Dell XPS 13.3" 7390

A stunningly light ultrabook with a CPU that's been left in the dust. Paying $352 for this in 2025 is paying for portability, not performance.

The Core i7-10710U was a beast in its day, a 6-core chip crammed into a 13-inch frame. But in our database, it lands in the 20th percentile for CPUs, which means it's slower than 80% of laptops we've tested. For web browsing, Office, and streaming, it's still perfectly fine. The real surprise is the integrated Intel HD Graphics hitting the 96th percentile. That sounds impressive until you realize it's because the GPU category is flooded with even weaker integrated graphics, and it's still completely useless for gaming. The 8/100 gaming score isn't a typo.

The elephant in the room is the Apple MacBook Air M4. For more money, you get a screen, battery life, and performance that make the XPS look like a relic. On the Windows side, something like a used Lenovo Yoga 9i gives you a far better display and modern CPU performance in a still-premium package. Even the HP OmniBook X Flip and ASUS Zenbook S run circles around this old Dell in every metric except maybe build feel. The XPS 7390 only wins if your budget is hard-capped and weight is your only priority.

At $352 used, it's a tough sell. You're paying for the XPS name and that featherweight design, not the internals. A new budget laptop or a refurbished business machine from a couple years later will smoke this in CPU performance and probably have a better screen. It's only worth it if you absolutely need the smallest, lightest Windows ultrabook possible and can't spend a dime more.

The Dell XPS 7390 is a weird little time capsule. It's a 2019-era ultrabook that still looks and feels premium, but you're buying it used for $352 in a world where M4 MacBook Airs exist. The one thing to know: this is a portability-first machine with a gorgeous build and a processor that's been thoroughly lapped by modern silicon. If you need a tiny, well-built Windows laptop for basic tasks and don't mind that it's not winning any speed races, it's a charming option. Just don't expect it to punch above its weight class anymore.

If you're looking for a primary laptop with a good screen, modern performance, or any gaming ability, this isn't it. Go get a used M1 MacBook Air or a newer budget Windows laptop instead. You'll sacrifice the sub-1kg weight but gain a machine that doesn't feel half a decade old.

Skip it unless you're a collector of tiny laptops or need a disposable travel machine. The XPS 7390 was a great laptop five years ago, but time has not been kind to its performance or screen. For $352, you can find a used ThinkPad or a newer budget laptop that won't feel sluggish on day one. This is a heart-over-head purchase, and your head should probably win this round.