Dell XPS 15 and XPS 17 Get Tiger Lake H and RTX 3050 Refreshes
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With Intel’s new eight-core, 35-65W Tiger Lake-H processors, Dell is rolling out updates to its most premium workhorses and some of the best ultrabooks, the XPS 15 and XPS 17. The pair will be available sometime this summer, with more exact dates coming soon.
The Dell XPS 15 (9510) will start at $1,199.99 with processor options going up to an 11th Gen Intel Core i9 CPU and an Nvidia GeForce RTTX 3050 Ti graphics card. Dell calls it the «smallest 15.6-inch performance class laptop,» with a 92.9% screen-to-body ratio thanks to a 16:10 display and a new, thinner InfinityEdge bezel. Like the XPS 13, Dell is introducing a 3456 x 2160 OLED screen in the top end.
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| Header Cell — Column 0 | Dell XPS 15 (9510) | Dell XPS 17 (9710) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Up to Intel Core i9-11900H | Up to Intel Core i9-11980HK |
| GPU | Up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Ti (4GB GDDR6, 45W) | Up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 (4GB GDDR6, 70W) |
| RAM | Up to 64GB DDR4-3200 | Up to 64GB DDR4-3200 |
| Storage | Up to 4TB PCIe SSD | Up to 4TB PCIe SSD |
| Display | 15. |
17-inch 3840 x 2400 touch, 1920 x 1200 non-touch |
| Networking | Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650, Bluetooth 5.1 | Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650, Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Battery | 56 WHr or 86 WHr | 97 WHr |
| Starting Price | $1,249.99 | $1,449.99 |
Dell’s ports are still minimalist, including two Thunderbolt 4 ports, a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port, a headphone jack and a full-size SD card reader.
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The new Dell XPS 17 (9710) will start at $1,499.99 and go a step higher with some components. It will go a step further with the processor, topping out at the unlocked Intel Core i9-11980HK with a boost clock of 5.0 GHz, while the GPU will go up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060. Potential customers will have the same storage and RAM options, but there is no OLED screen here — just a 4K touch version and FHD non-touch.
Dell says this is the smallest 17-inch laptop with a screen-to-body ratio of 93.7%. While that’s impressive, there aren’t that many 17-inch non-gaming laptops out there right now. It has four Thunderbolt 4 ports and a headphone jack, with no SD card reader like its 15-inch counterpart.
On both laptops, Dell is touting quad-speaker designs with Waves NX audio. The company says those speakers were tuned by Jack Joesph Puig, a Grammy-winning producer who has worked with Green Day, U2, Fergie, Sheryl Crow, Sum 41 and more.
The smallest in the lineup, the Dell XPS 13 last saw an update in April, when the Tiger Lake U-based system was updated with an OLED display option.
Update, May 12: This article was updated to correct pricing on the Dell XPS 15.
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Dell XPS 15 9510 Series
Processor: Intel Tiger Lake i5-11400H, Intel Tiger Lake i7-11800H
Graphics Adapter: Intel UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU
Display: 15.60 inch
Weight: 1.787kg, 1.937kg
Price: 1600, 2450 euro
Average Score: 85.81% — good
Average of 28 scores (from 42 reviews)
performance: 78%, features: 63%, display: 90%, mobility: 71%, workmanship: 90%, ergonomy: 90%, emissions: 93%
Dell XPS 15 9510 11800H RTX 3050 Ti OLED
Specifications
Notebook:Dell XPS 15 9510 11800H RTX 3050 Ti OLED
Processor: Intel Tiger Lake i7-11800H
Graphics Adapter:NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU 4096 MB
Display: 15.
60 inch, 16:10, 3456 x 2160 pixels
Weight: 1.937kg
Price: 2450 euro
Links:Dell homepage Dell notebook section
Pricecompare
Average Score: 85.77% — good
Average of 26 scores (from 40 reviews)
88.4% Dell XPS 15 9510 Review: Multimedia Laptop convinces with new OLED Panel | Notebookcheck
Dell updates its XPS 15 and equips the new 9510 model with Tiger Lake-H processors from Intel as well as new RTX 3050 GPUs from Nvidia. There is also a new option for a 3.5K OLED touchscreen. Is it the best multimedia notebook you can get?
80% Dell XPS 15 9510 (late 2021) review
Source: Tech Advisor
The Dell XPS 15 9510 remains one of the best work laptops on the market today. It’s slim, light for its size, robust and looks fantastic, it’s got loads of processing power, and a great keyboard. Furthermore, you get a vibrant, punchy display that works well indoors or outside, and its battery will see most people through a productive day.
