Dell XPS 13 9340 Review: Core Ultra Redesign, Thermals & Battery vs MacBook Air

Thanks for the link. That Houston Chronicle page is behind a “Press & Hold” human verification step (a CAPTCHA), which I can’t complete from here, so I can’t open the article directly.
How would you like me to help?

• Summarize the review: Paste the article text (or key passages) and I’ll produce a concise summary.
• Fact-check and context: I can analyze the XPS 13’s design, thermals, battery life, display, and performance using other reputable sources and Dell’s specs, then infer how that lines up with the Chronicle’s “sleek, sexy and hot” angle.
• Comparison: Want it stacked against the 2024–2025 MacBook Air, XPS 14, or last-gen XPS 13 (9315)?

Also, which XPS 13 are you looking at?

• XPS 13 (9340, 2024/2025 Core Ultra redesign with capacitive row and haptic touchpad), or
• Older XPS 13 (9315/9305)?

Share your preference and I’ll dive right in.

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Source: Houston Chronicle https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/tech/article/review-dell-s-xps-13-laptop-sleek-sexy-hot-20827926.php