The Dell 16 Premium ($1,799 to start) is effectively the 2025 edition of the Dell XPS 16 with a new name that spells out exactly what it is: Dell's premium 16-inch laptop.

And when you see one in person it's hard not to agree with the branding, especially if it's the model with the optional 4K OLED touchscreen upgrade. I've long loved Dell's top-tier laptops for their elegant design with remarkably thin bezels that make the display seem to float in the air, and the 2025 Dell 16 Premium is no exception.

But I've also loathed some of the design changes that Dell has implemented in its Premium laptop lineup over time, including the decision to make the touchpad "invisible" and ditch physical function keys in favor of a dynamic row of capacitive touch keys. I can adapt to these peccadilloes

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