot. TechFinitive also mentions a Kensington USB-C PortLock.

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Software

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Operating system

Windows 11 Home3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Specification table: Windows 11 Home.8Reviewreviewed.com/laptops/content/dell-xps-13-dx13260-reviewRead 14 October 2026Windows 11 Home (64-bit).

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OS family

Windows3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Windows 11 Home.

Windows1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/xps14da14260Read 30 September 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.

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355nits5Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/dell-xps-14-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026355 nits SDR, from the public display table for the tested X7 358H/32 GB/1 TB/2880x1800 OLED touch unit. Current published lab method averages five points with Klein K10-A and ChromaSurf. Individual grid positions are not specified. This is not a centre-brightness value or the separately listed 381-nit HDR result.9Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/how-we-test-laptops-tablets-pcsRead 8 October 2026Klein K10-A with ChromaSurf. Five-point display average. OLED testing uses a moving white window on a black background. Positions and white-window size are not specified.

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

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

0.239Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Lab table: Delta-E 0.23. Tom's Guide does not state the formula, colour space or picture mode. XPS 13 with 8GB RAM and 512GB SSD, the $699 model.

0.25Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/dell-xps-14-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Public display table: Delta-E 0.20 for the exact OLED review configuration. Out-of-box display settings with Klein K10-A and DisplayCal, per published preparation/method. No custom calibration is documented. Exact formula and colour profile are not stated.9Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/how-we-test-laptops-tablets-pcsRead 8 October 2026Default out-of-box manufacturer settings. Klein K10-A and DisplayCal measure Delta-E. The source separately states colour-gamut results are volume, so they are not imported as coverage.

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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2,867points5Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/dell-xps-14-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Geekbench 6, 2867 single-core points. Exact X7 358H/32 GB/1 TB/OLED touch review unit. Current published standard method uses Windows Best Performance and retail default OEM settings. BIOS and driver versions are not stated.9Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/how-we-test-laptops-tablets-pcsRead 8 October 2026Published system preparation uses retail default OEM settings and Windows Best Performance, updates Windows, graphics drivers and BIOS, then runs isolated benchmarks. The older review identifies Geekbench 6, so no Geekbench 7 score is substituted.

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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16,927points5Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/dell-xps-14-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Geekbench 6, 16927 multi-core points. Same exact OLED review configuration and published Windows Best Performance method.9Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/how-we-test-laptops-tablets-pcsRead 8 October 2026Same preparation and benchmark method as the single-core result.

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

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

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4,809MB/s5Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/dell-xps-14-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Blackmagic Disk Speed Test: 4809 MB/s sequential read, 3779 MB/s write in the public table. Exact 1 TB review drive. Published preparation uses Windows Best Performance. Drive model and benchmark version are not stated.9Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/how-we-test-laptops-tablets-pcsRead 8 October 2026Published preparation establishes Windows Best Performance. The device review supplies the specific Blackmagic test and score.

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

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BDell XPS 14 (2026) DA14260

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Average FPS
Borderlands 3	Not available	Not available	36
Cyberpunk 2077	2880	1800	14.9
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	Not available	Not available	39

Source5Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/dell-xps-14-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Public gaming table for X7 358H/32 GB/1 TB/OLED touch. Cyberpunk 2077 text explicitly says native resolution, so 2880x1800 is attached to that row. Resolution and presets for the other rows are not stated. Exact ray-tracing and upscaling settings are not supplied.9Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/how-we-test-laptops-tablets-pcsRead 8 October 2026Published preparation establishes Windows Best Performance. Device-specific presets and native Cyberpunk resolution take precedence over generic game-suite settings.

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.

ADell XPS 13 (DX13260)

Load	Noise (dB(A))
Max load	40

Source4Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/dell-xps-13-for-2026-with-intel-wildcat-lake-reviewRead 14 October 2026Sound meter about 14 to 18 inches from the display during a looped Steel Nomad Lite stress test: about 40 dBA on average. The 45 dBA peak came from the reviewer moving in a chair. Idle did not register above the lab sound floor in the low 30s dBA, so no idle row. Power mode not stated. The reviewed unit has 16GB RAM and 512GB, the same Core 5 320 and cooling as the 8GB model.

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

40dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

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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

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

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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

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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 XPS 13 (DX13260)

Test	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Wi-Fi browsing	150	14.43

Source9Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Continuous Wi-Fi web surfing with the display set to 150 nits: 14 hours 26 minutes (14.43 h). Power mode not stated. Same $699 8GB model.

BDell XPS 14 (2026) DA14260

Test	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Wi-Fi browsing	150	12.38

Source5Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/dell-xps-14-2026-reviewRead 30 September 202612 hours 23 minutes, which is 12.38 hours. Continuous web browsing over Wi-Fi at 150 nits. Exact X7 358H/32 GB/1 TB/OLED touch review unit. The review does not name the battery-test power plan.9Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/how-we-test-laptops-tablets-pcsRead 8 October 2026Microsoft Edge, repeated pages over a closed Wi-Fi network, 150 nits, background applications disabled and a custom battery power plan. Exact plan name is not stated.

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

14.43h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

12.38h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

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.

No5Press articletechfinitive.com/interviews/first-look-review-8-reasons-the-new-2026-dell-xps-13-is-ideal-for-businesses-and-one-reason-its-notRead 14 October 2026The base version does not support Copilot+ PC features such as Recall. The Core Ultra 7 355 version has a 59 TOPS NPU.

Yes1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/xps14da14260Read 30 September 2026

Colour certifications

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ENERGY STAR

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Yes1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/xps14da14260Read 30 September 20264Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 30 September 2026

EPEAT

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Gold1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/xps14da14260Read 30 September 2026EPEAT Gold registered with Climate+ designation

Other certifications

Eyesafe1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Display row lists Eyesafe, next to Dolby Vision and anti-glare.

TÜV Rheinland low blue light2Maker spec sheet (PDF)dl.dell.com/content/manual4228996-xps-14-da14260-setup-and-specifications.pdfRead 30 September 2026Display 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.

Yes3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026The compact charger that Dell includes with the XPS 13.

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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.

1year8Reviewreviewed.com/laptops/content/dell-xps-13-dx13260-reviewRead 14 October 2026The Dell XPS 13 (DX13260) offers a one-year limited hardware warranty. US review, Dell US price.

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

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Mail-in1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/xps14da14260Read 30 September 2026US: Basic Hardware Service with Mail-In

Links

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Product page

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www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/xps14da142601Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/xps14da14260Read 30 September 2026

Spec sheet

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dl.dell.com/content/manual4228996-xps-14-da14260-setup-and-specifications.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)dl.dell.com/content/manual4228996-xps-14-da14260-setup-and-specifications.pdfRead 30 September 2026

Manual

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www.dell.com/support/manuals/en-us/xps-da14260-laptop/xps-14-da14260-service-manual/Working-inside-your-computer3Owner's manualdell.com/support/product-details/en-us/product/xps-da14260-laptop/resources/manualsRead 30 September 2026XPS 14 DA14260 Service Manual, linked from Dell's manuals page

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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