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

ASUS E410MA (EKC1XA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS E410MA (EKC1XA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

innovative numberpad touchpad

decent battery life

fanless operation

modest performance

limited storage capacity

average display quality

few connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell XPS 17 9710 and ASUS E410MA (EKC1XA)
83 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
75 % - Design
66 % - Display
61 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell XPS 17 9710 vs. ASUS E410MA (EKC1XA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS E410MA (EKC1XA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.448 cm x 24.808 cm x 1.315 cm 32.5 cm x 21.7 cm x 1.84 cm
Weight 2.53 kg 1.3 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour Platinum silver with black interior Black (bottom), black (top), star black (LCD cover) | Star black
DISPLAY Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS E410MA (EKC1XA)
Screen Size (Type) 17" 14"
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 133 -
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 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
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 Anti-glare, 78% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS E410MA (EKC1XA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache 12 MB 4 MB
Chipset Intel WM590 -
Features Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS E410MA (EKC1XA)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS E410MA (EKC1XA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS E410MA (EKC1XA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 600
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 (standard), 576 x 360 (infrared) Yes - VGA
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 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speaker, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC711-CG -
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS E410MA (EKC1XA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS E410MA (EKC1XA)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 97 Wh 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS E410MA (EKC1XA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 130 Watt, 5 / 20 V 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A
INPUT Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS E410MA (EKC1XA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS E410MA (EKC1XA)
Interfaces 4 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS E410MA (EKC1XA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro Education
Software Included McAfee LiveSafe (12 months subscription), Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence) McAfee LiveSafe, McAfee, MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS E410MA (EKC1XA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - Cortana support
Compliant Standards DisplayPort 1.4 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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