I think the reason why the hinge is tougher than a macbok is because it has a touch screen. with a loose hinge display, as you touch it, it's gonna wobble too much. I don't mind opening a laptop with two hands, it's not like I don't have an arm or something.
Thanks Andrew! I'm a Web developer that's getting ready to go from 4 monitors to 1 as I hit the road fulltime in an RV and I think this video just made up my mind. Going to pull the trigger on a 512gb model today! BTW, tried watching a couple different reviews before ultimately landing on yours. The information your provide is on point with what consumers are interested in... without all the fluff. Good Job!!
man your narrating voice is way more pleasimg to listen to in this video rather than the other ones, Thanks for noticing the feed back! also sick intro and review!
Excellent Review!! In fact, this was one of the most helpful laptop reviews I have seen in a while. I just ordered my XPS with 1 TB of SSD and 32 GB of RAM. Especially after watching this video, I'm really looking forward to getting it in a few days.
Amazing Review ever!!!! So professional. You covered almost everything Hardware plus their perfomance, I particularly liked your themperature and sound review which is really outstanding Great job.
This is a very well done review. I'm currently using this laptop - the 1080p, non-touch screen variant. This laptop is the most impressive piece of hardware I've ever owned. I really can't find anything to complain about.
+Michael Rebong I got the 512 SSD option - I have no 1TB mechanical drive in it. I have never measured the battery life, but for casual use, (i.e. not gaming), I would say it has at least 4 hours of use. Don't quote me on it.
Is there a way to disable the nvidia GPU and just use the intel internal graphics so I can save some battery while I'm on the go? I just want to play some very non demanding games and really need 3-4 hours of battery life is that possible? thanks
+YuriFineart The Nvidia Optimus technology can switch between integrated and dedicated GPU on the fly. In the Nvidia Control Panel (Manage 3D settings -> Program settings) you can also force an application to use the Nvidia or the Intel GPU, so it will be switched automatically, when the predefined game launches. Also the integrated graphics should be used by default, when in energy safer mode. Another method to additionally save performance is to use v-sync ingame. By activating that "feature", the fps will be locked to 60 and the GPU will not run at 100%, but just as high as needed to get to the 60 fps.
+Capone2412 this does not seem to work reliably in the XPS 15 9550. I can select the global setting to always use the NVIDIA High Performance GPU (instead of auto-select or Integrated), but for whatever reason it still does not turn on by default. Has anyone with this same laptop been able to corroborate? Having it for 2 weeks now, it does not seem to work as it should...
By far the best review I've seen of this, thanks! Some say the mousepad double-finger scroll is terrible browsing in Google Chrome, have you tried that?
Hi, I am considering this laptop and also the Macbook pro 15 retina... Can't decide, I like the Mac environment but kind of disappointed that they are still using DDR3 and poor graphic card... It's a real tool for me as I am a web dev =) and i would like to be able to use it on the train... Any advice ?
I have the half terabyte version and I was seriously considering a 15" MacBook Pro because of the similar price points of about $2,300 but so far i'm happy I went with the XPS 15, but there's two things that I've encountered 1. the space bar is inclined more towards me so I have to press it farther up to get an accurate press, and 2. the speakers, although loud have this metallic or tinny sound to them at points that's very noticeable. other than that I love this computer!
Thanks for your detailed review! Could you plz check if your screen will get red tinted when you view from right corner side? Because me and a handful ppl got the viewing angle issue.
Thanks for providing a great & insightful review. One question I have - can the Nvidia 960M in this PC support the Geforce Experience app and it's video capture capabilities (e.g. desktop capture / gaming capture)?
I would always recommend V-sync off as unless you are getting constant screen tears it is not worth the extra delay in the image being displayed. I would also like to add it is a big no no to have V-sync on when doing a bench mark. Other than that this is still a very good review and I like your style.
Umm I believe that to be more of a problem with your computer it seems. You may want to get it checked out. I have ran modern titles before with a Athlon II X4 640, 4GB RAM, and a 9800gt (which in today's terms is not that good of a performer) and have had zero problems running with and without V-sync.
