{
  "id": 5041830,
  "title": "Dell Doubles Down on Cheap Student Laptops With Lower-End Dell 14S Configs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/dell-doubles-down-on-cheap-student-laptops-with-lower-end-dell-14s",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-02T07:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CNET",
    "slug": "cnet",
    "url": "https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/dell-doubles-down-on-cheap-student-laptops-with-lower-end-dell-14s-configs/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dell is intensifying its efforts to compete with Apple's MacBook Neo by introducing a lower-cost line of Dell 14S laptops. These new models, set to launch later this fall, will showcase a variety of inexpensive yet colorful configurations, including four vibrant options. The Dell 14S series, already available in the market, will now include Intel Wildcat Lake processors, which are more energy-efficient compared to the current Panther Lake processors used in the existing Dell 14S models. These Wildcat Lake processors come in two power tiers: Core 5 320 and Core 7 350, both featuring six cores with a balance of performance and energy-saving capabilities. Dell's Wildcat Lake processors consume less power, specifically 15 watts with a turbo power limit of 35 watts, as opposed to the 25 watts limit for Panther Lake processors. This efficiency is expected to lead to extended battery life and quieter operation. The Dell 14S laptops will offer two display options: a 2K resolution (1,920 by 1200 pixels) with a 60Hz refresh rate and 300-nit brightness, or a 2.8K resolution (2,880 by 1,800 pixels) with a smoother 120Hz refresh rate and brighter 450-nit rating. The laptop's RAM starts at 8GB, expandable to 16GB, and comes with 256GB or 512GB SSD storage, with the option to upgrade to 1TB. The Dell 14S measures 2.5 pounds, slightly heavier than the XPS 13 and the MacBook Neo, which both weigh around 2.2 to 2.7 pounds. It also boasts a larger display and more ports, including USB-C, HDMI, and a headphone jack, compared to the XPS 13. Dell's new lineup aims to provide a more colorful and competitively priced alternative to Apple's Neo and Dell's XPS 13, potentially offering students enhanced options for their budget-friendly computing needs.",
  "summary": "The big question remains: How much will they cost?",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "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."
}