Dell launches budget 14S laptop starting at $649

Dell has released the 14S (DS14270), a budget version of its aluminum 14-inch laptop with an Intel Core 5 processor and up to 1TB of storage. At $649, it undercuts Apple's MacBook Neo by $50.

• Dell 14S starts at $649, $50 less than the MacBook Neo
• Intel Core 5 chip, up to 32GB RAM and 1TB storage
• 14-inch display is an inch larger than the Neo's 13-inch panel
• No Intel Core Ultra support, limiting AI workloads