TechRadar's Computing team tests dozens of laptops each year, and Dell models consistently impress. I know, because when I came to round up our top-scoring options for this article, I struggled to find any duds. I was spoiled for choice. Below, you'll find a showcase of the Dell laptops that we've reviewed over the past year or so, and which managed to earn four stars or higher when put through our demanding review process.Most are high-end laptops that rival the best the likes of Apple have to offer, but you'll also find some brilliant affordable options, and some versatile 2-in-1s that would make a top choice for students. I've also included a standout gaming option, as well as a stellar laptop for professionals. To find out more about each one, click the View details button — this will provide a rundown of our main pros and cons for each model, plus a link to our full review. Alternatively, if you want to see how these laptops compare to one another, check out our best Dell laptop ranking, or for our favorites from a range of brands, head to our comprehensive best laptop guide. Have I missed any models you'd recommend? Let me know in the comments section.4.5-star Dell laptops Dell XPS 16 (2026) laptop Read our full review ProsOutstanding hardware and performanceExceptional clean design all roundPhenomenal battery life for an Intel chipBeautiful, almost bezel-less 3K OLED screenConsThree Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports and that's itPricey, pricey, pricey Dell 14 Plus budget laptop Read our full review ProsGreat productivity and everyday performanceFantastic priceVery portableSolid battery lifeConsLimited configuration optionsMacBook Air 13 (M4) is better valueTrackpad can be trickyDisplay isn’t great Dell 16 Premium laptop Read our full review ProsOutstanding performanceCheaper than MacBook Pro 16-inchGorgeous OLED display optionConsBattery Life for OLED model is mediocreApple M4 Pro can greatly outperform Intel Arrow Lake chip in some cases Dell Inspiron 14 Plus laptop Read our full review ProsSnappy performanceThin and lightVery long, impressive battery lifeConsFeels very slightly overpricedAudio, keyboard, and touchpad are just fine Alienware 16 Area-51 Gaming Laptop Read our full review ProsBeautiful Yet Logical DesignOutstanding Gaming PerformanceMechanical keyboardRespectable speakersBlistering display performanceConsOverall, the image quality on display is lacking & no HDR supportBattery life outside of gaming is on the low side Dell XPS 13 (2025) laptop Read our full review ProsGorgeous 3K OLED screenBest-in-class battery lifeStrong overall performanceCopilot+ readyConsNot enough portsTouchpad and touch bar hurt accessibility 4-star Dell laptops Dell XPS 14 (2026) laptop Read our full review ProsExcellent redesignVery good performanceOLED version looks fantasticConsOnly three USB-C portsWindows 11 feels bloatedStill no AI killer app Dell Chromebook 3120 budget laptop Read our full review ProsTough buildVery portableDecent all-round performanceConsCompromised display sizeFrustrating touchpadInconsistent keyboard Dell 16 Plus laptop Read our full review ProsSolid lightweight design with a full keyboardAffordableFantastic general performanceNice looking 120Hz displayRespectable battery lifeConsWebcam isn’t greatLacks SD card slot and touchscreenLimited gaming and creative task performanceSpeakers sound weak, especially the bass Dell 14 Premium Laptop Read our full review ProsDiscrete RTX 4050 graphics optionHighly portableSame price or cheaper than a MacBook Pro 14-inchConsDesign is a bit boringNo physical privacy shutter on webcamFalls way behind rival MacBook Pro in some workloads Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 laptop Read our full review ProsVery affordableSolid performanceGood lookingConsDisplay is not greatNot for high-performance workloads Dell Latitude 9450 2-in-1 laptop Read our full review ProsExcellent battery lifeSolid constructionThunderbolt portsBeautifully madeConsExpensiveCore Ultra Series 1Insufficient storageNeeds a docking station Dell Pro 14 Premium business laptop Read our full review ProsLatest Intel siliconHigh-quality webcamExceptional battery lifeLightweight frameCollaboration touchpadGreat keyboardAI built-in (Intelligent privacy, onlooker detection, etc.)Excellent connectivity (5G, Wi-Fi 7E, Bluetooth 5.4)ConsUnderwhelming CPU performanceExpensiveNot XPS build qualityLimited upgrades- The collaboration touchpad is limitedThe display is good, but not great