DELL XPS 14 9440 A PREMIUM COMPANION FOR EVERYDAY HUSTLE

As a tech editor juggling video editing, writing, and endless Zoom calls, I upgraded to the Dell XPS 14 9440 back in April. With its Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and a speedy 1TB NVMe SSD, it promised power and portability. Priced at a premium, it arrived in sleek packaging that felt high-end. After months of use from coffee shop sessions to late-night renders, here's my honest take.

- Shintu Dhang

First off, the design stands out. The aluminum chassis exudes luxury, and razor-thin bezels frame a sharp 14.5-inch OLED touchscreen. Colours pop for photo edits and Netflix, and the anti-reflective coating helps in bright spaces, though fingerprints smudge the glass. At 1.8 kg, it's not ultralight, but it slips into my backpack easily. The lid needs two hands to open, and the lack of a notch can be annoying when in a hurry.