Dell · Instant quote

Dell XPS 13 DX13260 (2026)

DX13260

Processor:

Memory:

Cosmetic Condition:

Functionality:

Charger Included?

The Dell XPS 13 DX13260 is Dell's 2026 refresh of its flagship ultraportable, built for people who want a compact 13-inch Windows laptop that still holds up next to a MacBook Air on fit and finish. It carries the model number DX13260, sold with a choice of Intel Core 5 Series 3 or Intel Core Ultra 7 Series 3 processors and either 8GB or 16GB of memory. The XPS line has always resold well because Dell keeps the industrial design consistent from generation to generation, so a clean unit from this run still reads as current. Pick your processor, memory, and condition above for a live cash offer, or see how the process works if you want the details first before you sell your Dell laptop.

Confirm you have the Dell XPS 13 DX13260

The fastest way to check is Settings → System → About on Windows, which lists the exact model name. For the model number itself, press Windows key + R, type msinfo32, and read the "System Model" field, or flip the laptop over and check the label on the underside. If you want a walkthrough with screenshots, see our guide to finding your Dell model number.

DX13260

  • Listed as "Dell XPS 13" in Settings → System → About, with DX13260 on the bottom label
  • Ships with Intel Core 5 Series 3 or Intel Core Ultra 7 Series 3 processor
  • Configured with either 8GB or 16GB of memory

Prefer a visual check? The DX13260 keeps the compact aluminum chassis and thin-bezel display Dell has used across recent XPS 13 generations, with the keyboard deck running edge to edge and no visible speaker grilles on the top surface. If the laptop is noticeably larger or has a numeric keypad, it's not this model.

Core hardware configurations

Processor

  • Intel Core 5 Series 3 — the standard configuration
  • Intel Core Ultra 7 Series 3 — the higher tier, with more cores and a stronger NPU for on-device AI features

Graphics

  • Integrated Intel graphics on both processor options
  • No discrete GPU on this configuration

Memory

  • 8GB or 16GB, soldered to the board
  • Not upgradable after purchase, so the memory you buy is the memory you keep
  • 16GB units tend to hold resale value better since more buyers want it

Display & audio

Display

A 13-inch InfinityEdge display with thin bezels on all four sides, continuing the look Dell has used on the XPS 13 for several generations.

Audio

Quad speakers tuned with Dolby Atmos, split between the top deck and the underside of the chassis.

Security

A fingerprint reader built into the power button, paired with Windows Hello for sign-in.

Ports & connectivity

The XPS 13 trades port variety for thinness, so expect to lean on an adapter or dock for anything beyond USB-C.

Left side
  • Thunderbolt / USB4 port
  • Headphone and microphone combo jack
Right side
  • Thunderbolt / USB4 port

Thunderbolt / USB4 Wi-Fi Bluetooth Fingerprint reader Backlit keyboard Windows 11

Battery, build & more

Battery

A sealed, non-removable battery charged over USB-C. Battery health is one of the first things we check during grading, so a unit that still holds a full workday of charge will grade higher.

Dimensions & weight

Compact and light enough for daily carry, in line with the rest of the XPS 13 lineup. It ships in a small box, which keeps shipping straightforward when you send it in.

Build

A CNC-machined aluminum chassis with a carbon fiber or woven glass fiber palm rest, the same construction Dell has used across recent XPS 13 generations.

Software

Ships with Windows 11 preinstalled.

Frequently asked questions

01 How do I find the model number and exact configuration?
Open Settings → System → About on Windows to see the model name, then press Windows key + R, type msinfo32, and press Enter to open System Information, where the "System Model" field lists DX13260. You can also flip the laptop over and read the label on the bottom cover, which lists the model number along with the service tag. To check which processor and memory you have, look at "Device specifications" on the same About page, or check "Processor" and "Installed Physical Memory" in System Information. Match what you find against the picker above so your cash offer reflects the exact configuration you own.
02 How do I tell it apart from the XPS 13 Plus?
The DX13260 is easiest to confuse with the earlier XPS 13 Plus. The Plus has a capacitive row of function keys with no visible gaps between them, and a trackpad with no borders that blends directly into the palm rest. The DX13260 keeps a traditional physical function row and a bordered trackpad, closer to a standard laptop layout. If your unit's bottom label reads anything other than DX13260, check it against the picker above or use our model finder to confirm which XPS 13 you actually have before you request a quote.
03 Can I sell it with damage, a weak battery, or one that won't turn on?
Yes, in most cases. We buy Dell XPS 13 units with a cracked screen, a weak battery, or one that won't turn on, and the condition picker above already accounts for that. What we can't accept is a laptop still signed into a Microsoft account or protected by BitLocker without the recovery key, since that leaves the device locked to you. Before shipping, go to Settings → Accounts → Your info and remove your Microsoft account, and check Settings → Privacy & security → Device encryption to suspend BitLocker. If the laptop won't power on at all, you can skip the software steps, but note it so grading reflects the actual condition.
04 What raises the trade-in value the most?
The biggest lift comes from a clean reset and full working order, not any single spec. A unit with the 16GB memory configuration, an intact display, and a battery that still holds a real charge will grade highest. Cosmetic wear matters less than function: a few light scuffs on the lid cost you less than a cracked hinge or a keyboard with missing keys. Keeping the original box doesn't move the number much, but including the power adapter does, since we'd otherwise need to source one to resell the unit. Test everything before you submit your condition selection above.
05 How do I erase it and get paid?
Back up anything you want to keep, then open Settings → System → Recovery and choose Reset this PC, selecting "Remove everything" if offered. Before that finishes, go to Settings → Accounts → Your info and remove your Microsoft account from the device, and check Settings → Privacy & security → Device encryption to suspend BitLocker so the drive isn't locked to your account. Once reset, ship it to us using the free, insured shipping label we provide. We test every unit on arrival, then pay by PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, CashApp, or check. Full details on wiping the drive securely are in our data erasure protocols.