One of the best laptop deals of the year is live, though I'm worried stock won't last. The Dell XPS 14 (2025) is up to $1,350 off.
I highlighted Dell's discount on the XPS 14 recently, and the deal has since gotten even better. I didn't think I'd see a laptop with these specs at this price in 2026. 32GB of RAM, 1TB of storage, and 3.2K OLED touch display for $1,549.99 is, quite frankly, ludicrous.
My only concern is that the laptop dropping in price quickly suggests Dell is almost out of stock and wants to clear out 2025 models to push the newer XPS 14 laptops from this year.
Why buy the Dell XPS 14?
The XPS 14 is a pretty laptop built for productivity. At one time, there were a bunch of variations for this PC, but the options have been trimmed down as stock dips. The 3.2K OLED touch display in this model stands out, especially at this price.
The XPS 14 has a zero-lattice keyboard that packs large keys into a relatively small laptop body. The haptic touchpad of the XPS 14 is invisible, creating a clean look when the laptop is open.
That touchpad can take some time to get used to, but it was praised by Tom's Guide in their review:
"The keys have good travel distance and just the right amount of resistance when pressed. Once you get used to how tightly packed they are, typing is a breeze. And now that I’m used to it, the invisible touchpad doesn’t bother me. As before, I like the haptic feedback the touchpad produces, which also helps me know its location."
As a reminder, the Dell XPS 14 (2025) was originally called the Dell 14 Premium. Dell abandoned that naming scheme and resurrected the XPS brand earlier this year and retroactively renamed older models.
While I love the design of the XPS 14, it has battery life that's just OK. Our colleagues at Tom's Guide got 8 hours and 16 minutes in their testing. For context, 10 hours of battery life is considered "pretty good" in that same test.
The discounted XPS 14 model I highlighted retails for $2,899.99, but it is from last year. Many laptops from this year with 32GB of RAM and 1TB of storage cost well over $2,000. The new XPS 14 with those specs is $2,119.99 right now, and that's after a $630 discount. That version also has a 2K non-touch screen rather than the 3.2K OLED touch screen seen in the XPS 14 (2025) highlighted here.
FAQ
Is the Dell XPS 14 (2025) still worth buying in 2026?
Yes. While it is a year old, the XPS 14 featuring 32GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD, and a 3.2K OLED display is more than capable of handling heavy multitasking, content creation, and everyday workloads. At $1,549.99, it outperforms similarly priced 2026 mid-range laptops in both build quality and display specs.
What is the difference between the XPS 14 and the Dell 14 Premium?
They are the exact same laptop! Dell briefly adopted the "Dell 14 Premium" naming convention for its 2025 lineup before reverting to the "XPS" branding and retroactively updating model names.
Can I upgrade the RAM or storage later on?
The 32GB of RAM is soldered to the motherboard and cannot be upgraded after purchase, which makes the current deal a great way to future proof your laptop.
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