It’s a potent pairing, with the Dell’s result of 0.62 in our benchmarks matching Asus’ Zenbook UX31. Our review model boasted the top-end specification: a Core i7 processor alongside Samsung’s newest 256GB SSD, the PM830. Whether it’s kicking back with a movie, or churning through a demanding video edit, the XPS 13 delivers sterling performance. It’s by no means bad, though, and the glass surface feels great under the finger, delivering accurate cursor control, and the whole pad gives way with a solid, reassuring click. As with most of its rivals, the multitouch functions also seem a bit tacked on – there’s still no getting away from the fact that Windows just isn’t as gesture-friendly as OS X. It occasionally requires a firm tap to get a response, and we missed the ability to use two-fingered taps to emulate a right-click. The touchpad doesn’t quite scale the heights of the keyboard.
It’s easily the best keyboard of any current Ultrabook. It’s backlit, too: a keyboard shortcut flicking between two brightness levels, or turning it off completely. The keyboard is wonderful, the slight dip in the centre of each key combining with a crisp action that makes for quick, confident typing. Whether it’s the way the weight is distributed across the chassis, or perhaps the soft-to-the-touch yet rigid feel of the carbon fibre base tricking the senses, this is a solid-feeling laptop.ĭespite the relatively dainty dimensions, the XPS 13 sacrifices nothing in the way of comfort. Indeed, more than one of the PC Pro team remarked at its heft. At 1.38kg, the XPS 13 can hardly be accused of being overweight yet, somehow, it feels heavier than its counterparts.
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