Dell Premium 14 review reveals that while the iconic XPS branding is gone, the performance and polish remain. Dell’s rebranding may seem confusing, but the 2025 Dell Premium 14 continues the legacy of the XPS 14 with a sleek build, powerful components, and a gorgeous OLED display.
Instead of a fresh chassis, Dell retains the elegant aluminum design from last year’s XPS 14. It’s a smart move. This laptop still looks premium with its Gorilla Glass 3, minimalist aesthetics, and just the right mix of ports: three USB-C Thunderbolt 4 ports, a 3.5mm audio jack, and microSD slot. It’s slightly heavier than a MacBook Pro at up to 3.79 lbs, but still very portable.
The glass touchpad spans nearly the entire bottom deck and blends perfectly into the wrist rest. Despite the invisible borders, it tracks fluidly and never feels cramped. There are also dual speakers flanking the keyboard, providing clear, loud sound.
Dell’s touch-sensitive function row, however, is a mixed bag. While the brightness and volume controls are fine, replacing essential keys like Escape and Delete with touch options might feel awkward—especially for power users needing keyboard shortcuts like Ctrl+Alt+Del.
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The 3.2K OLED 120Hz display is absolutely worth the upgrade. It sacrifices some peak brightness but delivers stunning contrast and richer color, ideal for creators and binge-watchers alike. The base display is a solid 2K 120Hz IPS panel, but the OLED version shines, especially for just a $200 bump.
Under the hood, the Premium 14 sports a Core Ultra 7 255H processor, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD by default. The reviewed unit featured 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, and an NVIDIA RTX 4050 GPU. That combo handled productivity and light gaming with ease. In fact, Cyberpunk 2077 ran at 60 fps at 1080p high settings with DLSS. Not bad for a portable ultrabook.
Battery life lands at 8.5 hours on PCMark’s Modern Office test—better than many gaming-focused laptops like the Razer Blade 14, though it trails behind ultralights like the Zenbook 14 OLED and even Dell’s own XPS 13, which hits over 13 hours.
Ultimately, the Dell Premium 14 review confirms that despite the rebrand, the laptop remains a top-tier ultraportable for Windows users. It blends design elegance, strong specs, and practical features. The OLED version with discrete graphics is an especially smart pick for users who need flexibility between work and play.
At $2,450 fully loaded, it’s an investment—but one that Dell often discounts (like the current $200 off deal). Even the base model at $1,650, or $1,850 with OLED, remains competitively priced for what you get.
If you’re considering a Windows ultraportable and want something that’s as reliable as it is stylish, the Dell Premium 14 should be at the top of your list.
