Classic Refurbished Dell XPS 13 Laptops

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If you are looking for an ultrabook type of refurbished laptop – super light, slim, durable, and easy to carry and use wherever you go – we strongly suggest you check out the deals on refurbished Dell XPS 13.

For a much lower price you will get a fast and durable machine, that also looks great and packs a lot of bang for your buck.

Another thing that holds true for all XPS 13 models – you get an awesome display, even in earlier models. The screen quality and the thinner bezel (InfinityEdge in post 2015 units) are the hallmark of the product. And since the process of recertifying includes a thorough checks, the display will probably look and work as new.

Same holds true for other XPS sizes. And if you need something bigger, check our article about the best refurbished Dell laptop deals.

Now, let’s talk models.

The 9350 is one of our favorite. It’s the first model following the major XPS series revamp – adding the higher resolution (3200x1800) and thinner frame.

Does Dell XPS 13 makes a good refurbished laptop candidate?

Yes it makes a grate refurbished laptop choice. And to build up on our previous points we should mention the body itself.

All XPS 13 models are made from aluminum and carbon and not only look and feel great, but last much longer than consumer graded models. The design remains pretty much classic – and classy – and only the later models come in a new look or two.

Obviously newer models come with faster CPUs but as a whole, the range is more than decent when it comes to power. The U and Y series CPUs are super efficient (15W and 3.5W), and don’t add to much heat stress on the system. This and the lack of dedicated GPU makes the XPS 13 a battery efficient.

Ports on most models of XPS 13 are an OK selection for devices this light and slim, which is to say they can’t compare to a standard 15-inch laptop, of course, but are better than many other ultrabooks.

Dell XPS 13 is Linux friendly (prefect driver support), to the extend that it is sold with preinstalled Ubuntu. For those of you involved in IT (programmers and sysadmins), and not on ThinkPad hype train, this may be interesting. Keep in mind that if you opted in for Linux, not all desktop environments scale as well as Windows with QHD and UHD resolution. Gnome and KDE are your best bet.

All this holds true for new and refurbished models alike. We’ve mentioned this before but at Dell Outlet keep a stock of excellent selection of returned and renovated models at especially good prices. But you need to know exactly what you want and be ready to wait a bit and check availability often, since the best deals are swooped up quickly. Dell Refurbished don’t keep stock of XPS 13, so no need to check there.

Refurbished Dell XPS 13 9300 (2020 edition)

Specification:

CPU: Intel Core i5-1035G1 @ 3.6 GHz | GPU: Intel 10th den UHD Graphics | RAM: 8GB DDR3 | Storage: 512GB SSD M.2 | Display: 13.3 inch QHD @ 1920x1200 IPS 60 Hz  / Touchscreen | OS: Windows 10 Pro | Release date: January 2020

Where to buy?

Seller	More info
Amazon	Availability and price

Although a 2020 model, Dell XPS 13 9300 is available as refurbished at a very competitive price. It is not the usual consumer graded laptop, but a premium model with the outstanding display and strong compact and lightweight body with a premium look. Making this revision of Dell XPS 13 a natural choice for refurbished.

Dell’s XPS series has always stood out among the compact notebooks in terms of look and feel. The chassis of the XPS 13 9300 is made of aluminum and carbon fiber reinforced plastic and it is not only beautiful, but also stable and strong. Thanks to its thickness of just 15 millimeters, it is also easy to transport and handle.

For the 2020 revision, Dell repositioned the webcam, moving it in a much more convenient place above the display. The earlier models had their camera below screen, which made the user look strange in online conversations. 

The keyboard is good with large keys and a short travel of around one millimeter. The surface is rubberized with a very pleasant sound when typing. 

The trackpad surface is large with about 11x6.5 centimeters, the surface lets the finger slide easily. 

The display is the one of the things we liked the most. It has a matt surface with very low-reflection. The 13.4-inch panel has a 1920x1200 pixels resolution with aspect ratio of 16:10 –  6.8% larger than the previous model. This change makes the display feel very large and pleasant to work with. The colors are vivid with full sRGB capability and AdobeRGB and DCI-P3 of around 77 to 80 percent. 

An Intel Core i5-1035G1 delivers a good performance, and together with eight gigabytes of RAM and the 512 GB SSD can handle even video editing tasks.

Overall, the Dell XPS 13 2020 delivers a strong performance and with great feel and look.

Refurbished Dell XPS 13 9360

Specification:

CPU: Intel Core i5-7560U @ 2.3 GHz | GPU: Intel HD 520 | RAM: 8GB DDR3 | Storage: 512GB SSD M.2 | Display: 13 inch QHD @ 3200x1800 IPS 60 Hz  / Touchscreen | OS: Windows 10 Pro | Release date: November 2016

Where to buy?

Seller	More info
Amazon (FHD)	Availability and price
Newegg (QHD)	Availability and price
Walmart (Core i7)	Availability and price

In the XPS 13 9360 ultrabook Dell have kept all the wonderful qualities that made previous models so popular, while adding a few upgrades that make it a bit faster, a bit more powerful and a bit more distinctive, if you prefer your devices stylin’ in gold.

