Dell’s AI-capable laptops with Intel Core Ultra chips launched in India

AI laptops are the current buzzword in the industry, and Dell has today introduced a host of them in India. At an event, the company unveiled a couple of high-end XPS laptops with built-in AI keys, a new Alienware laptop that prioritises performance and portability, and Inspiron 14 Plus with integrated AI features. Read on to learn about these new Dell laptops.  

Dell XPS 2024 line-up launched in India

Unveiled at CES 2024 earlier this year, the new Dell XPS laptops come in 14-inch (9440) and 16-inch (9640) sizes. Both variants get a futuristic design with new InfinityEdge panels that offer bright screen, touch functionality, and slim bezels. You also get variable refresh rate, and higher resolution with more pixels per inch. Lastly, there’s also Dolby Vision support for better HDR performance, for all those Netflix movies you may watch when you’re not working.  

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Along with what’s on the outside, things under the hood are also worth talking about. They are powered by the new Intel Core Ultra 9 chips that enable on-device AI for laptops, along with up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU. The highlight, however, is the AI integration in these laptops along with a dedicated Copilot key. With a push of a button, the AI assistant will answer your queries, find solutions, and even let you control different aspects of the laptop and operating system.  

Prices for the Dell XPS 14 in India start from Rs 1,99,990, while the Dell XPS 16 prices in India start from Rs 2,99,990. While expensive, the chip still makes this a powerful laptop for AI use cases in India.

Dell Alienware m16 R2 launched in India

Gaming laptops have long with synonymous with Dell’s Alienware brand. With its latest launch, Dell wants gaming laptops to be able to get away from the desk, without compromising on the performance. Enter the Alienware m16 R2.  

Unveiled at CES 2024, the Alienware m16 R2 features a compact design which is 15 per cent smaller than the previous gen laptop. That however doesn’t come at the cost of performance as there’s up to Intel Core Ultra 9 chip under the hood along with up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 GPU. Despite the smaller body, the trackpad is 14 per cent larger than before.  

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Other features include a 16-inch QHD+ screen, 240Hz refresh rate, 3ms response time, 1000:1 contrast ratio, and 300 nits of peak brightness. Needless to say, it too has AI integrated into it to balance performance with efficiency.  

Another interesting feature is what Dell calls ‘Stealth Mode’. Pressing F2 activates this mode, which turns off the funky lighting, and reduces the fan noise. This is really useful when working out of a library or a quiet café.   

Prices for the new Alienware m16 R2 in India start from Rs 1,49,999.

Dell Inspiron 14 Plus launched in India

Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is fired up with Intel Core Ultra Processors, including a dedicated AI engine and built-in Intel Arc graphics 10 designed to accommodate your next-level gaming needs. The laptop sports a 16:10 aspect ratio and 2.2K resolution, and the display creates a canvas of ultra-vivid colours incorporated to transport users to a world of unparalleled clarity.

Dell has equipped the Inspiron 14 Plus with Dolby Vision HDR technology that works great when you want to have added depth in your videos. Additionally, the laptop comes with Dell ComfortView Plus hardware feature, which the brand claims adds to a ‘comfortable viewing experience’.

The device sports a FHD webcam backed with an AI noise reduction system for a seamless video-conferencing experience. Furthermore, Dell has equipped AI technology to enable auto-framing for videos. The technology works to keep users centred during calls. Apart from this, it also comes with an eye contact feature to keep a user engaged at all times.

On the battery front, the Inspiron 14 Plus offers an ExpressCharge feature that Dell claims can charge the laptop to 80 per cent within an hour’s time. The Inspiron 14 Plus also offers minimal downtime throughout the day and comes with a MIL-810H military-grade certification for rugged day-to-day use. The brand also mentions of its ability to withstand the effects of extreme environmental conditions such as heat, humidity, cold, vibration, and shock, among others.

Lastly, Dell has even put a spotlight on security and privacy with their built-in Trusted Platform Module security feature that works to safeguard a user’s data.

The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus prices in India start from Rs 1,05,999.

All the new Dell laptops will be available later this month via various retail channels. If you’re planning an upgrade, be sure to watch this space for related details.