So it comes as a something of a surprise that Dell's rebranded laptop line up sounds quite so, well, Apple-esque. The company is killing off some of its most famous PC branding, including the XPS and Inspirion names (some of which are among our best laptops for CAD).

No more XPS, Inspiron, Latitude? Yep. Dell is eliminating its well-known PC family names across its laptop and desktop PC stacks, aiming to simplify what's what for new customers.

Dell announced a sweeping overhaul of its AI-powered PC portfolio at CES 2025 Monday. More than just a next-generation refresh, the company's upcoming fleet of laptops and desktops will feature new hardware,

Dell's rebranding of its PC and other devices is meant to simplify things, but has it created more confusion? These laptops show how Dell's new names can get tricky quickly.