2020 Dell XPS 15 9500 Two Months Later!
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
- The Dell XPS 9500 released almost two months ago and its time to revisit it to see how well its holding up, especially compared to some other (Mac) options.
So how is it actually holding up?
Lets find out!
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dont you mean 16:10 aspect ratio? 17:9 would be wider than your average monitor (like a pro display xdr, with a 16:9 aspect ratio)
No I mean 17 by 9. It’s not wider it’s taller.
@@TheEverydayDad Yes, it is. 16:9 is the standard aspect ratio display, and I don't think many people use monitors vertically. All macbooks use a 16:10 aspect ratio, and that is taller than an average monitor.
Did some checking and I was wrong. You are correct it’s 16:10. I’m so used to video codecs I’ve got 17 and 16 by 9 stuck on the brain 😅
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@@TheEverydayDad This laptop screen is a 16:10 ratio not 17:9
"2 months later" review is a critical though often overlooked element of product reviews. Keep up the great work. Will be getting one of these later this year.
Yeah, I always thought it would be a great series for any tech youtuber. I don't trust reviews of people who go "so... I've been using this for 24 hours guys."
2 months is not enough. I have a dell XPS 15 9570.. I tend to go Mac, dell, Mac, dell. Lured by the specs and price. But every time I regret it. My XPS is 2 years old, already had it replaced under warranty, now runs like garbage, had to get the battery replaced entirely, all the bios and updates have problems. Personally - all Dells I’ve had turn into a headache after about 3-6 months. I only used it for Adobe work and browser.
I'm currently loving my new XPS 15! Thankfully, I ordered it after the whole track-pad issue. I'm two weeks in and I'm loving it! The fans are quiet, thermals seem to hold up adequately, even with some gaming. For an incoming college student, I am confident that this computer will get me through my four years as a computer science major easily! My machine is configured with the 6-core I7, 4-k touchscreen, 1650 TI, 16 GB of ram, and 1 TB SSD, and Windows 10 pro. Just a pro tip, I got this custom configuration on Amazon, where I think you will get a better configuration for your money, plus better deals on warranties! Overall, I am a fan; take it from me!
P.S.
Run dell updater after first boot for BIOS updates. It seemed to boost the quality of the speaker and the battery power-saving options!
Ordered mine 5 days ago and I had a wobbly track pad xD
Dell updater doesn't recognise bios updates at my 9500.. need to do it manually
Don’t forget to turn off Bitlocker encryption when doing a bios flash upgrade. The bios recovery file is stored on the hard drive. In the event of a bad flash, the bios cannot recover itself if the hard drive is encrypted, thus making the file unreadable.
@@jerome_morrow Yes I caught onto that when i first booted it up and i turned it off. This is a good piece of advice for all watching.
@@davidgeib1027 Did you return it? And did you order right from dell?
I received my Dell XPS 15 9500 Base in the middle of June and have not had any trackpad issues. It's a great laptop overall, thanks for the videos. Your first few videos really helped me to make this purchasing decision, thanks alot.
Got my tax return today, and I've been looking at this computer ever since I filed a few weeks ago. That's when I found your videos. I'm literally buying this today! Thanks for your reviews and updated "long term" review on this!
Enjoy man, I got mine when it was first released and I still love it!
@@moosemangames8189 thank you!!
got xps 17 yesterday its so crazy
@@yasirkhan1551 nice!!!
& What's your long term review?
I replayed few times all of yours XPS 15 vids. I see your happiness in those vids and I got mine. And I have to say man I LOVE this machine. Dell has done good job..
Hy bro.. Do you face any color banding issues on darker areas?..
Ordered mine last week. Can't wait to start using it. On another note, spotted Vampire The Masquerade: Redemption on screen when he talked about gaming. Once of my favourites from 20 years ago!
thanks for the review bro, going to buy this laptop. Out of the most reviews I have watched, you were the most helpful. You don't focus on the numbers but actually, focus on real-world functionality.
I recently bought an XPS 17. Love it and no trackpad issues.
Do you have any Problems today?
@@johnnyseyer1260 I had a glitching issue one day with my trackpad but it’s sorted itself now
@@nigelmcdonald would you recommend the laptop to me. You can hear that there are many problems. Is everything running smoothly for you without hanging? Is the performance enough to play.
