Dell Launches New Premium Laptops: Dell 14 and Dell 16 Premium

After scrapping its XPS branding earlier this year, Dell has launched two new “Premium” laptop models that are set to replace their predecessors. The Dell 16 Premium and Dell 14 Premium have been refreshed with Intel’s Core Ultra Series 2 Arrow Lake processors, a slightly revised Dell lid logo, and several other specification changes. Despite these updates, the new models remain nearly identical to the popular XPS 16 and XPS 14 that came before them.

According to Dell’s product management lead, Kevin Terwilliger, said in the announcement blog, “The new name signals a fresh chapter — one that makes it easier than ever to find the right PC while providing the same exceptional quality, design, and performance.”

Both laptops are currently available in the US and Canada, with prices starting at $1,649.99 ($2,649.99 Canadian) for the Dell 14 Premium and $2,699.99 ($3,749.99 Canadian) for the Dell 16 Premium. The laptops are offered in two color options: a silver “Platinum” shade and a darker gray “Graphite.” These colors continue the XPS legacy of being understated enough to blend into school, college, and office environments where these laptops are primarily marketed.

The Dell 16 Premium has been upgraded to include the latest generation of Nvidia RTX laptop GPUs, with the RTX 5060 available at launch. Additional models featuring the RTX 5050, RTX 5070, and integrated Intel Arc graphics are expected to launch soon, with pricing yet to be announced. Notably, the RTX 5070-equipped model will also benefit from an upgrade to Thunderbolt 5.

The Dell 14 Premium retains integrated Intel graphics and offers the option to configure it with an RTX 4050 GPU, similar to the 2024 Dell XPS 14. However, it can now be configured with up to 64GB of LPDDR5 RAM, an increase from the previous maximum of 32GB. Additionally, it now supports Wi-Fi 7, aligning it with the specifications of the XPS 16 and the new Dell 16 Premium.

Aside from these enhancements, many specifications remain unchanged. The display, ports, and storage options mirror those offered in last year’s XPS 14 and 16 lineup, as does the overall design — including the gapless “zero-lattice” keyboard with capacitive touch function row that we found to be lacklustre compared to keyboards on other laptops like the older XPS 15 or current MacBook Pros.