Xps 17 9710 17" Uhd - 11th Gen- Core i7 - 1TB SSD + 32GB RAM - 6GB Nvidia - Win 11

XPS 17 9710 - 17" uhd - 11th gen - core i7-11900h - 1tb ssd - 32gb ram - 6gb nvidia - win 11 pro

classifying the xps 17 is a bit difficult since, between its size and power, it can do a bit of everything, including video editing, some decent gaming, productivity, en gineering, music creation, and anything that requires both a lot of processing oomph and a massive 17-inch screen. it is a workstation, but one that leans into the prosumer and premium angle instead of pure business.

operating system windows 11 professional
display 17-inch 4k uhd
processor 11th gen intel core-11800
graphics intel iris xe
nvidia geforce rtx 3060 (70w)
memory 32gb ddr4-3200mhz
storage 1tb ssd
webcam hd (720p)
security windows hello camera
windows hello fingerprint reader
connectivity killer wi-fi 6 ax1650 (802.11ax) built on intel chipset
bluetooth 5.1
ports 4x thunderbolt 4 (power delivery + displayport)
1x full-size sd card reader
1x 3.5mm headphone/microphone jack
1x usb-c to usb-a 3.0 & hdmi 2.0 adapter included
audio studio quality tuning w/ waves maxxaudio pro & waves nx 3d audio
1.5w x2 tweeters
2.5w x2 woofers
battery 97whr
dimensions 0.77 x 14.74 x 9.76 inches (19.5mm x 374.45mm x 248.05mm)
weight 4.65 pounds (2.11 kg) to 5.53 pounds (2.51 kg)
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dell xps 17: display

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the 17-inch sharp igzo display is the centerpiece of the xps 17. it is the reason you should want to buy this laptop. this screen is simply the best-looking laptop display of any pc on the market right now, period. here's why.

dell gets a commendation for being the first to re-embrace 16:10 aspect ratios, which is found here too (most laptops still use 16:9). when opened, the xps 17 is a wall of pixels with razor-thin bezels on all four sides. there is more to see with this screen aspect, especially at 17 inches and a spectacular 3840x2400 resolution. when using the xps 17 on your lap (yes, it does fit), the screen creates a very immersive experience.

this screen also has the color accuracy chops to back up its size with 100% srgb, 100% adobergb, and 97% dci-p3. those numbers are some of the highest i have seen in a laptop, and it is significantly better than the xps 15 (80% adobe rgb and 76% dci-p3).

brightness is rated for 500 nits, and my measurements come in just shy of that at 495 nits. the xps 17 also supports streaming hdr video, hdr, and wide color gamut (wcg) apps. there is also built-in dolby vision support, which can be combined with dell premiercolor (professional color profile settings) and dell cinemacolor (presets for various video playback scenarios).

other bells and whistles include supporting touch and an anti-reflective coating to reduce glare, crucial for when doing sensitive photo work or even typing a paper.

dell xps 17: keyboard, trackpad, camera

dell xps 17 9700 2020 keyboardsource: daniel rubino / windows central

looking down at the xps 17's massive deck and the keyboard is sized perfectly with decent-to-shallow travel for the keys. again, dell is not doing anything radically different from the xps 15, matching a recent (and welcomed) redesign for 2020 with slightly larger keycaps making them easy targets for your fingers. it's not only a good-feeling keyboard but is fast too.

there is a little flex with the keyboard deck and ample two-stage backlighting, which provides superb contrast against the dark keys.

source: daniel rubino / windows central

fans of number pads are going to lose their minds looking at the xps 17. in some ways, it is a fair point as laptops this huge almost always include that feature. i do not miss it one bit. i never use number pads, and the near-perfect symmetry of the keyboard, massive flanking speakers, and trackpad are a much better tradeoff for creative professionals. if you need a number pad, you can buy one as an accessory.

the dell xps 17 9710 (2021) is large and heavy at 2.42kg (5.34lb) -- inevitable, you might think, given its 17-inch display, until you consider the , which weighs in at just 1.35kg (2.98lb). the uhd+ touch screen is superb, with great viewing angles and a very usable 16:10 aspect ratio. the keyboard is responsive and comfortable to use, and the speakers are superb

processor 11th generation intel evo core i7-11900h (24mb cache, up to 4.9 ghz, 8 cores)
operating system windows 11 pro english
graphics card geforce rtx 3060 6gb gddr6
display 17.0" uhd+ (3840 x 2400) infinityedge touch anti-reflecitve 500-nit display
memory 32gb ddr4 3200mhz, 2x16gb
hard drive 6tb pcie m.2 nvme ssd gen4 technology up to 7000mb/s read speed and up to 5300mb/s write speed upgrade
color platinum silver exterior, black interior
keyboard english keyboard, black, backlit, fingerprint reader
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ports
4 thunderbolt 4 ports
1 universal audio jack
slots 1 sd-card slot
1 wedge-shaped lock slot
dimensions & weight height: 0.77" (19.05 mm) width: 14.74" (374.45 mm) depth: 9.76" (248.05 mm)
5.34 lb (2.42 kg)i for touch with 97whr battery
camera user-facing camera 720p 30 fps hd rgbir camera
digital-array microphones audio and speakers stereo woofer 2 w x 2 and stereo tweeter 2.5 w x 2 = 5 w total peak
chassis
exterior chassis materials aluminium
wireless killer wi-fi 6 ax1650 (2 x 2) and bluetooth 5.1
primary battery 6-cell battery, 97whr (integrated)
factory warranty does not apply to this laptop due to upgrade
wireless -ax and bluetooth
backlit keyboard
fingerprint reader