The silver option is still available for more traditional users and regardless what color you choose, you get a classy and durable aluminum chassis.

It’s a very light laptop, under 3 lbs., which is to say 1.22 to 1.31 kg – the lighter model is the FHD non-touch version and the QHD+ touchscreen is the heavier one, though you could hardly call it a burden to lug around. Either display comes with really thin bezels (InfinityEdge) which is always a big plus.

One of the new additions is a 7th generation Intel Kaby Lake processor and depending on the specs you need, you can get a refurbished XPS 13 9360 with up to 16GB RAM and a variety of SSDs.

This model also has a fairly decent set of ports for a laptop this slim – two USB 3.0, an SD card reader, a Thunderbolt 3, which means you can get a dongle and connect to pretty much anything you want, and of course, a headphone jack.

Refurbished Dell XPS 13 9370

Specification:

CPU: Intel Core i7-8550U @ 1.8 GHz | GPU: Intel HD 620 | RAM: 8GB DDR3 | Storage: 256GB SSD M.2 | Display: 13 inch @ 1920x1080 IPS 60 Hz  | OS: Windows 10 Pro | Release date: March 2018

Where to buy?

Seller	More info
Amazon (Full HD)	Availability and price
Newegg (4K)	Availability and price
Walmart (Full HD)	Availability and price

A brand new design and an even lighter and slimmer body, as if previous models weren’t already super portable, the Dell XPS 13 9370 is a great laptop, one of the most popular devices – new or recertified – and with good reason.

There are different systems to choose from, all including an Intel’s 8th generation Core i5 or Core i7 processors and a selection of RAM and SSD configurations.

It is worth noting the display bezels are even smaller than on previous models and you can choose between a standard Full HD and a 4K touch display, both super bright and with great colors.

Dell have now gotten rid of the old charging connector and the XPS 13 9370 has two Thunderbolt 3 ports, a micro SD card reader, one USB-C port and a headphone jack.

The XPS 13 now has two fans and thanks to them and an internal redesign this a cool laptop to use – it will get a little warm if used to its maximum, but the surface never gets unpleasantly hot.

Plenty of pros but one con worth mentioning – in order to make the laptop even lighter (especially the 4K touch option) the battery is a bit smaller and will last you a bit less than on older models. It is still more than decent compared to many ultrabooks, but a bit of a disappointment to be honest.

And a quick note on the new designs: this XPS 13 model is available in rose gold with a white glass fiber woven interior (don’t worry, it cleans well) and the traditional gray exterior with a black carbon fiber interior.

Both are aluminum, of course – no horrible, cheap and flimsy plastic for the XPS 13.

Refurbished Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 9365

Specification:

CPU: Intel Core Y Series @ 1.3 to 1.5GHz | GPU: Intel HD 615 | RAM: 8GB DDR3 | Storage: 256GB SSD M.2 | Display: 13 inch Full HD @ 1080p IPS 60 Hz  / Touchscreen | OS: Windows 10 Pro | Release date: April 2017

Where to buy?

Seller	More info
Amazon	Availability and price
Newegg	Availability and price
Walmart (Core i7)	Availability and price

For fans of the XPS 13 looking for a convertible, a refurbished Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 9365 will hit the spot.

It has most of the same features we like so much – a durable and super light chassis, a decent selection of specs to choose from, a nice backlit keyboard, even though you can also use a pen to write on the touchscreen in tablet mode. The pen is sold separately however, keep in mind.

This 2-in-1 device runs on an Intel 7th and 8th generation Y series CPU, which means it is a little less powerful than a standard XPS 13 but it is still better than most convertibles.

Keep in mind ports are – unsurprisingly – very few. We always try to make a note on ports, especially on slimmer machines and in this case you get a microSD card slot rather than the full size SD card slot, a Thunderbolt 3 port and a USB-C port. So no USB 3.0 type A ports, which is a downside.

On the other hand, the gorgeous touch display and the aluminum and carbon fiber body are great, as to be expected in a XPS 13.

And it’s important to note that the hinges that allow a switch from laptop to tablet mode are really tight, which – for us at least – is a plus. This ensures the device will last longer than most of its class and type and when used as a laptop, there is very little bounce and wiggle.

Where to buy XPS 13 refurbished

Depending on where you live, check out the stores below for great deals on refurbished XPS 13 laptops.

If you are in the US the following are your best bet, keeping in mind the difference between Dell Outlet, where you can find newer models, and Dell Refurbished, which offers older generations, usually off-lease business laptops, at wonderfully low prices.

• Dell Outlet (last gen models)
• Amazon
• Best Buy
• Newegg

For those of you looking for deals in the UK, check out these great options, including a UK Dell Outlet with special offers that are easy to find and compare so you don’t have to open different tabs and try to figure out differences and similarities before you select the best refurbished XPS 13 for you:

• laptopsdirect uk
• outlet.euro.dell.com/
• https://www.europc.co.uk

For a nice selection of refurbished XPS 13 models in Canada, trust the local Dell Refurbished, where you can search by model or specs, or check out the other sites below – all offer deals on refurbished devices.   

• https://www.dellrefurbished.ca/
• Best Buy Canada
• Amazon Canada
• https://www.staples.ca
  Newegg