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Razer Book 13 vs. Dell XPS 13 9310: Same CPU, Same Display, Big Differences

The latest Intel Evo laptops from Dell and Razer have a lot in common and yet one of them offers significantly faster performance than the other. The Razer Book 13 costs a lot more than the Dell, but its benefits are tangible.

Allen Ngo, Wed, 23 Dec 2020 23:15:00 +0100

The base model of the XPS 17 9700 is just too expensive

Dell charges almost 2000 Euros for the base model of the XPS 17 9700. You still get the great chassis and a very good FHD panel, but also a slow quad-core processor from Intel with an outdated iGPU.

Andreas Osthoff, Tue, 03 Nov 2020 17:20:00 +0100

Tiger Lake offers much better performance than Ice Lake, but it cannot match AMD's Renoir APUs. (Image source: Dell)

Initial XPS 13 9310 Tiger Lake performance comparisons underline why Dell should release an AMD Ryzen 4000-powered XPS 13

The Dell XPS 13 9310 is here, and its packs Intel's latest Tiger Lake-U series processors. Early performance comparisons show the Core i7-1165G7 to be a decent improvement from its Ice Lake predecessor while still falling short of...

Column by Alex Alderson, Mon, 19 Oct 2020 17:20:00 +0200

The Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 gets an internal upgrade to the Intel 11th gen Tiger Lake platform. (Image Source: Dell)

Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 gets refreshed to include Intel Tiger Lake, Xe graphics, Evo, and Thunderbolt 4, but RAM and storage continue to be non-upgradeable

Dell has refreshed the XPS 13 2-in-1 with Intel Tiger Lake SKUs with Xe graphics and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity. The new 2020 XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 is also Intel Evo-certified and offers pretty much the same chassis and thermal desig...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, Mon, 28 Sep 2020 15:00:00 +0200

Dell XPS 13 9310 gets refreshed to Intel Tiger Lake CPUs. (Image Source: Dell)

Dell XPS 13 9310 and XPS 13 9310 Developer Edition get customary Intel Tiger Lake upgrades and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity

Dell has refreshed the clamshell XPS 13 to feature Intel Tiger Lake CPU options, Evo specifications, and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity. The XPS 13 9310 offers both FHD+ and UHD+ options and also comes in a Developer Edition pre-loade...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, Mon, 28 Sep 2020 15:00:00 +0200

HP and Lenovo have yet to offer a 17-inch workstation as compact as the Dell Precision 5750

The Precision 5750 is a unique 17-inch laptop that juggles between being an Ultrabook and a full-fledged mobile workstation. It doesn't particularly excel at one or the other, but it still appeals to a small segment of professiona...

Allen Ngo, Thu, 10 Sep 2020 01:54:00 +0200

Dell XPS 17 battery drain issue fixed on latest production batches

We retest the XPS 17 to confirm the fixes that Dell has in place. The laptop will now properly draw 130 W from its adapter instead of only 100 W to mitigate the battery draining issue on earlier production units.

Allen Ngo, Tue, 08 Sep 2020 08:11:00 +0200

The Dell XPS 13 2021 could be just an internal refresh. (Image source: @h0x0d)

Dell XPS 13 2021 leaks: Tiger Lake processors and Iris Xe Graphics with the design of the XPS 13 9300

The first details about the next Dell XPS 13 have leaked, but you may struggle to tell the device apart from the XPS 13 9300. Spotted in an Intel Tiger Lake promo video, the next XPS 13 will retain the design of Dell's current ult...

Alex Alderson, Mon, 31 Aug 2020 00:50:00 +0200

Some XPS 15 9500 machines will not stay closed when picked up. (Image source: Dell)

Some Dell XPS 15 9500 machines may have a display hinge issue

Wobbly trackpads may have affected multiple early XPS 15 9500 units, but it has emerged that others will not stay closed when they are picked up. Picking up some XPS 15 9500 machines causes their display lid to pop open, almost as...

Alex Alderson, Fri, 14 Aug 2020 14:19:00 +0200

Dell announced the Frost White edition of the XPS 15 9500 last month. (Image source: Dell)

The Dell XPS 15 9500 is finally available to order in Frost White; prices start at US$1,549.99

The Dell XPS 15 9500 is available to order in Frost White, at long last. Officially called "Frost White with White Palmrest", the option is only configurable in some markets like the US and Canada.

Alex Alderson, Tue, 11 Aug 2020 20:38:00 +0200

Dell Precision 5550 is the full-on refresh of the Precision 5540 in the same vein as the XPS 15 9500, but performance hasn't really changed

If it's important for your mobile workstation to be as portable and sexy as possible, then go ahead and get the Precision 5550. Otherwise, the older Precision 5540 will be cheaper and perform almost exactly the same.

