#2 Overall ultrabook Updated 1 May 2026
Dell XPS 13 (2026)
The best Windows ultrabook, redesigned
THE undig SCORE — 5 SOURCES, UNTANGLED
89
Out of 100
Key characteristics
Processor
Intel / AMD / AppleMemory
16–32 GBStorage
512 GB – 2 TB SSDDisplay
14–16" · 120 HzBattery
12–18 hrsWeight
1.2–2.0 kgHighlights
- ✓ Intel Core Ultra 7 (Series 2)
- ✓ 13.4" OLED touch display
- ✓ Under 1.2kg — class-leading portability
- ✓ USB4 + Thunderbolt 4
Our take
The best Windows ultrabook, period — a complete redesign with edge-to-edge display and the thinnest bezels in any laptop.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- + Brilliant OLED display
- + Extremely compact and light
- + Premium aluminium build
- + Windows Hello fingerprint + IR camera
Cons
- − Battery life behind MacBook Pro
- − Limited port selection (2x USB-C only)
- − Runs warm under sustained load
Review sources
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How we score Wirecutter Lab · Tier A
Runner-Up
85
T Tom's Guide Lab · Tier A
89
T T3 Expert · Tier B
88
R RTINGS Lab · Tier A
90
R Reddit Community · Tier C
83
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