{"id":118225,"date":"2020-11-23T16:00:17","date_gmt":"2020-11-23T13:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/powerfully-portable-but-doesnt-push-past-the-pack-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2020-11-23T16:00:17","modified_gmt":"2020-11-23T13:00:17","slug":"powerfully-portable-but-doesnt-push-past-the-pack-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/powerfully-portable-but-doesnt-push-past-the-pack-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#Powerfully Portable, But Doesn\u2019t Push Past the Pack \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2d2640ca71e\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2d2640ca71e\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/powerfully-portable-but-doesnt-push-past-the-pack-review-geek\/#Heres_What_We_Like\" >Here&#8217;s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/powerfully-portable-but-doesnt-push-past-the-pack-review-geek\/#And_What_We_Dont\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/powerfully-portable-but-doesnt-push-past-the-pack-review-geek\/#Aluminum_Sandwich\" >Aluminum Sandwich<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/powerfully-portable-but-doesnt-push-past-the-pack-review-geek\/#Flexible_Upgradable_Hardware\" >Flexible, Upgradable Hardware<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/powerfully-portable-but-doesnt-push-past-the-pack-review-geek\/#Big_Screen_Portable_Body\" >Big Screen, Portable Body<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/powerfully-portable-but-doesnt-push-past-the-pack-review-geek\/#Is_Portability_Worth_the_Price\" >Is Portability Worth the Price?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/powerfully-portable-but-doesnt-push-past-the-pack-review-geek\/#Heres_What_We_Like-2\" >Here\u2019s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/powerfully-portable-but-doesnt-push-past-the-pack-review-geek\/#And_What_We_Dont-2\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#Powerfully Portable, But Doesn\u2019t Push Past the Pack \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<div class=\"single-review-card\">\n<div class=\"review-card-heading\">\n<div class=\"rating\">Rating:<br \/>\n<span>7\/10<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"more-info-hover\">?<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"rating-info\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 &#8211; Absolute Hot Garbage<\/li>\n<li>2 &#8211; Sorta Lukewarm Garbage<\/li>\n<li>3 &#8211; Strongly Flawed Design<\/li>\n<li>4 &#8211; Some Pros, Lots Of Cons<\/li>\n<li>5 &#8211; Acceptably Imperfect<\/li>\n<li>6 &#8211; Good Enough to Buy On Sale<\/li>\n<li>7 &#8211; Great, But Not Best-In-Class<\/li>\n<li>8 &#8211; Fantastic, with Some Footnotes<\/li>\n<li>9 &#8211; Shut Up And Take My Money<\/li>\n<li>10 &#8211; Absolute Design Nirvana<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p>Price: <span>$1125-3150<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_61557\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-61557 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/12a266fab0aa68d9b7f51722efe2ed8d\/p\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xa953e028.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.4oRDPegICS.jpg\" alt=\"Dell XPS 15 \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Michael Crider\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Michael Crider<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Dell\u2019s XPS <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/watch-movies-tv-seriess\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Watch Movies &amp; TV Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">series<\/a> has grown from an awkward kinda-gaming, kinda-premium machines into some of the most critically acclaimed Windows machines on the market. The XPS 13 gets the lion\u2019s share of that praise, but today we\u2019re looking at its bigger and more powerful brother, the XPS 15.<\/p>\n<div class=\"review-card-body-inline\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like\"><\/span>Here&#8217;s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Beautiful, portable body<\/li>\n<li>Easily upgradeable<\/li>\n<li>Slim bezels<\/li>\n<li>Loud speakers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Poor value<\/li>\n<li>Dull, non-touch screen<\/li>\n<li>No HDMI or USB-A<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The 2020 update of this laptop adds the latest Intel Core processors, plenty of RAM and storage, and an optional discrete NVIDIA graphics card. With all that hardware under the hood, a long-lasting battery, and a surprisingly portable body for a 15-inch notebook, the XPS is more than capable in just about every measure. It\u2019s a solid laptop, but it\u2019s missing any specific X-factor that makes it an easy recommendation above its competition.<\/p>\n<p>The XPS 15 remains a good choice for <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a> users. But those who need either exceptional value or more capability will probably need to look elsewhere.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aluminum_Sandwich\"><\/span>Aluminum Sandwich<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dell hasn\u2019t changed much about the standard XPS laptop design in several years. And why would it? The company has filed the form factor down to the bare essentials, without losing focus on the essential elements of a good user experience.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_61558\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-61558 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/b410b822a0da304c996416bf01062737\/p\/uploads\/2020\/11\/x6adc574b.