Dell XPS Desktop 8960 Alternatives

The Dell XPS Desktop 8960 is one of our top desktop pcs picks of 2026 ($1249.99 · 4.5/5), but it is not the right buy for everyone. Below are the closest comparables in the same category, ranked by how strong a case they make against the Dell XPS Desktop 8960 for typical buyers.

HP Envy Desktop TE02
#1The budget-conscious pick

HP Envy Desktop TE02

$999.994.4/5

At $999.99 the HP Envy Desktop TE02 costs $250.00 less than the Dell XPS Desktop 8960 while still scoring 4.4/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Dell XPS Desktop 8960.

Apple Mac mini (M4 Pro)
#2A higher-rated step up

Apple Mac mini (M4 Pro)

$1399.004.8/5

The Apple Mac mini (M4 Pro) sits $149.01 above the Dell XPS Desktop 8960 at $1399.00 and earns a 4.8/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case — see the spec breakdown on its review page.

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