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 VivoBook 15X OLED (M1503QA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15X OLED (M1503QA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vivid oled display

lightweight design

competitive price point

solid build quality

fast ssd storage

average battery life

no dedicated gpu

limited port selection

mediocre speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell XPS 17 9710 and ASUS VivoBook 15X OLED (M1503QA)
83 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
83 % - Design
86 % - Display
72 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell XPS 17 9710 vs. ASUS VivoBook 15X OLED (M1503QA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS VivoBook 15X OLED (M1503QA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.448 cm x 24.808 cm x 1.315 cm 35.68 cm x 22.76 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.53 kg 1.5 kg
Colour Platinum silver with black interior Transparent silver
DISPLAY Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS VivoBook 15X OLED (M1503QA)
Screen Size (Type) 17" 15.6" OLED
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 600 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
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 Glare, Pantone Validated, 86% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black
PROCESSOR Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS VivoBook 15X OLED (M1503QA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
Chipset Intel WM590 -
Features Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS VivoBook 15X OLED (M1503QA)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 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 1
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS VivoBook 15X OLED (M1503QA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS VivoBook 15X OLED (M1503QA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 (standard), 576 x 360 (infrared) Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel (standard), 0.2 Megapixel (infrared) -
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, 78.5 degrees Privacy shutter
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC711-CG -
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS VivoBook 15X OLED (M1503QA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS VivoBook 15X OLED (M1503QA)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 97 Wh 70 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS VivoBook 15X OLED (M1503QA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 130 Watt, 5 / 20 V 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
INPUT Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS VivoBook 15X OLED (M1503QA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS VivoBook 15X OLED (M1503QA)
Interfaces 4 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS VivoBook 15X OLED (M1503QA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included McAfee LiveSafe (12 months subscription), Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence) -
MISCELLANEOUS Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS VivoBook 15X OLED (M1503QA)
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 - System password, MIL-STD-810H tested, ASUS Antibacterial Guard
Compliant Standards DisplayPort 1.4 RoHS, REACH, SGS Eye Care Display Certification
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Model Number - L1072W
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