@@johnnyseyer1260 I think there have more issues with the XPS 15, but my computer has been great so far apart from that. It’s reasonably heavy (I have the 4K one) but I really like it. I would recommend but I’m not any type of expert.
@@nigelmcdonald Hi Nigel, may I ask a little more of your time? I have an xps 15 with gtx 1650ti, it has some issues with thermal performance being the main. I was wondering if you had the 2060 GPU, and regardless of that what is the thermal performance like? Are the fans noticeable when just web browsing/word documenting? I'm looking into swapping my 15 for the 17. Cheers!
I returned my 3rd unit 2 days ago ( 2 replacements) with wobbly trackpad, not acceptable for a new laptop of $2500 (4K screen).This is October and they have not been able to figure this out. Dell offered to send a technician to my place to repair it, but I do not have time to deal with this. This is a new device. I do not want a repaired device. Beware of this when buying.
Me too
I'm experiencing the same. Unfortunately, I let Dell to send a technician and he completely damaged the laptop. Now, I'm struggling to return it and they don't accept my request.
@@yelsinmendez4916 im returning my first one tomorrow then the replacement they sent should be picked up by friday and then wait for my refund... ive ordered a mbp 16, never used a mac before but thats what dell have done! 😅 really not good enough for the money i spent on the xps
@@docktahkay I was able to get a refund on my Dell XPS too after many issues. Dell tech support was actually really good, but no one offered a replacement. They just kept "repairing" it. I was able to get a full refund, but now the computer is about $300 more than I originally purchased if I want to try again with a new one. I don't want to go to MAC, so not yet sure what to do. Really disappointed, but have read most people are happy with the computer. I just got a bad one.
@@vickij8417 i am still using my mac and i love it, so much better at this price point. I’ve been converted 😂 first mac i’ve ever used
I ordered my 9500 in 8/2020. The trackpad clicks work intermittently. It's very frustrating to use the laptop with the touchpad. I called Dell and they sent a repair technician to my house. The new palm rest/keyboard/trackpad also has the wireless antenna. The cable for the antenna was defective. The technician tried for over an hour to get the cable to work, losing his temper and throwing his tools in my livingroom. The technician also said that Dell doesn't know how to design a laptop. He also got mad when he had an extra part he didn't remember where it went back to. He couldn't get the antenna cable back on but did something with a screw to hold it next to it and told me he didn't have all night to sit here and try to fix it. After the machine was "finished" it still had the same click problem. I called Dell and the first two customer service reps hung up on me. I have been trying to speak to a manager for almost a week now to get a replacement unit sent. I'm telling you, I will never buy another Dell product as long as I live. I should have bought a MBP.
Thank you for this video. I watched an obscene amount of videos on the new XPS and you're the only person I found reviewing the 1080p screen! Thank you!
I ordered one a week ago, it's shipping from Shanghai via steam ship or pack mule or both but I've been obsessively wondering if I shot myself in the foot by getting the matte 1200p screen instead of the UHD but you've made me feel better about it. My preference was for the matte screen, my hope was that it wouldn't run as hot as the 4k variant.
Just got my XPS 15 a couple days ago and it's been sooo good. This is my first laptop and I couldn't be more happy with this being it. Thank you for persuading me to get this laptop!
How much?
Dk Herr i got mine for 3000 singapore dollars
How is the battery life?
I'm typing this comment on a XPS 15 9500 right now. I've had my machine for about a month, and I have three major issues with it. 1) I have some screen bleeding around the edges of the screen. 2) Whenever my computer wakes up after sleeping, the WiFi doesn't connect properly, and I need to turn off and turn on the WiFi for it to work. 3) This is a big one - whenever I pick up my laptop with one hand, so I have my thumb on top and four fingers beneath the laptop, the pressure of my fingers pressing up into the computer seems to somehow trigger the track pad clicking mechanisms. So if I am watching a UA-cam video full screen, that would pause and play the video I am watching. This is extremely strange and I definitely don't think this is an intentional feature built in.
I have this for work and it is a nice machine. It is very comfortable to type on. I do some heavy CAD work. The fans are working overtime and it gets pretty hot when I’m doing that but it handles running solidworks fine. Battery life isn’t great though when you are doing intensive tasks like CAD, and I wouldn’t call it super impressive in normal daily use. Fit and finish are excellent, and are holding up well. Overall though, it’s a great machine, and it’s as close of a MacBook experience as I have seen without being a MacBook.
