Today, Dell is making a significant move in the laptop market, rebranding its flagship XPS line to the new “Dell Premium” series. The announcement introduces a fresh lineup of laptops powered by the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra 200H series processors, promising substantial performance gains for students, creators, and entrepreneurs alike.
The name change may raise a few eyebrows, but Dell assures customers that the core of the XPS tradition remains intact. As a company spokesperson put it, the new name signals a “fresh chapter” that simplifies the buying process without compromising the exceptional quality, design, and performance that customers have come to expect. Think of it less as a reboot and more as a refined evolution of a fan-favorite series.
A Display Experience That Redefines the Standard
For any serious user, the display is paramount, and the Dell Premium series aims to set a new standard. Both the Dell 14 Premium and Dell 16 Premium models feature slightly larger screens—14.5 inches and 16.3 inches, respectively—paired with Dell’s signature InfinityEdge bezels to maximize screen real estate.
Display options include stunning OLED panels with up to 4K resolution and a 120Hz variable refresh rate for cinematic visuals, deeper blacks, and vibrant colors. These screens should be perfect for content creation, collaboration, and media consumption. To top it off, Dell’s EyeSafe technology is integrated to reduce blue light exposure without compromising color accuracy, ensuring long-term viewing comfort.
Performance Built for Ambition
At the heart of the new lineup is the powerful Intel® Core™ Ultra 200H series, which brings meaningful performance advancements to the table. Dell’s own benchmarks show up to a 33% increase in speed for daily work and up to 21% faster performance in lightweight 3D and creative applications. These gains, combined with memory speeds of up to 8400MHz, make multitasking and demanding workflows feel effortless.
Battery life is a key focus, especially for users on the go. When configured with the power-saving 2K LCD display, Dell claims that its Dell 14 Premium can deliver up to 20 hours of streaming battery life, while the Dell 16 Premium should last an impressive 27 hours.
For those who rely on heavy-duty tasks like high-resolution video editing, multithreading has been enhanced to boost the speed of demanding tasks by up to 23%. This performance is kept in check by an innovative cooling system with Liquid Crystal Polymer fan blades, designed to keep the system cool and quiet even under heavy load.
I’ll be the judge of that.
A Tale of Two Laptops: Power vs. Portability
The new lineup consists of two distinct models, each tailored for a different user.
Dell 16 Premium: Power at its Peak Designed for intensive workloads, the Dell 16 Premium is powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processors, offering up to 45W of sustained CPU performance. For creatives and professionals, optional NVIDIA Blackwell-powered GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs provide AI-enhanced features and outstanding graphics quality. NVIDIA DLSS 4 is a standout feature, accelerating image generation and a creator’s workflow. Connectivity is also top-tier, with an optional Intel Thunderbolt 5 offering speeds of up to 80/120 Gbps.
Dell 14 Premium: Compact and Capable The Dell 14 Premium strikes a perfect balance between portability and performance. It features integrated graphics with up to 29% faster speeds for everyday operations. Users can also opt for an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 laptop GPU to accelerate creative work. For wireless connectivity, the new Wi-Fi 7 standard provides up to a 4.8x increase in throughput.
Pricing and Availability
The Dell Premium lineup is now hitting the market. The Dell 14 Premium, a perfect blend of portability and performance, is now available starting at $1,649.99 (US) and $2,649.99 (CA).
For those who need maximum power, the Dell 16 Premium with the NVIDIA RTX 5060 GPU is also available, starting at $2,699.99 (US) and $3,749.99 (CA). Dell has announced that other configurations of the Dell 16 Premium, including models with Intel Arc graphics, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050, and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, will be available soon.
