Dell XPS 13 i7-8550U

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100% Dell XPS 13 (2018) review: A winner across the board
Source: It Pro Archive.org version
It's not quite topping the latest MacBook Pro, but the Dell XPS 13's slim dimensions, knockout power and great design mean it's still one of the best laptops we've ever seen.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/29/2019
Rating: Total score: 100%

90% Dell XPS 13 9370 (2018) Review
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
From its eye-popping 4K display to its speedy performance and beautiful design, there's a lot to love about the Dell XPS 13 9370. Although still not ideal, its centered webcam is a huge improvement over the left-aligned one on prior models. The 9370's ability to work with eGPUs also makes it a great choice for people who want to play demanding games.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/06/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%

100% Dell XPS 13 review: one of the world’s best systems is even better than before
Source: T3 Archive.org version
Dell XPS 13 review: one of the world’s best systems is even better than before.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/14/2018
Rating: Total score: 100%

Dell XPS 13 2018 review
Source: Yugatech Archive.org version
The XPS 13 2018 proves to be one heck of a professional laptop capable of bringing out fast performance, quality entertainment, and long-lasting battery life. The camera placement may seem out of place and weird but we can live with it. We can see why Dell placed a Php99,999 price on the XPS 13 because it’s every bit of a premium thin and light. It definitely carries over the fame of the XPS series.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/14/2018

100% Dell XPS 13 review
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
Moving the webcam position, adding facial login and a four-mic array, giving Intel’s chips more headroom to perform even better and adding a 4K screen have all evolved the XPS into an even more formidable flagship laptop. In directly addressing the concerns of users, the Dell XPS 13 laptop is refined further than ever before.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/08/2018
Rating: Total score: 100%

90% Dell XPS 13 review: Laptop with unmatched design and performance
Source: The Indian Express Archive.org version
There’s nothing wrong in longing for an expensive laptop that looks stunning. Dell XPS 13 is one of those, which sports an impressive array of features and has a performance that will keep most users happy. But the truth is most of us do not need a 4K display or 16GB RAM. Buy the Dell XPS 13 if what you need a laptop for some intensive work, like running apps that require heavy duty graphics, or where a lot of creative work like video-editing is involved. Else there are cheaper options in the market available from Dell and other players.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/27/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%

90% Dell XPS 13 Review: The best Windows laptop of 2018 so far
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
The XPS 13 is the best all-round, small-form-factor Windows 10 laptop you can buy, but it isn’t quite perfect.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/11/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%

100% Dell XPS 13 review: one of the world’s best laptops is even better than before
Source: T3 Archive.org version
The first thing you’ll notice is the screen. Dell calls it an InfinityEdge display, and its tiny bezels and 4K resolution mean it’s a very beautiful thing indeed. But it’s pretty tough too. Dell’s made it from a single block of aluminium with a carbon fibre palm rest, and if you go for the optional touch display that’s encased in Gorilla Glass. The XPS 13 was already a superb laptop. With a 4K screen, a new design and improved performance it’s superb-er.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/06/2018
Rating: Total score: 100%

100% Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition 9370 review
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
It barely seems possible but Dell has made its flagship laptop even better by reducing the size and weight, bumping up the processor and packing in a 4K screen. No other Linux laptop compares.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/26/2018
Rating: Total score: 100%

65% Dell XPS 13 (2018) Review: Compact Compromises
Source: The Verge Archive.org version
My biggest complaint with the redesigned XPS 13 is that Dell just didn’t do enough and instead mostly stuck with what it is comfortable with. It didn’t fix the webcam, it didn’t rethink what the XPS 13 should look and feel like, and it made some frustrating changes to the port selection when it didn’t necessarily have to. And then there’s the disappointing battery life to contend with.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/16/2018
Rating: Total score: 65%

Dell XPS 13 (2018) review: The best ultraportable ever?
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
The Dell XPS 13 is a lot thinner than the last version, and has a neat new fingerprint scanner built into the power button. Even the entry-level display spec is great, while every aspect of the laptop's build is great quality.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/13/2018