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.INdqS77MRf.jpg\" alt=\"XPS 15 keyboard\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Michael Crider\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Michael Crider<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As with previous generations, I think of the XPS 15\u00a0as an aluminum-and-carbon fiber sandwich: the former on the outside case, and the latter on the inside, attractively covering the palm rest and keyboard deck. On the bottom, you\u2019ll find some subtle openings for a bit of air circulation for the internal components and speakers, and exhaust vents cleverly and gracefully hidden beneath the hinge.<\/p>\n<p>While the design is streamlined, there are a few things I\u2019d like to direct your attention towards. When you open the lid (which can just about be done with one thumb), the first thing you\u2019ll spot is an absolutely massive touchpad. At 3.5 by six inches, it\u2019s bigger in every dimension than the screen of my Pixel 5 phone!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"imgchk9 alignnone wp-image-61559 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/3506a00bb746d5427f60d56033ff80b3\/p\/uploads\/2020\/11\/x2c42e31c.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.jP24_g2O9q.jpg\" alt=\"Pixel 5 phone.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The screen is also notable for its tiny bezels. 1920\u00d71200 isn\u2019t particularly remarkable for a 15.6-inch screen, though I do like the 16:10 aspect ratio. But the entire laptop is barely bigger than the dimensions of the screen itself \u2026 and even so, Dell\u2019s managed to get both a standard webcam and a Windows Hello IR sensor along the top edge, avoiding the \u201cnose cam\u201d of previous XPS models. While we\u2019re on the subject, note the fingerprint reader in the power button and the big speaker grilles on either side of the keyboard\u2014we\u2019ll come back to that later.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_61561\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-61561 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/42557b57a8cbc33a60cf9d5fc932ae1a\/p\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xccd570b1.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.JyHG1ud5JE.jpg\" alt=\"XPS 15 webcam\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1081\" data-credittext=\"Michael Crider\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">It\u2019s tough to see, but there are IR sensors in the webcam. <span class=\"imagecredit\">Michael Crider<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While Dell should be commended for thinning down a big laptop in just about every way, there\u2019s one aspect that\u2019s definitely poorer for it: port selection. The XPS 15 has two USB-C ports on the left side and one on the right, where a full-sized SD card slot and a headphone jack also reside. There\u2019s no HDMI port, no USB-A for older devices. That\u2019s pretty spare for a 15-inch laptop, and I\u2019d have traded a few extra millimeters of depth for the option to leave dongles behind. At least Dell included a combination HDMI\/USB-A dongle in the box.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flexible_Upgradable_Hardware\"><\/span>Flexible, Upgradable Hardware<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Our review unit XPS 15 came with a Core i7-10750H processor, 16GB of RAM, 512GB of storage, and a discrete GPU in the NVIDIA GTX 1650 Ti graphics card. It\u2019s installed in a chassis with a 15.6-inch 1920\u00d71200 non-touch screen, for a price (at the time of writing) of $1,666.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_61563\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-61563 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/e7ed8c424024ccbf143ab49937b6eccf\/p\/uploads\/2020\/11\/x0241e4c2.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.1cI3Mxkt2d.jpg\" alt=\"XPS 15 top \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Michael Crider\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Michael Crider<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Are you ready for the spec list? Too bad! Here it is! Bam!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Screen size:<\/strong> 15.6 inches, 500 nits<\/li>\n<li><strong>Screen resolution:<\/strong> 1920\u00d71200, 3840\u00d72400, touchscreen optional<\/li>\n<li><strong>Processor:<\/strong> Intel Core i5 (4 cores), i7 (6 cores), i9 (8 cores), 10th-generation, 45 watts<\/li>\n<li><strong>RAM:<\/strong> 4GB-64GB DDR4, 2933MHz<\/li>\n<li><strong>Storage:<\/strong> 256GB-2TB, M.2 SSD<\/li>\n<li><strong>GPU:<\/strong> Integrated Intel UHD or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ports:<\/strong> USB-C (3), SD card, headphone jack, Kensington security<\/li>\n<li><strong>Expansion:<\/strong> two user-accessible M.2 storage, two user-accessible RAM SODIMM<\/li>\n<li><strong>Battery:<\/strong> 3-cell 56WHr or 6-cell 86WHr, 90-watt or 130-watt charger<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keyboard:<\/strong> Backlit keys, integrated fingerprint reader<\/li>\n<li><strong>Webcam:<\/strong> 1 megapixel, IR sensors for Windows Hello<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wireless:<\/strong> Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5<\/li>\n<li><strong>Body:<\/strong> Aluminum, carbon fiber interior<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dimensions:<\/strong> 13.56 x 9.07 x .71 inches, 4.2 pounds<\/li>\n<li><strong>Price as reviewed<\/strong> <strong>(Core i7, non-touch HD screen, GTX 1650 Ti, 512GB, 16GB):<\/strong> $1,666<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The graphics card and screen are definitely the most dated part of this configuration: At this price, you can reasonably expect either a 4K screen, a touchscreen, or both, and that graphics card can be found in machines about a third of this price. But assuming that you don\u2019t need to run the latest <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>s at 120 frames per second (and why would you, when the screen is only 60hz?) or render hours of HD video on the go, the configuration will be able to handle pretty much any task you care to throw at it.