Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
The new Dell XPS 14 is back — but Dell quietly built two very different laptops under the same name.
Check out the 2026 Dell XPS 14 - go.magik.ly/ml/3rhue
I tested both the $3,000+ Intel Core Ultra X7 358H model and the $2,069 Intel Core Ultra 5 325 model side by side, and one of them does something I've genuinely never seen in any laptop before. Same chassis, same beautiful CNC aluminum design, completely different machines. Here's everything you need to know before you spend your money.
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00:00 Dell XPS 14 vs Dell XPS 14 — what's the catch?
00:30 Design, build quality & ports
01:23 Keyboard & haptic touchpad
02:30 OLED vs IPS display comparison
03:45 Webcam & microphone test
04:03 Intel Core Ultra performance & benchmarks
05:54 Intel Arc graphics & gaming performance
07:02 Quad speakers sound test
07:27 Fan noise & thermals
07:58 🔋 Battery life reveal — 39 hours?!
08:29 Price vs MacBook Pro M5 — the real problem
09:53 Final verdict — which XPS 14 should you buy?
The new Dell XPS 14 is back — but Dell quietly built two very different laptops under the same name.
Check out the 2026 Dell XPS 14 - go.magik.ly/ml/3rhue
I tested both the $3,000+ Intel Core Ultra X7 358H model and the $2,069 Intel Core Ultra 5 325 model side by side, and one of them does something I've genuinely never seen in any laptop before. Same chassis, same beautiful CNC aluminum design, completely different machines. Here's everything you need to know before you spend your money.
Affiliate Disclosure: Sometimes I earn a commission when you buy through my links at no extra cost to you.
Want to be part of the Moniz Family and support the channel become a channel member for some cool perks! youtube.com/channel/UCVlMUh4WsDQvOxCJJXmWwdw/join
This is where I get my Music: bit.ly/2T5iuPP
If you have any questions feel free to hit me up on Discord - discord.gg/mattmoniz
Follow me on Social Media:
Twitter: twitter.com/mattmoniz
Instagram: instagram.com/mattmoniz123
Website: matthewmoniz.com
00:00 Dell XPS 14 vs Dell XPS 14 — what's the catch?
00:30 Design, build quality & ports
01:23 Keyboard & haptic touchpad
02:30 OLED vs IPS display comparison
03:45 Webcam & microphone test
04:03 Intel Core Ultra performance & benchmarks
05:54 Intel Arc graphics & gaming performance
07:02 Quad speakers sound test
07:27 Fan noise & thermals
07:58 🔋 Battery life reveal — 39 hours?!
08:29 Price vs MacBook Pro M5 — the real problem
09:53 Final verdict — which XPS 14 should you buy?
