Dell XPS15 Laptop Review

With the range of laptops out there these days it can be really tough to figure out he one you want.

From aesthetic, to power, to size it can be tough to tell where to start. Well if you are looking for an understated business looking laptop that has some power under the hood, the XPS15 might be for you.
Opening the box, it was clear this was a well designed beast. The slim design feels good in the hand, and it’s a touch heavy, which I actually liked, though some people might find that annoying. At around 2KG it’s not exactly heavy for a laptop, but it sits at the heavier end of the scale. That weight gives it a sturdy feel, and nothing about the build ever felt less than top quality.

Along with the laptop, the box contains the power adapter and a USB-C to HDMI and USB-A adapter. It’s a handy little extra: if you’re moving around a lot, having that spare USB port and HDMI port on hand can make all the difference.

In a lappy bag this makes for a great little package.

With 1 USB-C port  and 2 Thunderbolt 4 ports, you will need to think about how your device is going to be used. Obviously with the mentioned adapter you can use a USB-A device, but if you have a fair few older USB bits and pieces, this may be a serious consideration.  Given the majority of things these days are starting to use USB-C ports, this will be less and less of a consideration.  My monitor connects to a laptop using USB-C so no issues here, but something to keep in mind.

When it comes to usage. The Dell XPS15 is a bit of a beast.
I ran a few games from last year on it and they held up comfortably. That’s the trick with this thing: it looks like an office laptop but doubles as a hidden gaming machine, and I liked that a lot. The 15.6” screen was gorgeous too, whether I was gaming or just getting work done. It’s clearly built as a design machine, which explains why it’s got so much grunt under the hood. Odd that it skips a touch screen though.

This seemed like a slight design oversight, but in every other way it fits the bill.

If you’re looking to get a new laptop for general use, this is a damn fine choice.

Its simple design and solid performance means you can use it for a slice of gaming, a touch of working, and plenty of watching Netflix. Just keep an eye on your personal requirements like ports and touch screen.