When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. The Dell 14S isn't a very exciting laptop, and it leaves a lot of performance on the table by opting for Intel Graphics in most configurations, but it's a well-built machine with a quality display and exceptional battery life. The Dell 14S is a new, understated productivity laptop from the manufacturer. It skips the ostentation of the XPS line and has a bit more in common with older Inspiron models, but it's still built with premium materials and a clean aesthetic. It also aims for a more modest price point while still providing the hardware specs necessary for general office use, though the current market doesn't quite allow the price to get very low.