New Leaks Give an Almost Complete Picture of Dell’s Upcoming XPS 15 and 17 (2024)
Earlier this year, Dell refreshed its excellent 13-inch ultra portable laptop, the XPS 13, with faster components and an updated design. Now, thanks to leaks spotted on Dell’s French website, it appears the XPS 13's larger siblings, the XPS 15 and XPS 17,are due for updates soon.
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While the original leaked product listing has since been taken down, an eagle-eyed Reddit user (u/stblr) managed to save a number of photos and screenshots that included a ton of info about Dell’s upcoming systems.
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It looks like Dell is giving the XPS 15 9500 a makeover similar to what we saw with the newXPS 13, including a display with a significantly smaller bottom bezel, which has allowed Dell to shrink the XPS 15 proportions slightly. The biggest impact of this is that a standard XPS 15 with a 56 Whr battery will now weigh in at 4 pounds flat, down a full half pound from the current 4.5-pound model.
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The other major change on the XPS 15 is that Dell has added speakers to the left and right of its keyboard, replacing the downward-facing speakers Dell used in the XPS 15 7950. This should allow for a much richer and more direct audio experience, which should be good for movie watchers and mobile content creators alike.
Specswise, the leaks indicate that the XPS 15 will sport a range of refreshed components, so buyers can go up to an 8-core Intel Core-i9 10885H CPU, Nvidia GTX 1650Ti graphics, 64GB of RAM, and 2TB of SSD storage. The one small disappointment is that while the XPS 15 will include a range of 16:10 displays available in either full HD or 4K resolutions, it doesn’t look there will be the option to upgrade to an OLED screen. It’s LCD or bust.
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As for the XPS 17 9700, the leaks mark the welcome return for a system that Dell dropped from the product lineup a few years ago, while also fueling the trend of larger 16- and 17-inch systems like this one and the 16-inch MacBook Pro 16. Like the XPS 15, the XPS 17 sports a familiar carbon fiber and aluminum design, with extremely thin bezels and top-firing speakers. However, in addition to both full HD and 4K display options, the XPS 17 offers support for slightly beefier graphics with up to an Nvidia RTX 2060 GPU.
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The obvious trade-off with the XPS 17 is its size, which will measure in at 14.7 x 9.8 x 0.8 inches and weigh o5.5 pounds, a full pound more than the heaviest XPS 15, which weighs 4.5 pounds when equipped with an 86 Whr battery.
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Finally, one potentially major change for both systems is that Dell may be streamlining the ports on the XPS 15 and 17, removing the HDMI and USB-A ports found on previous models and going full USB-C. The XPS 15 looks like it will feature three USB-C ports (which for me is one short of ideal on a 15-inch system) with two offering support for Thunderbolt 3, along with a full-size SD card reader and a 3.5mm audio jack. Meanwhile, the XPS 17 will come with four USB-C ports that all support Thunderbolt 3.
While this could be a small issue for people still hanging onto peripherals that require USB-A ports, according to the leaked specs, it looks like Dell will also be throwing in a USB-C to USB-A cable plus HDMI dongle in the box for free.
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While Dell has yet to officially announce new versions of the XPS 15 or 17, based on this leaked info and my experience with the latest XPS 13, the next refreshes to Dell’s flagship laptop line could be seriously impressive.
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Equipped with the latest processors, up to UHD+ displays, and components that deliver faster time to productivity, XPS devices are the ultimate high-performance laptop for graphic-intensive applications.
If you don't need something that you can easily throw in a backpack for on-the-go work, the Dell XPS 17 is among the best laptops for its performance – including the fact that it can handle editing work and gaming – and elegant design. In fact, it's powerful enough that you might prefer it over a desktop.
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Given its high-performance capabilities, the Dell XPS 15 requires effective cooling to prevent overheating. Despite having an internal cooling system, additional external cooling via a cooling pad is crucial for temperature management, ensuring the laptop's components remain undamaged from excessive heat.
The Dell XPS 15 is still one of the best 15-inch laptops out there. Dell's XPS laptop lineup is a perennial pick near the top of the best laptops lists. Between the high-quality displays that simply look stunning and the latest-gen specs, there's a lot to like.
Some of the budget models have low build quality. Many people have reported that their laptop broke down within a year after buying it, leading to expensive repairs and replacements, which they could have avoided if they had chosen another brand.
When getting the best quality device, HP is usually the preferred choice. However, Dell has its advantages, too – such as offering more affordable laptops and desktops. So whether you want high performance and reliability or something more budget-friendly, both HP and Dell have great products that suit your needs.
The main difference is that the XPS 13 is a more compact ultraportable designed for light productivity tasks, while the XPS 15 is a larger mobile workstation with a much more powerful H-series CPU and NVIDIA discrete GPU options. While neither is great regarding ports, the XPS 15 has one more USB-C than the XPS 13.
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