Named brands like XPS and Inspiron will now fall under performance categories. Plus, Dell expanded its partnership with AMD.

The Dell, Dell Plus and Dell Premium series comprise the company's consumer models that were previously labeled as either Inspiron or XPS. The Dell Pro series replaces the Latitud

This rework marks a major shakeup for Dell's PC naming schema, which has used the Inspiron, XPS, Latitude, and Precision monikers since the 1990s. In consolidating its branding, Dell hopes to make it easier for consumers to figure out which device will best match their needs, streamlining the oft-complicated experience of buying a PC.

Dell’s XPS line, which has been a prominent name in premium laptops for years, is being replaced by new Dell Premium models. So they’re part of the base-tier Dell line, at the Premium sub-tier.

In a bid to reinvigorate PC sales, Dell should've put a lot of thought into how it rebrands its PCs. Instead, it ripped off the iPhone's Pro and Pro Max naming conventions.

So that means Dell’s top-of-the-line laptop will be referred to as the Dell Pro Max (Premium), which is a step above the Dell Pro Max (Plus), which is a step above the Dell Pro Max (Base), which is a step above the Dell Pro (Premium), which is…better than XPS, Inspiron, and Latitude?

Dell is retiring some of its most recognizable laptop brands, including the beloved XPS, as part of a rebranding effort unveiled at CES 2025. The company announced that its new lineup will consist of three simplified categories: Dell,