Dell unveils new 14S laptop to rival MacBook Neo
Dell just launched the 14S, a 14-inch aluminum Windows laptop aimed at students and young adults, directly targeting Apple’s budget MacBook Neo. The 14S promises up to 21 hours of battery, colorful casing options, and weighs about 2.5 pounds. It’ll run on entry-level Intel Core Ultra 3 or Ultra 5 chips. Dell hasn’t confirmed a price, but says it’ll undercut the $699 XPS 13. U.S. sales start this fall.
- 14S has a 16:10 display, up to 120Hz refresh rate
- Ports: two USB-C, HDMI, headphone jack
- Lighter and thinner than some pricier Dell models
- Multiple sources note Dell's confusing laptop naming
- Pricing will be announced later, cheaper than XPS 13
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