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I switched to the Dell 14 Premium for a week, and it makes even the XPS feel outdated


The new Dell 14 Premium picks up where the XPS model left off, as a sleek and modern workstation for pro creators.

This is a welcome improvement that pushes the device firmly into pro creator territory and adds to the laptop's longevity, something I'm glad Dell decided to compromise on for the Premium line. That being said, during everyday tasks, the laptop runs cool and quiet, and the 4050's performance delivers for video editing, photo rendering, and even gaming, but demanding workloads quickly raise the temperature, which is particularly felt on the wrist rest and keyboard. Instead of pounding at the keyboard, it's better suited toward video editing and graphic design, with multiple ports for connecting to an external monitor, hooking up peripherals, and utilizing the 32GB of RAM for large file transfers with the included microSD slot.

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