Dell refreshes XPS 15, 17 with 12th Gen Intel CPUs and RTX 30-Series GPUs
Dell’s refreshed XPS laptops feature the latest chips from Intel and new GPU options from NVIDIA.
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What you need to know
Dell just refreshed two of its flagship laptops, the XPS 15 and XPS 17. The new devices feature 12th Gen Intel Core H-Series processors and have options for NVIDIA GeForce 30-Series graphics. Other internals within the laptops have been bumped up as well, including DDR5 memory. The new XPS 15 and 17 are available today starting at $1,449 and $1,849, respectively. If you want the RTX 3060 in the XPS 17, you’ll have to wait until April 2022.
The new XPS models are internal refreshes rather than radical redesigns. If you want a flagship Dell laptop with an overhauled look, check out theXPS 13 Plus.
The fact that the new XPS laptops feature the same general designs as their predecessors is mostly a good thing, based on reviews. Both devices compete with thebest Windows laptops. Our executive editor Daniel Rubino gave theXPS 17a 4.5 out of 5 in his review. The XPS 15 also receivedpositive reviewsfrom several outlets.
The XPS 15 features a 15.6-inch display with thin bezels that allow for a 92.9% screen-to-body ratio. There are options for a 4K+ display that covers 100% Adobe RGB, a 3.5K OLED panel, or a 1920 x 1080 screen. The XPS 17 also has a 4K+ model that covers 100% Adobe RGB and an option with a 1920 x 1080 resolution.
Dell XPS 15
The latest XPS 15 shares the same general design as its predecessor, but it has a 12th Gen Intel Core CPU and options for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30-Series graphics.
Dell XPS 17
Dell refreshed its largest flagship laptop with the latest 12th Gen Intel CPUs and options for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30-Series graphics.
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