Introduction

The XPS 15 is a high-performance laptop with a distinctively thin and light design. It’s outfitted with impressive hardware, including a quad-core Intel Core i7 processor and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti GPU. The 4K Ultra HD display is one of the best we’ve seen on a laptop. Overall, the XPS 15 is an excellent choice for power users and creative professionals.

Design

The XPS 15 (9560) is the latest iteration of Dell’s higher-end mainstream laptop. As such, it packs quite a punch when it comes to specs and features, yet it’s still relatively portable and light for a 15-inch notebook. This year’s model is a refinement of last year’s, with a few key changes that include:

-A thinner and lighter aluminum chassis that’s just 0.45 inches (11.4mm) at its thickest point and weighs 4 pounds (1.8kg).
-A choice of either a 1080p or 4K (UHD) display, both with Dell’s excellent InfinityEdge bezels that allow for an 80 percent screen-to-body ratio.
-New CPU options that include Intel’s 8th-generation quad-core processors, which should provide a big performance boost over the previous generation.
-GPU options now include Nvidia’s GTX 1050 Ti, which should offer significant gaming and multimedia performance improvements over the GTX 960M in 2016’s model.
-The battery has been increased to 97WHr, up from 84WHr last year, for even longer endurance between charges.

Display

The display on the Dell XPS 15 is simply stunning. It’s a 4K Ultra HD (3,840 x 2,160) InfinityEdge touch display, and it looks fantastic. The bezels are incredibly thin, and the panel itself is bright and vibrant. It’s a true work of art, and it’s one of the best displays I’ve ever seen on a laptop.

Specs

Dell XPS 15 (9560) Processor Intel Core i7-7700HQ (Quad-Core, 6MB Cache, up to 3.8GHz w/ Turbo Boost)
Memory 16GB DDR4 at 2400MHz (2x 8GB)
Storage 256GB M.2 PCIe SSD (Boot) + 1TB 5400RPM SATA HDD (Storage)
Graphics Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 with 4GB GDDR5
Connectivity Wireless 802.11ac; Dual Band (2.4 & 5GHz); MU-MIMO Supported; Bluetooth 4.1
Ports 3 x USB 3.0 Type-A; 1 x Thunderbolt 3 Type-C; 1 x HDMI 2.0; 1 x Combo Jack
Display 15.6″ FHD IPS Anti-Glare LED-Backlit Display (1920 x 1080)
Keyboard Full-Size, Backlit Keyboard with Numeric Keypad; English Layout
Camera front facing camera ƒ/2.0 aperture, 28mm lens, WDR support 720p video recording at 30fps backlit keyboard
Weight 4.4 lbs. (2 kg)

Performance

The XPS 15 is one of the most powerful laptops you can buy, thanks to its 8th-generation Intel Core i7 processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti graphics card. It’s also one of the thinnest and lightest 15-inch laptops on the market, making it perfect for students or professionals who need a powerful machine that they can easily carry with them.

Battery Life

The Dell XPS 15 is a great laptop for power users, but one of its major selling points is its long battery life. In our testing, the XPS 15 lasted for more than 12 hours on a single charge. With light usage, you can easily get a full day of work out of this laptop. However, if you’re planning on using the XPS 15 for more demanding tasks, you’ll want to make sure you have a charger handy.

Conclusion

The Dell XPS 15 is one of the best laptops on the market, and it’s clear that Dell put a lot of thought into its design. It’s a great choice for anyone looking for a powerful, beautiful laptop that can handle both work and play.