Allen Ngo, Mon, 10 Aug 2020 07:58:00 +0200

Dell finally addresses XPS 17 9700 and Precision 5750 charging woes, but the solution isn't as simple as you may think

If you own a GeForce-powered XPS 17 or Precision 5750, Dell wants you to contact customer support to work something out. The manufacturer has successfully reproduced the charging issue on a "limited quantity" of laptops and will b...

Allen Ngo, Thu, 30 Jul 2020 19:54:00 +0200

Not all XPS 17 9700 machines are affected by the 105 W charging phenomena, it seems. (Image source: Dell)

Some 2020 Dell XPS 17 9700 machines appear to be unaffected by charger issue

It turns out that Dell XPS 17 9700 machines can draw up to 130 W from the wall, after all. Not all units can do so as our tests have confirmed, but these unaffected units apparently cannot always charge at their full capacity.

Alex Alderson, Mon, 20 Jul 2020 22:44:00 +0200

Here are 5 super simple ways we would improve the Dell XPS 17

As nice as it may look, the XPS 17 is missing a few quality-of-life features that many less expensive laptops already integrate. We'd love to see these addressed on the inevitable successor.

Allen Ngo, Sat, 18 Jul 2020 05:43:00 +0200

The Dell XPS 15 9500 can now be configured with an 8-core i9-10885H. (Image source: Dell Switzerland)

Updated | Dell XPS 15 9500 with Intel Core i9-10885H finally starts appearing on some country-specific sites

The Dell XPS 15 9500 laptop has started appearing on certain country-specific sites with a new processor option in the configurator for the Intel Core i9-10885H processor. The high-end Comet Lake chip offers 8-core processing and ...

Daniel R Deakin, Sat, 18 Jul 2020 02:42:00 +0200

The Dell XPS 15 9500 is now available in two colours. (Image source: Dell)

The Dell XPS 15 9500 grabs a new dazzling colour variant

Dell has given the XPS 15 9500 a fresh lick of paint. Only released in May, the XPS 15 9500 is now available in two colours in multiple regions. Called Frost with an Arctic White palm rest, the new colour option will be a US$50 su...

Alex Alderson, Thu, 09 Jul 2020 16:00:00 +0200

Dell is offering up to 24% off multiple refurbished laptops. (Image source: Dell)

Deal | Save up to 24% with a limited offer on a refurbished XPS 13 9300, XPS 13 7390, XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 and Inspiron 5000 series laptops

Dell is offering up to 24% off several XPS, and Inspiron refurbished laptops. The offer includes the XPS 13 9300, XPS 13 7390, XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 and four Inspiron 5000 series machines.

Alex Alderson, Thu, 09 Jul 2020 14:09:00 +0200

Dell XPS 13 7390 now on sale for $643 USD with a sad 4 GB of RAM (Source: Dell)

Deal | Dell XPS 13 7390 now on sale for $643 USD with a sad 4 GB of RAM

It's tough for us to recommend a Windows laptop with just 4 GB of RAM especially when it's not upgradeable. Even so, the option must still appeal to a lot of users since Dell insists on making 4 GB SKUs even for its best-selling l...

Allen Ngo, Sat, 27 Jun 2020 20:11:00 +0200

Some early XPS 15 9500 and XPS 17 9700 units have wobbly trackpads. (Image source: Dell)

Some early Dell XPS 15 9500 machines have wobbly trackpads, but remediation is on offer for affected units

Dell has acknowledged that some early XPS 15 9500 machines shipped with wobbly trackpads. Apparently not meeting the company's "stringent quality and experience standards", Dell is offering to correct affected units. New XPS 15 95...

Alex Alderson, Fri, 26 Jun 2020 15:22:00 +0200

The Dell Inspiron Chromebook 14 2-in-1 laptop used a cloud-based Chrome OS. (Image source: Dell)

Rumor | Dell XPS Chromebook could be in the works; 10nm Tiger Lake-based Dell Chromebooks also a possibility

It has been reported that Dell is developing some Chromebooks to add to its extensive lineup, and there has been speculation that a Dell XPS Chromebook could be in the works, too. The same source states that at least three machine...

Daniel R Deakin, Fri, 12 Jun 2020 22:53:00 +0200

$1300 Dell XPS 15 9500 vs. $2300 XPS 15 9500: Here is everything the higher-end option will get you

Surprisingly, battery life on the Core i7 GeForce option is almost the same as on the Core i5 iGPU option. The $1000 surcharge brings significantly faster graphics performance at the cost of running both louder and warmer in the p...

