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Dell XPS 15 (L521X)

Specifications

Dell XPS 15 (L521X)
Dell XPS 15 (L521X) (XPS 15 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i7-3612QM 4 x 2.1 - 3.1 GHz (Intel Core i7)
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M - 2048 MB VRAM, Core: 709 MHz, Memory: 1000 MHz, GDDR5-VRAM, ForceWare 296.01, Optimus
Memory
8 GB 
, 2x 4096 MB DDR3-1600 CL11 Samsung
Display
15.60 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel, AUO B156HTF, WLED TN-Panel, glossy: yes
Mainboard
Intel HM77 (Panther Point)
Storage
WDC Scorpio Blue WD10JPVT + SSD-Cache, 1000 GB 
, 5400 rpm, + Samsung PM830 mSATA-SSD 32 GB
Soundcard
Intel Panther Point PCH - High Definition Audio Controller
Connections
3 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: Headphones + Microphone (3.5 mm jack each), Card Reader: 3-in-1 Card Reader
Networking
Realtek RTL8168/8111 Gigabit-LAN (10/100/1000MBit/s), Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6235 (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth 4.0
Optical drive
MATSHITA DVDRWBD UJ167
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 23.2 x 371 x 249 ( = 0.91 x 14.61 x 9.8 in)
Battery
65 Wh Lithium-Polymer, 9 cells, permanently integrated
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: 1.3 Megapixel
Additional features
Speakers: 2x 2 Watt, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, Driver CD, Pamphlets, McAfee SecurityCentre Test Version, Microsoft Office Starter, Dell DataSafe, 12 Months Warranty, Mark Llewellyn
Weight
2.7 kg ( = 95.24 oz / 5.95 pounds), Power Supply: 300 g ( = 10.58 oz / 0.66 pounds)
Price
1650 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 84% - good
Average of 2 scores (from 1 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 80%, features: 80%, display: 88% mobility: 82%, workmanship: 99%, ergonomy: 90%, emissions: 83%

Reviews for the Dell XPS 15 (L521X)

85% Review Dell XPS 15 (L521X) Notebook | Notebookcheck
Light and dark. The new Dell XPS 15 seeks to dethrone the Apple MacBook Pro 15 and possesses many of the traits required to do so – superb workmanship, an excellent display, and fast hardware. Unfortunately, the proud multimedia notebook comes with weaknesses as well.
83% Dell XPS 15 (L521X)
Source: Benchmark.pl Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/15/2013
Rating: Total score: 83% performance: 70% display: 90% mobility: 83% workmanship: 100% ergonomy: 90% emissions: 90%

Comment

NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M: Middle class graphics card of the 600M series based on the 28nm GK107 chip (Kepler architecture).

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.  


3612QM: An Ivy Bridge-based quad-core processor clocked at 2.1 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 3.1 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4000 GPU running at 650-1100 MHz on a dual channel DDR3 memory controller. The speciality of the i7-3612QM is the low TDP of 35 Watt compared to 45 Watt of the other Ivy Bridge quad core CPUs (e.g. 3610QM).» 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.


2.7 kg:

With this weight, a laptop is rather heavier than average. Devices in this range shine more with screen size and performance than with mobility.


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.


84%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.


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

 

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Current Prices
Stefan Hinum, 2013-08- 3 (Update: 2013-08- 3)