Dell XPS 13 (9350)

Dell's XPS 13 is the Windows answer to the ultraportable question, built around a machined aluminium shell and a 13.4-inch display with almost no bezel. The Lunar Lake platform trades peak power for endurance, so it runs cool and quiet through a working day rather than sprinting and throttling. The zero-lattice keyboard and capacitive function row divide opinion — try before committing if you type for a living. Two Thunderbolt 4 ports are the entire port selection, so a dongle is not optional. Choose it for travel and office work where weight and screen quality outrank gaming or rendering.