Allen Ngo, Thu, 11 Jun 2020 06:15:00 +0200

Kaby Lake G's neglect persists. (Source: Intel)

Intel Kaby Lake G reportedly loses AMD driver support all of a sudden

The Kaby Lake G platform is unique in that it combines an 8th-gen Intel Core CPU with Radeon Vega M graphics. Attractive a proposition as this - and some of the PCs on which it is based - sounds, it quickly ran into support issues...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Tue, 09 Jun 2020 23:17:00 +0200

Dell XPS 15 9500 skips 7 nm Ryzen, doubles down on new 14 nm Core i9 options

Core i9-10885H SKUs will start shipping next week for a whopping $2399 compared to just $1849 for the Core i7-10875H option. If you really want a Core i9 XPS 15 for some reason, now's your chance to get the latest one.

Allen Ngo, Tue, 09 Jun 2020 18:56:00 +0200

Dell announced the XPS 17 9700 and Precision 17 5750 last month. (Image source: Dell)

Dell XPS 17 9700: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q models start at US$2,849.99; Precision 17 5750 starts at US$2,399 with RTX Quadro 3000

Dell has released the XPS 17 9700 and Precision 17 5750. The devices start at US$1,399.99 and US$2,399 respectively. However, you must spend US$1,899.99 if you want a dedicated GPU with the XPS 17 9700 and at least US$2,849.99 for...

Alex Alderson, Tue, 09 Jun 2020 16:00:00 +0200

The Dell XPS 15 series would utterly dominate the market if it had 7 nm AMD Ryzen 7 or Ryzen 9 options

The Dell XPS 15 would utterly dominate the market if it had 7 nm AMD Ryzen 7 or Ryzen 9 options

How about an AMD-powered XPS 15? It's already one of the most popular and well-known Ultrabooks in the market, but it can be even better and faster with an AMD Ryzen 7 4800H, Ryzen 9 4900HS, or the Ryzen 5 4600H. Fans would eat up...

Column by Allen Ngo, Sat, 06 Jun 2020 00:39:00 +0200

Is the new Dell XPS 15 9500 more repairable than its predecessor?

Is the new Dell XPS 15 9500 more repairable than its predecessor? It is not a straightforward answer. In some senses, the XPS 15 9500 is more repairable than the XPS 15 7590. However, the latter has the advantage of a removable Wi...

Alex Alderson, Thu, 28 May 2020 14:33:00 +0200

The Dell XPS 15 9500. (Image source: Dell)

Opinion | The Dell XPS 15 naming scheme is a mess

The XPS 15 naming scheme continues to cause confusion among fans of the series. With the XPS 15 9500 replacing the XPS 15 7590, which in turn replaced the XPS 15 9570, where does Dell go from 2021 onwards?

Alex Alderson, Thu, 28 May 2020 14:18:00 +0200

Careful, the Dell XPS 15 9500 AC adapter can get really hot at up to 60 C or 140 F

Most AC adapters we've seen typically stay under 50 C when stressed and rarely do they ever go beyond 60 C. If you own the small 90 W AC adapter that ships with the latest XPS 15 series, however, then you might want to be extra ca...

Allen Ngo, Thu, 28 May 2020 06:45:00 +0200

New 2020 Dell Precision 5000: A dramatic redesign & a completely new form-factor

Dell Precision 5550 & 5750: First no-bezel 17 inch workstation from Dell

Dells 2020 Precision lineup is here and it is a big one: Dell is not only upgrading its mobile workstation laptops with the latest processors, it's also fundamentally redesigning many of the models. That includes the thin Dell Pre...

Benjamin Herzig, Tue, 19 May 2020 16:00:00 +0200

Dell XPS 13 9300 FHD version is brighter than the 4K UHD version and other interesting differences

There are some advantages and disadvantages to each option with some being obvious and others not so obvious. We go over each one here to help potential buyers make their decision.

Allen Ngo, Fri, 15 May 2020 06:56:00 +0200

The Dell XPS 15 9500 is more than just an incremental upgrade. (Image Source: Dell)

The new Dell XPS 15 9500 is here and is the redesign we've been waiting for to take on the MacBook Pro

Dell has finally launched the XPS 15 9500 laptop powered by 10th gen Intel Core H-series chips and the NVIDIA GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q GPU. This year's XPS 15 comes with a much needed re-design including a 16:10 display, top-firing speak...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, Wed, 13 May 2020 16:43:00 +0200

The XPS 17 9700 will start at US$1,499.99. (Image source: Dell)

Dell launches the XPS 17 9700 with up to a Core i9-10885H processor, 64 GB of DDR4 RAM, a 4 TB SSD, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 GPU; vapor chamber cooling and 97 Wh battery exclusive to the XPS 17 too

The Dell XPS 17 9700 is a return to the 17-inch market for the XPS series, and it packs a punch. Featuring up to a Core i9-10885H processor, 64 GB of DDR4 RAM, a 4 TB SSD, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 GPU, the XPS 17 9700 is a b...