80% Dell XPS 13 9370 Review
Source: NDTV Gadgets Archive.org version
The XPS 13 9370 is a good iterative update of Dell’s flagship ultraportable, with the top-end variant sporting an eye-catching 4K display with HDR support. However, this comes at a high price of Rs. 1,59,790, which is about Rs. 10,000 more than Lenovo’s Yoga 920 Vibes Edition which shares the same core specifications and 4K display, though minus HDR.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/13/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 60% performance: 80% display: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%

Dell XPS 13 (2018) review: thin, focused and fantastic
Source: Sydney Morning Herald Archive.org version
There are still more impressive features jammed into this tiny case I don't have room to list, but the XPS 13 has overtaken the Surface Laptop as my favourite Windows-based laptop.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/05/2018

Dell XPS 13 (2018) hands-on
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
The Dell XPS 13 2018 goes on sale today, with prices starting at £1041/$1000. Stay tuned for our full new Dell XPS 13 review.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/11/2018

Hands on: Dell XPS 13 review
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
Moving the webcam position, adding facial login and a four-mic array, giving Intel’s chips more headroom to perform even better and adding a 4K screen have all evolved the XPS into an even more formidable flagship laptop. In directly addressing the concerns of users, the Dell XPS 13 laptop is refined further than perhaps ever before.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/10/2018

Dell XPS 13 2018 review: Hands-on
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
Despite the inevitable loss of SD and USB-A slots, the XPS 13 for 2018 is still looking like a no-brainer if you can afford it and are in the market for a premium Windows machine. Long gone are the days when only the MacBook would suffice in the boardroom and classroom alike.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/09/2018

Dell XPS 13 (2018) Hands On: The Next Logical Step
Source: Lowyat.net Archive.org version
The new Dell XPS 13 brings incremental, but meaningful improvements to Dell’s beloved productivity laptop – it’s really the next logical step for the premium Ultrabook. Sure, its connectivity options aren’t quite as compelling as the original XPS 13, but that’s where PC makers are headed now anyway. Dongles will likely be a part of our lives until USB-C adoption really takes off.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/09/2018

95% Dell XPS 13 (8th gen) review: Lives up to the legacy
Source: PC World Australia Archive.org version
If you’re looking to buy a laptop this holiday season, we can’t recommend the Dell XPS 13 enough. It’s got a great form-factor, offers solid performance and makes a compelling case for a future that leaves room for both the convertible crowd and legacy laptops that count for more than just nostalgia.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/05/2018
Rating: Total score: 95%

95% Dell XPS 13 (8th gen) review: Lives up to the legacy
Source: Good Gear Guide Archive.org version
Again, It’d be easy to write-off the Dell XPS 13 as just another old-school effort from one of the company’s now-racing to catch up with Microsoft and their relentlessly-successful Surface hardware. However, that’d sell the Dell XPS 13 far short of what it deserves to be recognised for.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/05/2018
Rating: Total score: 95%

Dell XPS 13 (2018) initial review: The best new ultraportable to have?
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
The new Dell XPS 13 is the company refining an already good laptop and ensuring that it remains a popular favourite with those on the move.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/04/2018

CES 2018 : The Dell XPS 13 2018 (9370) Revealed!
Source: Tech ARP Archive.org version
The Dell XPS 13 2018 (9370) ultra-light laptop introduces a new alpine white glass fibre weave material. This new material took a dedicated Dell team more than 11,500 hours and 50 trials to get right.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/04/2018

90% Dell XPS 13 9370 (2018) Review
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
From its eye-popping 4K display to its speedy performance and beautiful design, there's a lot to love about the Dell XPS 13 9370. Although still not ideal, its centered webcam is a huge improvement over the left-aligned one on prior models. The 9370's ability to work with eGPUs also makes it a great choice for people who want to play demanding games.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/04/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%

Dell XPS 13 (9370) 2018 Review: White Spun Glass, Killer Looks And Speed
Source: Hot Hardware Archive.org version
Regardless, in a true endorsement of our coveted Editor's Choice award, our own Managing Editor, Marco simply "loves" this Alpine White-clad beastie and would gladly make it his personal daily driver, if he had his choice of laptops on the market currently. That about says it all. Dell is already teed up nicely for CES 2018, knocking another one out of the park with its flagship XPS line-up.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/04/2018

