Dell XPS 17 9730 RTX 4070
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Primary Camera: 0.9 MPix
Price comparison
Average of 15 scores (from 19 reviews)
Reviews for the Dell XPS 17 9730 RTX 4070
The XPS 17 is one of the few laptops to offer GeForce RTX 4070 and RTX 4080 graphics options powered solely by a USB-C adapter. There are a few comprises for sure much like on previous models, but this latest iteration is as optimized as ever.
Source: Techlusive
It has great build quality, really good display and speakers, and powerful performance, but it is still a confusing machine. The Dell XPS 17 starts at Rs 3,11,000, with the top-spec model coming in at Rs 3,64,289. That said, there are plenty of other powerful options from ASUS, HP, and MSI that undercut this price by a massive margin. For instance, you can get the MSI Creator Z17 HX at Rs 2,50,000, or the HP OMEN Transcend 16 at Rs 2,00,000. Moreover, if you give up on the screen real-estate, there are options like the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 in the mix. But one thing that works in Dell’s favour is the all-rounder nature of the laptop. The three laptops I mentioned above do undercut the XPS, but they also lack one or the other capabilities of the XPS. So, in my opinion, Dell isn’t trying to price it right, but to check all the boxes. You can do anything from office work to gaming and video editing on the Dell XPS 17, and the maxed out specifications make sure it remains future-proof for a long time.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/03/2023
Source: CNet
At its cost of $3,399, the Dell XPS 17 9730 is too pricey not to at least offer an OLED display. And it's about two years late (and counting) to the 1080p webcam party. Those complaints aside, the XPS 17 9730 boasts a sturdy yet thin design and proved to be a strong graphics performer. Dell often discounts the XPS 17 9730 along with the rest of its laptops, and I've seen the price of our test system configuration drop as low as $2,649. At this price, the lack of an OLED option is more forgivable. The low-res webcam, however, is not.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/17/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Hot Hardware
The latest Dell XPS 17 has a relatively large footprint thanks to its 17" 16:10 display, but that comes as a surprise to nobody. It's also pretty thin and deceptively light for its form factor, which makes it more portable than you might expect. As we said before, it fits in a backpack just fine, so users on the go shouldn't be worried. The XPS 17's premium build and understated design won't distract coworkers in meetings or patrons of the local Starbucks, either. It's handsome and very fast, which is everything that anyone could ask for in a laptop. And honestly, we're a bit smitten with the machine. Performance in the XPS 17 is top notch. The Intel Core i7 (Core i9 optional) processor can rip through all of the benchmarks in our test suite with style and aplomb.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/10/2023
Source: T3
The XPS 17 (9730) may be a bulky and heavy laptop, but its exceptional performance, expansive and bright screen, and generous storage capacity cannot be denied. Whether or not its size is worth the extra weight ultimately depends on your needs. Do you need to be running power-hungry tasks like 4K video editing on the road? It’s way too much computer if you are just doing a bit of web browsing, word processing, or other lightweight tasks – as the smaller Dell XPS 13 has more than enough power and is much lighter. If you require a computer that can crunch numbers and show the result on an attractive 4K screen, then the Dell XPS 17 (9370) is a great pick for 2023, as long as your shoulders (and credit card) are up to the strain.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/10/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Pocket Lint
The Dell XPS 17 is a laptop that can take on multiple personalities. It's a style PC, it's a workstation, am entertainment unit when there's no TV nearby, and a more-than-respectable gaming laptop. Sure, it costs a fortune, and doesn't represent the cutting edge of tech that the XPS series is meant to be all about. This design, while handsome, may seem a bit long in the tooth to some. And the use of a relatively low-spec webcam is disappointing when almost all the other big-name releases this year use higher-res sensors. You probably shouldn’t buy this laptop for every day portable use either. While I have done so during testing, upwards of 2kg is really a bit heavy for this job. Have I loved using it, though? Absolutely.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/21/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tech Advisor
There’s lots to like about the Dell XPS 9730, from its 16:10 display and thin yet sturdy chassis to comfortable keyboard, roomy touchpad and outstanding battery life. However, the lack of an OLED display option, is a negative that will outweigh those positives for many content creators. With absolute black levels and stunning contrast ratio, an OLED display is far to IPS in most situations, and high on the priority list for any creative professional in the market for a laptop. Despite plenty of strengths, the omission of an OLED option is the main reason not to recommend the XPS 17 9730 to more people.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/20/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Techaeris
The 2023 Dell XPS 17 and Dell XPS 15 are still the best premium Windows laptops you can buy. Their design and build quality are at the top. As I’ve mentioned, we hope that Dell is considering a refresh for 2024 because while this design is still great, the competition is stepping up its game and Dell should be prepared for that. *We use revenue-generating affiliate links and may earn commissions for purchases made using them. Mentioned pricing is in USD unless otherwise indicated and is accurate at the time of publishing. We often cover brand press releases and those do not constitute an endorsement of any product or service by Techaeris. Only our reviews are an endorsement or lack thereof. Read more on our disclaimer page.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 06/20/2023
Rating: Total score: 96% price: 100% performance: 100% display: 100% mobility: 100% workmanship: 95%
Source: PC World