It’s a superb work notebook for anyone who wants a sleek, powerful machine, although we’d look elsewhere if you need a machine with perfect colour accuracy, lengthy battery life or loads of ports that aren’t USB-C.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/07/2022
Rating:Total score: 80%
80% Dell XPS 15 9510 (late 2021) review
Source: Tech Advisor
The Dell XPS 15 9510 remains one of the best work laptops on the market today. It’s slim, light for its size, robust and looks fantastic, it’s got loads of processing power, and a great keyboard. Furthermore, you get a vibrant, punchy display that works well indoors or outside, and its battery will see most people through a productive day. It’s a superb work notebook for anyone who wants a sleek, powerful machine, although we’d look elsewhere if you need a machine with perfect colour accuracy, lengthy battery life or loads of ports that aren’t USB-C.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/07/2022
Rating:Total score: 80%
85% Dell XPS 15 Review: Too Hot To Handle
Source: The Verge
That’s why the battery life is so unfortunate.
The reality is that people who are buying an XPS 15 know what they’re getting — for years, it’s been a hot, loud, and not-super-long-lasting machine that’s exceptional in every other way. But other companies are rapidly making advances at this size and price range, and even as the XPS’s chassis and screen continue to top the market, that battery life is leaving more of a sour taste in my mouth each year. Its saving grace is that there are not currently a ton of 15-inch laptops with this form factor and price point that will offer you better performance and better battery life. The MacBook Pro 16 does, but it’s a step up in price (and doesn’t run Windows, of course). There are other 15-inchers in the productivity space, but the XPS’s premium build quality is pretty hard to rival. You could go for a well-built gaming laptop like Asus’ ROG Zephyrus G15, but that won’t be suitable to many people seeking a device that looks and feels like an XPS.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/03/2022
Rating:Total score: 85%
85% Dell XPS 15 Review: Too Hot To Handle
Source: The Verge
That’s why the battery life is so unfortunate.
The reality is that people who are buying an XPS 15 know what they’re getting — for years, it’s been a hot, loud, and not-super-long-lasting machine that’s exceptional in every other way. But other companies are rapidly making advances at this size and price range, and even as the XPS’s chassis and screen continue to top the market, that battery life is leaving more of a sour taste in my mouth each year. Its saving grace is that there are not currently a ton of 15-inch laptops with this form factor and price point that will offer you better performance and better battery life. The MacBook Pro 16 does, but it’s a step up in price (and doesn’t run Windows, of course). There are other 15-inchers in the productivity space, but the XPS’s premium build quality is pretty hard to rival. You could go for a well-built gaming laptop like Asus’ ROG Zephyrus G15, but that won’t be suitable to many people seeking a device that looks and feels like an XPS.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/03/2022
Rating:Total score: 85%
60% Dell XPS 15 (late 2021) review: Big screen, not so many thrills
Source: Expert Reviews
None of which makes this latest Dell XPS 15 a terrible product.
It’s a well-made machine with a fantastic keyboard and touchpad, a decent blend of high-performance hardware, and a bright, sharp, wide-gamut display. However, for this money, you can definitely do better. You can pick up an Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 with the same CPU, a faster GPU and a bigger SSD for less cash and, if you don’t mind paying more, the 16in MacBook Pro beats it in almost every area. At this level, good isn’t good enough – a laptop needs to be great in every way that matters, and it’s here that the XPS 15 is found lacking.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/14/2022
Rating:Total score: 60%
60% Dell XPS 15 (late 2021) review: Big screen, not so many thrills
Source: Expert Reviews
None of which makes this latest Dell XPS 15 a terrible product. It’s a well-made machine with a fantastic keyboard and touchpad, a decent blend of high-performance hardware, and a bright, sharp, wide-gamut display. However, for this money, you can definitely do better.
You can pick up an Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 with the same CPU, a faster GPU and a bigger SSD for less cash and, if you don’t mind paying more, the 16in MacBook Pro beats it in almost every area. At this level, good isn’t good enough – a laptop needs to be great in every way that matters, and it’s here that the XPS 15 is found lacking.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/14/2022
Rating:Total score: 60%
100% Dell XPS 15 (2021) review: The best just got better
Source: It Pro
The new XPS 15 is one of the most complete laptop packages on the market today. Thanks to the latest silicon from Intel and Nvidia, it’s massively powerful and competent for a machine which is still reasonably slim and light, and the 4K display is genuinely impressive (if a touch power-hungry). Add to that the handsome looks, excellent sound system, high-quality keyboard and accessible chassis, and you have a machine capable of doing just about anything you could ask of it — and getting it done sharpish, to boot.
