Beauty Meets Brawn: Unleashing the New XPS Desktop

The new XPS Desktop ushers in an expansive suite of next-gen performance technologies and a more robust cooling architecture, making this the most powerful XPS Desktop ever made.

XPS is one of the most coveted brands in the PC industry, lauded for its seamless convergence of elegant design and cutting-edge technology – but there’s always more to an XPS device than meets the eye. Nearly 42% larger than its predecessor (27L vs 19L),¹ the new XPS desktop ushers in an expansive suite of next-gen performance technologies and a more robust cooling architecture, making this the most powerful XPS desktop ever made.²

With heavy hitter performance cloaked by an understated minimalist design, creators, gamers and virtually anyone who wants to amplify their passions can now own a sophisticated PC with workhorse performance.

Performance powerhouse

Whether you’re an aspiring artist or seasoned virtuoso, stay in your flow with the new 12th Gen Intel Core desktop processor (up to i9) that handles creative projects and gameplay with ease alongside the most impressive graphics options available on the market with either NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 30 Series GPUs (up to a 3090) or AMD Radeon™ RX GPUs (up to a 6900 XT). Combined with next-generation DDR5 memory supporting up to 50% faster clock speed than DDR4³ as well as PCIe Gen5 graphics ready, the new XPS Desktop delivers incredible horsepower to help you conquer every task you throw at it.

What’s cooler than being (liquid) cool?

Our engineers thoughtfully redesigned the thermal architecture of the device to maximize performance and soften the acoustics through improving airflow. The front bezel of the chassis is designed to intake cool air and move it from the front and out the back. Notably, the new XPS Desktop is up to 21% cooler under load (with a 125W cooling solution) or up to 18% cooler under load with liquid cooling (when compared to the new 125W thermal solution).4 And the new high RPM fans (up to 5,000 RPM) operate more efficiently at slower speeds which helps makes the system quieter. Overall, the new desktop is more than 50% quieter under load over previous generations,5 so you can channel your flow state and get things done.

The new XPS desktop is elegantly and mindfully designed to fit seamlessly into any environment, just like the rest of the XPS family. Our team of designers explored the latest materials and tested various finishes, textures and colors to make it look less like a PC and more like a natural and authentic object that fits harmoniously in your space with access ports that aren’t distracting and a simple grid pattern. It comes with a choice of two stylish colors – light and dark – including Night Sky and an all-aluminum Platinum Silver option. A pair of aluminum feet that peek out from the base add an extra level of poise to our silver model.

Grow into your passion

Our XPS customers have relentless spirits and are always ready to take on their next challenge. They’re always learning, growing and expanding their skillsets. That’s why it’s important to have a PC that is customizable, so the system can grow to meet increased performance demands over time. Using the toolless entry chassis, you can easily upgrade the CPU, GPU, memory, storage and more to keep pace with new technology as it becomes available. You’re essentially investing in technology that can scale as your passion does.

Creator edition

For those who aspire to cultivate their digital content creation skills – whether that be in photography, graphic design, music production or beyond, they can tap into “creator edition” that comes with pre-selected configurations ready to withstand creative workloads.

Up-leveled support

Providing an outstanding entertainment or office set-up doesn’t stop at the hardware—here are the software, support and services that complete the Dell experience:

Dell Technologies offers 24×7 phone support, automated, proactive and predictive issues detection, and onsite service after remote diagnosis. Learn more about Dell Premium Support Plus and our additional services here.

With Dell Mobile Connect, you can seamlessly integrate your Dell PC with your smartphone. Both Android and iOS users can now make calls, send texts, fully mirror your phone screen to use your apps, get notifications and drag and drop files6 between your phone and Dell device. Dell Mobile Connect is available to download for free from the Microsoft Store.

Want some help purchasing your dream machine? With Dell’s new trade in program, you can turn any eligible electronic device (Dell and non-Dell) into credit towards your next purchase, instantly. While initially launching in the U.S., this program will roll out in additional countries early next year. 

Availability and pricing

The XPS desktop will be available later this fall, shipping with Windows 11. Be sure to check out our press kit to learn more about the XPS desktop.

1 Based on internal analysis, October 2021.

2 Based on internal analysis, October 2021.

3 Based on internal analysis, October 2021.

4 Based on internal testing conducted October 2021. These results are true when testing all three cooling options.

5 Based on internal testing conducted October 2021. These results are true when testing all three cooling options.

6 Dell Mobile Connect is available on all Bluetooth-enabled, Inspiron, Vostro, G-Series, Alienware and Consumer XPS devices with Windows 10, purchased after January 1st, 2018. Not available on Windows 10 in S Mode. Dell Mobile Connect’s smartphone Companion App must be downloaded from the App Store for your device and requires Android 6 (or above) or iOS 11 (or above). For iOS devices, file transfer capabilities are limited to photos and videos.