Mine will be here tomorrow. I7 with 1 tb SSD. I hope I didnt make a mistake. Im reading some negative things driver wise about this unit. We will see. Great review, I hope my unit lives up too your review. Oh yea...With 4k touch! God I hope I didnt make a $2,300.00 mistake.
great video. one minor comment, at around 6:02 you say GPU temp was 83 celcius, the screenshot you show was actually 93, which is not that low. on that token, any chance you saved the screen shot of maximum and minimum CPU speed? my theory is that the XPS 15 throttles more than others due to aggresive power and temp settings. the price to pay with a small chasis is less pace for ventilation, hence higher temps, hence more need to cap CPU. in a way you might have seen low temps, because BIOS is constraining the CPU, that is the reason of my question.
You are looking at the wrong thing. Check the panel on the left it has several columns min max and average tempt in the row of gPu it says 93. The 83 on the otter on panel is not max but current.
Holy crap that thing is sexy, I would totally pick it up now, but I need money for other things. I'll have to keep this guy in mind a year or so from now when I'll be needing a new lappy. But HOLY shit is that nice.
hey Andrew great review I had been debating between surfacebook and xps 15, in my eyes xps 15 clearly excel in many ways as I had read my reviews about ppl having difficulty with surfacebook. my question is I'm not a gamer at all so I don't care for the top of the line gpu, however I love the infinite screen of xps, the base line model is not a touch screen so which model is next step up to get in xps with touch screen option thanks
If you were to disable the touch screen and turn down the resolution to 1080p (on the UHD version) can we expect a longer battery life closer to the FHD non-touch version (17 hour)?
thats not how it works.. the 4k display will still draw the same amount of power.. if you really care about battery life your best bet is the 1080p version. In actual use it should get about up to 4 hours more usage then the 4k version. The 4k averages 6 to 7 hours and the 1080p is 9 to 10 hours
Hows its conditions now? Im gonna get one after see the reviews and comparisons. But one thing pulled me back was the problems including noisy fan sounds, rattled sounds and the machine wouldn't turn on after a certain times? I need your help
Anyone know if the issue where the processor speed is scaled back when you go into battery mode, but doesn't reset to normal when you plug back in, has been fixed? Seems like a major issue...
I just ordered mine with 4k display and order status is showing in production but worried after watching some videos as people are complaining about display , sound and many other issues.
Hi Andy I have been looking at the XPS 15, and here is my dilemma. The new XPS 15 that has the intel corei7, does not have the 4k display, which I want. The XPS 15 with the 4k display has an intel core i5 and has touch, this touch feature is not that important to me. Do you think they will offer the intel core i7 with 4k next year? Why wouldn't they put the i7 with the 4k display? Or why would wouldn't dell offer the 4k display on all the XPS models? Thank you
The prices range from 999 to 2200 $USD, 2k/4k, memory, and i5/i7 are all options. Anyone can get the 4k touch with the i7 but if your local store does not offer that version they may try to sell you something else. Usually Amazon shows the most model options, and both Cnet and PC mag have reviews on the 4k touch with the i7.
I think the reason why the hinge is tougher than a macbok is because it has a touch screen. with a loose hinge display, as you touch it, it's gonna wobble too much. I don't mind opening a laptop with two hands, it's not like I don't have an arm or something.
This review kicks ass! You covered absolutely everything I needed to know. Crazy keen on buying this now haha. Thanks dude
You're welcome. Thanks for watching.
Man this is how all review should look like!! Thank you so much. You are the best reviewer I've came across in a long time! Really. Thank you again.
Thanks for the feedback and support. :)
Thanks Andrew! I'm a Web developer that's getting ready to go from 4 monitors to 1 as I hit the road fulltime in an RV and I think this video just made up my mind. Going to pull the trigger on a 512gb model today!
BTW, tried watching a couple different reviews before ultimately landing on yours. The information your provide is on point with what consumers are interested in... without all the fluff. Good Job!!
man your narrating voice is way more pleasimg to listen to in this video rather than the other ones, Thanks for noticing the feed back! also sick intro and review!
Really good, concise review. But then again all of the reviews you did, that I've watched were.
Keep it up bro.
Excellent Review!! In fact, this was one of the most helpful laptop reviews I have seen in a while. I just ordered my XPS with 1 TB of SSD and 32 GB of RAM. Especially after watching this video, I'm really looking forward to getting it in a few days.
+Eric Ewers Thanks for the feedback and support. :)
You're the second reviewer that's called it a monster. The last guy I watched called it a monster too. Nice!
yesssss this is the laptop I have been waiting for you to review!!
Amazing Review ever!!!! So professional. You covered almost everything Hardware plus their perfomance, I particularly liked your themperature and sound review which is really outstanding Great job.
