Dell's new 14S and 16S are the replacement for its old Plus models
Engadget | 14.05.2026 20:00
Dell has introduced a new lineup of mid-range general productivity laptops to replace its old Plus line. If you'll recall, the company went through a controversial brand restructuring in 2025 and killed the XPS name, as well as eliminating a bunch of its budget and entry-level models. In January, at CES 2026, it walked back the decision resurrected the XPS brand. The Dell 14S and 16S laptops are a tier below the XPS devices, but Dell says they were built for performance, all-day battery life and on-device AI processing.
