Dell on Monday announced an overhaul of its PC branding strategy with a simplified naming scheme that bears a striking resemblance to

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 has overhauled its PC product lineup by shunting nearly all of its PC models into three tracks: Dell, Dell Pro, and Dell Pro Max.

Dell laptops are being split into three categories: Dell, Dell Pro, and Dell Pro Max. Dell laptops are meant for work and play. Dell Pro is designed for “professional-grade productivity,” while the Dell Pro Max is about high-end performance.

So long XPS, au revoir Inspiron, later, Latitude. Dell is officially giving its existing PC brands the boot at CES 2025 and moving to terms that normal people will actually understand: Dell, Dell Pro and Dell Pro Max.

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.

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

Dell executives say they want to make buying easier for consumers by simplifying the process. CEO Jeff Clarke stated that customers prefer names that are easy to remember and pronounce. The company says the decision is supported by research involving "tens of thousands of customers.