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...

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.”

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.

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.