Today we announce the 2025 Dell XPS portfolio—and at its heart is a 3K OLED panel that turns the world’s most-awarded ultrabook line into a portable reference monitor. Whether you’re approving billion-dollar spreadsheets at 35,000 ft or story-boarding the next global campaign, the new XPS 13 and XPS 16 now deliver studio-grade contrast, 100 % DCI-P3 color, and 1,000,000:1 dynamic range—all while running for up to 27 real-world hours on a single charge.
Specs That Move Markets
| Model | CPU | GPU | Display | RAM / SSD | Weight | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XPS 13 9345 | Snapdragon X Elite / Intel Core Ultra 7 | Adreno / Arc Graphics | 13.4″ 3K OLED 60 Hz or 120 Hz | 16-32 GB / 512 GB-2 TB | 1.17 kg | $1,199 |
| XPS 16 9640 | Core Ultra 9 288V | RTX 4050–4070 | 16.3″ 4K OLED Touch | 32 GB / 1-2 TB | 2.0 kg | $1,749 |
Key take-away: every OLED panel is factory-calibrated to Delta-E < 2 and Eyesafe-certified—a first for any mass-market laptop line.
Why OLED Changes the Game
- Decision-grade clarity: Deep blacks make pivot-table outliers visible at a glance.
- Brand-accurate color: Marketing teams can now sign off on creative from the road without an external monitor.
- Investor-grade battery: 20 + hours of OLED video playback means a trans-Pacific flight on one charge.
AI @ the Edge, Not in the Cloud
Both sizes ship Copilot+-ready with on-device NPU (45 TOPS). Recall, Live Captions, and real-time image generation run locally—zero latency, zero data egress fees.
The Caveats (We Don’t Hide Them)
- Ports: Two USB-C only—carry the bundled HDMI dongle.
- Touch Bar: LED function row still polarizes users; we’re iterating.
- ARM vs x86: Snapdragon models handle 95 % of Win32 apps natively; legacy CAD suites should choose Intel configurations.
Go-to-Market Snapshot
- Available now in US, UK, AU—ships next business day.
- Volume SKUs for enterprise: XPS 13 Core Ultra 7 / 32 GB / OLED at $1,999 (pre-tax).
- Trade-in: Up to $400 credit for any 2021-or-older XPS to accelerate fleet refresh.
Final Word from the Corner Office
The MacBook Air M3 is a worthy rival, but it tops out at 60 Hz and still lacks OLED at any price. If your business values color accuracy, battery endurance, and AI acceleration in one carbon-fiber-reinforced chassis, the 2025 Dell XPS with OLED is the obvious choice.
Order your eval unit today—my team’s calendars are open for executive demos all quarter.
