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Dell XPS 15 2018 i5 FHD 97Wh

Specifications

Dell XPS 15 2018 i5 FHD 97Wh
XPS 15 2018 9570 (XPS 15 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i5-8300H 4 x 2.3 - 4 GHz, Coffee Lake-H
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile - 4 GB VRAM, Core: 1354 MHz, Memory: 1752 MHz, GDDR5, WHQL 389.01, UHD Graphics 630, Optimus
Memory
8 GB 
, 2 x 4 GB, DDR4, 2666 MHz PC4-21300 Micron Tech
Display
15.60 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 141 PPI, Sharp SHP149A LQ156M1, LED IGZO IPS InfinityEdge, glossy: no
Mainboard
Intel CM246
Storage
Lite-On CA3-8D256-Q11, 185 GB free
Soundcard
Intel Cannon Lake-H/S - cAVS (Audio, Voice, Speech)
Connections
2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 USB 3.1 Gen2, 1 Thunderbolt, 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: combined audio jack, Card Reader: SD, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor
Networking
Killer Wireless-n/a/ac 1535 Wireless Network Adapter (b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.1
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 17 x 357 x 235 ( = 0.67 x 14.06 x 9.25 in)
Battery
97 Wh Lithium-Ion, SMP GPM0365
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: 720p 1280x720
Additional features
Speakers: stereo, Keyboard: chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, Power Supply, Dell: Power Manager, Mobile Connect, Customer Connect, 12 Months Warranty
Weight
1.932 kg ( = 68.15 oz / 4.26 pounds), Power Supply: 433 g ( = 15.27 oz / 0.95 pounds)
Price
1300 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 88.15% - very good
Average of 4 scores (from 4 reviews)
price: 80%, performance: 90%, features: 67%, display: 94% mobility: 80%, workmanship: 89%, ergonomy: 91%, emissions: 86%

Reviews for the Dell XPS 15 2018 i5 FHD 97Wh

91.6% Dell XPS 15 2018 9570 (8300H, GTX 1050, 97Wh) Laptop Review | Notebookcheck
On the fast lane. Dell's XPS 15 has entered a new year and we have begun by testing the entry-level model. Will the 15-inch device continue to throttle? What battery runtimes can the 97-Wh battery offer? Does the Core i5 offer sufficient performance?
Hands on: Dell XPS 15 (2018) review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
Dell absolutely delivers on bringing the full power of Intel’s new processors to its premium laptop, pairing it with strong graphics to challenge Apple’s domain in the 15-inch space.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/27/2018

Foreign Reviews

90% Test du Dell XPS 15 (2018) : station de travail portable et machine de jeu d’appoint
Source: Frandroid French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/18/2018
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
90% Test Du Dell Xps 15 : Le Nec Plus Ultra De Dell En 2018 ?
Source: Fredzone French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/18/2018
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 80% performance: 90% display: 100% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%
81% Test du Dell XPS 15 (2018) : le plus petit et le plus fin des pc portables convertibles 15,6 pouces
Source: CNet France French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/01/2018
Rating: Total score: 81%

Comment

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile: Mainstream graphics card based on Nvidia's Pascal architecture and successor to the GeForce GTX 960M. Is manufactured in a 14nm process at Samsung and the technical specifications are very similar to the desktop version.

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

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


i5-8300H: On Coffee Lake architecture based processor for big and heavy laptops. Integrates four processor cores clocked at 2.3 - 4 GHz (3.9 GHz with 4 cores) that support HyperThreading. Manufactured in an improved 14nm process (14nm++). » Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


15.60":

15-inch display variants are the standard and are used for more than half of all laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, often allows high resolutions and thus offers rich details on the screen, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact - simply the standard compromise.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


Dell: Dell is a U.S. manufacturer (based in Texas) of computer hardware founded in 1984 and is one of the largest international manufacturers in terms of both market share and notebook models. Its product line includes desktops, notebooks, storage systems, monitors, servers, printers, consumer electronics and peripherals. Dell offers laptops that are suitable for various applications, such as business laptops, gaming laptops, ultra portables and workstations. Dell's business laptops from the Latitude and Precision series are an option for professional users and businesses.

In 2023, Dell had an approximate 17% market share of global PC sales, ranking #3 after Lenovo and HP.

For gaming enthusiasts, Dell's Alienware brand is for gaming notebooks.


88.15%: This is an above-average rating. Nevertheless, it should not be forgotten that about one fifth of all tested models receive a better rating.


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

 

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Stefan Hinum, 2018-07-18 (Update: 2018-07-18)