Great Video.. FYI. @ 1.42 in theres a flash frame in the video . :).....Oh and I just bought a 9500 XPS 15. Thank you for a great review.
I have been using this laptop for about a month now (coming from an almost 10 year old MacBook Air) and I agree with all you said, it is a really strong and solid machine. Since you already summed up the positives let me tell you about my negatives as you couldn't find many;
-The camera quality is my biggest negative. It is simply describable as poor. If like me, you need this laptop for work as well as private meaning lots of Zoom calls, I would recommend an external webcam. The stock cam is very pixelated and completely washes out colors and doesn't handle light very well.
-At times the laptop gets too hot. I say too hot because it is not comfortable to have on my lap anymore. It may still be acceptable and it doesn't feel like it's going to overheat or anything. The fans start going like crazy and after a few minutes of pretty intens ''blowing'' it cools down.
-The carbon fiber material looks and feels very nice but is super sensitive for fingerprints and greasy stains etc. As I am working with this laptop throughout the day there will be moments when I eat/drink when using is but please be careful where you put your finger after you've eaten a sandwich, these greasy smutches are hard to clean.
-The space/crease between the screen and the body when the laptop is open is quite big and gathers dust/dirt very fast. I find myself cleaning it out with a q-tip every couple of days.
So just some minor things. Overall I am super impressed with this machine. Perhaps coming from a 10 year old device it doesn't take that much to impress me but still. I have the 10th generation i7 32gb ram 1TB internal memory, no touch screen. I bought the 2020 model because it was discounted a lot on Dell's website and it fitted right within the budget my employer gives me for a laptop which is €2k.
Thank you for this amazing video, I bought the new XPS 15 with i7 and I can tell you its fantastic and the only kind of problem not a big problem is the tempratur that's it
Still using this laptop to this day and it's aged beautifully ! The 4k display is as good as new, the battery is replaceable when it ages, I dont have anything using usb a anymore, i love that i still have the sd slot (vs the new xps) and with the configuration i have i can still edit videos comfortably in davinci (but i have to export in h.265 to use hardware acceleration). Great long term investment! (I had the trackpad issue initially but someone from dell came to fix it early on). ❤
You got me fooled with the intro. “ how has it held up?” Thought u we’re gonna slam it down!😂😂😂
Great review! The image of a pull-started laptop was hilarious.
I have a 2018 XPS 9575. Thermals were terrible until I put Throttlestop on and that took care of it completely.
Dell sadly didn't fix it, mine had a wobbly trackpad with a build date of 9/5/2020. Mine came with dark corners in the displays as well as a nick in the lid... Dell's QC needs to improve. I returned it immediately. However, gave them a 2nd chance and just ordered a 2nd. Hopefully this one comes issue free.
Also have had this laptop for 2 months coming from Macbooks.... LOVE the keyboard.. finally enjoy typing without a Bluetooth keypad. One downside... runs hot.
@Jeevan Mahil (if you haven’t done so already) Locate the Dell Power Manager app, drill into Thermal Management and try the “Cool” option. My 9300 ran hot until I did that and it runs waaaaaay cooler now.
If you're thinking of buying the xps 15, I'd recommend you don't. There have been a lot of problems with overheating and the fans being EXTREMELY loud when doing simple tasks like browsing the Web! Ive contacted dell and they're going to repair it but this has happened to a lot of people so be warned.
Edit: my laptop decided to include a bit of REALLY LOUD coil whine... 🤦🏻♀️
I didn't have this issue. Did you upgrade to the latest BIOS? Has ran cool and quiet for me!
There are also some amazing settings within the BIOS for thermal management! I am pretty sure with those settings people can tweak it to suit their exact needs!
Watching this video using a pull-started laptop!
Ha! Back in the day 🤣
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Did you prime it first? 😆
Thanks for making this video, I finally made up my mind and got the Dell XPS 15 9500 and I love it, just got it today.!
I got my XPS 15 today and it still has the trackpad issue!! It has it only in the lower left corner, may be 20% of the trackpad. But... DELLs statement that they solved the issue for all devices shipped after July 1st, is wrong! I decided to accept the problem and not send it back. I think it won't bother me to much and hope that it will stay that way in the future.
