This is Actually the best laptop of 2018

The DELL XPS 13

The year 2018 was full of daring, interesting, and downright experimental laptops. Some took big risks on specific features, and others attempted to redefine the form factor as a whole.

But through it all, the Dell XPS 13 remains the most dependable and well-balanced laptop you can buy. Don't get us wrong: It's by no means a boring-looking computer. It's a refinement of a stunning design that's been unchallenged for years now, defined by its iconic slim bezels, tiny footprint, and premium finish. The fact that it now comes in a beautiful white and champagne colorway is only the cherry on top.

It's not just about design. We expect our laptops to give us tools to work better and play harder, and that's where the XPS 13 truly shines. It's in the innovative, Gore-powered thermal performance. It's in the record-breaking battery life that lasts well over 10 hours in moderate use. Dell is pushing common components to levels not seen before by its competitors, and that's exactly what we look for in a laptop we can call the best of the year.

- By Luke Larsen