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Dell 14S
Dell · Released September 3, 2026

14S

Dell's 14S is all about battery, which reviewers called class-leading, but performance is modest.

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7.3/10What the pros sayVery goodExpert consensus · Verified Oct 8, 2026See score breakdown ↓
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Buying call

Buy the Dell 14S if battery life tops your list: reviewers called its battery life epic and class-leading, and praised a premium-feeling chassis, comfortable keyboard and good ports. Skip it if you want speed or graphics, because reviewers rated its performance behind similar laptops for the money. It's heavy for a 14-inch, its display could be brighter, and higher configurations get expensive.

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configs from 8GB/256GB up to 16GB/1TB
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14" (356 mm)
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Storage
configs from 8GB/256GB up to 16GB/1TB
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Display14" (356 mm)
RAM / storageconfigs from 8GB/256GB up to 16GB/1TB
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Buy the Dell 14S if battery life tops your list: reviewers called its battery life epic and class-leading, and praised a premium-feeling chassis, comfortable keyboard and good ports. Skip it if you want speed or graphics, because reviewers rated its performance behind similar laptops for the money. It's heavy for a 14-inch, its display could be brighter, and higher configurations get expensive.

Best for

Students and office workers who want maximum battery life.

Not for

Gamers and anyone who wants top performance for the price.

Main strengthClass-leading battery life
Main weaknessWeak 3D performance
Reasons to buy
Class-leading battery life
Premium-feeling chassis
Good port selection
Comfortable keyboard and touchpad
Reasons to avoid
Weak 3D performance
Heavy for a 14-inch laptop
Display could be brighter
Measured view7.3/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
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CNET7.5/10
Article · Full reviewDell 14S Review: Solid if Unspectacular Mainstream LaptopMatt Elliott · Sep 2026Read on CNET ↗
PCMag3.5/5
Article · Full reviewDell 14S Review: Marathon Battery Life, Middling ValueCharles Jefferies · Aug 2026Read on PCMag ↗
Tom's Hardware3.5/5
Article · Full reviewDell 14S review: High-class design and 20+ hour battery lifeBrandon Hill · Jul 2026Read on Tom's Hardware ↗
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Released
2026-09-03
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