Leaked Dell document confirms the ‘XPS Googlebook’ name and more specs

When we first caught wind of the Qualcomm-powered development board codenamed ‘Mica’ and saw early Geekbench test runs pop up with the DX13267 identifier, all signs pointed straight toward the Dell XPS 13. The physical model number sat directly adjacent to Dell’s Windows-based XPS 13 (DX13260), but questions remained around whether Dell would actually risk putting its most iconic consumer brand name on an untested desktop OS.

Now, we have definitive, manufacturer-level proof.

According to an official Dell carbon footprint document spotted by leaker Evan Blass and reported by GbookHub, Dell has officially registered the commercial branding as the XPS Googlebook DX13267. This isn’t an internal codename or a generic “Dell Googlebook 13” placeholder; Dell is fully embracing its premier consumer badge for the platform.

Mirroring the XPS 13 footprint

Beyond confirming the commercial label, the regulatory documentation cements the physical profile of the machine. According to the filing, the XPS Googlebook DX13267 features a 13.4-inch screen and 1.1kg (2.42 pound) weight.

Those dimensions match the physical shell of the Windows-based XPS 13 almost gram for gram. As earlier benchmark runs revealed, Dell is filling that ultra-compact frame with serious horsepower: Qualcomm’s 12-core Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100) processor paired with either 16GB or 32GB of RAM, an integrated touchscreen OLED panel, and the signature Googlebook lid-mounted light bar.

Bringing an XPS-level build into the fold is a massive milestone for Google. Over the 15-year history of ChromeOS, Dell produced fantastic enterprise Chromebooks and solid Inspiron models, but it never once offered an XPS running Google’s software.

Putting the XPS name on a Googlebook proves that Dell sees this hardware category as a direct peer to its high-end Windows laptops, not a secondary budget experiment.

The affordable ‘Annite’ waiting in the wings

While the XPS Googlebook DX13267 clearly targets the premium tier, likely to come in above the $1,000 mark, Dell hasn’t forgotten about shoppers looking for a more-affordable Googlebook route.

Back in August, we broke down how Dell’s more affordable Snapdragon X Plus Googlebook lineup came into focus around a sister board codenamed ‘Annite’. Chromium Gerrit commits revealed that ‘Annite’ shares much of its underlying design and platform development with ‘Mica’, but swaps out the 12-core silicon for the more cost-effective 8-core Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-42-100).

Whether Dell slaps XPS branding on ‘Annite’ or spins it out under an Inspiron label remains to be seen, but it ensures Dell will have an accessible, fan-efficient ARM option for buyers who don’t need top-of-the-line Snapdragon X Elite silicon.

Pre-orders start September 21

With Google already confirming that Googlebook pre-orders kick off on Monday, September 21, there’s not long before all the launch details will come to light. The launch lineup is hitting the ground with some impressive hardware credentials, and we’ll be watching closely as pricing and configurations go live on Monday; so stay tuned for full ordering details!

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