Imo this kind of shows the basic problem with the xps line. As I understand it it was basically the premium consumer line, not something meant for business use. Meaning it had the nice specs on paper, but not the durability you’d need in a setting with extensive use and where downtime means serious money. But as you demonstrate this distinction was too blurry.
The issue here is that you are comparing it to their business lineup, while it was a consumer product.
My understanding is that it was their premium consumer line sitting above the more entry level Inspiron line.