Dell XPS Googlebook review: Beautiful hardware for a useless platform

Googlebook OS still needs a ton of work.

By Devindra Hardawar Nov. 2, 2026 7:30 am EST Devindra Hardawar for Engadget Add Engadget on Google: Google Discover RATING : 6.5 / 10
Pros
  • Beautiful XPS design
  • Lightweight
  • Solid screen
  • Great keyboard
  • Excellent Rambler AI dictation
Cons
  • Googlebook OS is half-baked
  • Not many compatible Android apps
  • Using mobile Android apps stinks
  • Phone sync is useless
  • Only for Gemini AI enthusiasts