Dell just announced the new $699 XPS 13 — and it could be a MacBook Neo killer

The new XPS 13 is Dell's answer to the MacBook Air, with a $699 starting price - Liliputing

Dell launches the XPS 13 (2026) starting at $699 (consumer) or $599 (student), with a 13.4" 2560×1600 touchscreen, backlit keyboard, and up to Intel Core Ultra Series 3 "Panther Lake" — positioned directly against Apple's $599 MacBook Neo. The move signals Dell's intent to contest Apple's entry-level thin-and-light dominance on hardware specs and price, though the two-USB-C-only design with no headphone jack will be a friction point for enterprise procurement.