- After announcing its retirement at CES 2025, Dell has reversed course and confirmed XPS will return as its flagship premium laptop brand, starting with redesigned XPS 14 and XPS 16 models.
- The new XPS laptops feature Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, Intel Arc integrated graphics, OLED or 2K LCD display options, a lighter unibody CNC aluminum design, improved repairability, and numerous other upgrades.
- Limited XPS 14 and 16 configurations will be available on January 6, with additional configurations starting in February. The XPS 13 is also expected later this year, but there’s no clear timeframe yet.
Last year at CES, Dell announced the retirement of several classic brands, including the beloved XPS series. Exactly a year later, the company returns to the famed trade show with a bit of a course reversal. During its CES 2026 reveal, Dell announced that the XPS will return as its flagship brand for its premium laptops.
While Dell promises the XPS 13 will eventually debut as a more affordable entry point later this year, for now, the company is focusing on the XPS 14 and XPS 16 as its core models. Both core models will feature the latest Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, alongside Intel Arc integrated graphics. You’ll also have the choice between an OLED model (2.8K on the XPS 14, 3.2K on XPS 16) or a 2K LCD display. There’s also support for up to 64GB of LPDDR5x RAM, up to 4TB of storage, and a 70Wh battery across all models.