Meet the Next Wave of Dell’s Flagship Laptops

Dell unveils the new Dell 16 Premium and Dell 14 Premium, delivering performance advancements to meet the needs of students, creators and entrepreneurs.

Today, Dell unveils its new lineup of flagship laptops, now under the Dell Premium name. Powered by the latest Intel® Core Ultra 200H series processors, these devices deliver meaningful performance advancements designed for students, creators and entrepreneurs who rely on their PCs to fuel their ambitions and keep pace with what’s next.

Dell 14 and 16 premium laptops

Staying true to the XPS tradition, the new Dell Premium laptops uphold the signature craftsmanship and innovation that customers know and love – stunning displays, elevated and smooth finishes, monochromatic colors and cutting-edge technology. The new name signals a fresh chapter — one that makes it easier than ever to find the right PC while providing the same exceptional quality, design and performance.

Displays that redefine the experience

The display is where the experience begins, and the new Dell Premium laptops continue to set the standard with amazing front-of-screen experiences. With slightly larger screens — 14.5 inches on the Dell 14 Premium and 16.3 inches on the Dell 16 Premium — paired with our signature InfinityEdge bezels, these displays maximize screen real estate without increasing the footprint of the device.

For those who seek cinematic visuals, OLED options deliver up to 4K resolution, 120Hz variable refresh rates, deeper blacks and vivid colors. These displays ensure every detail pops, whether you’re creating content, collaborating or streaming media. And EyeSafe technology developed to reduce blue light exposure means comfort without compromising color.

Performance to match ambitions

The Dell Premium laptops enable people to push boundaries, featuring advancements designed to meet demanding tasks head on.

  • Increased creativity and productivity: The Intel Core Ultra 200H series CPUs deliver up to 33% faster¹ performance for daily work and up to 21% faster speeds² in lightweight 3D and creative apps. Combined with memory speeds up to 8400MHz, these laptops handle multitasking, video editing and online collaboration effortlessly.
  • Exceptional battery life: If you want the best battery life while still enjoying vivid and vibrant colors with sharp contrast, configure devices with our power-saving 2K LCD display. This display delivers up to 20 hours of streaming battery on the Dell 14 Premium³ and up to 27 hours on the Dell 16 Premium.4
  • Enhanced multithreading: Complex workflows like high-resolution video editing or batch photo processing are smoother with advanced multithreading. By using multiple CPU cores in parallel, you can boost the speed of demanding tasks by up to 23%.5
  • Cool and quiet operations: Our innovative Liquid Crystal Polymer fan blades deliver enhanced cooling performance, alongside a unique housing shape designed to boost airflow. This helps your laptop stay cool while performing demanding tasks, all without increasing noise levels.

Dell 16 Premium: Power at its peak

Powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processors and tailored for intensive workloads, the Dell 16 Premium delivers up to 45W of sustained CPU performance, meaning demanding applications run without compromise.

For those pushing the boundaries of creativity, the optional NVIDIA Blackwell-powered GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs take your projects to the next level and add AI-enhanced features for outstanding graphics quality and immersive experiences. NVIDIA DLSS 4 supercharges performance by accelerating image generation, quickly transforming your ideas into reality. For connectivity, optional Intel Thunderbolt 56 offers groundbreaking speeds up to 80/120 Gbps for efficient multitasking, lightning-fast data transfers and support for up to four 8K displays.

Dell 14 Premium: Compact and capable

Balancing portability and performance, the Dell 14 Premium features integrated graphics with up to 29% faster speeds for everyday operations.7 An optional NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 laptop GPU accelerates your workflow, while Wi-Fi 7 performance even more with up to 4.8x faster throughput.8

Find Your Perfect Fit

The 16 Premium offers a more expansive display and higher-performance options, while the 14 Premium packs a more portable punch. Infused with the same design principles, both laptops focus on craftsmanship and robust build quality. Modern, edge-to-edge displays create a sleek, harmonious aesthetic, while premium materials like CNC aluminum and Gorilla Glass 3 ensure a product that’s strong, durable, lightweight and built to perform.

The Dell Premium line has met environmental criteria to help accelerate the circular economy. It’s Energy Star certified and meets the highest criteria with the EPEAT9 gold registration, now with Climate+ designation.10 We integrate low-emissions recycled aluminum and post-consumer recycled plastics throughout each product. Packaging consists of 100% recycled or renewable content11, exemplifying how circular design and premium performance can coexist.