Whether you go for the OLED or 4K IPS model, you’ll still end up with a quite superb machine.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/14/2022
Rating:Total score: 100%
100% Dell XPS 15 (2021) review: The best just got better
Source: It Pro
The new XPS 15 is one of the most complete laptop packages on the market today. Thanks to the latest silicon from Intel and Nvidia, it’s massively powerful and competent for a machine which is still reasonably slim and light, and the 4K display is genuinely impressive (if a touch power-hungry). Add to that the handsome looks, excellent sound system, high-quality keyboard and accessible chassis, and you have a machine capable of doing just about anything you could ask of it — and getting it done sharpish, to boot. Whether you go for the OLED or 4K IPS model, you’ll still end up with a quite superb machine.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/14/2022
Rating:Total score: 100%
85% Dell XPS 15 9510 review (Core i7, 3050Ti, 4K touchscreen) – still there, for now
Source: Ultrabook Review
As a whole, the XPS 15 9510 is still a versatile package of premium craftsmanship, compact form factor for a full-size laptop, several good-quality screen options, as well as balanced specs, performance, thermals, and battery life.
Add in the excellent speakers and alright inputs and IO, and this could still be the get-go for many of you. I do have quite a few nits with this series, though, and I’ll explain them all in the lengthy review down below.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/20/2021
Rating:Total score: 85%
85% Dell XPS 15 9510 review (Core i7, 3050Ti, 4K touchscreen) – still there, for now
Source: Ultrabook Review
As a whole, the XPS 15 9510 is still a versatile package of premium craftsmanship, compact form factor for a full-size laptop, several good-quality screen options, as well as balanced specs, performance, thermals, and battery life. Add in the excellent speakers and alright inputs and IO, and this could still be the get-go for many of you. I do have quite a few nits with this series, though, and I’ll explain them all in the lengthy review down below.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/20/2021
Rating:Total score: 85%
85% Dell XPS 15 9510 review (Core i7, 3050Ti, 4K touchscreen) – still there, for now
Source: Ultrabook Review
As a whole, the XPS 15 9510 is still a versatile package of premium craftsmanship, compact form factor for a full-size laptop, several good-quality screen options, as well as balanced specs, performance, thermals, and battery life.
Add in the excellent speakers and alright inputs and IO, and this could still be the get-go for many of you. I do have quite a few nits with this series, though, and I’ll explain them all in the lengthy review down below.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/18/2021
Rating:Total score: 85%
85% Dell XPS 15 9510 review (Core i7, 3050Ti, 4K touchscreen) – still there, for now
Source: Ultrabook Review
As a whole, the XPS 15 9510 is still a versatile package of premium craftsmanship, compact form factor for a full-size laptop, several good-quality screen options, as well as balanced specs, performance, thermals, and battery life. Add in the excellent speakers and alright inputs and IO, and this could still be the get-go for many of you. I do have quite a few nits with this series, though, and I’ll explain them all in the lengthy review down below.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/18/2021
Rating:Total score: 85%
90% Dell XPS 15 OLED (2021) review
Source: Techradar
This year, the Dell XPS 15 is now rocking an RTX 3000 GPU, a much-needed update to a well-deserving laptop.
Oh, and it comes with an OLED display option as well. That’s right. The new Dell XPS 15 OLED (2021) is one of the early adopters of OLED technology in laptops. And, what a glorious adaptation it is. It’s a match made in heaven – the Dell XPS line and organic LED technology – and the Dell XPS 15 OLED (2021) is proof. In fact, it might just be the perfect notebook to convince people to jump on the OLED bandwagon: its beautiful thin aluminum chassis is just the ideal vessel for a vibrant 3,456 x 2,160 OLED display with Dolby Vision support. And, it makes the rest of the updates – the Tiger Lake-H chips, RTX 3050/3050 Ti graphics, lighter design – look like mere cherries on an already delicious sundae.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/27/2021
Rating:Total score: 90%
90% Dell XPS 15 OLED (2021) review
Source: Techradar
This year, the Dell XPS 15 is now rocking an RTX 3000 GPU, a much-needed update to a well-deserving laptop. Oh, and it comes with an OLED display option as well.
