Dell XPS 17 9710 vs. ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500XU)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Dell XPS 17 9710 and ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500XU). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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 Pro 15 OLED (M6500XU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500XU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning oled display

powerful amd processor

lightweight and portable

high-speed ssd storage

good thermal management

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell XPS 17 9710 and ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500XU)
83 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell XPS 17 9710 vs. ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500XU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500XU)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.448 cm x 24.808 cm x 1.315 cm 35.98 cm x 23.43 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.53 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, plastic
Colour Platinum silver with black interior Quiet blue
DISPLAY Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500XU)
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 144 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, IPS-level, 84% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500XU)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS / 4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 5.2 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 Pro 15 OLED (M6500XU)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5X SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500XU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500XU)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / AMD Radeon 780M
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, NVIDIA DLSS 3, NVIDIA Studio
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 (standard), 576 x 360 (infrared) Yes - 1080p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel (standard), 0.2 Megapixel (infrared) -
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, 78.5 degrees Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
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 -
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Harman audio technology, Smart Amp, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500XU)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500XU)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 97 Wh 70 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500XU)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 130 Watt, 5 / 20 V 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A
INPUT Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500XU)
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 Pro 15 OLED (M6500XU)
Interfaces 4 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 4.0 Gen 3/DisplayPort (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 2.0
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500XU)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included McAfee LiveSafe (12 months subscription), Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence) MyASUS, ScreenXpert, NVIDIA Studio drivers, ProArt Creator Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500XU)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS IceCool Plus, Cortana support, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard, AMD Ryzen AI
Compliant Standards DisplayPort 1.4 RoHS, REACH
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 49 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -37 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 95% RH
Model Number - LP086W
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