<\/p>\n<p>In terms of raw number-crunching power, the XPS doesn\u2019t look great next to some of its competition. But those laptops also tend to be on the chunkier side, designed either for gaming or for \u201cworkstation\u201d use rarely removed from a desk. The XPS 15 has the same power-and-portability combo that users of the MacBook Pro love so much \u2026 and compared to a similarly configured MBP, this laptop is almost a thousand dollars cheaper, with a newer CPU to boot.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_61564\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-61564 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/cb2b130d3d9caa26a76f9f2aa2e5950e\/p\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xf4736366.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.hq59BYx6l1.jpg\" alt=\"XPS 15 SD card slot\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Michael Crider\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Michael Crider<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I was pleasantly surprised when I cracked open the latest XPS 13 and found a user-accessible M.2 SSD module. But a larger laptop demands more accessible components. Luckily, the XPS 15 doesn\u2019t dis<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>oint here. Getting the bottom of the case off isn\u2019t trivial\u2014there are eight Torx screws, and you\u2019ll need a plastic pry bar to get the aluminum shell loose.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_61565\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-61565 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/d5a17826b281ceddabbed3953af871f8\/p\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xa5844437.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.SgtkXGqnyx.jpg\" alt=\"XPS 15, bottom open\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Michael Crider\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The XPS 15 has two RAM DIMM slots and two M.2 SSD storage bays. <span class=\"imagecredit\">Michael Crider<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>But once you do, you\u2019ll find two M.2 storage slots and two, count \u2019em, <em>two<\/em> RAM slots staring you in the face. This configuration enables even the base model to be upgraded to massive capacities of memory and storage. Dell\u2019s most expensive model offers 64GB of RAM and 2TB of storage, at a price of over $3,100. Parting out the upgrades on Amazon, adding the same boost on the base model would cost you only about $400, bringing the total cost to just over $1,500 (albeit with a much slower CPU and GPU, and no 4K touchscreen).<\/p>\n<p>Long story short: If you want to start with a lower-spec XPS 15 and upgrade it yourself instead of paying Dell for the privilege, it\u2019s simple, if not especially easy. Grab <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01GF0KV6G\/?tag=reviewgeek-20\">an iFixIt toolkit<\/a> for that excellent driver and pry bar, and it\u2019s a piece of cake.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Big_Screen_Portable_Body\"><\/span>Big Screen, Portable Body<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Using the XPS 15 was a mostly hassle-free experience. I was happy to see Windows Hello supported, as I\u2019ve become used to unlocking my desktop with my webcam. On the laptop, it\u2019s supported in both camera and fingerprint form: The reader is hidden in the power button, where you\u2019d expect to find the Delete key.<\/p>\n<p>Setting up the laptop with my usual suite of work and leisure programs was mostly effortless \u2026 though there were more preinstalled programs than I like to see on a \u201cpremium\u201d line like XPS. I was annoyed to see McAffee\u2019s pernicious tentacles in the list of installed applications, but not nearly as annoyed as I was to see a McAfee Chrome extension install itself <em>automatically<\/em> when I loaded up my browser of choice. After that, I scrubbed the program list as best I could, removing \u201cDell Cinema Guide,\u201d \u201cDropbox promotion,\u201d and the Windows Store version of Netflix, Skype, and Spotify.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_61566\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-61566 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/ff88001c71204627528b80bf477527c4\/p\/uploads\/2020\/11\/x79c5762d.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.23fjOpOUj7.jpg\" alt=\"XPS 15 speakers\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Michael Crider\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Michael Crider<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>On a day-to-day basis, the laptop performed well, if not amazingly. I really missed the extra resolution on a large screen, and despite Dell claiming 500 nits of brightness, I found it a bit dull and lifeless. At several points I found myself poking the screen, and had to remind myself that there was no touch capability despite the relatively high price.