Both laptops share the same design language, featuring a sleek aesthetic with edge-to-edge displays and a robust build quality thanks to premium materials like CNC aluminum and Gorilla Glass 3.
| Header Cell – Column 0 | Dell Premium 14 | Dell Premium 16 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 Processor 255H (16-Core, 24MB Cache, up to 5.1 GHz)Intel Core Ultra 7 Processor 265H (16-Core, 24MB Cache, up to 5.3 GHz) | Intel® Core Ultra 7 Processor 255H (16-Core, 24MB Cache, up to 5.1 GHz)Intel® Core Ultra 7 Processor 265H (16-Core, 24MB Cache, up to 5.3 GHz)Intel® Core Ultra 9 Processor 285H (16-core, 24MB Cache, up to 5.4 GHz) |
| NPU | Intel AI Boost NPU, 13 TOPs | Intel AI Boost NPU, 13 TOPs |
| RAM | 16/32/64GB LPDDR5X dual-channel at 6,400 MT/s16/32/64GB LPDDR5X dual-channel at 8,400 MT/s | 16/32/64GB LPDDR5X dual-channel at 7,467 MT/s32/64GB LPDDR5X dual-channel at 8,400 MT/s |
| Storage | Up to 4TB PCIe 4 SSD | Up to 4TB PCIe 4 SSD |
| Graphics | Intel Arc graphics 140TNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU 6GB GDDR6 (30W) | Intel Arc 140T GPUNVIDIA® GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR7 (45W)NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR7 (45W)NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR7 (55W) |
| Display | 14.5-inch 2K (1920 x 1200) InfinityEdge non-touch display, 500-nits typical brightness, 100% sRGB minimum, Eyesafe technology, anti-glare, Dolby Vision14.5-inch 3.2K (3200 x 2000) OLED InfinityEdge touch display, 400-nits typical brightness, 100% DCI-P3, Dolby Vision, Eyesafe technology, anti–reflective, anti-smudge | 16.3-inch 2K (1920 x 1200) InfinityEdge non-touch display, 500-nits typical brightness, 100% sRGB, Dolby Vision, Eyesafe technology, anti-glare16.3-inch 4K (3840 x 2400) OLED InfinityEdge touch 400-nits typical brightness, 100% DCI-P3, DisplayHDR 500, Dolby Vision, Eyesafe technology, anti-reflective, anti-smudge |
| Wireless | Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE201 2×2 +Bluetooth 5.4 Wireless Card | Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE201 2×2 +Bluetooth 5.4 Wireless Card |
| Battery | 70Whr | 99.5Whr |
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB Type-C ) with DisplayPort 2.1 and Power DeliverymicroSDXC card reader v7.1 UHS-I/UHS-IIUniversal audio jack | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB Type-C ) with DisplayPort 2.1 and Power Delivery with Intel, NVIDIA RTX 5050 & 50603x Thunderbolt 5 (USB Type-C) with DisplayPort 2.1 and Power Delivery with NVIDIA RTX 5070microSDXC card reader v7.1 UHS-I/UHS-IIUniversal audio jack |
| Camera | 1080pWindows Hello | 1080pWindows Hello |
| Security | TPM 2.0 FIPS 140-2 CertifiedTCG Certified Windows Hello compliant fingerprint reader in power button & Windows Hello camera in upper bezelDell Support Assist for Home PCs | TPM 2.0 FIPS 140-2 CertifiedTCG Certified Windows Hello compliant fingerprint reader in power button & Windows Hello camera in upper bezelDell Support Assist for Home PCs |
| Price | From $1,649.99 | From $2,699.99 |
A Commitment to Sustainability
Dell has also doubled down on its environmental commitments with the Premium line. Both laptops are Energy Star certified and have achieved EPEAT gold registration with Climate+ designation. They incorporate low-emission recycled aluminum and post-consumer recycled plastics, and the packaging is made from 100% recycled or renewable content.
With Windows 10 support ending on October 14, 2025, these devices are designed to be future-proof and could make for an easy transition for employees. Both the Dell 14 Premium and 16 Premium run on Windows 11 and include Copilot on Windows, the AI-powered assistant designed to enhance productivity and creativity.
The new Dell Premium laptops appear to be a compelling offering for anyone looking for a powerful and beautifully designed machine to fuel their ambitions. The question now is, will the “Premium” name resonate with consumers as strongly as the iconic “XPS” did for years?
