Dell just admitted it made a mistake. At CES 2026, the company officially brought back the 'XPS' brand after a year-long experiment with the generic 'Premium' name. The new XPS 14 and XPS 16 are gorgeous, but they're also incredibly expensive.
Right now, Dell is clearing out inventory of the Dell 14 Premium and Dell 16 Premium.
Why buy a Dell 14 Premium or Dell 16 Premium laptop?
Dell moved away from its XPS branding last year. The company has since backtracked by unveiling the absolutely stunning all-new XPS 14 and XPS 16. The company even teased an XPS 13 that we should see later this year (our Editor-in-Chief Daniel Rubino has actually seen the new XPS 13 🤫).
While we won't see the all-new XPS devices just yet, Dell has already discounted the Dell 14 Premium and Dell 16 Premium laptops. Dell usually slashes the price of its year-old PCs once new models are unveiled.
Since the Dell 14 Premium and Dell 16 Premium were basically XPS laptops in everything but name, the discounts are here. If you think I'm exaggerating the status of the Dell 14 Premium and Dell 16 Premium, Dell literally lists both devices in the "XPS Laptop Computers" section of its website.
Both the Dell 14 Premium and Dell 16 Premium are excellent laptops. They carried the legacy of the XPS lineup for a year and have familiar designs to those who love modern XPS laptops.
The laptops are sleek, professional-looking, and well-built. They do have the controversial row of haptic function keys, but some people actually prefer those.
"While the name may have changed, the XPS spirit continues, with all of the top tier design, construction, and performance we've come to associate with its flagship family," said our Managing Editor Richard Devine right after the new Dell Premium laptops launched.
Depending on the specs you'd like, you can save up to $520 on a Dell Premium laptop.
Alternative discounted options
If you really want a laptop that says XPS on it rather than just emulating the design of the lineup, Dell has some XPS laptops on sale as well.
Depending on the exact spec you want, you may also find a better deal by getting an older XPS laptop.
Also, if Amazon's stock of the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (PC version) runs out or its discount expires, here is an alternative backup discount option:
- Dell XPS 13 with Snapdragon X Elite, OLED: $1,099.99 (was $1,499.99).
FAQ
Are the Dell 14 Premium and Dell 16 Premium actually XPS laptops?
Technically, no. Dell retired the XPS name for about a year, but the Dell 14 Premium and Dell 16 Premium use nearly identical designs, materials, and layouts to the XPS models they replaced. Dell even lists both devices in its “XPS Laptop Computers” section, which shows how closely related they are.
How do the all-new XPS 14 and XPS 16 compare to the Dell 14 Premium and Dell 16 Premium?
When Dell brought back the XPS brand, it rebuilt its flagship laptops. The all-new XPS 14 and XPS 16 have a physical row of function keys, CNC-machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass, a new placement for the XPS logo, and provide a better typing and touchpad experience.
That being said, the Dell 14 Premium and Dell 16 Premium are still excellent laptops. They lack some of the refinements seen in their successors but are well-built, gorgeous, and high-performing.
Should I wait for the new XPS models instead of buying the discounted Dell Premium laptops?
As with most tech, there is always something bigger, better, or more impressive around the corner. If you want the absolute best computing experience from Dell, the all-new XPS 14 and XPS 16 are the way to go. But the Dell 14 Premium and Dell 16 Premium are deeply discounted and are still great laptops in 2026.
For context, the all-new XPS 14 starts at $2,049.00 and the all-new XPS 16 starts at $2,199.99. A more affordable entry-level XPS laptop is on the way but won't arrive until February 2026.
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