Trusted Reviews80
A capable ultrabook with class-leading battery life, solid performance and a pleasant OLED panel.
Dell 14S
5 expert reviews#27 of 32 laptops
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recommend
recommend
Best for ultrabook battery life
Critics’ consensus
5 professional reviewers tested the Dell 14S, and 2 recommend it. Most praised: battery life and picture quality. Most common complaint: brightness.
Reviewed by Trusted Reviews, Tom's Guide, ZDNET and 2 more
The catch: The OLED screen is dim and glossy, and options push the price up.
Critics agree
Scores run from 70 to 80All 5 scores printed by the outlets
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What do critics say about the Dell 14S?
Tom's Guide80
Delivers an XPS-like feel at a lower price with excellent battery life, making it appealing for students.
ZDNET70
A midrange laptop that nails fundamentals, with smooth performance, a vivid OLED display and around 22 hours of battery.
WIRED70
A solid premium-feeling laptop with great battery and display colors, but its price is high against cheaper and older models.
Tom's Hardware70
A cheaper alternative to the XPS 14 with aluminum build, OLED option and over 20 hours of battery.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates
What critics praise most
Battery life5 of 5
Picture quality3 of 5
Performance3 of 5
What critics dislike most
Brightness4 of 5
Price3 of 5
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Common questions
Is the Dell 14S worth it?
Critics are divided: 2 of 5 recommend it. The OLED screen is dim and glossy, and options push the price up.
Do critics agree about the Dell 14S?
Critics agree: scores range from 70 (ZDNET) to 80 (Trusted Reviews), a spread of 10 points across 5 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.
What do critics dislike about the Dell 14S?
Brightness (4 of 5 reviews), Price (3 of 5 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Dell 14S?
The Apple MacBook Air (M4) (critic score 91), top pick, narrowly.