But overall, there are few Windows laptops that can compete right now.
The display is what really steals the show here: a gorgeous 3.2K OLED display with super-slim bezels.
This latter feature is impressive because Dell has somehow managed to squeeze in a 1080p webcam.
There’s no physical privacy shutter, but that’s never really been Dell’s thing, unfortunately.
For one, let’s talk about top-firing speakers.
Down-firing speakers are genuinely terrible.
The exterior finish comes in two colors: Platinum or Graphite.
The finish is a CNC machined aluminum with a glass palm rest, and everything about it feels premium.
Another major issue is the trackpad, in that it’s invisible.
Likewise, the touchbar along the top is in place of actual function keys.
Next, you have the webcam.
The heat management is ok, but given its thin form factor, the undersidecanget hot under load.
As far as Windows laptops go, this is possibly one of the best-looking laptops going.
Dell XPS 14 9440: Battery life
Intel chips have not had good battery life for years.
Should you buy a Dell XPS 14 9440?
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