That’s right. The new Dell XPS 15 OLED (2021) is one of the early adopters of OLED technology in laptops. And, what a glorious adaptation it is. It’s a match made in heaven – the Dell XPS line and organic LED technology – and the Dell XPS 15 OLED (2021) is proof. In fact, it might just be the perfect notebook to convince people to jump on the OLED bandwagon: its beautiful thin aluminum chassis is just the ideal vessel for a vibrant 3,456 x 2,160 OLED display with Dolby Vision support. And, it makes the rest of the updates – the Tiger Lake-H chips, RTX 3050/3050 Ti graphics, lighter design – look like mere cherries on an already delicious sundae.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/27/2021
Rating:Total score: 90%
80% Review: Dell XPS 15
Source: Wired Magazine
But otherwise, this is one of the best 15-inch laptops on the market. It lacks the hybrid capabilities of the new Surface Laptop Studio, but it outperformed the Surface in my video testing.
If you want a powerful 15-inch laptop and don’t mind the shorter battery life, the XPS 15 is well worth considering.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/10/2021
Rating:Total score: 80%
80% Review: Dell XPS 15
Source: Wired Magazine
But otherwise, this is one of the best 15-inch laptops on the market. It lacks the hybrid capabilities of the new Surface Laptop Studio, but it outperformed the Surface in my video testing. If you want a powerful 15-inch laptop and don’t mind the shorter battery life, the XPS 15 is well worth considering.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/10/2021
Rating:Total score: 80%
90% Dell XPS 15 OLED (9510)
Source: PC Mag
The latest Dell XPS 15 is a spectacular laptop, wrapping up all of the performance you’d want for everyday workflows and even intensive content creation into a svelte, head-turning chassis with a gorgeous OLED display. A well-configured version like our review unit isn’t cheap, but neither does it seem egregiously overpriced.
It’s nice to have the options of Core i9 horsepower and colossal memory and storage as well, if you know you can take advantage of them.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 09/13/2021
Rating:Total score: 90%
90% Dell XPS 15 OLED (9510)
Source: PC Mag
The latest Dell XPS 15 is a spectacular laptop, wrapping up all of the performance you’d want for everyday workflows and even intensive content creation into a svelte, head-turning chassis with a gorgeous OLED display. A well-configured version like our review unit isn’t cheap, but neither does it seem egregiously overpriced. It’s nice to have the options of Core i9 horsepower and colossal memory and storage as well, if you know you can take advantage of them.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 09/13/2021
Rating:Total score: 90%
Dell XPS 15 9510 (2021) Review
Source: Reviewed.com
The Dell XPS 15 nails the fundamentals of any great laptop. It’s attractive, enjoyable to use, and has a stunning OLED display (in the configuration we tested).
These traits make it a superb laptop to use day-to-day for anything from web browsing to photo editing, programming, and 3D rendering. It’s portable, too. The XPS 15 weighs a hair more than four pounds, is just seven-tenths of an inch thick, and is narrow enough to fit in most backpacks and messenger bags with a laptop compartment. The battery can last a full workday if you avoid demanding applications. Performance is where shoppers might pump the brakes. The XPS 15 is fast, but its portability and design compromise some of the performance. Mid-range gaming laptops like the Acer Predator Helios 300 and Lenovo Legion 5 Pro Gen 6 will beat the XPS 15 in both games and demanding productivity apps like Blender or Cinebench. Those who need great performance at a reasonable price should look elsewhere.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/07/2021
Dell XPS 15 9510 (2021) Review
Source: Reviewed.com
The Dell XPS 15 nails the fundamentals of any great laptop.
It’s attractive, enjoyable to use, and has a stunning OLED display (in the configuration we tested). These traits make it a superb laptop to use day-to-day for anything from web browsing to photo editing, programming, and 3D rendering. It’s portable, too. The XPS 15 weighs a hair more than four pounds, is just seven-tenths of an inch thick, and is narrow enough to fit in most backpacks and messenger bags with a laptop compartment. The battery can last a full workday if you avoid demanding applications. Performance is where shoppers might pump the brakes. The XPS 15 is fast, but its portability and design compromise some of the performance. Mid-range gaming laptops like the Acer Predator Helios 300 and Lenovo Legion 5 Pro Gen 6 will beat the XPS 15 in both games and demanding productivity apps like Blender or Cinebench. Those who need great performance at a reasonable price should look elsewhere.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/07/2021
90% Dell XPS 15 OLED (2021) review: The ultimate laptop for pros
Source: Laptop Mag
The XPS 15 OLED is the best Windows laptop for power users who need to take their work (or play) on the road.
