Published: June 1, 2026 • 4:30 AM IST · Updated: June 1, 2026 • 10:12 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Dell is making good on its tease from CES and finally announcing a new XPS 13. The XPS 13 returns as a budget-friendly option, launching in July at a promotional student price of $599 — though that introductory deal only runs until September for back-to-school shopping;
it’ll start at $699 for everyone else.
The $599 promo exactly matches up with the MacBook Neo’s starting price, but students can actually get Apple’s budget laptop for $100 less.
Published June 1, 2026.
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is a reviewer covering laptops and the occasional gadget. He spent over 15 years in the photography industry before joining The Verge as a deals
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This development is important because it may impact public opinion, policy decisions, and future developments related to Dell is bringing back the XPS 13 as a MacBook Neo competitor.
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is a reviewer covering laptops and the occasional gadget.
He spent over 15 years in the photography industry before joining The Verge as a deals writer in 2021.
Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.
Dell is making good on its tease from CES and finally announcing a new XPS 13.
The XPS 13 returns as a budget-friendly option, launching in July at a promotional student price of $599 — though that introductory deal only runs until September for back-to-school shopping; it’ll start at $699 for everyone else.