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If you just need a basic laptop for simple tasks like browsing the internet and watching streaming shows, the affordable Dell Inspiron 15 will be enough with its AMD Ryzen 5 7520U and 8GB of RAM.

The Dell XPS 13 (2024) is a different story entirely. The keyboard stretches from edge to edge, which allows the laptop its smaller dimensions, though that could be an issue for some. More ...

While not an Editors' Choice award winner, this XPS 13 laptop hangs ... and students. Dell used to break its Inspiron line into three gradations or levels: 3000, 5000, and 7000 series.

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