Are there any alternatives?

At the moment, there aren’t too many alternatives to the XPS Desktop. Most mainstream desktops are stuck on Intel 10th- or 11th-gen CPUs and the 12th-gen CPU in the XPS Desktop is essential. As the year goes on, look out for the HP Envy Desktop and the Asus S501MD, which both offer similar specs.

　　

How long will it last?

Assuming you’re fully utilizing the hardware inside, the XPS Desktop should last about five years. You can get more life out of it with a new graphics card, more RAM, or more storage, but you’ll need to replace the whole machine to upgrade the processor.

　　

Should you buy it?

Yes. The XPS Desktop may not be a platform to build your own PC, but it offers a lot of power for a fraction of what full gaming or workstation desktops charge. If you have extra to spend, though, you can get a nicer machine with more focus on gaming or productivity.