Recommended
Dell XPS 13 (2024)
from ~$999
- 3K OLED touch option
- Intel Core Ultra
- Thinner design
- Better battery
Dell · Laptop · 2021
Upgrading your Dell XPS 13 (2021)? The best upgrades right now: Dell XPS 13 (2024), MacBook Pro 14" (M4). Compare specs, prices, and buy on Amazon in one tap.
Find your upgrade in the interactive 3D finder →| Display | 13.4" FHD+ |
|---|---|
| Chip | Intel Core i7-1195G7 |
| Memory | 16GB |
| Storage | 512GB |
| Battery | Up to 12h |
from ~$999
from ~$1599
Only the specs that actually change are listed — everything else is broadly the same.
| Dell XPS 13 (2021) | Dell XPS 13 (2024) | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 13.4" FHD+ | 13.4" 3K OLED |
| Chip | Intel Core i7-1195G7 | Intel Core Ultra 7 |
| Battery | Up to 12h | Up to 13h |
Your Dell XPS 13 (2021) is 5+ years old, which is past the point where most laptops stop receiving full software and security updates and where battery wear is significant. This is a genuine upgrade case — and the gains below are large enough that you'll notice them daily, not just on a spec sheet.
For most people the Dell XPS 13 (2024) is the best balance of price and improvement, starting around $999. The main gains: 3K OLED touch option; Intel Core Ultra; Thinner design; Better battery.
It still works, but at 5+ years you're likely past full software support and well into battery wear. Most owners at this age notice a real difference after upgrading.
Trade-in values move constantly with condition and carrier promotions, so treat any fixed number with suspicion. Check the current offer from Apple, Samsung, or your carrier directly, and compare it against selling privately — private sales usually pay more but take longer.