Dell XPS 13 Plus
We’re used to putting the Dell XPS 13 on our best list. But this year, it’s here. Apple’s purposely dropped the baton on the “nobody asked for this” touch-based function row, but for whatever reason, Dell’s decided to pick it up. Combine that with a near-invisible touchpad and an unnervingly low profile edge-to-edge keyboard with little space in-between keys, and the Dell XPS 13 Plus is way harder to use than it needs to be. Unfortunately, if you want the classic design, you’re gonna have to settle for worse specs— the Dell XPS 13’s old design is still available in non-Plus versions, but Dell isn’t letting you kit them out as high as you can the Plus.
– Michelle Ehrhardt
