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The 14S Is Dell's Next Answer to the MacBook Neo—and It Should Be More Affordable, Too
Dell says the student-focused laptop will offer up to 23 hours of Netflix streaming and start near the XPS 13’s $700 price.
- On Wednesday, Dell unveiled the 14S laptop at IFA 2026 in Berlin, positioning it as an affordable, student-focused alternative to the Apple MacBook Neo.
- The 14S features Intel Wildcat Lake processors with display options ranging from 1200p to 2.8K resolution, supporting configurations up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.
- Designed with an all-aluminum chassis, the laptop comes in four colors—Linen, Dusty Rose, Washed Denim, and Velvet Green—and includes HDMI 1.4 and two USB-C ports.
- Dell promises all-day battery life from the 61.2Wh battery; a spokesperson described performance as "where it really shines," with up to 21 hours of Netflix streaming.
- While official pricing remains TBD, Dell intends to keep the 14S accessible to students, positioning it below the premium Dell XPS 13 as a budget alternative.
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Dell’s newest laptop sounds a lot like a MacBook Neo
Dell's new Dell 14S laptop sounds a lot like a MacBook Neo: it comes in four colors, is aimed at students, and it starts with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Announced at IFA 2026, the 14S is meant to sit below the recently launched XPS 13 and offer another affordable laptop option as […]
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