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Meet the Dell 14S: An Affordable Laptop Built for Students, College and Everyday Life

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Meet the Dell 14S: An Affordable Laptop Built for Students, College and Everyday Life
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Meet the Dell 14S: An Affordable Laptop Built for Students, College and Everyday Life

2026-09-02 15:00 Last Updated At:15:20

BERLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 2, 2026--

IFA 2026 --Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) announced the new Dell 14S, a lightweight everyday Windows laptop designed for students and young adults who prioritize long battery life, portability, design and value.

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The new Dell 14s features an FHD webcam, stereo speakers and Wi-Fi 6E.

The new Dell 14s features an FHD webcam, stereo speakers and Wi-Fi 6E.

The Dell 14S offers a vibrant 16:10 display.

The Dell 14S offers a vibrant 16:10 display.

The new Dell 14S in Velvet Green.

The new Dell 14S in Velvet Green.

At just 1.15kg, the Dell 14S is easy to carry from classroom to classroom.

At just 1.15kg, the Dell 14S is easy to carry from classroom to classroom.

The Dell 14S features four colors: Linen, Dusty Rose, Washed Denim and Velvet Green.

The Dell 14S features four colors: Linen, Dusty Rose, Washed Denim and Velvet Green.

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With a modern aluminum chassis, four expressive color options and up to 21 hours of battery life, the Dell 14S brings features typically associated with premium laptops to a broader segment of the market. It complements the XPS 13, giving Dell customers a choice between an everyday laptop and Dell’s premium ultraportable experience.

Why it matters

Students and young adults have typically had to choose between a laptop that looks great, lasts all day or fits their budget. The Dell 14S is designed around all three: a design that feels personal, a battery that lasts the whole day and a build quality that holds up, at a price point that makes it accessible to more people.

Design that makes it yours

The Dell 14S is offered in four distinct colors: Linen, Dusty Rose, Washed Denim and Velvet Green, each bringing a different personality to the same sleek aluminum chassis. At 13.5mm thin and 1.15kg (~2.5lbs), it is light enough to disappear into a bag and solid enough to survive it. The four-color options mark a deliberate return to expressive design in Dell's consumer lineup, reflecting the belief that the technology people carry every day should feel personal.

A battery built for a full day

With up to 21 hours of Netflix streaming on a single charge, the Dell 14S is designed to last through classes, study sessions, work and everyday use without constantly searching for an outlet. That battery life is made possible by a 750ED PNCM battery, a denser cell engineered to run cooler under load and retain its capacity over time, without adding weight or cost.

Display and performance built for school, college and multitasking

Two 16:10 panel options meet different priorities: a 2.8K 120Hz display for the sharpest, smoothest experience and a 2K 60Hz display for those prioritizing battery life and value. Both panel options are bright and provide vibrant, accurate colors.

Powered by Intel Core 5 and Core 7 Series 3 processors, the Dell 14S handles multitasking across tabs, documents and apps without slowing down.

Built for connected daily life

An FHD camera, far-field dual-array microphones and stereo speakers make for clearer video calls, while Wi-Fi 6E keeps the connection fast and reliable. Every configuration includes Windows Hello for fast, secure sign-in, along with two USB-C ports with power delivery, HDMI and a headphone jack. Whether attending virtual classes, working from home or joining a video interview, the Dell 14S is built for the connected demands of modern daily life.

Perspectives

Konstantin Tuv, head of consumer and gaming products, Dell Technologies:

“Earlier this year we introduced the XPS 13, a premium laptop that raised the bar for the Dell consumer portfolio. The Dell 14S expands that story for students and young adults who want a lightweight laptop they can carry all day, battery life they can depend on and a design that feels personal, at a price point that makes it accessible to more people."

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The new Dell 14s features an FHD webcam, stereo speakers and Wi-Fi 6E.

The new Dell 14s features an FHD webcam, stereo speakers and Wi-Fi 6E.

The Dell 14S offers a vibrant 16:10 display.

The Dell 14S offers a vibrant 16:10 display.

The new Dell 14S in Velvet Green.

The new Dell 14S in Velvet Green.

At just 1.15kg, the Dell 14S is easy to carry from classroom to classroom.

At just 1.15kg, the Dell 14S is easy to carry from classroom to classroom.

The Dell 14S features four colors: Linen, Dusty Rose, Washed Denim and Velvet Green.