Typing this on my first replacement of the 9500 and I love it. It's a first replacement and guess what? I have a second replacement on the way lol. Minimal issues but won't stop until I get a full on good one.
Same xD
I really like this laptop, but I'm a truck driver and sending them back repeatedly is not an option. Is it safe to buy one now or should I wait longer?
@@telcobilly I would honestly say no and most likely the flawed ones will float around probably until the next gen comes out. If you really want it try your luck out though.
Are you having any banding issues on darker areas. Because I found the display is struggling with color banding. It is fairly noticeable..
I got my 9500 in June with no trackpad issues but a dead pixel on my screen. I sent it back and got the screen replaced but now I have a trackpad issue! Every time I put a little bit of pressure beside the trackpad (ex. when I'm typing an essay) the trackpad automatically clicks. I investigated it further to make sure I'm not just accidentally touching the trackpad by pressing all around my trackpad without actually touching it and it automatically clicks in the top right and top left sides around the trackpad almost every time. It's pretty annoying but I don't want to send it back since it took over a month to get it returned exhusting my warrenty and I'm not even using my laptop so I got mixed emotions with this laptop.
You recommend but can't afford it. 😭
I got one but sent it back after 2 hours. The trackpad wasn't wobbly, but it was uneven with a big clearance on the left side. Looked very cheap.
But that wasn't even the problem. I tested it under load and when the fans kicked in there always was a high pitched noise. I don't think it was coil whine because in idle without fan noise there was no sound. But the high pitched noise is unbearable. Very disappointing because I finally got myself to spending 2k+ on a laptop to replace my desktop.. Will probably try the Macbook 16 now.
Loved the 2-month review! It's important to have a realistic insight on the usability of the device after the initial impression.
Thanks for the video. I am considering Dell 17 but will consider the 15”. Just watched the video. Blessings on your day!
Take about Screen
Black levels motion light bleeding
Reflection & color accuracy.
I've had bad experiences with Dell XPS 15s. I've had two so far, the 15Z and 15 9530. Both have had significant problems a few years in due (IMO) to poor manufacturing. For example, both had significant problems with extreme overheating and fan noise. The overheating on my 9530 was bad enough that it damaged the screen (now it has white spots). It also has the well acknowledged mouse wobble.
Dell support was awful for me as well. I called them about these issues (after my warranty was over) and they said that I would have to pay to *talk* to a customer support representative. Not to have it fixed, but to talk to someone about manufacturing flaws post-warranty.
I loved my Dells for the first few years I had them, but they did not age well. I'm switching to the Mac Pro 16". It surprises me to see such an endorsement of one of their products. I think Just Josh got it right in his review. It's a great computer but with too many manufacturing problems.
I just received my Dell XPS 15 9500 (February 2021) and my laptop has a touchpad, speaker and hinge issues. What a disappointment from Dell. I was with Dell for a very long time, but the quality is not there anymore, plus I paid a premium price for it. I am returning my laptop and looking for alternatives. Any suggestions?
I want a XPS 15... but waiting on the Artic White (Frost) version they are suppose to be releasing. Been watching all your videos, especially on the XPS, thanks. Keep up the good work !!!
Just got mine yesterday. Thanks for your videos!!
And I just ordered my xps 15 9500 core i7 8 cores. I went for the FHD one, didn’t see the need for UHD. Hope it goes well
Festy hi planning to buy the exact same model! Let me know how it is?
I wanted a genuine review and this is it. I am definetly saving up for the xps 15 base model and then adding about a terabyte of storage to it and a 16gb ram kit. Thermal issues shouldn't be a problem since I wont do any rendering or editing but just school work and media consumption. I'm excited to get one of these.
I'm basically doing the same. I ended up snagging an i7-10875H model with 8gig ram, 256 ssd and GTX 1650 Ti through the Dell Outlet. Machine came in pristine condition so definitely consider the outlet route. I just upgraded my ram to 32 gigs and couldn't be any happier with this rig. Good luck on your future purchase!
most beautiful screen i've ever seen when i went to the store. It's a shame monitors aren't that good nowadays.