Dell Announces The New XPS 13 In The Run-up To CES 2018
Source: Techgage Archive.org version
It’s impossible to cover everything there is to know about this notebook, so we’d recommend hitting up the official website to learn everything you need to. For hardware basics, the XPS 13 includes a Core i5 as default, which can be updated to Core i7 (8550U). It’ll support up to 16GB of memory, a 1TB PCIe SSD, and for a super crisp image, it’ll also offer the option of a 4K resolution with 100% sRGB color coverage.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/04/2018

Less is more for the even-smaller new Dell XPS 13
Source: CNet Archive.org version
Despite the performance improvements, Dell says its benchmark results have these XPS 13's running for up to nearly 20 hours with a full HD display or up to around 11 hours with a 4K display. Of course, actual battery life will more than likely be less, but we did break the 12-hour mark in our online video streaming test with the late 2017 version.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/03/2018

80% Dell XPS 13 (Late 2017, Kaby Lake R) Review and Ratings
Source: Computer Shopper Archive.org version
With its excellent overall design (save for Webcam placement), solid build quality, long battery life, and significantly improved performance thanks to Intel's new four-core U-Series processor, there's a whole lot to like about Dell's latest XPS 13. At the same time, there are thinner and lighter laptops available. The 14-inch LG Gram, for instance, packs a slightly larger screen, while weighing more than half a pound less, and still delivering very good battery life. But the XPS 13 definitely feels more rigid than LG's Gram laptops, and we still think it balances weight, thickness, and overall build quality better than just about any consumer-focused clamshell.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/20/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Dell XPS 13 Review
Source: Techspot Archive.org version
Considering the design still holds up well, and the XPS 13 is one of the most portable 13-inch devices on the market, I’d still recommend it for those wanting a pure laptop. If you want 360-degree hinges or other fancy features, the familiar design of the XPS 13 won’t be for you, but that’s the beauty of having so many great choices on the market these days.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/18/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%

75% Dell’s latest XPS 13 is fast, nimble, and kind of stale
Source: The Verge Archive.org version
The XPS 13 deserves a place in laptop history for what it accomplished: making laptops smaller and more portable than ever before. But perhaps now it’s time for Dell to look to future and reinvent itself again.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/30/2017
Rating: Total score: 75% display: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%

80% Dell XPS 13 (late 2017) review: A great laptop with an unimpressive design
Source: Neowin Archive.org version
I want to be clear when I say that the Dell XPS 13 is an extremely pleasant laptop to use, despite the fact that I've been critical of some of the company's design choices throughout this article. The QHD+ display is gorgeous and the narrow bezels just add to the immersive effect. And that allows it to fit into a slim and portable package.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/26/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%

Dell XPS 13 (9360, Core i7-8550U / Intel 8th Gen) review – a great sprint and marathon runner but in the end, it’s not a big overhaul
Source: Laptop Media Archive.org version
Despite the small changes under the hood, the new XPS 13 has some apparent advantages over the last generation and also some minor drawbacks.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/25/2017

Dell XPS 13 (2017) review: Intel's 8th-gen CPU makes a great laptop even greater
Source: Good Gear Guide Archive.org version
But let's not diminish the fact that you can now get quad-core performance in a 2.5-pound laptop. As we said, this Dell XPS 13 is truly the best one yet.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/21/2017

90% Dell XPS 13 (2017) review: Intel's 8th-gen CPU makes a great laptop even greater
Source: PC World Archive.org version
For those who do CPU-intensive tasks, the XPS 13 can truly hang with laptops that weigh almost twice as much. It’s close enough that some might even consider skipping big laptops for the XPS 13. Not all, of course. Those who need more RAM or far more graphics grunt still have nowhere else to turn—though recent innovations like Nvidia’s Max-Q and the upcoming Intel/AMD Radeon partnership could change that.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/21/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%

85% Dell XPS 13 (late 2017) review:
Source: CNet Archive.org version
With increased performance and battery life, Dell's premium ultraportable XPS 13 remains easy to recommend.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/09/2017
Rating: Total score: 85% performance: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%

