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 ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

lightweight and portable

powerful intel processor

fast ssd storage

high-quality build

average battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell XPS 17 9710 and ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA)
83 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
87 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell XPS 17 9710 vs. ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.448 cm x 24.808 cm x 1.315 cm 32.18 cm x 22.56 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 2.53 kg 1.56 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Platinum silver with black interior Inkwell grey
DISPLAY Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA)
Screen Size (Type) 17" 14.5" OLED
Touchscreen - Yes
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 2880 x 1800 (2.8K)
Pixel Density (ppi) 133 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 550 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 Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, HDR (high dynamic range), Pantone Validated, VESA DisplayHDR 500, 89% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, True Black
PROCESSOR Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 14-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 24 MB
Chipset Intel WM590 -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
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 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 Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC711-CG -
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amplification technology, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA)
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) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 97 Wh 70 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 130 Watt, 5 / 20 V 90 Watt, 20 V, 4.5 A
INPUT Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA)
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
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included McAfee LiveSafe (12 months subscription), Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence) McAfee LiveSafe, MyASUS, ScreenXpert, ProArt Creator Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader 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 - ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, compatible with stylus, Cortana support
Compliant Standards DisplayPort 1.4 RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, SGS Eye Care Display Certification
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 - M3099W
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