Each model includes an AC USB-C 60W adapter and features two Thunderbolt 4 ports (but no headphone jack), a Windows Hello 720p webcam, and a built-in fingerprint reader. There will also be a developer version that will be released with Ubuntu 20.04 As we noted at CES, this new version of the XPS 13 has a more futuristic look than the standard Dell model. The most notable differences are the series of function keys that resemble the Plus touch bar, as well as the keyboard, which is flush with the frame. Finally, there is the new trackpad that is invisible to the eye, but occupies a similar (if not slightly larger) amount of real estate in the middle of the glass-covered wrist rest. And instead of physically clicking, trackpad hardware mimics click with tactile feedback, like Apple’s recent laptops. It certainly looks nice, but we’ll have to look at the full review if the new keyboard and touchpad are really enjoyable to use. Although Dell did not disclose pricing information for other configurations, you will be able to upgrade your XPS 13 Plus at the time of purchase with a 1080p touchscreen (not touch by default) or 4K touchscreen. The best screen option is a 3.5K (3456 x 2160) Gorilla Glass 7 OLED touch screen with 100% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage. In terms of processing power, Dell can reach a 12th generation Intel Core i7-1280P with 14 cores, as well as up to 32 GB of DDR5 RAM and up to 2 TB of PCIe 4.0 SSD storage. Oh, and one last thing: there will be a developer version of XPS 13 Plus that will be available with Ubuntu 20.04 and will cost $ 1,249.99. We look forward to testing the XPS 13 Plus soon. As my colleague Monica Chin wrote in her presence in January, we are cautiously optimistic that all these aesthetic changes will not prevent it from being a good machine. But stay tuned for the full review to find out.
