Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 (2017) Laptop Review: It's Thinner And Lighter

Approximately two years prior, the Dell XPS 13 was launched in the market, and the laptop acquired numerous positive reviews from various clients around the world. This time, the Dell XPS 13 2-in-1, the first XPS 13 successor, will try to bridge its legacy.

In general, the Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 laptop is practically the same with the first Dell XPS 13. They have the same classy outline: smooth metal cases, almost bezel-less screens and an alluring carbon-fiber weave covering the keyboard deck and trackpad, Laptopmag cited. One major thing that contrasts are the successor's adaptability and convertibility into a tablet.

The Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 has a 360 degrees flexible display, exceptionally suitable for those who like using the tablet in bed. The new offering weighs 2.7 pounds and has an 8mm to 13.7mm body thickness, just 1mm more slender than the first XPS 13. As a typical issue for thin tablets, it doesn't have space for full-size USB ports, yet, it has two USB-C ports situated on each side and a MicroSD slot and an earphone jack.

The Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 laptop accompanies 1080p and QuadHD+ variations. It also includes the seventh era Intel Core i5 or i7 processors and fits up to 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD. It has a colorful and sharp 13.3-inch screen display with 5.2mm infinity edge bezel around. Indeed, even in direct sunlight, display on the screen is still visible. This laptop display performance really contends with the other most recent laptops today.


The battery performance is very impressive as it can last even with various projects running, as per Engadget. The Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 laptop was released on Jan. 5, 2017 amid the CES 2017. The cost for the new laptop begins at $1,000 for the most reduced specs and $1,800 for the highest.

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