Dell has relaunched its XPS 13 ultraportable laptop as a direct competitor to Apple's MacBook Neo. The new model starts at $599 for students and $699 for other buyers.
The XPS 13 measures 12.7mm thick and weighs 2.2 pounds. It features a CNC aluminum chassis, a 2.5K IPS touch display with 120Hz refresh rate, quad speakers, Wi-Fi 7 support, and a fully backlit keyboard. Two USB-C ports and a Windows Hello webcam are included, along with dual-fan cooling. Color options are storm or sky.
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Apple's new MacBook Neo has received a 6/10 repairability score from iFixit, the highest for the MacBook line in 14 years. The $599 laptop features design choices that make components like the battery and ports more accessible. Parallels Desktop confirms compatibility for running Windows apps, though with performance limitations due to its 8GB RAM.
Chinese manufacturer Chuwi has announced the UniBook, a budget laptop priced at $449 that undercuts the MacBook Neo. The device features a Core 3 304 processor and aims to compete directly with Apple's offering.
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Framework announced the Laptop 13 Pro, a redesigned 13-inch model featuring Intel's Core Ultra Series 3 Panther Lake processors and a battery delivering over 20 hours of life. The company also unveiled updates to its Laptop 16, an OCuLink external GPU kit, and a wireless keyboard during its Next Gen event on Tuesday. Preorders for the Laptop 13 Pro start at $1,199 for the DIY edition, with shipments beginning in June.