Dell is making major changes to its XPS range with the introduction of the redesigned XPS 15 models and a new XPS 17. As part of the design updates, Dell is abandoning older ports in favor of USB-C and 16:10 displays on its best-selling laptops.
The Dell XPS 17 will be launched this summer along with the XPS 15 at $1499
The new design of the XPS 15 is the most significant upgrade in almost five years, with a larger 16:10 and a 15.6-inch screen, the latest 10th generation processors from Intel and even models with Nvidia’s GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q graphics inside.
The new 15.6-inch screen cuts off the bezels on all sides, with a choice of a 4K-plus screen (3840 x 2400) or a normal FHD screen (1920 x 1200), both with a small top-mounted webcam. You can also configure the XPS 15 with up to an Intel Core i9 10885H chip, 64GB RAM, and 2TB of memory. Dell also offers two Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports, a standard USB-C 3.1 port and a full-size SD card reader.
Along with the updated XPS 15, Dell is reintroducing it’s upgraded XPS 17. It’s been almost 10 years since we saw an XPS 17, and as the name suggests, it’s the largest 17-inch member of the XPS family. Dell describes this laptop as “the most powerful XPS ever”, and the company has certainly managed to put a lot into a relatively small package for a 17-inch laptop.
Dell has opted for a 16:10 aspect ratio, and there are options for 4K (3840 x 2400) and FHD (1920 x 1200) panels with the small HD webcam on top. A Core i9 CPU with 45 W, 64 GB RAM and 2 TB memory is available. Dell also offers the Nvidia GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q or the more powerful RTX 2060 as ‘discrete’ GPU options.
Dell has also added a new thermal design to the XPS 17 to improve airflow. This is a modified steam chamber that keeps the chips cool during the charging process.
The new Dell XPS 17 will be available this summer at a price of $1,499.99.