Dell XPS 13 vs Dell 14S
The Dell 14S is the better value here: $779 at eBay as of November 3, against $1,249 at Best Buy for the XPS 13. The XPS 13 buys you a sharper 13.4-inch high-refresh display, a lighter 2.7 lb body and longer rated battery life. The 14S gives you the same 16 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD in a bigger 14-inch screen for about $470 less.
Today the Dell 14S costs $470.00 less at its best price.
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Dell XPS 13
5Choose the XPS 13 if you want the lightest, sharpest-screened ultraportable and the higher-refresh display is worth roughly $470 more to you.
- Sharp 13.4-inch display with 120Hz refresh and 500 nits.
- Light at 2.7 lb for a 13-inch laptop.
- Rated up to 19 hours of battery life.
- Fast LPDDR5X memory at 8533MT/s and Intel Arc graphics.
What separates them
| Dell XPS 13 | Dell 14S | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (new, November 3, 2026) | $1,249.00 at Best Buy | $779.00 at eBay |
| Screen | 13.4-inch InfinityEdge, up to 3K+, 30-120Hz, 500 nits | 14-inch, 1920 x 1200, touch |
| Weight | 2.7 lb | 3.3 lb |
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V (Series 2), 8 cores, up to 4.8 GHz | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 |
| Memory and storage | 16 GB LPDDR5X at 8533MT/s, 512 GB PCIe NVMe SSD | 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD |
| Battery life | Rated up to 19 hours | Tested battery life listed but figure not stated |
| Graphics | Intel Arc integrated | Intel integrated |
| Color |
Price history
- Dell XPS 13: lowest $480.89 on Nov 3 at Walmart; $1,249.00 on Nov 4.
- Dell 14S: lowest $779.99 on Nov 1 at eBay; $1,084.95 on Nov 3.
Prices at every store
Dell XPS 13
- Best BuyNew
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$1,249.00Observed at 10:54 PM - Microless.comNew
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$1,410.96Observed Nov 3, 2026, 3:41 PM - TecisoftNew
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$1,461.86Observed Nov 3, 2026, 3:41 PM - Fairfax Computer RepairNew
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$1,549.99Observed Nov 3, 2026, 3:41 PM
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Specs compared
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 | Dell 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1200 |
| Operating System | Windows OS | Windows OS |
| Processor Brand | Intel CPU | Intel CPU |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Drive Type | Solid State Drive | Solid State Drive |
| Color | Silver | Blue |
| Weight | 2.7 lb | 3.3 lb |
| Drive Capacity | 128 GB drive, 256 GB drive | 512 GB drive |
| Screen Size | 13.3 inches | 14 inches |
| Installed Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
What reviewers say
Dell XPS 13
Owners rate it highly, with a 5 out of 5 average from 22 ratings. Praise centers on the light build, the screen and everyday speed; complaints tend to focus on the limited port selection and the cost of upgrading memory and storage.
- Light, sturdy chassis that is easy to carry
- Bright, high-resolution display
- Fast boot and smooth everyday performance
- Good battery life for a 13-inch
- Needs adapters for older USB-A and HDMI devices
- Base RAM and storage fill up quickly
- Runs warm under sustained load
- Upgrades push the price up fast
Dell 14S
The 4.7 out of 5 rating from 69 ratings points to generally satisfied owners. Most feedback on the eBay listing concerns the seller and shipping rather than the laptop itself, so treat it as a signal about the buying experience, not the hardware.
Questions and answers
- Which is better for students on a budget?
- The 14S. At $779 at eBay it costs about $470 less than the XPS 13 and still has 16 GB RAM and a 512 GB SSD.
- Which has the better screen?
- The XPS 13. Its 13.4-inch panel reaches up to 3K+ resolution with 120Hz refresh and 500 nits, while the 14S is 1920 x 1200.
- Which is easier to carry?
- The XPS 13 at 2.7 lb, about 0.6 lb lighter than the 3.3 lb 14S.
- Is the XPS 13 worth the extra money?
- Only if you value the sharper high-refresh screen, lighter weight and longer rated battery. On memory, storage and processor class the two are close.
- Which lasts longer on a charge?
- Dell rates the XPS 13 at up to 19 hours. The 14S listing gives a tested battery life field but no figure, so the XPS 13 is the safer claim.
- Do both have a touchscreen?
- Yes. Both are listed with touchscreens and Windows.
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