Hey Dell this guy just sold me a XPS 15 9500, give him a raise please!
It looks nice, doesn't it. Shouldn't matter, but if we're honest it makes a huge difference.
Unfortunately I just got my XPS 15 9500 on 17 July and it still has trackpad issues. Dell support was underwhelming. They did not want to send someone to verify the issue as they did not have a spare replacement part (trackpad) and they told me that they did not know when the spare trackpad would come. I mean if they are Dell and they don’t know, who knows? Later on they updated me that it might take a month or more before someone comes to replace the trackpad onsite. To replace the whole laptop would also take a month or more. I would have loved the Dell XPS 15 if it were not for the bad trackpad issue and a horrible experience when contacting Dell. Now I have to pay for the return shipment and hope they give me a refund. Other brands have much better service to their customers, so unless you’re reviewing Dell on UA-cam, don’t expect Dell to give that “I am here to try and resolve your issue.”
The WiFi / Network performance is impacted by the Killer Software Suite. This has been a known issue for Dell systems using the Killer Network cards and the installed Killer Suite for some time. The XPS 9500 and 9700 are no different. When comparing WiFi / Network performance against other systems the Dells are usually 300 to 400% slower! If you uninstall the Killer software and use the Killer remover software found on the Killer Site @t and then download and install only the Drivers your WiFi / Network performance will improve considerably!
Love your review! I am also rocking the base model xps 9500.
I just ordered my XPS 15 9500.
I am sooo excited. I get it for 1400 bucks with the i7 / 512GB / 16 GB.
15 inch display with 1080p, you can definitely see individual pixels, because I own 1 xps 15. 1080p 15inch display is acceptable for me, but make no mistake, higher resolution is preferred
I received a 9500 3 weeks ago and the track pad issue is still there. The screen also has inconsistent brightness diagonally from top to botton. They couldn't get spare parts so dell are replacing the whole machine
Would you get the lower end model and replace the ram and ssd yourself? or should I configure it from Dell?
Experience level intermediate.
i get insane battery life at work, i charge my xps 15 at night when i sleep. i'm getting 10-14 hours everyday just watching youtube and using chrome, word and excel, i have only edited one small video since i got it, still had all day use
Do you have the version with integrated graphics or the one with a dedicated gpu? That might make a difference in the battery life and I'm wondering that myself before buying.
Great video as always. Keep up the good work. I got the Dell XPS 17 and I love it. I like your tip of the hat to Dell. Very nice!
Killing me smalls. The XPS 9500 is so good; but after 2 Bad ones from Dell I had to go Mac =(. XPS 15 9500 is a keeper if you can get one with out issues.
Yes I had to return the first 2 I think the one i order fron dell is good so far..
Overall good
One suggestion is you may please cut it short and dive directly to the point!
Hello! How is the text and glare on the FHD Display? Since most people will be using this for a workhorse for me it needs a nice crisp text and not a lot of eye strain with glare. Would the UHD display have better text and less glare? Appreciate your opinion as it will most likely make my buy decision for Black Friday. THANKS!!!
I like the xps 15 .. but the keyboard is very warm every time i use it. Even in the lowest performance battery saving setting. My old HP Elitebook is cool to the touch and only in the highest performance setting you notice that it gets a little warm.
I thought that the 17 has better cooling, and the display is a bit more accurate in color, and the has sharper and more accurate color gradients?
i ordered my xps 15 in november, and it arrived with the smallest wobble on the trackpad. but i daily with a mouse and rarely use my trackpad so its not much of a problem.
it also means that this issue isn't completely fixed yet
I absolutely love this laptop but I had some major charging and windows issues with mine. Dell just sent out a repair guy with a new motherboard the other day but it took them about 4 weeks to do it. Was definitely very frustrated especially with working/schooling from home but it seems to be working again... for now
Best review on the XPS 15... Great info. Will buy soon.
Couldn’t handle the 15”. Was a great laptop but sent it back for the 13” and have absolutely no regrets. I play games using parsec to stream from my gaming rig.
isbilly What was it about the 15 you didn’t like? I was thinking of doing exactly the opposite lol. Thx.
I got mine on ell site, got it for 1900 inclusive of a 2 year extended support, 16gig, FHD + screen, 512 Ram. Got an insane deal, i think. Cant wait to get mine! I am switching from my xps 13, 5th gen! 5 year old and is still running solid. I am scared i might not like my the FHD screen compared to he 4k in my XPS 13, how does it compare?
