Dell XPS 17 9710 vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Dell XPS 17 9710 and Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

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

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent pixel sense display

sleek aluminum design

improved quad-core performance

comfortable keyboard feel

good battery life

limited port variety

no dedicated graphics

higher price point

average storage options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell XPS 17 9710 and Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
83 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell XPS 17 9710 vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell XPS 17 9710 Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.448 cm x 24.808 cm x 1.315 cm 30.8 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.45 cm
Weight 2.53 kg 1.272 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Platinum silver with black interior Platinum | Matte black
DISPLAY Dell XPS 17 9710 Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Screen Size (Type) 17" 13.5"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 2256 x 1504
Pixel Density (ppi) 133 201
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 3:2
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
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 Vivid Color, Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, sRGB Color Space, PixelSense, Dolby Vision IQ
PROCESSOR Dell XPS 17 9710 Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1245U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 10-core
Cache 12 MB 12 MB
Chipset Intel WM590 -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Dell XPS 17 9710 Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 8 GB
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 Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell XPS 17 9710 Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
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 - 720p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel (standard), 0.2 Megapixel (infrared) -
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, 78.5 degrees Windows Hello
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones
Codec Realtek ALC711-CG -
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Omnisonic speakers
COMMUNICATIONS Dell XPS 17 9710 Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
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 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Dell XPS 17 9710 Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 97 Wh 47.4 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 18 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell XPS 17 9710 Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 130 Watt, 5 / 20 V -
INPUT Dell XPS 17 9710 Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP), Alcantara material palm rest
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell XPS 17 9710 Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Interfaces 4 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C)
SurfaceConnect
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Dell XPS 17 9710 Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro
Software Included McAfee LiveSafe (12 months subscription), Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence) Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription)
MISCELLANEOUS Dell XPS 17 9710 Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
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) -
Compliant Standards DisplayPort 1.4 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
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