The only real downsides are the poor port selection, the inaccessible toolbar, and the steep pricing.
But how does the latest one stack up, equipped with the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite CPU?
Its starting price is also quite reasonable considering the specs it offers.
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The only real downside to the Snapdragon X Elite CPU is the existing compatibility issues withWindows 11apps designed forIntelandAMDsystems.
Our own review model is similar to the starting configuration.
It’s available in Platinum or Graphite with a lovely finish that’s surprisingly fingerprint-resistant.
Sound quality is incredible, largely due to the 360-degree spatial audio with quad speakers and Dolby Atmos.
Both the touchpad and toolbar use haptic feedback for give the feeling of pressing a button.
The chatbot has three levels - creative, balanced, and precise - and all three work quite well.
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There are also other plugins for additional tasks like other conversation types and shopping help.
Two other features included in Microsoft Paint, Cocreator and Image Creator, are powered by AI models.
You’re better off just using the free Cocreator as it’s essentially the same.
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The Laptop 7, however, goes toe-to-toe in terms of benchmark results.
When applied to general performance all three perform admirably with no slowdown whether for office work or creative projects.
Under normal use, the battery lasts up to 20 hours with a ‘low’ of over 18 hours.
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When continuously video streaming, the battery lasts on average for 17 and a half hours.
Should you buy the Dell XPS 13 (2024)?
Even the Surface Laptop 7 has a better selection since it actually has a combo jack.
Read our fullMicrosoft Surface Laptop 7 review
How I tested the Dell XPS 13 (2024)?
After I set it up, I ran several benchmarks to thoroughly test out the new Qualcomm processor.
I also tested out battery life to see how long it could last off AC power.
Read more about how we test
First reviewed August 2024
