Our quick take
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Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 - 4.5 / 5
Dell XPS 2-in-1 review: Design
- 360-degree hinge Slim and light at 1.24kg Aluminium and carbon fibre construction
Dell XPS 2-in-1 review: Connectivity
- No full-size USBs; pair of USB-C microSD card slot Fingerprint scanner
Dell XPS 2-in-1 review: Keyboard and trackpad
- High-quality backlit keyboard Textured glass trackpad
Dell XPS 2-in-1 review: Display
- 1080p display, with QHD+ an upgrade option Normal colour saturation rather than ultra-wide gamut Touchscreen with glossy finish
Dell XPS 2-in-1 review: Performance
- Not as powerful as the XPS 13 Still feels fast for day-to-day use Not much good for gaming
Dell XPS 2-in-1 review: Battery life and speakers
- 46Wh battery Around 10 hours of light use
To recap
Unless every gramme of weight matters and you love the idea of its hybrid style, the 2-in-1 does feel like you’re paying more and getting a little less compared to the normal Dell XPS 13. But if the variable positioning is essential for you and you’re willing to pay then there are few finer, better balanced 2-in-1 style laptops on the market.
