Dell XPS 13 9315 (13.4-inch, 2022)

Stylish and slender design ; Bright and colourful display ; Relatively affordable price

Abysmal performance ; Thermal issues ; Short battery life ; Poor port options

The Dell XPS 13 (2022) may have an eye-catching portable design and a great screen, but significant performance issues make this a frustrating laptop to use, even for simple day-to-day tasks. You’re better off spending a little extra for better...

Very capable for productivity ; Stunning 3K display ; 1080p webcam coupled with a rear camera ; Incredibly portable and ideal for travel ; New tablet form is useful

New detachable form not for everyone ; A premium purchase ; Folio takes some getting used to ; Only two USB-C ports

The Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 (2022) has a whole new design – one that makes it a detachable laptop rather than a traditional 2-in-1. It’s not exactly a welcome change, but it’s certainly worth giving a chance, especially if you’re a remote worker or a...

Excellent battery life ; Good screen, keyboard and touchpad ; Robust design and great build quality

Only two Thunderbolt 4 ports and no headphone jack ; USB-A and 3.5-millimeter headphone adapters are easy to lose ; Not for hardcore gamers or heavy photo or video editing

This year’s Dell XPS 13 9315 has moved downmarket, leaving the high end for the XPs 13 Plus. That’s a good thing, though, as it provides enough computing power for most users and provides excellent value for money.

More affordable price Solid build quality Excellent productivity display High-resolution webcam Good productivity performance

Folio has limited angles Keyboard lies flat No integrated kickstand No headphone jack

“The Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 provides competent productivity performance with a high-quality IPS display, but its battery life is mediocre and its inking experience can't live up to the best.”

Super-thin and light design with premium metal build ; Efficient and quiet new "Alder Lake" CPUs ; Sharp edge-to-edge 13.4-inch display

Unimpressive performance ; No headphone jack (adapter included) ; Mediocre 720p webcam ; No OLED screen option

The latest Dell XPS 13 maintains its classy ultraportable design, but going ever thinner brings some significant drawbacks, leaving this edition short of our typically lofty expectations.

Lightweight, versatile design ; Solid pricing for a 2-in-1 ; Surprisingly good graphics performance ; Bright, sharp display ; Great webcams

Middling performance ; Scant port selection ; Below-average battery life

The Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 offers a lightweight detachable design with good pricing, stellar webcams and a bright display, but middling performance and below-average battery life might give some consumers pause.

great battery life, low emissions;premium chassis with a robust build;excellent speakers;subjective impression of the display with no PWM;Thunderbolt 4

half the performance of an XPS 13 Plus;no card reader or 3.5mm headphone jack;non-upgradeable onboard hardware

Limited performance as a tradeoff for excellent portability - the low-end 2022 XPS 13 with

XPS design is the top of the heap in Windows PCs ; Even though this is not the 13 Plus keyboard, it's still a fantastic typing experience ; XPS displays are still among the best on the market ; Windows 11 is excellent ; Fantastic performance for an...

Limited port selection, you will need dongles ; McAfee needs to die and shouldn't be preinstalled ; 720p webcam ; Fingerprint reader is not labeled

I may be off point here, but some of the negative reviews the 9315 has gotten may be because of the 13 Plus. The new Dell XPS 13 Plus is a fantastic-looking and wonderful laptop, and the Dell XPS 13 9315 is your average joe in comparison. But I think...

Detachable screen ; Excellent webcam ; Lightweight

Folio is tricky to position ; Flat keyboard ; Stylus sold separately

The Dell XPS 13 9315 is a 2-in-1 laptop with a great balance of performance, portability, and design. It features a sleek and stylish chassis, a powerful processor and a stunning 13-inch touchscreen display. Sitting at 11.50 inches x 7.90 inches x 0.29...

Stunning, impeccably built hardware ; 12th Gen Intel offers reliable, solid performance ; Features both a Windows Hello-equipped webcam and fingerprint sensor ; Pricing is competitive compared to more expensive Surface Pro 9

Battery life just isn't good enough ; Display quality falls short for this price range ; Folio cover not as convenient as an integrated kickstand

The Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 is a beautiful Windows-powered tablet with capable hardware and a compelling price, but it falls short of knocking the Surface Pro off its pedestal in several ways.