What you need to know
- Dell introduced the upgraded XPS 13 (7390) ahead of IFA 2019.
- While the laptop looks the same on the outside, it now packs Intel's 10th Gen "Comet Lake" CPUs.
- The Dell XPS 13 (7390) will launch August 27 starting at $900. The XPS 13 2-in-1 (7390) is already available with 10th Gen CPUs starting at $999.
Dell announced a refresh of its popular XPS 13 laptop today ahead of the start of the IFA 2019 trade show in Berlin. Dubbed the XPS 13 (7390), this refresh doesn't bring a new design to the table, but it does pack one key upgrade: Intel's latest 10th Gen processors.
The upgraded XPS 13 (7390) will let you pick from a range of 14nm 10th Gen "Comet Lake" processors, which also debuted today to complement the 10nm "Ice Lake" CPUs launched earlier in August. You'll be able to choose from Core i3, Core i5, and Core i7 CPUs, which bring a few notable enhancements to the table with this generation.
Intel claims that its "Comet Lake" CPUs push up to "double-digit performance gains" over its previous generation, which should mean there's plenty of power on tap for the XPS 13 (7390). These chips also come with support for Wi-Fi 6, the latest iteration of the Wi-Fi standard, and built-in Thunderbolt 3 support.
Elsewhere, the new XPS 13 (7390) is very much the same machine we saw get an updated design at CES 2019. The 13.3-inch display comes with Dolby Vision support, along with both 1080p and 4K options. You can also equip the laptop with up to 16GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 RAM and up to 2TB of PCIe SSD storage. Here's a full look at the specs:
| Category | Dell XPS 13 (7390) |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 |
| Display | 13.3 inches4K InfinityEdge touch1080p InfinityEdge touch1080p InfinityEdge (non-touch) |
| Processor | Up to Intel Core i7-10710U |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics |
| Memory | Up to 16GB 2133MHz LPDDR3 |
| Storage | Up to 2TB PCIe SSD |
| Front Camera | 2.25mm 720p webcam |
| Security | Windows Hello via optional fingerprint reader |
| Connectivity | Killer AX1650 (2x2) built on Intel WiFi6 ChipsetBluetooth 5.0Miracast capable |
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 3 (DisplayPort/ power delivery, 4 lanes of PCI Express Gen 3)1x microSD card reader1x 3.5mm headphone/microphone jack1x wedge-shaped lock slot |
| Audio | 2x 2W stereo speakers |
| Battery | 52Whr |
| Dimensions | 7.8 -11.6 mm (0.3-0.46 in) x 302mm (11.9in) x 199mm (7.8 in) |
| Weight | 1.16 kg (2.6 lbs)-1.23 kg (2.7 lbs) |
| Colors | Silver/Black, Frost, Rose Gold |
| Availability | August 27 |
The Dell XPS 13 (7390) is expected to go on sale starting August 27 with a starting price of $900. In the meantime, the new Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 is already available starting at $999 with Intel's 10th Gen "Ice Lake" CPUs for those who prefer a convertible laptop.
The latest Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 (7390) has been revamped for 2019, adding Intel's powerful new 10th Gen "Ice Lake" Core processors, Wi-Fi 6, a 4K 16:10 display, and much more.
