Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 Review

Dell XPS 13 2-in-1

We are big fans of the new XPS 13 in Dell, you may say. Until 2015, it was one of our choice laptops, and in April we dubbed the latest model the ultimate ultraportable. Okay, with an updated version2-in-1, which is lighter and can transform into different orientations, Dell is already able to one-off itself. This looks even better, frankly. It is not only a big convertible notebook, but also one of the finest ultra-portable notebooks you can buy today, so that even the regular XPS 13 is in a strong competition.

The Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 is more than an equivalent XPS 13 — it's a progression in many respects. It is unbelievably small, flawlessly built and strong enough to work on ultraportable goods. It is a nice bonus that it can be turned into a few different positions.

Since I had my eyes earlier this year, I'll confess that I was eager to test the XPS 132-in-1. It was a remarkable love at first sight gadget: looking at it, you can tell it's more advanced than the previous2-in-1 model and the flat XPS 13. The revolving hinges of this system are now mounted flat under the screen. The tapered taper between 11 mm and 7 mm. The last2-in-1 had a few hideous vertical hinges that made them feel extra large. Such changes, together with some other development improvements, led to closer the screen to the keyboard. To my view, the computer looks all the way better. Sure, to verify it's not as in the latest version, it features a small 720p camera on the top of the screen.

The XPS 132-in-1 is a little advanced that's hard to say, but you will find it as soon as you feel it. The aluminum container is unibodic and durable. And while it is more lighter than the traditional model, it still remains light and easy to carry at 2.9 pounds. And you can insert the computer into a tent or into a large notebook like every2-in-1 laptop. The latest hinge from Dell makes the whole thing far more flexible than before: it quickly opens up and gets a little break in laptop mode. It's all a little bit more necessary to keep the screen on the move.

Dell XPS 13 2-in-1

The new 13.4 "display looks indeed amazing. The aspect ratio is 16:10 and is a little lower than before, with a 1080p and 4 K resolution. It is available. The HDRs and Dolby Vision use all displays, helping to bring approved video material into the show by offering more high levels of maximum brightening and complex darkness. The only drawback is that the OLED alternative isn't viable, but for 13-inch notebooks it is still quite rare.

It is obvious that the last XPS 132-in-1 was the question that has taught Dell a bit. This design does not seem like an improvement from the regular XPS 13, but on the other hand the previous version was not that smart and was considerably less powerful. The2-in-1 cpu now uses the same Intel 10th generation as the traditional model. Dell had to renounce its former fanless model and add a new cooling system, but I think it's worth it. The 2-in-1 has had no difficulty keeping up with my daily workload, including the balancing of hundreds of browser tabs, photo taking applications, Spotify, Slack and Evernote. It also adds to the sound of a nice breezes in load; the tone is not so loud as we hear on other out - of-the-box carriers.

Dell XPS 13 2-in-1

The XPS 132-in-1 features revised Iris Plus graphics, which is another boost of Intel's new 10th-gene chips. I've seen a lot of Overwatch games. It hit 55-65 fps in a few stages with weak settings and was less than 25 fps in some firefights. The pictures are likely good for games like Minecraft and The Sims that are not as taxing. It is a major leap from the prior embedded Intel graphics, at the very least. One point worth noting was that 3DMark did not run, alleging driver errors. We had no trouble actually playing games, but it could be a sign of Intel having to step up it with its drivers.

There is a very small computer hard to knock for because most games can't be played properly. Then again we have saw the ASUS ZenBook S13 as ultra-portable as well, which is even smaller and devoted to NVIDIA graphics (even a soft MX150 GPU), similar to XPS 13 2-in-1.

The laptop's upgraded Maglev keyboard also provides a shorter 0.7 mm button drive, around half as much as the XPS 13 can also be bribed for the new smaller version. Okay, listen to me now: I had been preparing for scoffing on that button, but then I did. You still get good feedback when you click, and the view is much better than the entirely flat MacBook clawboards of Apple. Dell also stretches the keyboard to bigger keycaps to the sides of the laptop. This is a keyboard environment that is similar to a computer.

Dell's precision trackpad is also 19% bigger than before, enabling you to swip around and make many movements. I felt it was quick and sensitive without effort. In my whole latest Surface Event of Microsoft, I used XPS 132-in-1, and had no trouble pounding out a 90-minute live blog and a variety of hands-ons. The only possible problem was that in quiet periods my handwriting felt extra loud and did not apply to the standard edition of XPS 13.

Dell XPS 13 2-in-1

The 2-in-1 has also lasted six hours without much battery damage from that awful Microsoft case. This lasted 14 hours and 25 minutes during our test, which includes the looping of a HD video. For a few weeks now I've been using it and how long it can last is amazing. This usually takes two full days to refill with your USB-C converter. It takes about 3 days. Luckily, with a microSD card slot for treating files, there are another USB-C adapter port.

Now that I had a reasonable time on the2-in-1 XPS 13, I found that I really prefer it to the straight XPS 13. The spinning screen makes it much more portable and I have also enjoyed the less insightful keys. It looks and feels more appealing. Even with Core i3 processors, both laptops launch at $999, though I would not recommend going into such a weak setup. The2-in-1 charges a little more than XPS 13 if you start adding enhancements.

Dell XPS 13 2-in-1

With a 10th-gen Core i7 CPU, 16 GB of RAM and 1080p display, we add $1597 to our review unit. A similarly specced XPS 13 will meanwhile be priced at $1,350. The determination is how much it costs for you to have a flexible screen. With either laptop you can't go wrong, but personally, I prefer the more traditional2-in-1 model. The new HP x360 bandwidth refurbishment is a good alternative too, and if you want you can add a DVD-screen.

If this year you are on the hunt for an ultra-portable upgrade, Dell offers two strong options. However, while I have usually led buyers to the more traditional XPS 13, Dell finally made the 2-in-1 alternative worthwhile.