Its attractive design screams luxe, the OLED display is stunning, and the oversized touchpad would impress even a MacBook user. Combine those XPS staples with excellent performance from 11th Gen Intel and Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti chips and it’s easy to recommend this machine to students, business users or content creators, like photographers, videographers or graphics designers. As for the inevitable comparison, the XPS 15 is a better choice than the current 16-inch MacBook Pro, a laptop I wouldn’t suggest to anyone given the imminent launch of a new version with a custom Apple chip. We’ll compare this XPS 15 with the new 16-inch MacBook Pro once it arrives. Until then, those on the market for a portable laptop with a large screen can do no better than the XPS 15.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/04/2021
Rating:Total score: 90%
90% Dell XPS 15 OLED (2021) review: The ultimate laptop for pros
Source: Laptop Mag
The XPS 15 OLED is the best Windows laptop for power users who need to take their work (or play) on the road.
Its attractive design screams luxe, the OLED display is stunning, and the oversized touchpad would impress even a MacBook user. Combine those XPS staples with excellent performance from 11th Gen Intel and Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti chips and it’s easy to recommend this machine to students, business users or content creators, like photographers, videographers or graphics designers. As for the inevitable comparison, the XPS 15 is a better choice than the current 16-inch MacBook Pro, a laptop I wouldn’t suggest to anyone given the imminent launch of a new version with a custom Apple chip. We’ll compare this XPS 15 with the new 16-inch MacBook Pro once it arrives. Until then, those on the market for a portable laptop with a large screen can do no better than the XPS 15.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/04/2021
Rating:Total score: 90%
100% Dell XPS 15 9510 OLED review: big and powerful computing
Source: T3
The Dell XPS 15 9510 offers a lot of features, including cutting-edge processor performance and a bright, clear 15-inch OLED screen that makes your content look great.
The step up to the larger screen has some downsides, though. The laptop is much bigger and heavier than the XPS 13, and it is much more expensive – especially with the OLED display and NVidia 3050 Ti GPU. But that’s a reasonable price for such a feature-filled package that puts some real performance in a portable.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/03/2021
Rating:Total score: 100%
100% Dell XPS 15 9510 OLED review: big and powerful computing
Source: T3
The Dell XPS 15 9510 offers a lot of features, including cutting-edge processor performance and a bright, clear 15-inch OLED screen that makes your content look great. The step up to the larger screen has some downsides, though. The laptop is much bigger and heavier than the XPS 13, and it is much more expensive – especially with the OLED display and NVidia 3050 Ti GPU. But that’s a reasonable price for such a feature-filled package that puts some real performance in a portable.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/03/2021
Rating:Total score: 100%
90% OLED (2021) review
Source: Tom’s Guide
All in all, the Dell XPS 15 OLED is a great machine that effectively straddles the line between sleek ultraportable and beefy gaming laptop.
I wish the price wasn’t quite so steep, but at least when you shell out the requisite $2k+ to get the OLED upgrade you’re also getting a great Nvidia RTX laptop GPU and a powerful Intel Core i7 CPU packed inside the slim, attractive chassis. Still, if you’re looking for a slick Windows ultraportable with an eye-catching display and enough muscle to play most games at respectable frame rates, the Dell XPS 15 OLED will serve you well.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/29/2021
Rating:Total score: 90%
90% OLED (2021) review
Source: Tom’s Guide
All in all, the Dell XPS 15 OLED is a great machine that effectively straddles the line between sleek ultraportable and beefy gaming laptop. I wish the price wasn’t quite so steep, but at least when you shell out the requisite $2k+ to get the OLED upgrade you’re also getting a great Nvidia RTX laptop GPU and a powerful Intel Core i7 CPU packed inside the slim, attractive chassis. Still, if you’re looking for a slick Windows ultraportable with an eye-catching display and enough muscle to play most games at respectable frame rates, the Dell XPS 15 OLED will serve you well.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/29/2021
Rating:Total score: 90%
Foreign Reviews
80% Dell XPS 15 9510 (cn95103cc) Review
Source: TweakersNL→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/01/2021
Rating:Total score: 80%
80% Dell XPS 15 9510 (cn95103cc) Review
Source: TweakersNL→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/01/2021
Rating:Total score: 80%
Dell XPS 15 este un ultrabook deosebit
Source: Arena IT→EN
Positive: Decent hardware; big screen; nice display; elegant design; long battery life.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/27/2021
Dell XPS 15 este un ultrabook deosebit
Source: Arena IT→EN
Positive: Decent hardware; big screen; nice display; elegant design; long battery life.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/27/2021
Dell XPS 15 9510 i5 11400H FHD
Specifications
Notebook:Dell XPS 15 9510 i5 11400H FHD
Processor: Intel Tiger Lake i5-11400H
Graphics Adapter:Intel UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)
Display: 15.
