{
  "id": 369958,
  "title": "I tested the Dell14S for a week — and its epic battery life blew me away",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/i-tested-the-dell14s-for-a-week-and-its-epic-battery-life-blew-me-away",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-09T11:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/laptops/dell-14s-2026-review"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Dell 14S is a new addition to Dell's 2026 laptop lineup, positioned below the XPS 14 and replacing the short-lived 14 Plus. It aims to offer XPS-like features at a more affordable price, and the result is a qualified success. While it features a more durable aluminum chassis and delivers strong performance, the price increase of roughly 43% compared to the previous 14 Plus is a significant factor to consider. Dell claims the 14S offers an exceptional battery life, lasting 20 hours and 41 minutes in continuous web surfing tests, which outperforms the MacBook Air M5 by over 5 hours and is as good as the XPS 14 OLED. However, the display is dim, and the laptop is relatively thick for its size. Despite the higher price, the Dell 14S offers premium build quality, solid performance, and a great design that puts it in the same league as other premium laptops.",
  "summary": "The Dell 14S delivers epic battery life, solid performance, and a premium chassis, but a dim display and pricier configurations could hold it back.",
  "key_points": [
    "Dell 14S offers exceptional battery life of 20 hours and 41 minutes",
    "Competes with MacBook Air M5 and XPS 14 OLED in battery duration",
    "Premium build quality and solid performance despite higher price"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}