When you bought the 15 did you get it with warranty and Microsoft office?
Did you end up sorting out or replacing the lack of screw included with the SSD? I didn't want to purchase a tool kit and opted to take it in to my local bestbuy geek squad tech center. They apparently didn't have any nvme2 ssd mounting screws (I didn't know these were a thing) and I asked them to just use any screw that worked. Is this something that should be fixed or is it a non-issue from your experience?
Thanks for mentioning that Premiere Pro is a CPU intensive program! I have an old surface book 2 and have been editing videos for my church services while we stay at home. I’ve been eyeing this or the 17 as my next upgrade. Looks like this would be a great bet! Thanks!
Absolutely!
If only we could watch Everyday Dad everyday 😃
Have had it for 3 days and I can say I have had no track pad issues, the speakers are great, the display is magnificent, if you're on the fence I say get it without fear. Now my one gripe is the battery life, its average but it definitely gives you 6 hours which isn't a deal breaker imo. Also there's a nice update when you startup which improves the speaker, this laptop is super responsive and feels extremely premium.
Do you have the one with dedicated gpu or the one with integrated graphics? That might make a difference in the battery life.
Hmm, personally I think usb-c is much better than hdmi. My personal favorite setup is regular usb on right, and two usb-c on left for charging and other stuff. Thing is that usb-c can function as hdmi so you just need to get hdmi to usb cable or small converter that stays on the monitor cable. There's no reason to pick hdmi over usb-c as usb with thunderbolt can serve so many more roles.
If you have a limited budget for MacBook Pro or prefer windows os, I definitely would recommend XPS series
Dang his detail oriented and passionate review is amazing)
You have the BEST Videos!!! I cant believe you don't have 1 Million or more Subs yet 🤷👍👍👍👍
I really really miss the display. Although I had a faulty trackpad on my XPS 15 that was returned, I still miss the display to this day. My only dislike really was the thermals (mine was with dGPU) and how warm it gets even under light productivity. It's a little worse under load. But hopefully we see Dell improving on this device next year, I think they got some things right but some others could be improved.
This is a great video/reflection on the new XPS 15. As much as I love the magic keyboard on the new 16" MacBook Pro, I actually preferred the typing experience on the XPS 15 9570 I had before the Mac. Maybe that is just a case of everyones typing preferences being different.
Same. I guess it's just a matter of preference
Wait did you say you didn't get the 4k screen yet it looks like a 4k monitor? Then why spend a few hundred dollars extra for 4k screen ?
I can't believe you are not noticing the difference between FHD and 4k on a 15.4 inch screen. For example, when you look at text, you don't see any artifacts/pixels?
Hey Dad, can you please shoot a video on the iPad Pro 2020 so that we can see how good the camera quality is for filming UA-cam videos?
I'll highly appreciate it. Stay safe.
What a breath of fresh air in the now irritating tech review segment. Absolutely loved this video
Hey ! Quick question : do you edit your videos in H264 4K directly with this PC or you convert or use proxy in ProRes 422? Great reviews, I love your videos.
Couple of observations as someone with one XPS13 (9300) and two XPS15s (9500) in the house under daily use:
1) why does the XPS15’s keyboard deck have such a stupidly sharp edge? The edge is smoothly radiused on the very similarly designed XPS13.
2) both XPS15 4K touchscreens have moderately noticeable uneven brightness across the whole panel. The brightest spot is just above centre and slightly to left of midline. Upper half is brighter than lower half. Dimmest area is the lower right quarter which seems relatively starved of light. Clearly seen with a white or light grey background.
Still excellent laptops overall, just wish these small issues had been noticed and the design tweaked to remove them prior to mass production.
how is the xps 13 9300? i’m looking to purchase it because i love the whole revamp, but the thermal issue and trackpad puts me off buying it.
There are no thermal issues on mine. However, my XPS13 is used predominantly for Office based applications in the administrative aspect of my work as a surgeon. So Outlook, Word & Excel are always in use along with Firefox that typically has around 15 open tabs. The fans rarely spin up and the underside feels no warmer than one would expect from any laptop in 2020. Your mileage might vary if you use it for more CPU intensive tasks.