The Dell 14S features four colors: Linen, Dusty Rose, Washed Denim and Velvet Green.

U.S. Sen. Ed Markey secured the Democratic nomination in Massachusetts’ Senate primary Tuesday, once again fending off a push for generational change as he seeks a third term.

Markey, 80, defeated U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, 47, who had attempted to argue that it was time to do away with the “status quo” in his pursuit to oust the octogenarian.

Yet Markey successfully pointed to Moulton’s more moderate positions to argue that it was Moulton — not the older incumbent — who was out of touch with the state’s voters. Perhaps no other issue defined the race more than transgender rights, and Markey repeatedly hit Moulton for previously saying he would not want his daughters to play against transgender athletes.

“Massachusetts needs a senator who stands up and fights back, a senator who never forgets who they are fighting for,” Markey said during his victory speech. “That has been the mission of my life, and it always will be.”

In heavily Democratic Massachusetts, the primary is considered the most critical election hurdle, where Democratic winners are expected to prevail in the general election in November. Markey will face Republican John Deaton, who who lost to Sen. Elizabeth Warren by about 20 points in 2024 and was unopposed in his primary Tuesday.

Markey has been a fixture in Massachusetts politics since the 1970s, prompting Moulton to make his “status quo” arguments on the campaign trail and to question Markey’s accomplishments during his lengthy time in office.

“Generational change isn’t about compromising, to do the small things better,” Markey said Tuesday. “It’s about fighting to do the big things best.”

In a concession speech, Moulton said he would now support Markey.

“Challenging the establishment and calling for a new generation of leadership isn’t easy. But it is necessary,” Moulton told supporters. “We started conversations that needed to happen.”

“We didn’t achieve our goal tonight, but I am confident others will be inspired to buck the system when they’re told to wait their turn,” he added.

The Senate race was not the only generational challenge for Democrats on the ballot. Similar dynamics played out in several congressional races, but ultimately, the older incumbents won Tuesday. In the 8th Congressional District, longtime incumbent Rep. Stephen Lynch defeated Patrick Roath. And in the 1st Congressional District of western Massachusetts, Rep. Richard Neal defeated public school teacher Jeromie Whalen to advance to the general election.

During the campaign Markey repeatedly pointed out that Moulton, in 2024, raised eyebrows among some in the party for saying he did not want his daughters playing sports against transgender girls.

Critics said he was echoing President Donald Trump’s talking points against allowing transgender athletes in girls’ and women’s sports.

Moulton later apologized for his remarks, saying it was not his intention to hurt the transgender community and stressing his support for other transgender rights bills.

“If you’re in the trans community or you’re a trans kid feeling the weight of the Trump administration and the Supreme Court, you matter,” Moulton said during an August debate. “You’re valued, and I will always have your back.”

Moulton, who enlisted in the Marines after the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, and served four tours of duty in Iraq, was first elected to Massachusetts’ 6th Congressional District in 2014. He launched a 2020 presidential campaign but dropped it after a few months.

Markey was elected to the Senate in 2013. Before that he represented Massachusetts’ 7th Congressional District from 1976 to 2013.

Markey notably fended off a challenge in 2020 from Rep. Joe Kennedy III, a younger rival from one of the nation's most famous political families. Markey did so by aligning himself with the liberal wing of the Democratic Party.

Antoine Hilaire, a 76-year-old Democrat who voted for Markey in Brockton on Tuesday, said being older can be a positive because it offers people experience and wisdom.

“If the older one is doing the better job, I don’t know,” he said. “He’s doing a good job. It’s not a big, big, big problem.”

Lynch, 71, has held the 8th District seat in south Boston since 2001. He won Tuesday's primary against Roath, a 39-year-old lawyer who contended that it is time to end “wait-your-turn” politics. Lynch stressed the value of experience inside Congress.

Lynch has fended off other youth challenges in the past, but Roath’s campaign hoped for a boost of excitement after longtime Democratic incumbent U.S. Rep. John Larson was defeated by former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin in August in neighboring Connecticut. Like Roath, Bronin called for the need for generational change while running against an establishment politician.

In the 1st District Democratic primary in western Massachusetts, Neal, 77, bested Whalen, 39.

Neal, known as the dean of the New England House delegation, was first elected in 1988. Whalen ran to the left of Neal, calling for Medicare for All and questioning whether Neal has done enough to oppose Trump’s agenda.