Pushing the Boundaries of Sustainable PC Design: Concept Luna

How design can accelerate reuse of products and materials, reducing waste and emissions for the future.

What if? That’s the starting point for every design decision we make at Dell Technologies – and how we push ourselves to not only create great products but also technology which addresses complex societal challenges. And with growing concerns about the climate crisis, e-waste and resource constraints, the question driving us is “What if we could push reuse to the limit and dramatically reduce the carbon footprint of our products?”

The commitments we have made to deliver positive environmental impact span decades and involve our entire company. And our ambitious goals to accelerate the circular economy and achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions have never been more mission critical.

Product design plays a big role in realizing both of these goals. Our current circular design practices continue to drive leadership across our product portfolio in pursuit of these goals. In the last year alone we introduced closed-loop aluminum from out of use hard drives, bioplastics made from tree waste in the paper making process and scaled our use of reclaimed carbon fiber to over 1.2 million pounds. But we need to find new keys to open new doors to get us there faster. Last year we shared our vision for a parallel innovation workstream to accelerate circular design and today we’re sharing the first prototype from these efforts: Concept Luna.

A proof-of-concept developed in collaboration with Intel, Concept Luna explores revolutionary design ideas to make components immediately accessible, replaceable and reusable—reducing resource use and keeping even more circular materials in the economy. It was created to test what could be possible, not to be manufactured and sold. But if all the design ideas in Concept Luna were realized, we could expect to see an estimated 50% reduction in overall product carbon footprint.1

Here’s why we’re excited about Concept Luna:

A reduced product carbon footprint: We looked at brand new ways to increase energy efficiency, deliver better power and cooling and experimented with materials that have a smaller carbon footprint to help deliver a more decarbonized device.

Motherboards can be one of the most energy intense components to manufacture – by shrinking its total area by approximately 75% (now smaller than 5,580 mm2)2 and component count by approximately 20%,3 we estimate the carbon footprint of the motherboard could be reduced by 50%.4

We completely reconsidered the layout of all internal components – relocating that smaller motherboard to the top cover puts it closer to a larger surface area exposed to the cooler air outside. This, combined with separating it from the battery charging unit in the base, leads to better passive heat distribution and could totally eliminate the need for a fan.

These efficiencies could significantly reduce the overall power needs – making way for a smaller battery with advanced deep-cycle cells that is still powerful enough for daily use.

An aluminum chassis processed using hydro power and using a stamped aluminum construction requires less energy and produces minimal scrap.

A future vision of reuse, repair and recreating: Our position is simple. We need to move from use, then recycle – to use, reuse multiple times and then recycle when the material is no longer usable in its original form. This iteration of Concept Luna does just that. It shows a vision for what could be.

We’ve reduced the number of screws needed to access internal components for repair or reuse from hundreds to just four – reducing time for repairs (to disassemble, repair and reassemble key components) by approximately 1.5 hours.5

The palmrest assembly is intentionally designed for ease of repair and reuse. The keyboard mechanisms provide clean, easy separation from other components and simplify recycling.

The advanced deep-cycle cell battery provides a long charge that can be maintained across many years of use, increasing refurbishment and reuse beyond the first product life it services.

A new bio-based printed circuit board (PCB) is made with flax fiber in the base and water-soluble polymer as the glue. What’s noteworthy here is that the flax fiber replaces traditional plastic laminates. And even better, the water-soluble polymer can dissolve – meaning recyclers can more easily separate metals and components from the boards.

Concept Luna is a strong example of how we are exploring new ways to dramatically accelerate progress against our goals. Proving what might be possible is only the first step, the next is to take these innovative sustainable design ideas and evaluate which have the greatest potential to scale across our product portfolio. This concept, and future iterations and others that follow, are how we will build on the existing circular economy leadership you see across our product portfolio today to examine, re-examine and reconsider every step of the product lifecycle, to deliver even more sustainable products in the future.

1 Baseline used for comparisons is Dell Latitude 7300 Anniversary Edition

2 Compared to Latitude 7300 AE; the main board is also 17% smaller than Intel’s AEP design (their most aggressive/smallest ADL-M implementation)

3 Reduced component count based on the smallest implementation of AlderLake-M (ADL-M) platform

4 Baseline used for comparisons is Dell Latitude 7300 Anniversary Edition

5 Baseline used for comparisons is Dell Latitude 7300 Anniversary Edition