Dell XPS 17 9700 vs. Dell Latitude 5520

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Dell Latitude 5520
Dell Latitude 5520

Our Rating: 75 %

In depth comparison and review of Dell XPS 17 9700 and Dell Latitude 5520. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Dell XPS 17 9700 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell XPS 17 9700 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful performance setup

premium build quality

excellent battery life

spacious trackpad

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

no full-size usb

limited port selection

Dell Latitude 5520 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Latitude 5520 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

excellent battery life

good security features

comfortable keyboard

mediocre display quality

limited graphics power

heavier design

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell XPS 17 9700 and Dell Latitude 5520
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell XPS 17 9700 vs. Dell Latitude 5520 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell XPS 17 9700 Dell Latitude 5520
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.448 cm x 24.808 cm x 1.315 cm 35.78 cm x 23.33 cm x 1.987 cm
Weight 2.53 kg 1.59 kg
Colour Platinum silver Grey
DISPLAY Dell XPS 17 9700 Dell Latitude 5520
Screen Size (Type) 17" 15.6"
Touchscreen Yes -
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 266 141
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-reflective, anti-smudge, Infinity Edge display, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 35 ms response rate, HDR 400 compatible, Corning Gorilla glass 6, Eyesafe technology, 0.0954 mm pixel pitch Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle, 25 ms response rate, 0.17925 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR Dell XPS 17 9700 Dell Latitude 5520
CPU Intel Core i9 (10th Gen) 10885H / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.3 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache 16 MB 8 MB
Chipset Mobile Intel WM490 -
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Thermal Velocity Boost Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Dell XPS 17 9700 Dell Latitude 5520
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Dell XPS 17 9700 Dell Latitude 5520
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), Class 35
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell XPS 17 9700 Dell Latitude 5520
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 (standard), 576 x 360 (infrared) Yes - HD
Resolution 0.9 Megapixel (standard), 0.2 Megapixel (infrared) 0.92 Megapixel
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, 78.5 degrees Privacy shutter, RGB camera
Image Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Four speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC711-CG Realtek ALC3204
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Dell XPS 17 9700 Dell Latitude 5520
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Dell XPS 17 9700 Dell Latitude 5520
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 97 Wh 63 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell XPS 17 9700 Dell Latitude 5520
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 5 / 20 V 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Dell XPS 17 9700 Dell Latitude 5520
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell XPS 17 9700 Dell Latitude 5520
Slots - 1 x M.2 2280 (1 free)
1 x M.2 2230 (0 free)
Interfaces 4 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Dell XPS 17 9700 Dell Latitude 5520
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition + Windows 11 Pro Licence - Multilingual User Interface (MUI)
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Dell XPS 17 9700 Dell Latitude 5520
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, ambient light sensor
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features ExpressCharge ExpressCharge
Compliant Standards BFR-free, PVC-free FIPS 201
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
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