Dell XPS 9365 (13.3-inch, 2017)

Beautiful design ; Great audio ; Comfortable keyboard ; Solid performance

No full-sized SD card reader or USB ports ; Screen not ideal for artists

The XPS 13 is the best all-round, small-form-factor Windows 10 laptop you can buy, but it isn’t quite perfect.

Sturdy, light chassis ; Outstanding keyboard ; Strong performance ; Long-lasting battery

Limited USB connectivity ; Mediocre touchpad

We gave the Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 our Best of Computing at CES 2017. Handing out such an award is always a risk. Sometimes, a device doesn’t hold up to closer scrutiny. But Dell’s latest is rock solid. It posted great scores in our benchmarks and, just as...

Increíble funcionamiento ; Fantástica vida de la batería ; Grandioso precio ; Muchas opciones

La cámara web es aun un problema ; Pobre posición de las bocinas.

La constante unión de estilo, funcionamiento y precio, nos permite omitir algunos defectos en el diseño, para así otorgarle al el laptop Dell XPS 13 nuestro premio Mejor en su clase una vez mas.

Fast performance ; Reliable battery life ; Compact size ; Great keyboard and trackpad ; A full-size SD card slot!

Thicker and heavier than similar laptops ; The world’s worst webcam placement ; It’s time for a design refresh

The XPS 13 deserves a place in laptop history for what it accomplished: making laptops smaller and more portable than ever before. But perhaps now it’s time for Dell to look to future and reinvent itself again.

Gorgeous design and screen ; Excellent keyboard and trackpad ; Centered webcam

Low in power ; Middling battery life

Dell’s first XPS 13 2-in-1 nails the aesthetics of translating its own winning clamshell laptop into a convertible hybrid. However, low-power parts keep it from remaining competitive with the lot of flagship 2-in-1 laptops.

Solid build quality ; Great keyboard ; Smooth trackpad ; Bright, sharp display

Terrible power button ; Unpredictable sleep behavior ; Difficult to open ; Awkward as a tablet ; Limited port options

Dell's best laptop tries too hard and loses its charm

Highly portable. Sleek yet sturdy build. Long battery life. USB-C and Thunderbolt ports. Comfortable keyboard. Thin bezels maximize screen real estate. Fanless processor keeps things quiet and cool.

Limited connectivity options. May require additional dongles and accessories. Awkward webcam angle when used in Laptop mode.

So why would you opt for the XPS 13 2-in-1? There are plenty of reasons, ranging from its sleek look and excellent build quality to its quiet and cool performance and that little bit of extra screen space. While the lack of USB Type-A ports is irksome...