+sibi chakravarthy Thank you.. :)
Good Review. Thanks! I've been thinking about getting one and watching all the UA-cam reviews and I think this was one of the better ones!
Well as usual Andrew! This was a wonderful review! Made me really want this!
+Nixy Pixels Thanks Nixy. :)
This is definitely one of the best laptops in 2015
Looks and sounds like a promising notebook. The bezel on the screen is just stunning everytime I look at it.
Thanks for the video, Andrew.
This is a very well done review. I'm currently using this laptop - the 1080p, non-touch screen variant. This laptop is the most impressive piece of hardware I've ever owned. I really can't find anything to complain about.
+Dominic Martini Oh yeah, this notebook is top notch.. :)
+Dominic Martini Did you get the model with 1TB+32SSD? What's your battery like?
+Michael Rebong I got the 512 SSD option - I have no 1TB mechanical drive in it. I have never measured the battery life, but for casual use, (i.e. not gaming), I would say it has at least 4 hours of use. Don't quote me on it.
+Dominic Martini this is the FHD 86 watts model?
+Michael Rebong The one I got was 84watt, 1080p
That was a great review Andrew! Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work. Cheers! :)
This review was smooth like butter. :)
+al de la cruz Thanks. :)
Great review! liked and subbed. after doing research for about a week you're the one to sell this on me.
1:51 My XPS 15 doesn't do that
the way you talk is so relaxing
Detail review. Great job man
+Mohd Radhwan Thanks bro.. :)
It's so beautiful! ;-;
Great Review. Your the best. Keep up the good work.
+Chan Chancel I really appreciate it Chan. Thanks. 😄
great review as always dude!!
nice laptop for the price and specs I want it for christmas:')
Quick and very efficient presentation. Thanks very much!
Awesome review Andrew I saw this at Best Buy and was surprised it looked pretty small for a 15.6" laptop.
+SIKE because the besles are tiny
+Matthew Maiorano Bezels*
+Sanzz HD gramernaze
Sam Smith Grammar Nazi* 😀
+Sanzz HD 😂
Your voice is smooth like butter.
chopsticks BRUH BEST COMMENT 😂😂😂😂
The screen is just sooo beautiful
Badass video review... Lovely you touched everything
Is there a way to disable the nvidia GPU and just use the intel internal graphics so I can save some battery while I'm on the go? I just want to play some very non demanding games and really need 3-4 hours of battery life is that possible? thanks
+YuriFineart The Nvidia Optimus technology can switch between integrated and dedicated GPU on the fly. In the Nvidia Control Panel (Manage 3D settings -> Program settings) you can also force an application to use the Nvidia or the Intel GPU, so it will be switched automatically, when the predefined game launches. Also the integrated graphics should be used by default, when in energy safer mode. Another method to additionally save performance is to use v-sync ingame. By activating that "feature", the fps will be locked to 60 and the GPU will not run at 100%, but just as high as needed to get to the 60 fps.
Capone2412 allright, thanks a lot!
+Capone2412 this does not seem to work reliably in the XPS 15 9550. I can select the global setting to always use the NVIDIA High Performance GPU (instead of auto-select or Integrated), but for whatever reason it still does not turn on by default. Has anyone with this same laptop been able to corroborate? Having it for 2 weeks now, it does not seem to work as it should...
you can always go into device manager and disable it
awesome review! congratulations!
amazing laptop and great video Andrew..thinking of selling my macbook pro and getting this.
+Preshendran Nayager Thanks bro. Yes, Dell really did their homework on the new XPS 15.
Thanks a lot for review! It was very helpful! =)
great video Andrew! you give good content review
By far the best review I've seen of this, thanks! Some say the mousepad double-finger scroll is terrible browsing in Google Chrome, have you tried that?
Good job with the review!
+Robbie James Thank you.. :)
Hi, I am considering this laptop and also the Macbook pro 15 retina... Can't decide, I like the Mac environment but kind of disappointed that they are still using DDR3 and poor graphic card...
It's a real tool for me as I am a web dev =) and i would like to be able to use it on the train...
Any advice ?
thanks for the very informative review. Can you say anything about editing 4k video on this?
Excellent review, thanks.
Thank you. :)
Great review! Loved it!
