Dell XPS 13 DX13260 Starts at $699 in US, Costs €1,049 in Europe

Dell's new XPS 13 DX13260 starts at $699 in the US, but European buyers face a much higher price of €1,049 including VAT. The gap is larger than typical VAT differences, raising questions about Dell's regional pricing strategy.

European pricing raises questions

The XPS 13 DX13260 is a budget-oriented model in Dell's XPS lineup. It features a CNC aluminum chassis and a 13.4-inch 2.5K InfinityEdge touchscreen with a 30-120Hz refresh rate and 500-nit brightness.

Specifications

• Processor: Intel Core 5 320
• Memory: 8GB LPDDR5X-7467
• Storage: 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD
• Display: 13.4-inch 2.5K InfinityEdge touchscreen, 30-120Hz, 500-nit
• Battery: 52Wh

The base configuration includes an Intel Core 5 320 processor, 8GB of LPDDR5X-7467 memory, and a 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD. It also offers Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, a 1080p IR webcam, quad speakers, and a 52Wh battery.

In Europe, the 16GB memory variant costs €1,199 including VAT. US students can buy the base model for $599, while eligible students in Germany can get it for €799.

Dell positions the DX13260 as a budget XPS, but the European pricing contradicts that message. The €1,049 starting price is significantly higher than the US $699, even after accounting for VAT.