"When Dell announced it was retiring its popular laptop lines for a consolidated "Pro/Plus/Premium" naming convention last year, consumers were more than a little confused. The XPS was a well-respected product line with a distinct identity -- wouldn't giving that up dilute the brand (especially for something that sounds like it came out of Cupertino)? Well, Dell may have found the answer."
"Now, at CES 2026, the XPS is back, refined, and, Dell confirmed, here to stay. In fact, the 2026 models even have an "XPS" logo on the laptop cover for the first time, a nod to the user base that has been requesting it for years. Following in that vein, the physical function row is back, ditching the LED lights for physical keys, a much more practical, professional choice that prioritizes everyday functionality over gimmicks that look good in a showroom but complicate long-term"
Dell retired the XPS name last year in favor of a consolidated "Pro/Plus/Premium" naming scheme, but customer confusion and weaker fiscal results prompted a reversal. Dell will relaunch XPS with 14- and 16-inch models and a 13-inch model arriving later in the year. COO Jeff Clarke acknowledged the naming change was a mistake and confirmed return plans for Q3 of 2025. The 2026 XPS models revealed at CES include visible XPS logos on covers, restored physical function keys replacing LED lights, form-factor refinements, and updated Intel processors to prioritize practical, professional everyday use.
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