I have the half terabyte version and I was seriously considering a 15" MacBook Pro because of the similar price points of about $2,300 but so far i'm happy I went with the XPS 15, but there's two things that I've encountered 1. the space bar is inclined more towards me so I have to press it farther up to get an accurate press, and 2. the speakers, although loud have this metallic or tinny sound to them at points that's very noticeable. other than that I love this computer!
where can I download these background-pictures? 0:51 min.
Damn nice review. Im cuurently waiting for hp to release their newest zbook 17.
Thanks for your detailed review! Could you plz check if your screen will get red tinted when you view from right corner side? Because me and a handful ppl got the viewing angle issue.
Thanks for providing a great & insightful review. One question I have - can the Nvidia 960M in this PC support the Geforce Experience app and it's video capture capabilities (e.g. desktop capture / gaming capture)?
Wait a minute, I read somewhere that the RAM was soldered to the board and could not be upgraded on the XPS Infinity models....
Great review! Hey are you having any problem with scaling? Or do you just keep it at 200% at all times?
Wow, that picture at 4:40 has to be 10 years old.
I found this review hard to watch because the guy sounds like an airplane attendant.
Lol omg he does
When can we expect the reviews of the HP pavilion 13-s128nr x360 convertible??
Really liked your review. Please compare the new Dell XPS 15 inch with latest released Macbook Pro 15 inch!
Nah Pat I think Dell XPS 15 2016
Nah Pat better screen better GPU better keyboard
I would always recommend V-sync off as unless you are getting constant screen tears it is not worth the extra delay in the image being displayed. I would also like to add it is a big no no to have V-sync on when doing a bench mark. Other than that this is still a very good review and I like your style.
It was more to show how well it runs. Low performance computers lock up when V-Sync is on. Trust me, i'd know
Umm I believe that to be more of a problem with your computer it seems. You may want to get it checked out. I have ran modern titles before with a Athlon II X4 640, 4GB RAM, and a 9800gt (which in today's terms is not that good of a performer) and have had zero problems running with and without V-sync.
This is by far best review I think I want to buy but worried about sound I want very good sound....
+Justin FisherTv Thanks Bro. :)
This would be the laptop I would get... but no number pad.
I like that service information cap instead all the information getting scratched up
You have an origin shortcut on your desktop...have you done a review on these laptops yet...
you have the best my favorite laptops in the world
Great review Andrew. Should I go for Lenovo Ideapad Y700 or this one?
Mine will be here tomorrow. I7 with 1 tb SSD. I hope I didnt make a mistake. Im reading some negative things driver wise about this unit. We will see. Great review, I hope my unit lives up too your review. Oh yea...With 4k touch! God I hope I didnt make a $2,300.00 mistake.
Scott Laughon So, what happened?
Dell jacking me around in exchange. Not a company of their word in this case
great video. one minor comment, at around 6:02 you say GPU temp was 83 celcius, the screenshot you show was actually 93, which is not that low. on that token, any chance you saved the screen shot of maximum and minimum CPU speed? my theory is that the XPS 15 throttles more than others due to aggresive power and temp settings. the price to pay with a small chasis is less pace for ventilation, hence higher temps, hence more need to cap CPU. in a way you might have seen low temps, because BIOS is constraining the CPU, that is the reason of my question.
No it isn't, it clearly says 83.0 c
You are looking at the wrong thing. Check the panel on the left it has several columns min max and average tempt in the row of gPu it says 93. The 83 on the otter on panel is not max but current.
Holy crap that thing is sexy, I would totally pick it up now, but I need money for other things. I'll have to keep this guy in mind a year or so from now when I'll be needing a new lappy. But HOLY shit is that nice.
Great Review! whats about the most important Thing! the fan noise? can you measure the Fan noise @ Browsing, @ Gaming, and so on.. Big THX!!!
hey Andrew great review I had been debating between surfacebook and xps 15, in my eyes xps 15 clearly excel in many ways as I had read my reviews about ppl having difficulty with surfacebook. my question is I'm not a gamer at all so I don't care for the top of the line gpu, however I love the infinite screen of xps, the base line model is not a touch screen so which model is next step up to get in xps with touch screen option thanks
Excellent review!
Can you help me choose between the macbook pro and the dell xps15 ?
Will you make a review of the 13´ skylake version?
Fantastic review. Could you tell me where you got all those nice wallpapers from?
+DavidMah1998 Those are available from interfacelift.com
Could you post a screen shot of your audio settings?
Really cool man!
What a great review.
Thanks. :)
Any plans to review the Surfacebook?