Alex Alderson, Wed, 13 May 2020 16:00:00 +0200

Early Dell XPS 15 9500 product page confirms design changes, configurations and an eye-catching Arctic White version

Dell China has jumped the gun and has listed the XPS 15 9500 early. Starting at CNY 10,999 (~US$1,549), the XPS 15 9500 will come with minuscule bezels, modern internal components and even an Arctic White version.

Alex Alderson, Tue, 12 May 2020 16:44:00 +0200

Dell has finally given its large XPS laptops a makeover. (Image source: Dell)

Dell XPS 15 9500 and XPS 17 9700 are launching this week; possible Alienware, Latitude and Precision refreshes on track too

Rumour has it that Dell will be releasing the XPS 15 9500 and XPS 17 9700 later this week. Leaked in their entirety last month, the new XPS 15 and the first XPS 17 in years will feature Comet Lake-H processors and new NVIDIA GeFor...

Alex Alderson, Mon, 11 May 2020 23:14:00 +0200

The XPS 15 9500, a step up from the XPS 15 7590 but a step down from the XPS 17 9700 (Image source: Dell France via u/stblr)

Leaked XPS 15 9500 listing confirms it to be a step up from the XPS 15 7590 and a step down from the XPS 17 9700

Leaked by Dell France alongside the XPS 17 9700 today, the XPS 15 9500 will be a significant upgrade over the XPS 15 7590, for the most part. The reduction in maximum battery capacity to an 86 Wh battery does not feel like an upgr...

Alex Alderson, Tue, 28 Apr 2020 00:53:00 +0200

The XPS 17 9700 will feature three GPU options, including an RTX 2060. (Image source: Dell)

Leaked Dell XPS 17 9700 listing confirms up to Core i9-10885H processor, 64 GB of RAM, 4 TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 GPU, vapor chamber cooling and more; Dell Latitude, Precision and XPS 15 refreshes leaked too

Leaked in its entirety by Dell France, the XPS 17 9700 will be a monster of an upgrade from Dell's current XPS offering. With two M.2-2280 slots, an RTX 2060 GPU, four speakers, vapor chamber cooling, a 97 Wh battery to name but a...

Alex Alderson, Mon, 27 Apr 2020 19:37:00 +0200

The HyperDrive Gen2 options with an iPhone 11 Pro Max for scale. (Source: HYPER)

The HyperDrive Gen2 has now achieved over 1000% of its Indiegogo goal

HYPER's 2nd-generation USB type C hub for laptops such as MacBooks has been launched via crowd-funding platforms. The resulting Indiegogo campaign has now attracted over US$1 million in backing, whereas the company had originally ...

Deirdre O Donnell, Fri, 24 Apr 2020 22:32:00 +0200

Good displays on AMD-based laptops? Dell could be delivering such systems in Q2 2021. (Image Source: HIDevolution.com)

Rumor | Dell is working on all-AMD laptops featuring Renoir successor codenamed Cezanne, Navi23 iGPUs and high-quality displays

Dell has not yet officially announced any Renoir-based laptops, and rumor has it that we will not only see Renoir-based laptops, but models powered by the Renoir successor codenamed Cezanne, as well, next year. Cezanne will get a ...

Bogdan Solca, Fri, 24 Apr 2020 16:03:00 +0200

The XPS 15 9500 may arrive as early as next month. (Image source: Dell)

Leaked Dell XPS 15 9500 photos confirm design overhaul; eight new Latitude laptops revealed too

Images of the XPS 15 9500 have appeared on a South Korean certification website. The photos, posted along with eight Latitude laptops, confirm that the new XPS 15 series will feature a 16:10 display, slimmer bezels, a much larger ...

Alex Alderson, Wed, 22 Apr 2020 19:40:00 +0200

The 17-inch Precision 5750 laptop gets a slimmer and smaller chassis. (Image Source: Dell)

Dell's 17-inch Precision 5750 mobile workstation and similar XPS 17 9700 gaming model get leaked specs

The official Dell slides leaked on reddit confirm the slimmer and smaller chassis on the Precision 5750, as the mobile workstation will be fitted with 92% display/body ratio IGZO screens. Specs include Comet Lake-H or Xeon CPUs wi...

Bogdan Solca, Wed, 22 Apr 2020 14:33:00 +0200

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