Swipe to scroll horizontallyDell XPS 14 (2026) scorecardAttribute Notes Score Value This is an expensive laptop, but it’s fairly priced considering the performance and build quality on offer.4/5 Design The Dell XPS 14 (2026) has a new design that’s sleek, stylish, and sets the revived XPS brand apart from the rest of Dell’s lineup – and it succeeds. This is a great-looking laptop. 4.5/5 Performance Performance is generally excellent, with the Dell XPS 14 (2026) handling a mix of day-to-day and more intensive tasks with ease, and compatibility is not a concern due to the Intel hardware. It can
'It won’t be converting any Apple fans' — the new Dell XPS 14 is a great laptop, but Windows 11 holds it backSwipe to scroll horizontallyValuePremium build with a good selection of ports, but it is exceptionally expensive for a mini PC4/5DesignI love the understated design. It fits easily on your desktop, and with the VESA mount, can be discreetly positioned4.5/5FeaturesA huge range of features for a mini PC and, best of all, plenty of upgrade potential 4.5/5PerformanceIncredibly fast and perfect for most user workloads, especially if you're looking for AI development or creative use4.5/5OverallPowerful mini PC that rivals the performance of many workstations, but does come with a price premium4.5/5
I tested the Geekom A9 Max 2026 Edition — and discovered a powerful AI mini PC with workstation-level performance… As a sigh Copilot+ PC, AI performance is a big selling point of the Dell XPS 14, though I still maintain that those AI tools are the least interesting parts of the laptop. Still, Dell claims the new Dell XPS 14 offers 57% faster AI performance compared to the last model. …
TechRadar Verdict Updates to the Geekom A9 Max 2026 Edition have boosted performance, making it a high-performance mini PC and one of a growing number of very competent AI-enhanced boxes. …