90% Dell XPS 13 (2017) Review
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
The Dell XPS 13 remains our favorite consumer laptop, thanks to its epic battery life, strong 8th Gen Core performance and attractive design.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/16/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%

Foreign Reviews

84% Die Besten ihrer Art – Highend-Notebooks
Source: PC Go - 12/18
Comparison, , Long, Date: 12/01/2018
Rating: Total score: 84% performance: 93% features: 75% display: 60% mobility: 90%

Dells fast perfektes Notebook
Source: Computerbase DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/19/2018

Dell XPS 13
Source: Allround-PC.com DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/15/2018

80% Dell XPS 13 (2018) - Reviews
Source: Tweakers NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/21/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%

90% Dell XPS 13 (2018)
Source: Le monde numerique FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/02/2018
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 90% workmanship: 100%

90% Test du Dell XPS 13 (2018) : l’ultraportable presque parfait
Source: Clubic FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/25/2018
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 100% display: 80% mobility: 100% workmanship: 100%

90% Test du Dell XPS 13 (2018) : le classicisme poussé à l’excellence
Source: Frandroid FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/10/2018
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 80% display: 70% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%

Обзор ультрабука Dell XPS 13 (2018): ещё быстрее, ещё компактнее
Source: 3DNews.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Compact size; high mobility; powerful hardware; long battery life; excellent display; solid workmanship. Negative: Noisy under loads; relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/06/2018

Dell XPS 13 2018 giá tối đa 55 triệu đồng tại Việt Nam
Source: Zing VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Beautiful design; compact size; light weight; high performance; excellent display; powerful hardware; metal case. Negative: Expensive.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/05/2018

85% Test Dell XPS 13 (2018)
Source: Tek.no NO→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/09/2018
Rating: Total score: 85%

Test av Dell XPS 13, 2018-utgaven (9370)
Source: Dinside NO→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful hardware; solid workmanship; premium design. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/11/2018

78% Test: Dell XPS 13 2018 – Att vara tunn och stark är inte allt
Source: Nordic Hardware SV→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/08/2018
Rating: Total score: 78% performance: 65% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80%

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Series:

The Ultrabook concept was announced by Intel at Computex 2011. This new generation of notebooks would use low power Intel processors, have an extremely thin profile and could also include certain tablet functions. We’ve seen a huge number and variants of Ultrabooks by many manufacturers in the first wave of these ‘MacBook Air-killer’ devices. Dell seemed to take it slow and only released their first Ultrabook in the first quarter of 2012. While most manufacturers decided to brand their Ultrabooks under new names and with many variants and sizes, Dell used its already prominent ‘XPS’ range to market theirs with just one size.

The Dell XPS 13 certainly turns heads. Like its bigger brother, the Dell XPS 14Z, it has a curvaceous silver aluminium body with a reduced chassis size for its screen. This makes it real compact even for an Ultrabook. Dell had managed to squeeze a 13 inch display into what they say is an 11 inch body. In reality, it doesn’t really get to that but it is close enough and is definitely smaller than all the other 13 inch Ultrabooks. The XPS13 has a carbon fiber bottom covered with a thin rubberized coating making keeping the laptop firmly in its place when typing. The bonded Corning Gorilla Glass display gives the display a slightly more solid feel.

Dell offers the XPS 13 for 999 € onwards same as the Asus Zenbook UX31 which is its main competitor. However, its 1366 x 768 display resolution is noticeably lower than the when compared to the 1600 x 900 panel on the UX31. Advantages of the XPS 13 over the UX31 include its backlight keyboard, more responsive keys and a smaller size.

Intel UHD Graphics 620: Integrated GPU (GT2, 24 EUs) found on some Kaby-Lake-Refresh CPU models (15 W ULV series). Technically identical to the previous Kaby-Lake GPU called HD Graphics 620.

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.

i5-8550U: Kaby-Lake-Refresh based low power quad-core processor. The four cores are clocked between 1.8 and 4 GHz (Turbo Boost) and support HyperThreading. The integrated GPU is clocked between 300 and 1,150 MHz. The SoC is manufactured in a 14nm+ FinFET process.» 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.

87.88%: 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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