First laptop I want from Dell
nice review man
Thanks. :)
no problem just keep on doing what you do
Such a nice video!!
+Patrick Khwela Thanks man. :)
Nice review !
+A M.I Thanks. :)
would you get the 1080p version of this ? same specs but just 1080p or is 4k really outstanding ?
Is it possible to use it as a monitor? If I would want to connect a console to it, like PS4/xbox.
How good is this laptop to handle heavy Photoshop files? Need help please. Thank you
+Zinat Ibrahim It can handle Photoshop with ease.
+Rachel Reid This is Dell XPS. You are looking at Inspiron. The processor is much slower compared to i7 6700HQ found in this.
+Waqas Ahmed IKR look at this (www.europc.co.uk/dell-inspiron-15-7559-116421.html)
***** the girl deleted her =comment
Can you review/compare the Samsung Ativ Book 9 Pro? It has very similar specs and it is like $1000 cheaper.
What lens are you using? It seems like there's a lot of barrel distortion.
very good review
+jason coghiel Thank you. :)
If you were to disable the touch screen and turn down the resolution to 1080p (on the UHD version) can we expect a longer battery life closer to the FHD non-touch version (17 hour)?
thats not how it works.. the 4k display will still draw the same amount of power.. if you really care about battery life your best bet is the 1080p version. In actual use it should get about up to 4 hours more usage then the 4k version. The 4k averages 6 to 7 hours and the 1080p is 9 to 10 hours
Hows its conditions now? Im gonna get one after see the reviews and comparisons. But one thing pulled me back was the problems including noisy fan sounds, rattled sounds and the machine wouldn't turn on after a certain times? I need your help
+Sunny B very nice response. Did i ask you?
hi, what application are used by your iphone for soundsheck?
Anyone know if the issue where the processor speed is scaled back when you go into battery mode, but doesn't reset to normal when you plug back in, has been fixed? Seems like a major issue...
Been searching online for Dell Wireless 8130 3x3 AC max range in terms of Mbps but cant find anywhere...Do you have this info??
i have the same model as yours.my xps 15 gets pink when i view it from side.DO you have the same problem?
can you please tell me which is a better option laptop or notebook for playing high end 3d games and 3d movies
I really want the xps 15 but i hear there's a ton of bugs from reading dell reddit TT
woooww really great review
ay can you review the hp x2? i wanna know if its good enought for college use.
Hi
Realy liked the format of your review.
Can you review new gigabyte p35w v5 whit a similar format please?
Thanx.
+Nights Dew Thanks... Yes, I will try to get my hands on one..
Wt a monster 6star review @Andrew🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
I stomped that like button and smacked the red off that sub button like a bitch!
Blimey, the Mac's speakers sound so much better it's unreal.
Hello Andrew， Compare Y700 to LenovoY700， which one is better pricing？
I just ordered mine with 4k display and order status is showing in production but worried after watching some videos as people are complaining about display , sound and many other issues.
Same as me bro! Mine has been in production for AGES! I was told it would reach the shipped stage on the 18th but it still hasn't changed.
Mine is showing expected delivery date of 4 December , when you ordered?
I ordered mine on the 21st of October and it is estimated to arrive on the 25th of November.
Sad so it means mine will be after 4 December
Just got an email now from dell. My order has shipped and will arrive on Monday.
i had a xps 15 and it had an awful view angle! so i retourned it after 2 weeks... now im waiting for the next one
AVSTR d de
what was that track you played? 0.o
Where can i Download the walllpapers?
Hi Andy
I have been looking at the XPS 15, and here is my dilemma. The new XPS 15 that has the intel corei7, does not have the 4k display, which I want. The XPS 15 with the 4k display has an intel core i5 and has touch, this touch feature is not that important to me.
Do you think they will offer the intel core i7 with 4k next year? Why wouldn't they put the i7 with the 4k display? Or why would wouldn't dell offer the 4k display on all the XPS models?
Thank you
+leo ll They do offer, by default, 4K to i7.
Michael Rebong on the website it offers an i5. I think you have to upgrade to the i7 according to the Dell chat agent I spoke to.
The prices range from 999 to 2200 $USD, 2k/4k, memory, and i5/i7 are all options. Anyone can get the 4k touch with the i7 but if your local store does not offer that version they may try to sell you something else. Usually Amazon shows the most model options, and both Cnet and PC mag have reviews on the 4k touch with the i7.
I've been hearing a lot of issues on forums about this laptop, is it worth the risk?