60 inch, 16:10, 1920 x 1200 pixels
Weight: 1.787kg
Price: 1600 euro
Links:Dell homepage Dell notebook section
Pricecompare
84.2% Dell XPS 15 9510 Core i5 laptop review: Basic model with the brakes engaged | Notebookcheck
The Dell XPS 15 continues to be one of the few high-end multimedia laptops that is optionally also offered without a dedicated graphics card. So while those who are looking only for a fast processor should really be at the right place here, Dell also limits the CPU performance unnecessarily.
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Dell: Dell Inc. is a multinational technology corporation that develops, manufactures, sells, and supports personal computers and other computer-related products. Based in Texas, Dell employs more than 82,700 people worldwide (2009). In 2006, Dell purchased the computer hardware manufacturer Alienware. In most countries, the laptops are directly sold to consumers by Dell and each notebook custom-assembled according to a selection of options.
In 2014, the global market share of Dell laptops was 12.3% and it is 14% in 2016.
With these GPUs you are able to play modern and demanding games fluently at medium detail settings and HD resolution.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU: Mid-range gaming laptop graphics card based on the Ampere GA107 chip.
Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.
Intel UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H): Integrated graphics card in Intel Tiger Lake-H SoCs based on the new Gen. 12 architecture with 16 of the 32 EUs (Execution Units / Shader Cluster) or 128 Shaders. The clock rate depends on the processor model.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Intel Tiger Lake:
i7-11800H: Tiger Lake (h55 series) based high end octa-core SoC for gaming laptops and workstations.
The eight CPU cores run at 2.3 GHz to 4.6 GHz. The integrated UHD Graphics GPU offers 32 EUs at up to 1.45 GHz. The chip is manufactured on the second-gen 10 nm Intel SuperFin process.
i5-11400H: Tiger Lake (h55 series) based high end hexa-core SoC for gaming laptops and workstations. The six CPU cores clock with 2.7 — 4.5 GHz. The integrated UHD Graphics GPU offers 16 EUs at up to 1.45 GHz. The chip is manufactured on the second-gen 10 nm Intel SuperFin process.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
1.787 kg:
This weight is typical for very old and big tablets, subnotebooks, ultrabooks and convertibles with a 11-13 inch display-diagonal; nowadays, rather typical for 15 inch laptops.
1.937 kg:
85.81%: This is a good rating above average. Nevertheless you should not forget, that 10-15% of all notebook-models get a better rating.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.
Dell XPS 13 vs 15: Difference & Comparison
The laptop is known as a portable computer. It is short for «Full Power Optimized Lightweight Analytics Platform». They are portable and small.
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You can fold them when traveling making them suitable for mobile use. Dell releases new series of laptops every year.
They bring new functions and features to each new series. Two of their XPS series Dell XPS 13 and 15.
Key Findings
- The XPS 13 has a 13.
3-inch display and the XPS 15 has a larger 15.6-inch display.
- The XPS 15 delivers more performance with more powerful processors and dedicated graphics.
- XPS 13 is more portable and lighter than XPS 15.
Dell XPS 13 vs 15
The difference between Dell XPS 13 and 15 is that they are both different sizes. The Dell XPS 13 has a display size of 13.4″ while the Dell XPS 15 has a 15.6″ display. If you look at the hardware, then the Dell XPS 13 is behind. But the Dell XPS 15 has powerful hardware.
Dell XPS 13 — top ultrabook and station wagon. This is the perfect laptop that anyone can dream of. Operating system — Windows 10.
The display size is 13.4 inches with a resolution of 3200*1800 pixels. It has three USB ports and the SD card reader is the card slot. SSD in it 128GB.
The Dell XPS 15 is a powerful 15.6-inch laptop. It has GTX 1650 Ti options and great hardware.
