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

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

affordable business option

responsive touchscreen display

fast charging support

stylish design

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

average battery life

modest performance capabilities

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell XPS 17 9700 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
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85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell XPS 17 9700 vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell XPS 17 9700 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.448 cm x 24.808 cm x 1.315 cm 27.8 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.57 cm
Weight 2.53 kg 1.13 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate, anodised aluminium
Colour Platinum silver Platinum
DISPLAY Dell XPS 17 9700 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
Screen Size (Type) 17" 12.4"
Touchscreen Yes Yes (10-point multi-touch)
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA) 1536 x 1024
Pixel Density (ppi) 266 148
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 3:2
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 320 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB -
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 Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, PixelSense, sRGB Mode, enhanced colour
PROCESSOR Dell XPS 17 9700 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
CPU Intel Core i9 (10th Gen) 10885H / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U
Max Turbo Speed 5.3 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 10-core
Cache 16 MB 12 MB
Chipset Mobile Intel WM490 -
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Thermal Velocity Boost -
MEMORY Dell XPS 17 9700 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz -
Rated Speed 2933 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Dell XPS 17 9700 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell XPS 17 9700 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 (standard), 576 x 360 (infrared) Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.9 Megapixel (standard), 0.2 Megapixel (infrared) -
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, 78.5 degrees -
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Four speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones
Codec Realtek ALC711-CG -
Compliant Standards - Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features - Output: Omnisonic speakers
COMMUNICATIONS Dell XPS 17 9700 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
BATTERY Dell XPS 17 9700 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 97 Wh 41 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell XPS 17 9700 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 5 / 20 V 39 Watt
INPUT Dell XPS 17 9700 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features - Precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell XPS 17 9700 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
Interfaces 4 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2/DisplayPort
USB 3.1
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Dell XPS 17 9700 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro
Software Included - Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription)
MISCELLANEOUS Dell XPS 17 9700 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features ExpressCharge Fast charging
Compliant Standards BFR-free, PVC-free -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
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