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Dell XPS 13 (DX13260)
XPS 13 DX13260 is Dell’s 12.75 mm / 1 kg 13.4-inch touch clamshell.
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In short
XPS 13 DX13260 is Dell’s 12.75 mm / 1 kg 13.4-inch touch clamshell. Locked here to Core 5 320, 8/16GB LPDDR5X, 256/512GB, 52Wh, two USB-C ports. Buy it for Windows weight and a 2.5K 120Hz touch panel. Skip it if you need Thunderbolt on the Core 5 SKU, more than 16GB RAM, HDMI, or a published wireless-web hour claim — Dell does not print one on this manual.
Who it is for
- Windows buyers who want a 1 kg 13-inch XPS and will live with two USB-C ports on the Core 5 320 SKU.
- Shoppers comparing a current XPS 13 against MacBook Air M3/M5 who need one locked Dell SKU.
- People who want a 2.5K 30–120Hz touch panel and Windows Hello IR camera in this size class.
Who should skip it
- Anyone who needs more than 16GB RAM. The DX13260 manual caps LPDDR5X at 16GB, soldered.
- Buyers who assume every XPS 13 has Thunderbolt. Core 5 320 is USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C; Thunderbolt 4 is the Ultra-processor shop row.
- People who need HDMI, SD, or a headphone jack on the chassis. This manual’s external ports are two USB-C only.
- Anyone who wants a published 15-hour wireless-web number. Dell writes “varies depending on operating conditions.”
- 14.5-inch DA14250 shoppers (three Thunderbolt 4, 70Wh, microSD). That is /laptops/dell-xps-14/.
Key differentiators
- 12.75 mm thick, 1 kg starting weight, CNC aluminum, Sky finish in the CMF table.
- 13.4-inch 2560×1600 touch, 500 nits typical, DCI-P3, VRR 30–120Hz, Eyesafe / low blue light.
- 1080p RGB + IR camera with Windows Hello; dual-array mics; quad speakers (manual: 3W+2W ×2).
- ExpressCharge 52Wh pack and 65W USB-C adapter. No OEM hour table.
Caveats
- XPS sprawl is the failure mode. This hub is DX13260 / Core 5 320. Ultra 5/7 change NPU TOPS and, on Dell.com, the port standard.
- Dell.com US displayed $799.99 (sold out) on afternoon re-verify 2026-09-19. An earlier same-day $699.99 configure-start citation is stale. Not a forever MSRP.
- No wireless-web or video-hour claim on the June 2026 manual. Do not invent one from a review.
- Dell product photography is not hosted here.
Laptop-category specs
Same rows on every laptop page (MacBook Air/Pro, Dell XPS, Framework, Surface Laptop). Same manufacturer rows on every laptop page.
| Attribute | Value | Source / note |
|---|---|---|
| Chip / processor | Locked: Intel Core 5 320 — 6 cores (2P + 4E), 6. | Dell XPS 13 DX13260 Setup and Specifications, June 2026Manual also lists Core Ultra 5 325 and Core Ultra 7 355. Do not blend those clocks into this row. |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics, shared system memory (Core 5 320) | Dell DX13260 manual — GPU—Integrated |
| RAM / memory configs | 8GB or 16GB LPDDR5X-7467, single-channel on-board, not upgradeable | Dell DX13260 manual — Memory |
| Storage configs | One M.2 2230 Gen4 x4 NVMe: 256GB or 512GB | Dell DX13260 manual — Storage |
| Display size | 13.4-inch (339.60 mm) diagonal; active area 288 × 180 mm | Dell DX13260 manual — Display |
| Display type | WLED touch, anti-glare, Eyesafe / Dell low blue light (TÜV Rheinland language in the manual) | Dell DX13260 manual — Display |
| Display resolution | 2560 × 1600 (2.5K), 225 ppi | Dell DX13260 manual — Display |
| Refresh rate | VRR 30–120Hz | Dell DX13260 manual — Display |
| Peak brightness (OEM) | 500 nits typical | Dell DX13260 manual — Display |
| Color / HDR (OEM) | DCI-P3 100% typical, 95% minimum; contrast 1600:1 minimum | Dell DX13260 manual — Display |
| Dimensions | 12.75 × 296.90 × 200.70 mm (0.50 × 11.69 × 7.90 in) front/rear height × width × depth | Dell DX13260 manual — Dimensions and weight |
| Weight | 1 kg (2.2 lb) starting; manual notes weight depends on configuration | Dell DX13260 manual; Dell.com US shop |
| Chassis material | Aluminum A/C/D covers (Sky Dull BB); display bezel Dell Standard Black matte | Dell DX13260 manual — Aesthetics and build |
| Finishes | Sky (manual CMF). Dell.com also lists Sky as the configure color on access day | Dell DX13260 manual; Dell.com |
| Battery capacity | 3-cell lithium-ion polymer, 52Wh, ExpressCharge, 11.70 VDC | Dell DX13260 manual — Battery |
