A 13-inch laptop in the size of an 11-inch, featuring a virtually borderless InfinityEdge display and 8th Gen Intel processors.
for a smooth, versatile PC experience.
Introducing Dell Cinema with incredible color, sound and streaming
Visuals appear every bit as vibrant as the world around you. We've combined best-in-class panel technology with advanced hardware and software to power content with an enhanced dynamic range—delivering the deepest blacks, the most dazzling brights and more vivid detail across the entire color spectrum.
Waves MaxxAudio Pro boosts volume and clarifies every tone, so you experience studio-quality sound.
Killer Wireless channels maximum bandwidth to your videos or music for a seamless, stutter-free experience.
The virtually borderless InfinityEdge display maximizes screen space by squeezing a 13.3-inch display in an 11-inch frame. With a bezel only 5.2 mm thin, starting at only 2.7 pounds and measuring a super slim 9-15 mm, the XPS 13 is exceptionally thin and light.
An optional upgrade gives you eye-popping detail with 5.7 million pixels (276 ppi).
See content clearly from nearly every angle with the IGZO IPS panel, providing a wide viewing angle of up to 170°.
400 nit brightness is brighter than a typical laptop panel, so you get a great view, even outside.
See the brightest brights and the darkest darks with a color gamut of 72% and a contrast ratio of 1000:1.
Tap, swipe and pinch your way around the screen. The optional touch display lets you interact naturally with your technology.
New 8th gen Intel Core processors offer increased performance with 4 cores, all in a sleek form. More cores means increased performance when you multitask. Easily handle multiple applications running and better performance with Intel 8th gen quad core processors. Plus, Dynamic Power Mode, engineered by Dell, delivers extra processing power when you need it, squeezing every drop of power out of the CPU, while intelligently monitoring and managing system temperatures. Dell Dynamic Power Mode with new 8th generation processors delivers up to 44% improved performance over 7th gen processors.
Depending on how you use your laptop, your battery life will vary. When you are using productivity applications, like Word or Excel, experience the longest battery life of any 13-inch with up to 22 hours of continual use on a FHD model. Enjoy up to 13 hours of battery life when streaming Netflix content or browsing the web with Microsoft Edge. And for those downloading content to watch on the go, enjoy up to 20 hours of local video playback on a FHD model. Add an additional 11 hours, 30 minutes with the optional Dell Power Companion.
The Thunderbolt 3 multi-use Type-C port allows you to charge your laptop, connect to multiple devices (including support for up to two 4K displays) and enjoy data transfers up to 40Gbps, 8 times that of a USB 3.0.
The XPS 13 can be used with the newest Dell docking solutions, featuring single-cable connections for power, Ethernet, audio and video. Add the optional Dell Thunderbolt Dock for faster data transfers and support for up to three FULL HD displays or two 4K displays.
The Killer 1535 Wireless-AC adapter provides the strongest and most reliable Wi-Fi connection and was designed specifically to make your online videos, voice and games play faster and smoother. It automatically detects, classifies and prioritizes network traffic ensuring your most important data takes priority over your other less urgent applications. Killer delivers your critical packets immediately, thus eliminating unnecessary latency and lag.
The precision touch pad prevents jumping and floating cursors, while Accidental Activation Prevention puts a stop to unintentional clicks when your palm hits the touch pad.
A standard backlit keyboard illuminates your keys so you can stay productive in low-light or no-light rooms.
Enjoy a password-free sign-in with the optional fingerprint reader that gives you the fastest, most secure way to unlock your Windows devices. Using your touch, it recognizes you apart from all others. It waves you in with a friendly hello and even works on apps and Microsoft Edge websites.
Cut with precision from a single block of aluminum for a sturdy, durable chassis in a sleek design. The Corning Gorilla Glass NBT touch display option is up to 10 times more scratch resistant than soda lime glass.
The palm rest is made from carbon fiber. It's strong and thin like aluminum, but lighter and cooler to the touch.
XPS 13 is ENERGY STAR certified.
Free of materials like cadmium, lead, mercury and some phthalates, it’s also EPEAT Gold registered and BFR/PVC-free.
90% of the laptop’s parts can be easily recycled or reused, and the bamboo packaging trays are 100% recyclable.
Access multiple devices without dividing your attention—Dell Mobile Connect pairs your iOS or Android smartphone with your laptop.
With Dell Mobile Connect, you get the option to channel notifications from phone calls, SMS, IMs and other apps right to your laptop. Keep your focus on a single screen and respond only when it’s convenient for you.
Your phone connects to your PC via Dell Mobile Connect’s point-to-point, secure connection so your data is never exposed via unsecure internet connections.
1. Speaker | 2. SD card slot | 3. USB 3.0 with Power Delivery | 4. Noble lock slot | 5. AC power | 6. Thunderbolt 3 (2 lanes of PCI Express Gen 3) Type C supporting: Power Delivery, Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps bi-directional), USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10Gbps), Native DisplayPort 1.2 video output, VGA, HDMI, Ethernet and USB-A via Dell Adapter (sold separately) | 7. USB 3.0 | 8. Headset jack | 9. Battery gauge button and indicator |10. Speaker