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Dell XPS 15 9500 Core i5

Specifications

Dell XPS 15 9500 Core i5
Dell XPS 15 9500 Core i5 (XPS 15 9500 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i5-10300H 4 x 2.5 - 4.5 GHz, Comet Lake-H
Graphics adapter
Intel UHD Graphics 630, 26.20.100.7870
Memory
8 GB 
, DDR4-3200, 21-21-21-47, Dual-Channel
Display
15.60 inch 16:10, 1920 x 1200 pixel 145 PPI, Sharp LQ156N1, IPS, SHP14D1, Dell P/N: FKR1K, glossy: no, 60 Hz
Mainboard
Intel WM490 (Comet Lake PCH-H)
Storage
Toshiba KBG40ZNS256G NVMe, 256 GB 
Soundcard
Intel Comet Lake PCH-H - cAVS
Connections
3 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 2 USB 3.1 Gen2, 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps, 2 Thunderbolt, 3 DisplayPort, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm combo, Card Reader: SD reader, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor
Networking
Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650s (ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5.1
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 18 x 344.72 x 230.14 ( = 0.71 x 13.57 x 9.06 in)
Battery
56 Wh Lithium-Polymer
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: 720p
Primary Camera: 1 MPix
Additional features
Speakers: 2.5 W x2 subwoofers, 1.5 W x2 tweeters, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, USB-C to USB-A adapter, USB-C to HDMI adapter, 12 Months Warranty
Weight
1.83 kg ( = 64.55 oz / 4.03 pounds), Power Supply: 420 g ( = 14.82 oz / 0.93 pounds)
Price
1300 USD

 

Price comparison

Average Score: 83.4% - good
Average of 2 scores (from 3 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 70%, features: 67%, display: 88% mobility: 76%, workmanship: 92%, ergonomy: 92%, emissions: 94%

Reviews for the Dell XPS 15 9500 Core i5

86.8% Dell XPS 15 9500 Core i5 Review: Now Even More Like a MacBook Pro | Notebookcheck
This is the biggest XPS 15 refresh since 2016, but is it everything XPS fans have wanted? Of course not — die-hard fans will always find something to complain about. For everyone else, the significant gen-to-gen improvements and new 16:10 display all help make the system more comfortable to use than ever before.
Dell XPS 15 9500 review – finally the redesign we were all waiting for
Source: Laptop Media English Archive.org version
You know, this, the build quality, the upgradability with its 64GB of supported memory in dual-channel and dual M.2 drive slots in RAID 0, as well as the more than decent speakers makes for a great piece of equipment. And if you want to buy the XPS 15 9500, we’ve no reason to tell you not to. As long as you stay away from the Core i5-10300H model, you’re fine, even if you go for the Full HD+ display.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/05/2020
Dell XPS 15 9500 - disassembly and upgrade options
Source: Laptop Media English Archive.org version
Support, online available, Short, Date: 08/05/2020

Foreign Reviews

80% Test: Dell XPS 15 – en kraftfull laptop med hög kvalitet
Source: M3 PC för alla SV→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/12/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%

Comment

Intel UHD Graphics 630: Integrated GPU (GT2) with 24 EUs found in some Coffee-Lake CPU models (mobile and desktop). Similar to the older HD Graphics 630 found in the Kaby-Lake CPUs.

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.


i5-10300H: Comet Lake architecture (4th gen of Skylake) based processor for big and heavy laptops. Integrates four processor cores clocked at 2.5 - 4.5 GHz (4.2 GHz for all 4 cores) with HyperThreading support.» 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.


83.4%: 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, 2020-08-18 (Update: 2020-08-18)