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Dell XPS 15:
For the XPS 15, if the 15.6-inch 16:10 display does not set your pulse racing, the latest Intel 10th gen processors coupled with Nvidia’s GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q graphics can easily make your heart skip a beat or two with its sheer performance. The highest specced model runs Intel Core i9 10885H 45W chip coupled to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of storage.
For the display, you have the option of either a 4K or a FHD panel while a pair of USB-C Thunderbolt 3 ports and a USB-C 3.1 port providing connectivity. There is a full-size SD card slot too should you need some more storage. Dell is also claiming a max of 25 hours runtime for FHD display, which it said is the longest for any 15-inch laptop. Prices start at $1,299.99 and will ship from today itself.
In comparison, the latest MacBook Pro 2020 can cost $1,799 with the same latest Intel chip but does not include a dedicated graphics card. No wonder the latest Apple attempt can pale off in front of the new XPS 15, both from the style and performance point of view.
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Dell XPS 17:
The XPS 17 with its 17-inch display is clearly for those who need big sized laptops. Interestingly, Dell is claiming it to be the smallest around, it being smaller than the LG Gram as well. The marketing head for XPS, Donnie Oliphant Dell further stated the XPS 17 is smaller than about half of the 15-inch laptops currently available. Bold claim it sure is and no mean feat either.
Beyond the bigger display, things are quite similar to the XPS 15, what with the same 16:10 aspect ratio along with the option of a 4K or FHD display. Plus, you also get to have the newest Intel 10th gen Core i9 chips coupled to 64 gigs of memory and 2 TB of storage. The XPS 17 will also have either Nvidia GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q or the more powerful RTX 2060 depending on how much graphics munching power you need.
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- 32GB DDR5 4800MHz RAM, 1TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD; 13th Gen Intel 10-Core i7-13620H (10-core 16 threads, base clock speed 2.4GHz, max turbo to 4.9GHz, 24MB L3 Cache)
More power also translates to more heat, and the XPS 17 deals with that with a new thermal design to keep heat at bay. For connectivity, the XPS 17 features four USB-C Thunderbolt 3 ports along with a full-size SD card reader.
The laptop is priced $1,499.99 and is set to reach stores later in the summer.
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- With 16 GB DDR5 SDRAM of memory, runs as many programs as you want without losing the execution
- 15.6" display with 1920 x 1200 resolution showcases movies, games and photos with impressive clarity
- 1 TB total SSD capacity provides more productive performance and superior data storage for a variety of files including HD quality videos, movies, photos, music, and more
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- Vibrant Visuals: Enjoy vivid, accurate colors with up to 300 nits brightness on a spacious 15" display featuring a sleek 3‑sided narrow bezel.
- AI Productivity: Boost efficiency with Intel Core Ultra processors and NPU‑powered AI features designed to keep multitasking smooth and responsive.
- Smarter Shortcuts: Use the dedicated Copilot key for instant access to your AI assistant, helping you organize, search, and work faster every day.
- Eye Comfort: Dell ComfortView reduces blue‑light emissions to help keep your eyes comfortable during extended viewing.
- Ergonomic Angle: Lifted hinges enhance typing comfort and support better airflow, helping your system run smoothly.
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