Battery life is good and it has a great touchscreen display.
Screen resolution 1920*1080 pixels. It comes with a 256GB SSD with 4GB of RAM.
Comparison table
| Comparison parameters | Dell XPS 13 | Dell XP S 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | This is the Dell XPS series, the perfect laptop for those who frequently is in motion. | This is a Dell XPS series with powerful hardware and great performance. |
| processor | 11th generation Intel Core processor. | 10th generation H-series processor. |
| Size | 13.4″ | 15.6″ |
| Battery Life | Not very nice. | |
| Weight | 2.64 lbs | 4 lbs |
Dell XPS 13 is the Dell XPS series and 13.4 inch model. It features an 11th Gen Intel Core processor and Thunderbolt Four connectivity.
OLED display has 3.5K resolution and it is very portable option for you. It weighs 2.64 pounds and is only 0.58 inches thick.
It is platinum silver and has a black palm rest. The keyboard makes use of space with huge keycaps stretching out on the sides. A person can type comfortably without problems.
The touchpad is large and it helps you to be more productive. Dual 2.5W speakers of the highest quality.
The Dell XPS 13 is available with four displays. The one that everyone can afford has 19 resolution20*1200 and not touch. It also has an anti-glare layer with up to 500 nits of brightness.
Expensive has a resolution of 3840*2400 (UHD+). It provides Adobe RGB color reproduction and has an anti-reflective coating.
11th Gen Intel Tiger Lake hardware. You can always upgrade your SSD after purchase if you wish.
You can also expand your connection options with the Thunderbolt Four Dock. There are XPS 13 9 models on the market305. This is best for professionals and those who stay mobile.
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What is the Dell XPS 15?
The Dell XPS 15 is Dell’s XPS series with a 15.6″ display. It is wide compared to other models, but light and thin on its own. It’s 0.71 inches and it weighs 4 pounds. This weight is based on non-touch screen models with a 56 Wh battery.
CNC machine comes with silver carbon black palm rest. You can use space effectively with the touchpad and keyboard and type confidently.
Large cabinet with space for speakers and keyboard. Their sound is excellent as they are equipped with two downward facing speakers.
It is available in various types. The available variant has FHD+ resolution and 500 nits of brightness. It also has an anti-reflective coating and is non-touch.
This is a great display that saves money and doesn’t drain your battery.
The Dell XPS 15 also has a 3.5K resolution OLED display and is available with touch support.
When it comes to performance hardware, the Dell XPS 15 stands out from the crowd. The Dell XPS 15 9500 features a 10th generation Intel H-series processor, while the Dell XPS 15 9510, on the other hand, is a step ahead.
It is the 11th generation of the H-series. It is more expensive than other models and is ideal for those who want powerful.
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Intel Core i7-1165G7 versus AMD Ryzen 7 4800U: choosing the best processor for an ultrabookThe laptop market hasn’t had such competition for a long time. The choice of thin, light, durable and functional laptops is very wide — and they can use both AMD and Intel platforms. At the time of this writing, the Ryzen 7 4800U and Core i7-1165G7 processors were considered the best solutions for such devices. So we decided to fight them face to face. On our site we publish many reviews of light, thin and compact ultrabooks. It may not be entirely correct to call them that, but users strongly associate laptops with such characteristics with this word. In 2020, we told you about several models that use energy-efficient AMD Ryzen chips: ASUS ZenBook 14 UM433IQ, HP ProBook x360 435 G7, HP ProBook 455 G7, Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 (14ARE05). The previous paragraph mentions the Ryzen 5000U series for a reason. The Ryzen 4000U family appeared in mobile computers in the middle of last year, and now they already belong to the latest generation solutions. Ryzen 5000U processors, which are about to start appearing in mainstream laptops, could be better than the Ryzen 7 4800U in this case. However, it should be borne in mind that, firstly, the Zen 3 architecture is not used in all Ryzen 5000U models, and a good half of this series is the same previous generation, but with a slight overclocking. ⇡#Subject of studyIt is important to understand that in this article the emphasis is on comparing the capabilities of the flagship «ultrabook» processors from AMD and Intel. Therefore, you will not find a detailed review of the two used laptops here. And the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 and MSI Prestige 14 Evo models were used. Obviously, for a relevant comparison of platforms, processors, memory and graphics used in a laptop, you need to take absolutely identical models that use exactly the same cooling system and additional components. But finding such laptops is very difficult, and therefore, when comparing platforms, we have to take into account that we are still dealing with different devices. Nevertheless, we tried to choose two laptops that are as similar as possible. Both models feature only APUs with integrated graphics and fast (by Ultrabook standards) 16GB LPDDR4x-4267 RAM. Ryzen 7 4800U is the flagship of the Renoir series of chips for small and light laptops based on the Zen 2 microarchitecture — see detailed overview for more information power of 15 watts. Currently, Intel only has six- and four-core chips in near-thermal packages. And the most advanced model, Core i7-1165G7, has only four cores. How many cores does an ultrabook need? Below are screenshots showing the technical characteristics of the compared mobile chips and the main features of laptops.
