Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display vs. Dell XPS 17 9710

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display

Detailed comparison and review of Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display and Dell XPS 17 9710. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Dell XPS 17 9710 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell XPS 17 9710 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

impressive 4k display

powerful intel processor

sleek aluminum design

good battery life

excellent sound quality

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

no HDMI port

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display and Dell XPS 17 9710
83 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display vs. Dell XPS 17 9710 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell XPS 17 9710
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.4 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.8 cm 37.448 cm x 24.808 cm x 1.315 cm
Weight 1.57 kg 2.53 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour - Platinum silver with black interior
DISPLAY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell XPS 17 9710
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 17"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 133
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness - 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features - Anti-glare, Infinity Edge display, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 35 ms response rate, Eyesafe technology, 0.1908 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell XPS 17 9710
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache L3 - 3 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Intel WM590
Features Integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell XPS 17 9710
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (2 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell XPS 17 9710
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell XPS 17 9710
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes Yes - 1280 x 720 (standard), 576 x 360 (infrared)
Resolution - 0.92 Megapixel (standard), 0.2 Megapixel (infrared)
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello, 78.5 degrees
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC711-CG
COMMUNICATIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell XPS 17 9710
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell XPS 17 9710
Technology Lithium polymer 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 71.8 Wh 97 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9 hours -
AC ADAPTER Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell XPS 17 9710
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 60 Watt 130 Watt, 5 / 20 V
INPUT Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell XPS 17 9710
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, ambient light sensor -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell XPS 17 9710
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
2 x Thunderbolt 2
HDMI
Headphone output
4 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell XPS 17 9710
Operating System (OS) Apple macOS Catalina 10.15 Windows 11 Home
Software Included Drivers & Utilities, Apple QuickTime, Apple iTunes, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Apple Mac OS X Chess, Apple iMovie, Apple DVD Player, Apple Safari, Apple GarageBand, Apple Dashboard, Photo Booth, Apple Time Machine, Apple Mac App Store, Apple FaceTime, Apple Automator, Apple Launchpad, Apple Mission Control, Apple Preview, Apple Calculator, Apple Dictionary, Apple Image Capture, Apple Stickies, Apple TextEdit, Apple System Preferences, Maps, Reminders, Contacts, Notes, Calendar, Apple AirDrop, Notification Center, Messages, Dictation, iCloud, Game Center, Apple AirPlay, Apple Font Book, Apple iBooks, Apple Keynote, Apple Pages, Apple Numbers McAfee LiveSafe (12 months subscription), Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence)
MISCELLANEOUS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Dell XPS 17 9710
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Compliant Standards - DisplayPort 1.4
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 10 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 0 - 90% (non-condensing) 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
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