Dell Relaunches XPS 14 and 16 at CES 2026

Dell Technologies relaunched its iconic XPS laptop lineup at CES 2026 in Las Vegas on Wednesday, reversing a controversial decision from the previous year to consolidate branding under generic labels like Dell Premium and Dell Pro. The company introduced redesigned XPS 14 and XPS 16 models, emphasizing premium performance, portability, and user feedback, with availability set to begin January 6 in the United States.

The move comes after Dell's 2025 overhaul, which eliminated distinct brand names for its consumer and business laptops, leading to widespread confusion among consumers and reviewers over model distinctions. Dell officials acknowledged the misstep during a pre-briefing event, stating the company had learned from sales data and customer input. "It was obvious we needed to change," said Jeff Clarke, Dell's chief operating officer. The XPS brand, long recognized for its high-end Windows laptops, will now serve as the flagship for premium consumer devices, while business-oriented lines like Dell Pro remain intact.

The new XPS 14 and XPS 16 feature a complete redesign, incorporating CNC-machined aluminum unibody construction with Gorilla Glass for enhanced durability. Both...