Dell just made its boldest product decision yet at CES 2026, and XPS fans should rejoice

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• Dell is bringing back the XPS brand name.
• The company has launched new Dell XPS 14 and XPS 16 devices. 
• The laptops feature form-factor tuning and the latest Intel processors.

When Dell announced it was retiring its popular laptop lines for a consolidated "Pro/Plus/Premium" naming convention last year, consumers were more than a little confused. The XPS was a well-respected product line with a distinct identity -- wouldn't giving that up dilute the brand (especially for something that sounds like it came out of Cupertino)?

Well, Dell may have found the answer. Just a year later, the company is bringing back the XPS brand name with the new Dell XPS 14 and XPS 16, plus a 13-inch model that will be released later this year. 

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