There are no trackpad issues on the XPS13 which has one of excellent size, feel and functionality. The loose trackpad issue was on the XPS15 and XPS17 that have even bigger trackpads (hence greater flex and likelihood of loose mounting), but this has now been rectified by Dell as of July 2020. Both my XPS15s have solidly mounted trackpads.
The XPS13 is my main daily driver that goes into my workbag and accompanies me everywhere. The 16:10 aspect ratio is a dream and ideal for a 13.3 inch screen where 16:9 is awfully cramped. Fabulous ultrabook indeed! Buy one; you won’t regret it!
I envy you, dad! Mine is 2 weeks old but I am already experiencing 1 week old problem on powering it on after a shut down (restart is exception). I need to wait for minimum 5mins before it powers on.
For me, the 9700 and 9500 are hard to open. I mean hold it down and find a spot to pry open the lid hard to open! We had the 9500 for my son and he could not open it.
On my third unit, really love the look and feel but I will send this back (although I agree its a little too sharp on edges, it's actually uncomfortable), had two with touchpad wobble, now on the third unit my backspace key came loose and pops off so they reckon they have to change the palm rest along with touchpad just to replace the keyboard, it just sounds ridiculous, and the trackpad on this one is actually decent so do I want to risk it?? No way I will return all over again smh... I wouldn't by a brand new car from a showroom to then have to have it fixed by a mechanic.
I just opened mine out the box and the trackpad doesn’t click. Packed it right back up
Is it worth it to buy the i9 version? I found an i9 version with 32gb at a local computer store at a great price. Please advise
I got mine (4K Touch version) and I love it. However, I am facing a very frustrating network micro-cuts once or twice every hour (for 1min, then it gets connection again). Either using Wi-Fi and a USB-C dock with Ethernet. Have you faced this? Can't find a solution. Dell has just told me to restore Windows so far... >.
Do you think the basic core i5 would do yhe work? Just for studying 😅 i love the design so much that I can not get another laptop.
will there be a new xps 15 2 in 1 2020 ? And what about a model with ryzen?
just bought yesterday! no buyers remorse!!
is it worth it to get the 4k panel? since the price gap is big
Pls do a later review of the XPS 17
@The Everyday Dad Thx for the vid. Rocking the 9300 here. Curious, you said “no new firmwares have been released”. I had issues with mine out of the box where it would blue screen and fans would go wide open after like 10 minutes of charging. Firmwared it and the problem seems to be resolved. I’m relatively new to Dell for personal use and my question is, with all the Dell updating software, will it find new firmware releases by itself? Or is that something I will have to go hunting for every so often. Thx again. PS: the firmware I did was manual and took three tries before it took.
@The Everyday Dad, Thats a great point to point review 👍
A quick question, Should I buy Razer 2020 Base Model with i7-10750H 2070 maxQ super ($1899) which comes with 512TB SSD + 16GB RAM or Razer 2020 Advanced Model with i7-10875H 2070 maxQ SUPER ($2399) which comes with 512GB SSD + 16GB . I play games like overwatch, apexlegends, Dota2, league of legends and some latest games. I also use the laptop for adobe cloud nonprofessional usage like photoshop, ljghroom and premiumpro .
I do highly appreciate your input in above matter. Thanks
Have you considered installing MacOS on your XPS 15? I have it installed on my 9570 and it's an amazing experience!
9570 Hackintosh gang here too! What's your config?
Hi Everyday Dad,
Wonderful review. Though not ideal, I do have a solution to your wrist issue with the XPS 17. You can place a book under the laptop so that the laptop sits at an angle. This should help avoid bruises:).
yeah so i have the xps 15 9500 2020 , and it's amazing , but i'm having a freezing display issue but i can still hear everything in the background and i don't know how to fix it. i need help pls.
I have track pad issue , though they check and agree to install aftermarket (used) trackpad on my brand 🆕 Dell 9500 😐. Its after market they say 😢
How is the battery on this one? With average office work, and coding
Good video, but the problem for me with almost all UA-cam video reviews is that that they all review the laptop from the perspective of a video editor. SD Card readers and rendering times are not really relevant metrics for most people
What the website where you can buy this laptop in your video at 3:42 of the video