Dell XPS 13 Plus (2023): Trackpad and keyboard Using the invisible haptic touchpad takes a lot of getting used to. In fact, we couldn’t get used to it in the testing period.

The Dell XPS 13 (2022) is the best Windows laptop you can buy, offering a stunning display, a great keyboard and long battery life within an attractive, slim design that’s easy to take anywhere.

It’s a similar case for weight, where the 2.71-pound Dell XPS 13 Plus is slightly heavier than other XPS models. And yet, the XPS 13 Plus certainly feels portable in the hand.

A Surface Pro 9 with a Core i5 CPU, 16GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD, along with the keyboard cover, is $1,578. A similarly configured XPS 13 two-in-one, also with the keyboard cover, is $1,299.

Dell has redesigned its XPS 13 to make it one of the most powerful and beautiful 13-inchers you can buy. But this model comes with a high price tag and doesn’t fix the heat and battery problems ...