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The Dell XPS 13 in this deal features a 13.4-inch (1920 x 1200) InfinityEdge touch display, a Core i7-1065G7 CPU coupled 16GB of RAM and 512GB SSD. In our Dell XPS 13 review, we loved its attractive design and bezel-less display. Its battery life which lasted 12 hours and 39 minutes in our Laptop Mag Battery Test was also impressive. We gave the Dell XPS 13 a 5 out of 5-star rating and the Editor’s Choice award for its overall solid performance Design-wise, the finely-crafted machine Dell XPS 13 is a showstopper all throughout. The lid’s anodized aluminum finish is cool to the touch and looks stylish. In one real-world test, the XPS 13 simultaneously ran an episode of Tiger King on Netflix with 25 other open Google Chrome tabs — without wavering once. In our lab on Geekbench 4.3, which tests overall performance, the XPS 13 notched a score of 19,053. Not only did it beat the premium laptop average (16,669), it also bested the HP Spectre x360 which has the same CPU (18,408), Weighing 2.8-pounds and measuring 11.6 x 7.8 x 0.6-inches, the XPS 13 is one of the smallest ultraportables you can get. It’s lighter than both the Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 (2.9 pounds, 12.1 x 8.8 x 0.6 inches) and MacBook Pro (13-inch 2019 with Touch Bar) (4.4 pounds, 12.8 x 8.9 x 1 inches). Its convertible rival, the HP Spectre x360 13 (2.7 pounds, 12.1 x 7.7 x 0.7 inches) is a tad lighter but slightly thicker. Connectivity wise, the XPS 13 equips you with Thunderbolt 3 ports, a headset jack and a microSD slot. So if you’re looking for a MacBook Air and MacBook Pro alternative, the Dell XPS 13 is a solid pick. There’s no telling how long this XPS 13 deal will last, so we recommend you snag it while it’s still available.
