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Sep 29, 2026 11:31 AM

Open Boxes: Dell XPS (2026): 13.4" QHD+ IPS 120Hz Touch, Intel Core 5 320, 8GB LPDDR5, 512GB SSD $519.99

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Open Boxes [bestbuy.com] (YMMV) available:
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Dell XPS 13.4" 3K Touchscreen Laptop Intel Core 5 Series 3 320 2026 8GB Memory 512GB Storage Sky - Open Box - Best Buy

https://www.bestbuy.com/product/d...ition=fair
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Open Boxes [bestbuy.com] (YMMV) available:
  • Excellent - $563.99
  • Good - $535.99
  • Fair - $519.99

Dell XPS 13.4" 3K Touchscreen Laptop Intel Core 5 Series 3 320 2026 8GB Memory 512GB Storage Sky - Open Box - Best Buy

https://www.bestbuy.com/product/d...ition=fair

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This open box Dell XPS stands out for its premium build, backlit keyboard, and 13.4 inch QHD plus 120 hertz IPS touch display, making it appealing for light productivity and media. The Core 5 320 and fast LPDDR5 storage setup are framed as enough for everyday office work, browsing, and streaming at this price. The main concern is the 8GB RAM, which is repeatedly described as tight on Windows 11 and prone to high memory use or sluggishness. The fair open box condition also makes the value harder to justify for heavier workloads, a better fit for modest use than demanding multitasking.

  • The deal price is argued to be more reasonable than paying above $600, especially for light office work and media consumption.

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  • The XPS chassis and keyboard are described as premium-feeling and backlit, which can improve everyday typing comfort.

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  • The 1600p 120Hz IPS touch display is described as hard to find at this price, which can make media use feel smoother.

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  • The Core 5 320 is described as more power-efficient than older higher-wattage comparisons, which can help justify the open-box configuration.

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  • The 8GB RAM configuration is criticized as insufficient for Windows 11 workloads, with reports of high RAM usage and stuttering during video calls.

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  • Dell is criticized for pairing a premium-feeling build with only 8GB RAM, which can undermine the overall experience for buyers expecting a more complete spec set.

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  • The laptop is reported to idle at about 85% RAM utilization right after boot, which can leave little headroom for multitasking.

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  • The Core 5 320 is criticized as weak for the asking value, with a benchmark comparison to an older i3-class CPU and concerns about component value.

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Sep 30, 2026 5:40 AM
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porksmugglersSep 30, 2026 5:40 AM
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I feel sorry for anyone taking the plunge on this one. I've benched this CPU, on par with a i3-12100F, a $100 CPU from nearly 5 years ago. This isn't for "light productivity", it's for light casual. It's $300 worth of components in a chassis that isn't worth another $220, and fair condition, used on top of it all. While we're comparing OSes for memory usage, lets compare a hamsters top speed to the family grocery getter.
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Quote from porksmugglers View quoted comment :
I feel sorry for anyone taking the plunge on this one. I've benched this CPU, on par with a i3-12100F, a $100 CPU from nearly 5 years ago. This isn't for "light productivity", it's for light casual. It's $300 worth of components in a chassis that isn't worth another $220, and fair condition, used on top of it all. While we're comparing OSes for memory usage, lets compare a hamsters top speed to the family grocery getter.
A processor isn't just about "benching". While in power it may be on par with 12100F, although 8% faster, it is much more power‑efficient (15W vs 58W) with modern AI acceleration, and better integrated graphics, which the aforementioned did not offer.
The Core 5 320 is around $200-$300 on Amazon, 8GB LPDDR5 RAM stick would be another $100, so that's $400 already. The display on this is easily another $200. Not even taking the SSD, battery, build, ports into consideration. That's the state of the PC world right now and it's better to realize that instead of daydreaming.
Like I mentioned before that people, indeed a niche, who actually know what they'd be needing the laptop exactly for would be satisfied with this purchase at the given price. I agree that this above $600 would not make sense.
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Quote from superslickz View quoted comment :
I know they make both. But they should stick premium specs with the premium laptops, not budget specs on premium build. If they want to make 8gb laptops, then stick it in a dell plastic build inspiron for $300-350.
Now I understand your point and I agree. Smilie
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Quote from Dr.W View quoted comment :
If Apple can get away with the Neo having 8GB RAM and selling like hotcakes then so can this XPS which is its direct rival.
A lot of things are being overlooked and need to be taken into factor. Firstly, it's an XPS which means superb build quality and keyboard (which is backlit unlike the Neo), to start with. Secondly a 1600p 120Hz IPS Touch display which is now impossible to be found at this price. You may find a product (probably a refurb) offering either of these at this price but not all of these things together. Just like the Neo was aimed towards students and your general consumers, so is this. Anyone looking for a laptop to do some light productivity on as well as consume media and also without sacrificing esthetics and build quality, would be happy with this purchase.
I used a Intel 11th Gen 8GB QHD+ IPS Acer Spin 3 for 3-4 years (that I bought for $750 in 2022), opening multiple windows, posting deals here on SD, making presentations, word documents, etc., and it served me perfectly without any hiccups until the battery gave out and I had to switch to a different one at the start of this year.
As long one knows their use case scenario and are practical with their requirements, this laptop/deal can and will serve one well mainly because there isn't any other device at the moment around this price that can.
Dell should not have used the just the XPS name, like Apple who used Neo to designate their budget system from the MacBook Air and Pro.

"XPS" stands for Extreme Performance System. 8GB RAM and low-ish tier CPU is not XPS.
Sep 30, 2026 5:32 PM
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porksmugglersSep 30, 2026 5:32 PM
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Quote from Dr.W View quoted comment :
A processor isn't just about "benching". While in power it may be on par with 12100F, although 8% faster, it is much more power‑efficient (15W vs 58W) with modern AI acceleration, and better integrated graphics, which the aforementioned did not offer.
The Core 5 320 is around $200-$300 on Amazon, 8GB LPDDR5 RAM stick would be another $100, so that's $400 already. The display on this is easily another $200. Not even taking the SSD, battery, build, ports into consideration. That's the state of the PC world right now and it's better to realize that instead of daydreaming.
Like I mentioned before that people, indeed a niche, who actually know what they'd be needing the laptop exactly for would be satisfied with this purchase at the given price. I agree that this above $600 would not make sense.
"Daydream" response here as usual, likely AI assisted. Do not spend $200-300 on a Core 5 320 folks. 8 GB LPDDR5 cost in no way $100, and these displays are not $200. Just bad consumer math, with no idea what we actually pay for these components in repair, and certainly not what Dell pays. No one is kit building a laptop here...and certainly not a fair condition "open box" one.
Last edited by porksmugglers September 30, 2026 at 10:39 AM.
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Quote from porksmugglers View quoted comment :
"Daydream" response here as usual, likely AI assisted. Do not spend $200-300 on a Core 5 320 folks. 8 GB LPDDR5 cost in no way $100, and these displays are not $200. Just bad consumer math, with no idea what we actually pay for these components in repair, and certainly not what Dell pays. No one is kit building a laptop here...and certainly not a fair condition "open box" one.
In case you haven't noticed, Dell has become a high profit margin company. To be honest, most of their product line and upgrades are, like Apple, not a good value by any means. But then, if you follow their financials, they're making record profits right now. Wonder why?

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