•  Date Published: 23 Jun 2025
    • Intel Core i9-10885H
    • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti (Laptop)
    • 17.0”, FHD+ (1920 x 1200), IPS
    • 1000GB SSD
    • 64GB RAM
    • 2.11 kg (4.7 lbs)
    6.6
    TOTAL SCORE
    8.1 Portability Excellent
    7.0 Display Very Good
    6.5 For Work Good
    5.5 For Gaming Average

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 1000GB SSD
    • RAM
    • 64GB RAM
    • OS
    • Windows 10 Home
    • Body Material
    • Aluminum, Carbon
    • Dimensions
    • 374.4 x 247 x 19.5 mm (14.74" x 9.72" x 0.77")
    • Weight
    • 2.11 kg (4.7 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 4x USB Type-C
    • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort
    • Card Reader
    • SD
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ax
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.1
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5 mm combo
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • HD
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Dual-Array Microphone
    • Speakers
    • 2x 2W, Stereo Subwoofer + 2x 1.5W, Stereo Tweeter
    • Security Lock slot

    Portability

    Dell XPS 17 9700
    14.74" x 9.72" x 0.77" Dimensions
    2.11 kg (4.7 lbs) Weight
    Average 17.0-inch laptop
    2.86 kg (6.3 lbs) +35% Weight

    Review

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    Pros

    • Strong body build of carbon fiber and aluminum
    • Virtually bezel-less screen
    • 600 nits maximum brightness, 100% sRGB coverage (89% DCI-P3) and accurate color representation (Sharp LQ170N1-P35GV)
    • Thin and light
    • Boasts up to Core i9-10885H 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 3 connectors, USB Type-C charging, and an SD card reader
    • Doesn't use PWM to adjust its brightness (Sharp LQ170N1-P35GV)

    Cons

    • Useless base model
    • Uneven luminosity in the top middle section (Sharp LQ170N1-P35GV)