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

Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 ABP (21KK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 ABP (21KK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful processor performance

sharp display resolution

robust build quality

efficient thermal management

versatile connectivity options

heavier than competitors

average battery life

limited color options

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell XPS 17 9710 and Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 ABP (21KK)
83 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell XPS 17 9710 vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 ABP (21KK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell XPS 17 9710 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 ABP (21KK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.448 cm x 24.808 cm x 1.315 cm 35.6 cm x 25.35 cm x 1.75 cm
Weight 2.53 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), polycarbonate ABS (bottom)
Colour Platinum silver with black interior Dual tone arctic grey
DISPLAY Dell XPS 17 9710 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 ABP (21KK)
Screen Size (Type) 17" 16" - IPS
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 133 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 300 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, Low Blue Light technology
PROCESSOR Dell XPS 17 9710 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 ABP (21KK)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H AMD Ryzen 5 7530U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
Chipset Intel WM590 -
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell XPS 17 9710 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 ABP (21KK)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Dell XPS 17 9710 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 ABP (21KK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell XPS 17 9710 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 ABP (21KK)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
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, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC711-CG Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Input: noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS Dell XPS 17 9710 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 ABP (21KK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Dell XPS 17 9710 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 ABP (21KK)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 97 Wh 45 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell XPS 17 9710 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 ABP (21KK)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 130 Watt, 5 / 20 V 65 Watt
INPUT Dell XPS 17 9710 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 ABP (21KK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell XPS 17 9710 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 ABP (21KK)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces 4 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Dell XPS 17 9710 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 ABP (21KK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included McAfee LiveSafe (12 months subscription), Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence) Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Dell XPS 17 9710 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 ABP (21KK)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
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 - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, Rapid Charge Pro, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards DisplayPort 1.4 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, FSC, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution), TCO Certified 9.0
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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