Dell is reviving the XPS laptop brand just a year after replacing it with the “Dell Premium” line. As part of its un-rebranding, the American tech company is launching revamped XPS 14 and XPS 16 laptops with thinner-than-ever designs and unrivaled battery lives. Both PCs will have the XPS logo on their lids for the first time and, crucially, a physical function row, scrapping one of their lineage’s most controversial features.
Dell announced the return of XPS at CES 2026 Monday, though the news leaked days prior. Select configurations of the XPS 14 and XPS 16 will be available for purchase Tuesday for $1,649.99 and $1,849.99, respectively, with more variants launching in February. The XPS line will continue to expand later this year starting with a cheaper XPS 13.
The Dell XPS 16 and 14 are back, and they’ve both gotten makeovers. Credit: Dell
“XPS has always been our benchmark for premium laptops,” the company said in a blog post. “The new laptops are rebuilt from the ground up, delivering striking design, speedy performance, impressive displays, and exceptional battery life. All in a compact device, built to move with you.”
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