Dell XPS 14

Notebook Specifications

Dell XPS 14Notebook: Dell XPS 14 (XPS 14 Series)
Processor: Intel Core i5 460M
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 420M
Display: 14.0 inch, 16:9, 1366x768 pixels, glossy: yes
Weight: 2.5kg
Price: 780 euro
Average Score: 75% - good
Average of 4 scores (from 6 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 80%, features: 50%, display: - % mobility: 80%, workmanship: - %, ergonomy: - %, emissions: - %

Reviews for the Dell XPS 14

80% Quick Review: Dell XPS 14 Notebook
Source: Tweaktown English

The WLED screen looks good with a native resolution of 1366 x 768, which is a little higher than 720P HD (1280 x 720). While the screen is nice on the eyes, what really stands out are the speakers and how nice they’re on the ears. Using JBL speakers, the XPS 14 offers some serious sound quality; much higher than you’ll see from most other notebooks, especially ones in this size.


Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/27/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Dell XPS 14 Review
Source: Bright Hub English

Dell had originally launched the XPS lineup of laptops as Xtreme Performance Systems, targeted specifically at enthusiast gamers and users who needed a portable graphics powerhouse. The Dell XPS 14 is one of the finest gaming machines available today. It has a very stylish design and comes with some of the best laptop hardware available. I would definitely recommend it.


Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/19/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
70% Dell XPS 14 review
Source: Engadget English
When Dell told us of its plans to revive its tried and true XPS laptop line we were pretty darn excited. Without a doubt, the Dell XPS 14 packs some extremely attractive features: the system's JBL speakers are some of the best ever put into a laptop, its Core i5 processor combined with NVIDIA GeForce GT400M provides seriously solid gaming and performance muscle, and its HD webcam captures crisp video and pictures.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/05/2010
Rating: Total score: 70%
70% Dell XPS 14
Source: Laptop Mag English
This 14-inch notebook sounds sweet, has plenty of speed, and comes with an HD webcam.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/05/2010
Rating: Total score: 70%
Dell XPS 14 Notebook Review: Optimus Infused
Source: Hot Hardware English

We're particularly impressed with the look and feel of the XPS 14, at least when you open it up. While the lid is rather bland, the inside is anything but. While it's not going to replace your desktop, the Dell XPS 14 is a wonderful alternative to the spate of underpowered netbooks. Put simply, the XPS looks stunning and packs a respectable performance punch in a highly portable package.


Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/26/2010
Rating: performance: 80% features: 50% mobility: 80%

Foreign Reviews

Dell XPS 14, 15, 17
Source: Pasonisan zh-CN→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/26/2010

Comment

NVIDIA GeForce GT 420M: The GT 420M is an GF108 based middle class GPU with DirectX 11 support.

 

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


460M: The Core i5-460M has only 3 MB L3 Cache (compared to the I7-620M) and clocks between 2.53-2.8 GHz (Turbo Mode). Thanks to Hyperthreading, 4 threads can be processed simultaneously. An integrated graphics card (GMA HD) and a DDR3 memory controller are also included in the package.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


14.0": 14 inch display size is a mixture between the small formats of subnotebooks and the 15 inch standard display. The reason why so many people like displays with medium size is, that this size is not exhausting for the eyes, does not need too much energy and the laptops can be kept quite compact.» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


2.5 kg: This notebook is lighter than the average of all notebooks. It is too heavy for sub-notebooks. 14 inch displays are normal for this class of weight.


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. Market share regarding sales of personal computers in 2007 (market research IDC): HP 18.9 %, Dell 16.4 %, Acer 9.9 %, Lenovo 7.5 %, Apple 5.7 %

Dell reviews


75%: This rating is bad. Most notebooks are better rated. This is not a recommendation for purchase.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

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Notebooks with the same GPU

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» Samsung RF510-S05PL
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» Samsung QX510-S02
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» Packard Bell EasyNote TX86-JN-300RU
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» Samsung QX510-S01HU
Core i5 560M, 15.6", 2.4 kg
» Samsung NP-RF710-S06DE
Core i7 720QM, 17.3", 2.9 kg
» Dell XPS 15-L501x
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» Acer Aspire 5742G-7200
Core i5 460M, 15.6", 2.6 kg
» Acer Aspire 5745G-5464G50Miks
Core i5 460M, 15.6", 2.6 kg

Laptops with Same Screen Size and/or Weight

» Asus N46VM
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» Lenovo IdeaPad Y480-209384U
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» HP Pavilion dm4-3011tx
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» Asus X4GSL-V2G-VX102V
GeForce GT 540M, Core i5 2410M
» Sony Vaio VPC-EG33FX/B
HD Graphics 3000, Core i3 2350M
» HP Pavilion dv4-4270us
HD Graphics 3000, Core i3 2350M
» Samsung Q470
GeForce GT 650M, Core i3 2350M
» Asus A43SD
GeForce 610M, Core i3 2350M
» Toshiba Satellite L745-S4130
HD Graphics 3000, Core i3 2350M
» Sony Vaio VPCCA4S1E
Radeon HD 6470M, Core i3 2350M
» Asus N45SL Jay Chou
GeForce GT 635M, Core i5 2450M
» Asus X84H
Radeon HD 7470M, Core i3 2350M
» Acer Aspire 4830TG-6808
GeForce GT 540M, Core i5 2450M
» Acer TravelMate 8473T-6804
HD Graphics 3000, Core i5 2450M
» Samsung 400B4B-S01DE
NVS 4200M, Core i3 2310M
» Acer Travelmate 8473T-2314G50Mnkk
HD Graphics 3000, Core i3 2310M
» Dell Latitude E5420-L542051
HD Graphics 3000, Core i5 2430M
» Toshiba Satellite R840-117
Radeon HD 6450M, Core i5 2410M
» Sony VAIO VPCCA2S1E
Radeon HD 6470M, Core i3 2310M
» Lenovo ThinkPad T420-4180WGB
HD Graphics 3000, Core i5 2410M
Current Prices
Dell XPS 14z (N0214Z16)
» 759.00 GBP (lowest price)
759.00 GBP Dell (UK)

Dell XPS 14z (N0214Z09)
» 1159.00 GBP (lowest price)
1159.00 GBP Dell (UK)

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Author: Stefan Hinum, 2010-11- 4 (Update: 2012-05-22)