The Dell XPS Googlebook is official: Snapdragon X Elite, machined aluminum, and iconic XPS design

Alongside Google’s other major Googlebook launch hardware, Dell has officially rejoined the consumer Google laptop conversation in the biggest way possible with the Dell XPS Googlebook.

While we already covered our full Googlebook hardware fleet overview and broke down the software features in our deep dive on Googlebook OS, seeing Dell bring its most iconic, prestigious brand badge to Google’s new operating system is a watershed moment for the platform. Over the 15-year history of ChromeOS, Dell built fantastic Chromebooks for enterprise and education alongside solid Inspiron models, but they never once slapped an XPS logo on a Google machine.

With the XPS Googlebook, Dell went all-in on premium industrial design, creating the most compact, ultra-dense clamshell in the entire launch fleet.

Iconic XPS design in an ultra-compact frame

Picking this machine up off the demo table in NYC, the unmistakable XPS DNA is everywhere. Dell crafted the chassis from CNC machined aluminum, resulting in incredible rigidity and zero chassis flex while keeping the profile impossibly sleek:

• Chassis Thickness: Just 12.5mm thin, making it the slimmest laptop in the initial Googlebook lineup
• Weight: An ultralight 2.2 pounds (0.99 kg) that slips effortlessly into any bag or sleeve
• Display Profile: 13.4-inch 2.5K multitouch display pushing a bright 500 nits, surrounded by razor-thin bezels for maximum screen real estate
• Glass Haptic Trackpad: A seamless, edge-to-edge glass haptic touchpad that delivers crisp, uniform clicks across the entire surface
• Keyboard Deck: A comfortable, edge-to-edge backlit keyboard layout tuned for fast, clean typing

Of course, Dell integrated Google’s signature Glowbar cleanly on the exterior lid, animating dynamically at boot, sweeping across to show battery recharge levels, and pulsing when engaging with Gemini.

Snapdragon X Elite muscle and 512GB baseline storage

Under the hood, Dell opted for Qualcomm’s high-efficiency ARM silicon, equipping the XPS Googlebook with the Snapdragon X Elite processor.

Paired with a dedicated Hexagon NPU capable of over 45 TOPS of on-device AI performance, the machine runs local Gemini Intelligence features like Magic Pointer, Rambler, and proactive suggestions effortlessly and silently without spinning up disruptive fans or draining the battery. Dell also set an impressive baseline for internal specifications:

• Memory: 16GB of high-speed RAM standard across the board.
• Storage: Starts with a generous 512GB+ of fast SSD storage, doubling the 256GB starting tier found on many competing launch models.
• Endurance: Engineered for all-day unplugged productivity, easily cruising past 14 hours of continuous use on a single charge.
• Biometrics: Dell included a fast fingerprint sensor for quick logins each time you open the lid.

The premier portable workstation

Seeing Dell throw the weight of its premier XPS brand behind Googlebook OS proves just how serious this hardware transition is. Pairing that fan-efficient Qualcomm ARM silicon with an ultra-rigid machined aluminum chassis, a razor-sharp 500-nit screen, and dual biometric authentication delivers the exact luxury laptop experience mobile professionals have been asking for from Google for years.

Pricing and availability

The Dell XPS Googlebook starts at an MSRP of $1,199, with pre-orders officially open today at Dell.com and Best Buy.

Retail units will land on physical store shelves starting October 4 in the U.S., with global availability rolling out to Canada, the U.K., and Europe on October 5. Every retail box includes 12 months of Google AI Pro (providing 5TB of cloud storage and Gemini Advanced access), 3 months of YouTube Premium, Adobe Photoshop, and CapCut, a full year of NVIDIA GeForce NOW cloud gaming, and Google’s commitment of up to 10 years of guaranteed OS updates and regular feature drops.