Dell's XPS 13 Enters Student Market at $599, Matching Apple's MacBook Neo Price

Dell launched the XPS 13 on May 31, 2026, at $699 with a touchscreen, undercutting Apple's MacBook Neo in education pricing. While Apple charges $599 retail and $499 for students, Dell's student price of $599 erases the gap—and adds a feature Apple has chosen not to include. Both companies are targeting the same four-to-six-year buying cycle among students and young professionals.