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日本Dell XPS 9720
- Date Published: 19 Apr 2022
- Intel Core i7-12700H
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (Laptop, 65W)
- 17.0”, FHD+ (1920 x 1200), IPS
- 4000GB SSD
- 2x 32GB DDR4, 3200 MHz
- 2.57 kg (5.7 lbs)
quality
Specs
- Display
- HDD/SSD
- 4TB SSD
- M.2 Slot
- 2x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo
- RAM
- 2x 32GB DDR4, 3200 MHz
- OS
- Windows 11 Pro
- Body Material
- Aluminum, Carbon
- Dimensions
- 374.48 x 248.08 x 19.54 mm (14.74" x 9.77" x 0.77")
- Weight
- 2.57 kg (5.7 lbs)
- Ports and connectivity
- 4x USB Type-C
- 4.0, Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
- Card Reader
- SD, SDHC, SDXC
- Ethernet LAN
- Wi-Fi
- 802.11ax
- Bluetooth
- 5.2
- Audio jack
- 3.5mm Combo Jack
- Features
- Fingerprint reader
- Web camera
- HD
- Backlit keyboard
- Microphone
- Digital Array Microphones
- Speakers
- 2x 2W Tweeters + 2x 2W Woofers Stereo Speakers
- Optical drive
- Security Lock slot
- Wedge Lock
Portability
Review
Dell XPS 9720 in-depth review
Without a doubt, the XPS series is the most recognizable PC notebook on the market. It is revered as the main MacBook rival, not only because of its slim form factor but also because of the surprisingly powerful hardware it comes with.All of this comes at a time when we mark a huge resurgence in Dell's laptop quality, and we happen to recommend the brand more and more lately. On the other hand, the XPS 15 from last year happened to be a bit of a flop, compared to its 17-inch brother. Now, we got ourselves the latest XPS 17 9720, and we hope that it will build on the somewhat mixed success of its predecessor.Weirdly, the laptop is largely unchanged on the outside. However, the insides now incorporate Intel's 12th Gen Alder Lake processors, as well as the usual suspects - RTX Ampere[...]
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Pros
- Strong body build of carbon fiber and aluminum
- Virtually bezel-less screen
- 600+ nits maximum brightness, 100% sRGB coverage (Sharp VRX73-LQ170N1 (SHP1518))
- Accurate color representation with our Gaming and Web design profile (Sharp VRX73-LQ170N1 (SHP1518))
- Thin and light
- Boasts up to Core i9-12900HK processor
- Easy upgrade and maintenance
- Great keyboard, touchpad, and speakers
- Fingerprint reader embedded in the power button and optional IR face recognition system
- Four Thunderbolt 4 connectors, USB Type-C charging, and an SD card reader (+ tiny dongle inside the box)
Cons
- Can't handle top trim CPUs
- Pricey
Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options
Despite its slim profile, the XPS 17 9720 offers a great amount of upgradeability.Check out all Dell XPS 17 9720 prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate You need to undo 8 Torx-head screws to access this laptop's internals. After that, pry the bottom panel with a plastic tool and lift it away from the chassis. Be careful because the metal edges are really sharp.2. Battery Inside, we see a 97Wh battery pack. To continue with the teardown process, unplug the battery connector from the motherboard. And if y[...]
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