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 (AMD Ryzen 7 4800U)
Main Differences of
Processors Let’s start by looking at the features and technical differences between devices from Silicon Valley competitors headquartered nearby.
AMD processors outperform other companies in technology (lithography), but are manufactured at other companies’ manufacturing sites. Intel
Which is better for gaming: Intel and AMD AMD has closed the gap in gaming performance, but in single-threaded mode it still lags far behind Intel. On the one hand, Intel’s advantage, especially at resolutions above 1080, requires a high-performance graphics card and a gaming monitor. On the other hand, AMD is better suited if the processor is working on other tasks during the game — streaming, converting, rendering, and supporting dozens of applications. Intel is better for specialized games, but few people use their PC purely for 3D entertainment. In addition, the difference between powerful processors is not so great as to over-invest in single-threaded performance, giving the main role in games to the video card.
Test standsTherefore, we used the following set of equipment to test Intel processors.
Testing was carried out both at standard memory frequencies and at slightly overclocked ones; The i5-10600K was also overclocked to 4. AMD processors have been tested on the following platforms.
AMD processors are easy to overclock even on low-end boards, so we tested both in standard mode (automatic overclocking under load) and in manual overclocking mode. The same RAM sets were used, but the timings were slightly reduced in standard mode on the AMD platform. This is one of the tested modes from the review of AMD processors (overclocking is no longer possible). All in all, not much is at stake. I use the following programs to evaluate the main indicators Memory speed evaluation utility.
Processor temperature under loadProcessor temperature during the stress test was measured using the OCCT utility, which can create the maximum load on the processor. In reality, this is often not the case. As you can see, AMD processors are on average hotter than the competition. From the «blue» camp, only the i5-10600K, with its «out of competition» performance, could get hotter. In addition to temperature, we were also interested in power consumption under load. The Ryzen 5 2600 performed well here, pushing up to 100W. On average, the Intel processor clearly consumes less power. Next, let’s move on to performance tests.
Which laptop processor to choose: configuration optionsLaptop for work and study Let’s start with undemanding tasks, such as working with documents in office programs, e-mail, browsing the web in a browser or watching Youtube videos, etc.
What is the best processor for a laptopAs a result, the higher the class of the processor and the higher the cost of the finished product, the more users prefer AMD solutions and the more they become completely dominant in the upper segment. A lot of other information was presented at the event, but this one is perhaps the most interesting. Russia consistently sits in the top class in terms of laptop market share, regardless of segment, and this shows just how strong the impact of the transition to remote work during the pandemic has been. |
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When choosing an ultrabook, it is important to be guided by other characteristics, including the screen and mechanical qualities. And that is why the test results presented in this article are only a guideline. We are confident that you will make the right choice. 
And here is a list of models with low-voltage Intel Core chips: Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57-735H), ASUS ZenBook 14 Ultralight UX435EGL, ASUS ZenBook Flip S UX371EA, ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA), Dell XPS 13 9300, MSI Modern 15 (A11SB), MSI Prestige 14 (A10SC). However, it so happened that throughout the year we could not compare laptops with advanced «red» and «blue» chips — Ryzen 7 4800U and Core i7-1165G7, respectively. Well, with the Ryzen 5000U coming soon, we’re fixing that. 
And secondly, the integrated graphics in the Ryzen 5000U have not changed at all. 
8 (4.7) GHz 
Standard coolers don’t always dissipate heat well. 
8GHz on all cores (plus the memory controller was overclocked to 4.5GHz). 
A laptop with a Celeron, Pentium, or Core i3 processor (in order of need) will suffice for everything. When buying a laptop, make sure that the processor version is up to date, and the system disk capacity is at least 128 GB. The best scenario is to have three laptops with different processors with different office performance, but well equipped. 