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Dell XPS 15 9550 i7 FHD

Specifications

Dell XPS 15 9550 i7 FHD
Dell XPS 15 9550 i7 FHD (XPS 15 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i7-6700HQ 4 x 2.6 - 3.5 GHz (Intel Core i7)
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M - 2048 MB VRAM, Core: 1032 MHz, Memory: 5010 MHz, 358.94, Optimus
Memory
16 GB 
, DDR4, 1066.1 MHz, Dual-Channel, 15-15-15-36
Display
15.60 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel, IPS, Monitor ID: Sharp SHP1453, Name: LQ156M1, Dell P/N: 1203M, glossy: no
Mainboard
Intel HM170 (Skylake PCH-H)
Storage
Connections
2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 USB 3.1 Gen2, 1 HDMI, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: Line+Mic Combo, Card Reader: 3-in-1
Networking
Broadcom BCM15700A2 802.11ac (ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.0
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 17 x 357 x 235 ( = 0.67 x 14.06 x 9.25 in)
Battery
84 Wh Lithium-Ion
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: 720p 1280x720
Additional features
Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, 12 Months Warranty
Weight
1.963 kg ( = 69.24 oz / 4.33 pounds), Power Supply: 458 g ( = 16.16 oz / 1.01 pounds)
Price
1800 USD

 

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Average Score: 79.33% - good
Average of 3 scores (from 4 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 94%, features: 80%, display: 87% mobility: 77%, workmanship: 95%, ergonomy: 91%, emissions: 82%

Reviews for the Dell XPS 15 9550 i7 FHD

88% Dell XPS 15 9550 (Core i7, FHD) Notebook Review | Notebookcheck
Finally on its feet. After a series of software issues, we decided to check up once again on a different SKU of the XPS 15 to see if those problematic areas have been patched up. The results are outstanding.
Dell XPS 15 (9550) review: InfinityEdge and all the power
Source: Windows Central English Archive.org version
While I find some other laptops available on the market better at certain tasks (digital pen, convertible, etc.), there is really only one laptop with these high-end specs, premium design, and gorgeous display on the market. It is not a laptop for everyone, but I know three "regular" people who swear by this machine. While a 4.4-pound laptop sounds odd in 2016, sometimes you just need what the XPS 15 can deliver, and for that, I'm glad it's here.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/02/2016
100% As good as it gets from a 15-inch home or work laptop
Source: T3 English Archive.org version
The Dell XPS 15 is a fantastic laptop and a no-brainer purchase for anyone who wants a laptop that lives primarily on a desk at home or in the office. It’s cheaper and more highly specc’d than a MacBook Pro and makes far more sense to buy than something like a Microsoft Surface Pro 3. The 4K screen is seriously gorgeous to look at while the colour accuracy makes it ideal for anyone working with graphics. We'd happily buy one of these for ourselves and that's about the highest praise we can give.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/24/2016
Rating: Total score: 100%

Foreign Reviews

50% 戴尔XPS15: 六代酷睿+微边框与设计师更配
Source: PC Online.com.cn zh-CN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Impressive design; good cooling system; good ergonomy; decent hardware.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/07/2016
Rating: Total score: 50%
Ревю на Dell XPS 15 (Skylake, 9550) – мечтата на всеки графичен дизайнер
Source: Laptop.bg BU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent design and workmanship; incredibly compact size; great keyboard and touchpad; perfect picture quality; ultra-fast data; good cooling system. Negative: Limited performance, a little pricey, mediocre battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/17/2016

Comment

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M: Upper mid-range graphics card of the GeForce GTX 900M series.

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.


Intel Core i7: The Intel Core i7 for laptops is based on the LG1156 Core i5/i7 CPU for desktops. The base clock speed of the CPUs is relatively low, but because of a huge Turbo mode, the cores can dynamically overclock to up to 3.2 GHz (920XM). Therefore, the CPU can be as fast as high clocked dual-core CPUs (using single threaded applications) but still offer the advantage of 4 cores. Because of the large TDP of 45 W / 55 W, the CPU is only intended for large laptops.  


6700HQ: Skylake-based quad-core processor for notebooks. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 530 GPU and is manufactured in 14 nm.» 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.


79.33%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.


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

 

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Current Prices
Stefan Hinum, 2016-07-23 (Update: 2016-07-23)