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 ExpertBook B1 (B1502CG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1502CG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust military-grade durability

efficient multitasking capabilities

comprehensive connectivity options

lightweight and portable design

responsive fingerprint sensor

average battery life

mediocre display quality

limited graphics performance

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell XPS 17 9710 and ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1502CG)
83 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell XPS 17 9710 vs. ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1502CG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1502CG)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.448 cm x 24.808 cm x 1.315 cm 36.16 cm x 23.3 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.53 kg 1.69 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour Platinum silver with black interior Star black
DISPLAY Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1502CG)
Screen Size (Type) 17" 15.6"
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 133 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 250 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, 83% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1502CG)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H Intel Core i3 N305
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 3.8 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB 6 MB
Chipset Intel WM590 -
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1502CG)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1502CG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD - UFS
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1502CG)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 (standard), 576 x 360 (infrared) Yes - HD
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel (standard), 0.2 Megapixel (infrared) -
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, 78.5 degrees Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speaker, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC711-CG -
Audio Features - Output: Audio by Dirac
COMMUNICATIONS Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1502CG)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1502CG)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 97 Wh 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1502CG)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 130 Watt, 5 / 20 V 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1502CG)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1502CG)
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 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery)
HDMI 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1502CG)
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) Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1502CG)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, face recognition
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Hard drive password, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection
Compliant Standards DisplayPort 1.4 RoHS, REACH, TCO Certified 9.0, FSC Mix
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Model Number - BQI381XA
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