Whalen was endorsed by Our Revolution, a progressive organization founded by Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont.

Associated Press reporter Leah Willingham in Brockton contributed.

The story has been updated to correct Larson’s first name to John, not Jim.

U.S. Sen. Edward Markey, D-Mass., reacts with his wife Susan Blumenthal after winning the Democratic nomination during a primary election night event Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

U.S. Sen. Edward Markey, D-Mass., reacts with his wife Susan Blumenthal after winning the Democratic nomination during a primary election night event Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

U.S. Sen. Edward Markey, D-Mass., speaks alongside his wife Susan Blumenthal after winning the Democratic nomination during a primary election night event Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

U.S. Sen. Edward Markey, D-Mass., speaks alongside his wife Susan Blumenthal after winning the Democratic nomination during a primary election night event Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Attendees cheer after U.S. Sen. Edward Markey, D-Mass., won the Democratic nomination during a primary election night event Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Attendees cheer after U.S. Sen. Edward Markey, D-Mass., won the Democratic nomination during a primary election night event Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

U.S. Sen. Edward Markey, D-Mass., reacts alongside his wife Susan Blumenthal after winning the Democratic nomination during a primary election night event Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

U.S. Sen. Edward Markey, D-Mass., reacts alongside his wife Susan Blumenthal after winning the Democratic nomination during a primary election night event Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

U.S. Sen. Edward Markey, D-Mass., along with his wife, Susan Blumenthal gestures after winning the Democratic nomination during a primary election night event Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

U.S. Sen. Edward Markey, D-Mass., along with his wife, Susan Blumenthal gestures after winning the Democratic nomination during a primary election night event Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Rep. Seth Moulton speaks after losing the Democratic primary during a primary election night event Tuesday Sept. 1, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Reba Saldanha)

Rep. Seth Moulton speaks after losing the Democratic primary during a primary election night event Tuesday Sept. 1, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Reba Saldanha)

Supporters of U.S. Sen. Edward Markey, D-Mass., react during a primary election night event Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026 in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Supporters of U.S. Sen. Edward Markey, D-Mass., react during a primary election night event Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026 in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

A supporter reacts to first results after polls closed during a primary election night event for U.S. Sen. Edward Markey, D-Mass., Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026 in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

A supporter reacts to first results after polls closed during a primary election night event for U.S. Sen. Edward Markey, D-Mass., Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026 in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton campaigns outside Cary Hall, the town hall and polling place in Lexington, Mass., Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026. (Lauren Feeney/Lexington Observer via AP)

U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton campaigns outside Cary Hall, the town hall and polling place in Lexington, Mass., Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026. (Lauren Feeney/Lexington Observer via AP)

U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton campaigns outside Cary Hall, the town hall and polling place in Lexington, Mass., Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026. (Lauren Feeney/Lexington Observer via AP)

U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton campaigns outside Cary Hall, the town hall and polling place in Lexington, Mass., Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026. (Lauren Feeney/Lexington Observer via AP)

FILE - Rep. Stephen Lynch, D-Mass., speaks during a news conference on Feb. 18, 2026, in New Albany, Ohio. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel, File)

FILE - Rep. Stephen Lynch, D-Mass., speaks during a news conference on Feb. 18, 2026, in New Albany, Ohio. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel, File)

Patrick Roath, a Democrat candidate challenging U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch (D-Mass.) in the 8th Congressional District, talks with residents at a retirement community, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, in Westwood, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Patrick Roath, a Democrat candidate challenging U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch (D-Mass.) in the 8th Congressional District, talks with residents at a retirement community, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, in Westwood, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

In this combination photo, Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., speaks during a news conference at the Capitol in Washington, March 27, 2025, left, and Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., speaks during a candidate forum, Aug. 3, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo)

In this combination photo, Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., speaks during a news conference at the Capitol in Washington, March 27, 2025, left, and Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., speaks during a candidate forum, Aug. 3, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo)

U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass. who is campaigning to unseat Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., speaks to prospective voters Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, in Wakefield, Mass. (AP Photo/Josh Reynolds)

U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass. who is campaigning to unseat Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., speaks to prospective voters Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, in Wakefield, Mass. (AP Photo/Josh Reynolds)

Sen. Ed Markey speaks during a Get Out the Vote event supporting Markey, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026 in Boston. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)

Sen. Ed Markey speaks during a Get Out the Vote event supporting Markey, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026 in Boston. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)

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