Dell XPS 13 9305-P42X4

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Dell XPS 13 9305 review – old but sleek ch model newassis with new hardware
Source: Laptop Media
Reusing chassis designs is not uncommon in the laptop industry. However, it is really interesting how Dell managed to pull this off with brand new hardware, on a body that is old enough to go to kindergarten. So, is it worth buying this laptop in 2022? Well, the answer to this question depends on a lot of things. If you get a decent deal, it’s definitely not a bad idea to invest in the XPS 13 9305. However, there is a whole ton of new machines ready to hit the market, that is equipped with the latest tech from both Intel and AMD. This includes the XPS 13 Plus 9320, which has a lot of new features. You can read more about them here.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/18/2022

Dell XPS 13 9305 - disassembly and upgrade options
Source: Laptop Media
Support, online available, Short, Date: 02/18/2022

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Intel Iris Xe G7 96EUs: Integrated graphics card in Intel Tiger Lake G4 SoCs based on the new Gen. 12 architecture with 96 EUs (Execution Units / Shader Cluster). The clock rate depends on the processor model. The Tiger Lake chips are produced in the modern 10nm+ process at Intel.

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.

i7-1165G7: An upper mid-range, quad-core processor of Tiger Lake product family. The i7 is designed for use in ultra-light (yet actively cooled) laptops; it is manufactured on Intel's third-gen 10 nm process marketed as SuperFin. The CPU cores run at 2.8 GHz (base clock speed @ 28 W TDP) to 4.7 GHz (single-core Boost frequency). This i7 features the 96 EU Intel Iris Xe G7 iGPU; it was the second-fastest CPU of TGL-UP3 line-up when Intel initially launched the series in 2020.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

13.30":

There are hardly any tablets in this display size range anymore. For subnotebooks, on the other hand, it is the standard format.

The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small and therefore easily portable. The smaller display also has the advantage of requiring less power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is more strenuous on the eyes. High resolutions are more likely to be found in standard laptops.

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.

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

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