Dell is going all-in on Qualcomm’s Arm-based laptop processors this year, announcing five new models powered by the company’s latest Snapdragon chips. This expansive lineup cements Dell’s position as the manufacturer most committed to Qualcomm’s efforts to break into the traditional x86 laptop market dominated by Intel and AMD.
Leading the charge is the highly anticipated XPS 13 (9345), Dell’s flagship ultra-portable that will now come with a choice of Qualcomm’s midrange 12-core Snapdragon X Elite processor or the higher-end 10-core X Plus variant, though the latter will be exclusive to China. This marks the first time the acclaimed XPS line has abandoned Intel in favor of an Arm chip.
Despite the shift to Arm, Dell is making no compromises on the XPS 13’s premium offerings. The laptop will support up to a capacious 64GB of RAM and a massive 2TB of blazing-fast PCIe SSD storage, with a 4TB option slated for later availability. Display choices are equally impressive, headlined by a gorgeous 2.8K OLED touch panel with HDR support, though IPS options with blistering 120Hz refresh rates are also on the menu.

The XPS 13 retains its sleek lines, with the OLED model measuring a svelte 0.58 inches thick and the IPS versions only fractionally thicker at 0.60 inches. All configurations will be a featherweight of 2.6 pounds. Connectivity remains a strength, courtesy of USB4 Type-C with DisplayPort 2.1 and Power Delivery, while a 1080p Windows Hello webcam ensures a premium video conferencing experience.
For businesses, Dell is rolling out the Latitude 7455 and Latitude 5455, both powered by the same Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus chips found in the XPS 13, though the Latitude 7455 will offer both processor options globally. These enterprise-grade machines prioritize connectivity with a generous array of ports, including USB4 Type-C, USB-A, microSD, and an optional eSIM slot for 5G support.

The Latitude 7455 will pack a high-resolution 2.6K touchscreen and up to 32GB of RAM, while storage tops out at 1TB. Both Latitude models share a similar aluminum chassis design, with the 7455 measuring 0.67 inches thick and weighing 3.17 pounds.
Rounding out the Snapdragon range are the consumer-friendly Inspiron 14 (7445) and Inspiron 14 Plus (7441). The latter, powered exclusively by the 10-core X Plus chip, offers a vibrant 2.5K touchscreen, up to 16GB of RAM, and 1TB of SSD storage. Despite its mainstream positioning, the Inspiron 14 Plus retains premium touches like a 1080p Windows Hello webcam and an ultraportable 0.58-inch thick chassis tipping the scales at 3.17 pounds.

With this sweeping embrace of Qualcomm’s Arm platform, Dell is making a bold bet on the upstart chip architecture’s ability to deliver outstanding performance and efficiency in laptops. If successful, it could deal a significant blow to Intel’s long-standing dominance in the PC market. Pricing remains premium, with the XPS 13 starting at a heady $1,299 and the Inspiron 14 Plus at $1,099, but Dell is clearly betting that the promise of multi-day battery life and always-on 5G connectivity will entice buyers.
Dell’s new Snapdragon laptops will begin rolling out later this year, with the XPS 13 and Inspiron 14 Plus available for pre-order immediately.
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