Dell XPS 15 - Intel Core i7

Overview

Dell XPS 15 - 2023 (9530)

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Price: $1299

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 14 expert reviews

Excellent:

4
Good:

9
Average:

1
Bad:

0

Pros:

Sandy Bridge Quad-core processor.
1080p resolution.
Skype-certified HD webcam.

Cons:

Thick and clunky.
A fully loaded configuration can be pricey.

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Last revision on July 22, 2020

Reviewers Liked

Sandy Bridge Quad-core processor
1080p resolution
Skype-certified HD webcam
Nvidia GeForce GT 540M is a nice boost in graphics power
Great keyboard
Backlit option
Soft mouse buttons
HDMI and Displayport
Long list of processor options
Huge battery
Excellent JBL speakers
Metallic body

Reviewers Didn't Like

Thick and clunky
A fully loaded configuration can be pricey
Extremely bulky

Expert reviews and ratings

The Dell XPS 15 takes on Apple's MacBook Pro with Retina Display in almost every category, even beating it in a few. But for such a hefty investment, a design overhaul is in order.

By cnet on December 06, 2013

Rarely has the evaluation of a notebook computer been so difficult as with the Dell XPS 15. Great performance in almost all disciplines on the one hand, the thermal issues on the other – a clear conclusion becomes very difficult. But let us recall...

By NotebookCheck on August 27, 2012

Most laptops that pass through GadgetGuy’s office at the moment tend to offer a minimalist computing experience, with a smallish screen, smallish drive, and a sleek streamlined look. Not everyone is after the little laptop lifestyle, and Dell...

By Gadget Guy Australia on August 14, 2012

This latest incarnation of the Dell XPS 15 boasts a refined, if not entirely original, design and impressive...

By PC Mag on July 30, 2012

An elegant design, beautiful full HD display and fast performance make the Dell XPS a compelling multimedia...

By LaptopMag on July 14, 2012

A tad expensive, but Dell's mighty XPS is a powerful laptop with great battery life and a generous range of features....

By PC Authority on October 24, 2011

Equipped with second-gen Intel Core i-series CPUs and improved Nvidia graphics, the new Dell XPS 15 performs even better than its predecessor, although it's still just as bulky. Also, keep in mind that the XPS 15 ranges greatly in price, from...

By CNET Asia on March 22, 2011

The Dell XPS 15 is a very good desktop replacement laptop available at a decent price. It combines exciting features with powerful hardware to offer a compelling home entertainment and multimedia laptop....

By PCWorld India on February 10, 2011

Dell's XPS notebook line-up has mostly been designed with "slim" and "sexy" aspects in mind (not counting the high-end gaming XPS machines before Alienware replaced them). The newer designs however, are somewhat chunky and quite unlike the hip...

By HardwareZone.com on February 04, 2011

An excellent machine, with very few weaknesses in any key areas. A very powerful mobile system equally suited to both gamers and professional level designers and modelling...

By Kitguru.net on December 29, 2010

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