| Battery — wireless web (OEM) | Not published | Dell DX13260 manual — BatteryManual: operating time varies by conditions. Do not invent hours. |
| Battery — video playback (OEM) | Not published | Dell DX13260 manual — Battery |
| Charging (OEM) | 65W USB-C adapter in the shop bill of materials. ExpressCharge: typically 80% in one hour / 100% in two hours when powered off (BIOS default). Minimum 27W to operate and charge; 65W for optimal / ExpressCharge | Dell DX13260 manual — Battery / power adapter; Dell.com |
| Ports | Locked Core 5 320: two USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) Type-C with DisplayPort 2.1 and USB PD 3.1. No media-card reader. No dedicated headphone jack on the port table | Dell DX13260 manual — External ports / left-right views; Dell.com US shopJune 2026 HTML left/right views: Core = USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C; Ultra = Thunderbolt 4. Shop bullets have concatenated those sentences. Manual views are the lock. |
| Webcam | FHD MIPI RGB + IR: 2MP still, 1920×1080 at 30 fps; IR 360×360 at 15 fps; 93.9° RGB FOV; Windows Hello | Dell DX13260 manual — Camera; Dell.com |
| Speakers | Woofers + tweeters, two channels each; Cirrus Logic CS42L43 + SmartAmp; Waves MaxxAudio 13; 3W+2W ×2 (10W average and 10W peak as printed in June 2026 Table 21) | Dell DX13260 manual — AudioDell.com shop tech-spec bullets have printed 2W+2W / 8W peak. Manual Table 21 is the lock. |
| Microphones | Dual digital-array microphones | Dell DX13260 manual |
| Keyboard | Backlit QWERTY with Copilot key; 80-key English US among the listed layouts | Dell DX13260 manual — Keyboard |
| Trackpad | Precision glass touchpad, >300 DPI; 118.5 × 68.5 mm | Dell DX13260 manual — Touchpad |
| Wireless (Wi-Fi / Bluetooth) | Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE213, 2x2, up to 2800 Mbps, 2.4/5/6 GHz; Bluetooth 6.0 | Dell DX13260 manual — Wireless |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home or Windows 11 Professional | Dell DX13260 manual — Operating system |
| External display support (OEM) | DisplayPort 2.1 over the USB-C ports; USB-C to DisplayPort adapter noted as sold separately. Manual has a “Connect external displays” chapter — no single max-count sentence extracted on access day | Dell DX13260 manualDo not invent a 2×8K number. |
| Security / biometrics | Windows Hello via IR camera; USB-C cable-lock support listed on the ports page | Dell DX13260 manual |
| Cooling | Not published | Dell DX13260 manualDo not call this fanless without a Dell sentence. |
| US MSRP (launch / current list) | $799.99 Dell.com US displayed Core 5 320 / 8GB / 512GB config, sold out on afternoon re-verify 2026-09-19. Earlier same-day $699.99 configure-start citation is stale | Dell.com US XPS 13 DX13260 shop |
| Price band | Thin Windows ultraportable ($700–$1,200 depending on CPU/RAM) | Derived from Dell.com |
| Announced | Manual original publish June 2026 (Rev. A00). Marketed as New XPS 13 Laptop (2026) | Dell DX13260 manual revision history; Dell.com |
| Availability | On Dell.com US as New XPS 13 / XPS 13 Laptop DX13260 on 2026-09-19. Afternoon re-verify: displayed Core 5 config sold out at $799.99 | Dell.com |
Dell XPS 13 (DX13260) extras
Unique to this line or SKU. Other laptops keep the first table aligned and swap this extras list.
| Attribute | Value | Source / note |
|---|---|---|
| Other chips on the same chassis | Core Ultra 7 355 Thunderbolt 4 lock is /laptops/dell-xps-13-ultra-7/. Ultra 5 325 is /laptops/dell-xps-13-ultra-5/. Do not promote Thunderbolt onto this Core 5 table. | Dell DX13260 manual; Dell.com |
| ExpressCharge / Adaptive | BIOS: ExpressCharge (default), Adaptive / Microsoft Smart Charging (~80% cap), Standard. Dell Optimizer Dynamic Charge also described | Dell DX13260 manual |
| Regulatory model | P212G / P212G001; system XPS 13 DX13260 | Dell DX13260 manual cover |
Overview
The 2026 Dell XPS 13 (regulatory model P212G, system DX13260) is Dell’s current 13-inch XPS ultraportable. The June 2026 Setup and Specifications manual (Rev. A00) is the sheet this hub cites: Intel Core 5 320 / Ultra 5 325 / Ultra 7 355 options, LPDDR5X 8GB or 16GB, one M.2 2230 NVMe (256GB or 512GB), a 13.4-inch 2560×1600 touch panel with 30–120Hz VRR and 500 nits typical, a 52Wh ExpressCharge pack, and a starting weight of 1 kg. This page locks the Core 5 320 + 13.4-inch 2.5K touch SKU.