Future-ready with Windows 11

It’s time to upgrade to greatness. Both Dell Premium laptops run on Windows 11, delivering a modern and secure computing experience with Copilot on Windows, an AI-powered assistant designed to enhance productivity and creativity.

With Windows 10 support ending on October 14, 2025, these devices help you stay ready for the future with built-in security, faster performance and on-device AI-powered applications. Read more here to learn about how to prepare for Windows 10 end of support.

Final words

These Dell Premium devices are perfect PCs for students, creators and entrepreneurs.

Check out our press kit and the official Dell Premium page for more information. Follow and stay connected with us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, X, and LinkedIn.


1 Based on internal testing, May 2025 comparing the Dell 14 Premium with Intel U7 255H, 32GB of RAM, 1TB SSD, Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics and XPS 14 with Intel U7 155H, 32GB of RAM, 1TB SSD, and Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics using the CrossMark Bapco benchmark.
2Based on internal Dell testing, May 2025 comparing the Dell 14 Premium with Intel U7 255H, 32GB of RAM, 512GB SSD and XPS 14 with Intel U7 155H, 32GB of RAM, 512GB SSD using the Wildlife Extreme Unlimited benchmark.
3Netflix streaming battery benchmark: Dell 14 Premium tested with Intel Core Ultra 7-255H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Intel Arc graphics and 2K display. Testing conducted by Dell labs in June 2025 with display brightness set to 150 nits (40%) and wireless enabled. Based on streaming Netflix 1080p content using the Netflix Windows 11 app. Actual battery life may be significantly less than the test results and varies depending on product configuration and use, software, usage, operating conditions, power management settings and other factors. Maximum battery life will decrease with time. The stated Watt Hour (WHr) is not an indication of battery life.
4 Up to 27 hours battery life: Netflix streaming battery benchmark: Dell 16 Premium tested with Intel Core Ultra 7-255H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Intel Arc graphics and 2K display. Testing conducted by Dell labs in June 2025 with display brightness set to 150 nits (40%) and wireless enabled. Based on streaming Netflix 1080p content using the Netflix Windows 11 app. Actual battery life may be significantly less than the test results and varies depending on product configuration and use, software, usage, operating conditions, power management settings and other factors. Maximum battery life will decrease with time. The stated Watt Hour (WHr) is not an indication of battery life. Launching later this summer.
5 Based on internal Dell testing, May 2025 comparing the Dell 14 Premium with Intel U7 255H, 32GB of RAM, 512GB SSD and XPS 14 with Intel U7 155H, 32GB of RAM, 512GB SSD using the CR23 Multi-Core benchmark.
6Available with NVIDIA 5070, launching later this summer.
7 Internal Dell testing comparing Dell 14 Premium with Intel U7 255H, 32GB of RAM, 512GB SSD and XPS 14 with Intel U7 155H, 32GB of RAM, 512GB SSD using the CrossMark Bapco benchmark.
8 Based on internal testing, December 2023.
9 EPEAT registration varies by country. Please see www.epeat.net for specific country registration and rating
10 Based on internal analysis, May 2025. Based on EPEAT Climate + Designations. EPEAT registered where applicable. EPEAT registration varies by country. See www.epeat.net for registration status by country.
11Contains up to 92.3% recycled content and 7.7% renewable content in the form of sustainably forested materials. Excludes optional items added to order and included in box.

Kevin Terwilliger

About the Author: Kevin Terwilliger

Kevin Terwilliger serves as the VP/GM of the PC Product Management Group, where he leads the strategic oversight of all Commercial, Consumer, and Gaming product lines. He is responsible for every aspect of PC product management, including market analysis, business vision development, product roadmap definition, and the successful launch of Dell’s portfolio of market-leading AI notebooks and desktops.   With over 17 years of industry expertise and 31 patents for innovative customer solutions, Kevin has enhanced the customer experience throughout product development, identifying opportunities to improve end-user satisfaction and drive value through innovation. Kevin holds an MBA from the McCombs School of Business and is a recurring speaker at annual forums such as Dell Tech Summit and Dell Tech World and actively engages with customers and industry analysts.