There’s lots to like about Dell XPS 9730, from its expansive, 17-inch 16:10 display and thin, rigid chassis to its comfortable keyboard, roomy touchpad and outstanding battery life. The lack of an OLED display option, however, is a negative that will outweigh those positives for many content creators. With absolute black levels and stunning contrast ratio, an OLED display is far superior to any IPS panel and will be high on the priority list of any creative professional shopping for a laptop, if not at the very top. The lack of an OLED option prevents a stronger recommendation for the XPS 17 9730.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/16/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: USA Today
The Dell XPS 17 is a potent productivity laptop. Its vibrant 17-inch display, powerful Intel Core i7 processor, and fast RTX 4070 graphics provide strong overall performance. It also provides an attractive and professional aesthetic, a pleasant keyboard, a large touchpad, and plenty of speedy, versatile connectivity. But it lacks USB-A ports, which could be an issue if you connect multiple USB-A devices to your current laptop; Dell included one USB port adapter with the XPS 17, but you’ll probably want to buy a USB-C hub. Graphic performance, although satisfactory, can’t match competitors like the Razer Blade 16, and Dell’s steep pricing will turn off shoppers craving a bargain. However, those are minor concessions for an otherwise standout laptop for prosumers and creative professionals seeking a large, powerful laptop that isn’t a chore to carry around.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/16/2023
Source: PC Mag
The refreshed Dell XPS 17 delivers what is expected of a performance-focused update. Maintaining the same build as last year won’t turn any heads, but we see little wrong with the design save for some minor quibbles. The so-so keyboard and moderate array of ports are acceptable concessions, while the just-720p webcam is the biggest miss. Processor-based speed gains are noticeable and welcome, while the new GPU brings superior performance—professional users and creatives will appreciate the added power. If you bought the previous XPS 17 (and arguably even the model before that), this model does not demand an upgrade. The iterative improvement is useful, but not groundbreaking, while those seeking markedly more power should look beyond this system. But if you’re upgrading from an older laptop and are in the market for a big-screen system, it’s easy to recommend this model.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/09/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Digital Trends
The XPS 17 9730 is an underwhelming update. Don’t misunderstand me – it’s still a very good laptop, providing solid performance in a thin and light package. But it’s falling behind, with slower creativity performance than many other 17-inch laptops, and it’s saddled with older technologies like a 720p webcam and wireless connectivity that’s a generation behind. It’s also expensive, rivaling the much stronger MacBook Pro 16 depending on the configuration. If you’re looking for a 17-inch laptop, then the XPS 17 remains a viable choice. But it’s no longer the class leader that it once was.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/04/2023
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Mobile Tech Review
The XPS 17 is available with FHD+ and 4K+ 500 nit displays, and it has the usual aluminum unibody build and slim design. It’s available with Intel 13th gen Core i7 and i9 H series 45 watt processors and NVIDIA RTX graphics from the RTX 4050 to the RTX 4080 (with everything in between also available).
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/03/2023
Source: Tom's Guide
It's been a little while since we had a chance to review an XPS 17, and I'm pleased to report that our XPS 17 (2023) review unit has cemented my opinion of it as one of the best laptops on the market. If you want a big-screen laptop that can do it all, the XPS 17 is a great choice. While it doesn't excel in gaming or video editing, it can do both in a pinch, and the lush 17-inch UHD+ display on our review unit makes doing either a pleasure. The speakers are great, the port selection is decent, and while the 9-hour (tested) battery life won't astound you, it will at least ensure you can probably get through a workday without having to recharge. However, there are some important weaknesses to know about with this laptop.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/01/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%
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Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/10/2024
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: HardwareLuxx DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/28/2023
Source: Charles Tech FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/10/2023
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 70%
Source: Presse Citron FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/15/2023
Rating: Total score: 72% price: 60% performance: 70% display: 70% mobility: 70% workmanship: 90%
Source: DGL.ru RU→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/21/2024
Rating: Total score: 90%
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Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/29/2024
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 80% performance: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%
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NVIDIA NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU: High-end graphics card for laptops based on the Ada Lovelace architecture. Offers 8 GB GDDR6 (128 Bit) and is configurable with a TGP of 35 - 115W (+ Dynamic Boost).
These graphics cards are able to play the latest and most demanding games in high resolutions and full detail settings with enabled Anti-Aliasing.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
i7-13700H: Alder Lake based mobile CPU with 6 performance cores and 8 efficient cores. The performance cores offer hyper threading, leading to 20 threads that can be processed. The CPU clocks with up to 5 GHz. Compared to the i9-13900HK no easy overclocking supported, but instead full vPro management feature-set.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
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This range for display formats was and is a rarity. It is larger than the general standard of 15 inches, but not yet in the range of large workstations. One usually has higher screen resolutions available, but portability suffers from that.
» 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.
81.87%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.
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