Dell XPS 13 9370 13.3 inch Laptop Review
The Dell XPS 13 laptop has continued to remain a favorite laptop over the past few years. The laptop has a very beautiful exterior which is sleek and very light. The XPS design is a little different from Dell’s usual model as it looks extremely slim. The design even has a white and gold color scheme.
The price is a bit higher but that is because of the incredible features Dell included in this laptop. We will look at what makes this laptop incredibly special.
Features
Design
When you compare the Dell XPS 13 with other generations of Dell laptops, you will immediately see the difference at a glance. The incredibly slim and its lightweight puts this laptop in a much higher class. The lid of the laptop is made with a gold-colored aluminum and the sides are white.
The laptop weighs just 2.65 pounds and is 0.46inches thick.
Ports
The Dell XPS 13 had to change its ports design because of its thin style. It had to completely remove its regular USB Type-A ports and full SD card reader. On the left side of the laptop, you will find two Thunderbolt 3 ports that can fast charge the laptop or connect to high-speed devices. It also has a Noble lock and a battery gauge. The right of the laptop includes the 3.5mm audio jack, a micro SD card slot, and a USB Type C port.
Display
The 13.3inch display of this laptop makes comes in an almost no frame design. The borders are non-existent which makes you look at a much wider display that seems to fall all around the screen. The Dell XPS 13 gives you options for a 4k and Ultra HD display with a resolution of 3840 X 2160 and is a touchscreen.
Audio
The Dell XPS 13 has side-mounted speakers that give a loud and clear sound. The laptop is accompanied by preinstalled Waves MaxxAudio software that allows you to control the sound settings of the speakers.
Keyboard and Touchpad
The laptop has a solid keyboard with a key travel of 1.2mm because of the XPS laptop’s slim design. The touchpad is very accurate and responsive. It quickly responds to hand gestures.
Performance
The Dell XPS 13 is very powerful as it uses a Core i7-8550U CPU with 16GB of RAM. The laptop has a 1TB SSD and uses a 4K touch screen. The laptop allows you to surf the web and also play light games. It is designed with du fans, special thermal insulation, and dual heat pipes to keep it performing with a lesser risk of heating. The laptop can deliver excellent performance even when using it for several hours. You can run a 4k video and perform other tasks on the laptop at the same time.
Battery Life
The battery life of this laptop is slightly above average. The 4k display of the Dell XPS 13 allows you to use the laptop for up to 8 hours and 53 minutes.
What Do We like
Webcam
Dell removed the webcam from its usual location to the center bottom of the laptop. The image quality of the webcam is great just like most premium laptops. You will enjoy using this laptop for your live video streaming.
Display
The vibrant screen and its attractive 4k display make this laptop a sensation. Watching movie on this will truly give the view an experience.
Battery
The overall battery performance of this laptop is great. You can use it for a full work day’s job without worrying about looking for a power source for charging.
What We Don’t Like
USB Type-A Ports
If you have a device that uses a USB Type-A connection, you will be unable to connect it to this laptop.
Conclusion
The Dell XPS 13 is an incredible laptop that has a catchy 4k display and a very good battery life. There is no way you won’t find its design attractive. It is extremely light and will fit into your day perfectly. The laptop also has incredible eGPUs that make it also great for playing your favorite games
