The Dell XPS 13 is the first real competitor to the MacBook Neo

Dell has revived the XPS 13 as a thin-and-light laptop priced around $700, positioning it directly against Apple’s MacBook Neo. The 2026 model offers high-quality hardware—screen, keyboard, trackpad, and speakers—making it the best-equipped device in its price class. The redesign emphasizes portability while maintaining premium build quality.