XPS sprawl — 14/16, OLED rows, and Ultra-processor Thunderbolt shop units — is the failure mode this lock exists to stop.
We do not claim we compiled, traveled, or measured this machine. Dell does not print a wireless-web or video-hour number on this manual. “Not published” is the honest battery-hours cell.
Chip, memory, and storage
| Item (Dell manual) | Locked DX13260 / Core 5 320 |
|---|---|
| CPU | Core 5 320 — 6 cores (2P + 4E), 6 threads, 15W / 35W, up to 4.60 GHz, NPU up to 16 TOPS |
| GPU | Intel Graphics, shared memory |
| RAM | 8GB or 16GB LPDDR5X-7467, on-board, not upgradeable |
| SSD | One M.2 2230 Gen4 x4: 256GB or 512GB |
Ultra 5/7 clocks, TOPS, and Thunderbolt marketing stay on /laptops/dell-xps-13-ultra-5/ and /laptops/dell-xps-13-ultra-7/. Do not blend them into this chip row.
Display and chassis
13.4-inch (339.60 mm) WLED touch, 2560×1600, 225 ppi, VRR 30–120Hz, 500 nits typical, DCI-P3 100% typical. 12.75 mm thick, 1 kg starting weight, CNC aluminum, Sky finish in the CMF table.
Battery, ports, and webcam
| Item | What Dell published |
|---|---|
| Pack | 52Wh ExpressCharge |
| Wireless web / video hours | Not published on the June 2026 manual |
| Adapter | 65W USB-C |
| Ports (Core 5 320) | Two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C |
| Webcam | 1080p RGB + IR, Windows Hello |
| OS | Windows 11 Home or Pro |
Do not invent “15 hours” from a review or from an older XPS 13 sheet.
Software and price
Windows 11 Home or Pro as configured. Dell.com US displayed $799.99 (sold out) on afternoon re-verify. Quote the live configure page on write day; do not freeze it as MSRP.
How this page compares on a desk
/laptops/macbook-air-m5/— fanless Mac, MagSafe, published 18/15 hour table./laptops/framework-laptop-13/— user RAM/SSD, four Expansion Cards, no hour table./laptops/surface-laptop-13/— 2.7 lb ARM, 60Hz, fingerprint Hello./laptops/dell-xps-13-ultra-5/— Ultra 5 325, Thunderbolt 4 ×2, 47 TOPS. Same chassis; different first-table chip/ports./laptops/dell-xps-13-ultra-7/— Ultra 7 355, Thunderbolt 4 ×2, 49 TOPS. Same chassis; different first-table chip/ports.
Sources
- Dell US — New XPS 13 Laptop (DX13260) — accessed 2026-09-19
- Dell Support — XPS 13 DX13260 Setup and Specifications (processor chapter) — accessed 2026-09-19
- Dell — XPS 13 DX13260 Setup and Specifications (PDF extract used for tables) — accessed 2026-09-19
Frequently asked questions
Which XPS 13 is this?
DX13260, regulatory P212G, 2026 “New XPS 13.” Locked to Intel Core 5 320. Ultra 5/7 are siblings on the same manual, not this first-table chip row.
Does it have Thunderbolt?
Not on the locked Core 5 320 SKU. The manual’s Core 5 port table is USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C. Dell.com assigns Thunderbolt 4 to Core Ultra units. Say which CPU you mean.
How long does the battery last?
Dell does not publish a wireless-web or video-hour number on this manual. 52Wh + ExpressCharge is what we can cite. Do not borrow a review’s rundown.
Why not merge every XPS 13?
Because RAM tops out at 16GB, storage at 512GB, and ports split by CPU. One locked SKU is the only honest hub.
Is $699.99 still the start?
Not on afternoon re-verify 2026-09-19. Dell.com displayed $799.99 for the Core 5 320 / 8GB / 512GB class and marked it sold out. Quote the live shop page.
Shop says 8W speakers. Manual says 10W. Which?
June 2026 Table 21: 3W woofers ×2 + 2W tweeter ×2, 10W average and 10W peak. Dell.com shop bullets have printed 2W+2W / 8W peak. This hub locks the manual.
Official product page: Dell XPS 13 (DX13260). Tech specs: Dell XPS 13 (DX13260) specs.