Dell XPS 15
90
Engadget Review
Dell’s premium 15-inch notebook finally has a design refresh to match the excellent XPS 13. It’s fast, sleek and has one of the best screens we’ve seen in a workhorse PC. The only downside is that it loses legacy ports.
It finally gets the redesign we've been waiting for.
Devindra HardawarJune 21, 2020
Pros
- Thinner and lighter design
- Screen is larger with thinner bezels
- Better keyboard and trackpad
- Excellent performance
- SD card reader still included
Cons
- No USB Type A or HDMI ports
- Only three USB-C connections
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- 88AVERAGE CRITIC SCORE10 ReviewsCNET80The photo editor's new friendThe new design for 2020 improves on its predecessor and strikes a good balance for photo editing, as long as you don't care about losing some connections.PC Mag90A premium 15-inch desktop replacement that's chasing perfectionThe 2020 Dell XPS 15 is a near-ideal 15.6-inch desktop-replacement laptop. Its sleek design, fast performance, and robust feature set make it our top pick among premium Windows options at its size.Gizmodo90The Dell XPS 15 Might Be the Best All-Around Laptop You Can BuySure, bigger laptops might be able to crank out more frames per second while gaming and a smaller 13-inch notebook might make more sense for people constantly on the move. But if I could only choose one laptop to handle all of my work, entertainment, and general everyday needs, there are few systems I’d rather have than the XPS 15.Tom's Guide80Dell XPS 15 (2020) reviewThe Dell XPS 15 2020 offers great performance and one of the most immersive, colorful displays of any 15-inch laptop.Laptop Magazine90The Dell XPS 15 keeps getting betterThe Dell XPS 15 gets rid of the bezels, serves up impressive power with excellent audio and a beautiful super high-res touch display in a smaller, premium frame.Tom's Hardware90Professional Glow-upThe Dell XPS 15 (9500) is back with a redesign that highlights a beautiful 16:10 screen and has excellent sound quality. Its webcam, though in the right place, still needs work.The Verge80New Design, Familiar ProblemsIf you’ve wanted to buy an XPS 15, but have been waiting for Dell to ditch the dated design, this model is what you’ve been waiting for. It’s just not perfect yet.TechRadar100The ultimate laptop has arrivedThe Dell XPS 15 is easily the best 15-inch laptop on the market, and in a lot of ways it's the best laptop period. It's extremely powerful, stylish and light enough to carry around town. We seriously can't find anything that holds it back.Digital Trends90Best 15-inch laptop you can buyThe Dell XPS 15's elegant design and impressive performance make it an excellent choice for creative professionals.Notebookcheck90Now Even More Like a MacBook ProFor the base price of $1300, Dell's flagship system is making all the right changes in almost all the right places for an admirable first impression.
Key Specs
TYPE
Midsize
SCREEN SIZE
15.6in
SCREEN RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
BUNDLED OS
Windows
CPU FAMILY
Core i7
PROCESSOR SPEED
5ghz
SYSTEM RAM
8GB
MAXIMUM BATTERY LIFE
Up to 25hr
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