My 2026 Dell XPS 16 short review
Pros
- Excellent display – The tandem OLED panel is outstanding in brightness and color accuracy.
- Superb speakers – The sound quality rivals the quad-speaker setup of the MacBook Air 15".
- Great keyboard – Although some claim the zero-lattice design causes frequent typos, that’s unfounded. The short key travel is compensated by excellent tactile feedback, creating the illusion of deeper travel.
- Elegant design – As always, the XPS lineup is praised for its premium, refined aesthetics.
Cons
- Difficult internal access – Opening the bottom case requires loosening four screws and using a pry tool and thin plastic stick, which is quite troublesome. Inexperienced users risk damaging the chassis.
- Early production defects – Initial batches had firmware problems with the keyboard and trackpad. The keyboard sometimes missed input during fast typing, while the trackpad could stop functioning after extended use. The keyboard issue was resolved through a BIOS update, but replacing the trackpad is recommended. The original trackpad has an exposed gold haptic module, while the improved version covers it with a silver metal plate—likely for insulation purposes.
u/Local-Writer703 — 13 hours ago