Dell XPS 13 7390 review

Where the XPS 13 7390 stands

The Dell XPS 13 7390 is a 2019 ultrabook positioned at the upper edge of the budget tier — roughly $371, slightly in line with the category median. As Dell's flagship 13-inch ultrabook from that year, it carries a meaningful GPU surplus and an exceptional memory ceiling for its form factor. The GPU score of 14.1 is nearly four times the category median of 3.8; the 64 GB memory ceiling is 100% above the median of 32 GB for ultrabook-class machines.

Graphics: a meaningful surplus for an ultrabook

The 7390's GPU score of 14.1 places it well above typical ultrabook-class laptops, enough for casual gaming at moderate settings and comfortable video editing. For a 13-inch ultrabook from 2019, this graphics capability is a real differentiator — most peers in this form factor sit at office-class graphics.

Memory: the standout strength

The 64 GB memory ceiling is exceptional for a 13-inch ultrabook — double the category median of 32 GB for this class. This headroom matters for memory-intensive tasks in a portable form factor: running multiple virtual machines, large datasets, or local development environments on the go. Combined with the GPU surplus, the result is an ultrabook with workstation-class multitasking capability.

Price trajectory

From its launch price to $371 today, the 7390 has depreciated but retains significant value as a premium ultrabook. The projected price two years out represents a gradual further decline. The depreciation curve is past its steepest phase.

How it compares

In the $350-$390 refurbished ultrabook range, the 7390 sits among 2019-2020 premium alternatives. The Dell XPS 13 9300 and the HP Spectre x360 are direct competitors. The 7390's distinguishing factor is its combination of above-median GPU and exceptional 64 GB memory ceiling — a pairing that few 13-inch ultrabooks in this band match.

Bottom line

The XPS 13 7390 is a 2019 premium ultrabook that combines a meaningful GPU surplus with an exceptional memory ceiling for its form factor. At $371, it sits slightly above the category median but offers workstation-class multitasking capability in a portable 13-inch chassis. For buyers who need a premium ultrabook capable of casual gaming and memory-intensive multitasking, it earns its asking price.