<\/p>\n<p>One area where the laptop does shine is in sound. While its stereo speakers aren\u2019t the best I\u2019ve heard on a laptop (Lenovo still has that crown), they might be the loudest, easily filling up my small office and remaining clear in my living room. Between the large low-bezel screen and the loud speakers, a small group of people could comfortably watch a movie or two on the XPS 15.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_61568\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-61568 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/39a73262f5cc6d4dfae9e4e7c5053f43\/p\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xc53a39e0.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.FUFXOVUGqi.jpg\" alt=\"XPS 15 with USB and HDMI dongle\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Michael Crider\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">This dongle with an HDMI and USB-A port comes in the box. <span class=\"imagecredit\">Michael Crider<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>They\u2019d have the time to do it, too. On my standard laptop pass-out battery test (looping <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=G1IbRujko-A&amp;t=31286s\">Gandalf Sax<\/a> at 50% brightness and volume), it lasted for a hair under nine hours, which is on the longer side for a laptop with this processor and screen combo. I would have liked to have seen a little more, especially given the upgraded 86-watt hour battery (a bump over the 56Wh base model). Sadly, the ingenious <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel<\/a> charger from the XPS 13 doesn\u2019t show up here \u2026 probably because that massive brick would make the combination design impractical.<\/p>\n<p>Typing on the XPS 15 was serviceable, if nowhere near as nice as a ThinkPad. Medium key travel and a smart layout meant that I adjusted to it without any issues. That super-massive touchpad made getting a cursor around the screen quite easy, and Windows\u2019 touch gestures doubly so. It wasn\u2019t enough to make me give up on my trusty travel mouse, but it was enough to make me not care if I forgot to throw it in my bag.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_61569\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-61569 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/be4cc4b8e31a314e037e3dd70ad050f8\/p\/uploads\/2020\/11\/x7699ba66.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.0IlkFv0e4o.jpg\" alt=\"XPS 15 in laptop bag\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Michael Crider\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Michael Crider<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>And speaking of bags: The portability of this machine is definitely its best feature on a day-to-day basis. At 13.6 inches wide, it can just barely squeeze into the smaller Peak Design Everyday Messenger\u2014a bag designed for 13\u2033 MacBook Pro!\u2014and at just over three pounds, you might even forget it\u2019s hiding in there.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Portability_Worth_the_Price\"><\/span>Is Portability Worth the Price?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The XPS 15 is a good machine, especially if you need both a large screen and relatively tiny dimensions. But it misses off the greatness of the XPS 13, because its hardware and price are less competitive. Those who want more power and features will need to spend more, and those who can do without will be able to find the same for less.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_61570\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-61570 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/f284d4b0db363d79b9234c42fd95e423\/p\/uploads\/2020\/11\/x2ac379bf.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.ZUBdRmnby_.jpg\" alt=\"XPS 15, Dell Logo\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Michael Crider\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Michael Crider<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>An attractive and svelte body, surprisingly loud speakers, and great user-accessible upgrade options are compelling reasons to choose the XPS 15. If you go with the base model, you can spend a few hundred bucks on seriously amazing RAM and storage upgrades, which might make the laptop\u2019s subjective value rise by a few points.<\/p>\n<p>But if you\u2019re shopping pre-configured laptops, the HP Spectre, Lenovo IdeaPad, Asus Zenbook, and Acer Aspire lines offer similar specs, often with a touchscreen or newer processor, for the same or less money. Dell\u2019s wonderful body design will have to make up the difference for you\u2014and for me, it doesn\u2019t.<\/p>\n<div class=\"single-review-card border\">\n<div class=\"review-card-heading\">\nRating: <span>7\/10<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Price: <span>$1125-3150<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"review-card-body\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like-2\"><\/span>Here\u2019s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Beautiful, portable body<\/li>\n<li>Easily upgradeable<\/li>\n<li>Slim bezels<\/li>\n<li>Loud speakers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont-2\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Poor value<\/li>\n<li>Dull, non-touch screen<\/li>\n<li>No HDMI or USB-A<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>setTimeout(function(){!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s){if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,document,'script','https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');fbq('init','1137093656460433');fbq('track','PageView');},3000);<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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