Dell XPS 15 L502X - Intel Core i7

Overview

Dell XPS 15 - 2023 (9530)

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Price: $1209

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 4 expert reviews

Excellent:

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Good:

3
Average:

0
Bad:

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Pros:

Dell's new XPS 15 offers a high-resolution screen and excellent JBL speakers. Intel's new Core i-series CPUs and Nvidia graphics are standard, but there are also plenty of configuration options.
Beautiful, sharp HD Screen, Best-in-class audio, Blazing fast performance, Intel WiDi 2.0, Runs cool

Cons:

The extremely bulky, uninspired design of the XPS 15 doesn't suit its price, and though the battery life is very good, it's not as great as Apple's MacBook Pro. Some configuration options feel like they should have been included for free.
Bulky chassis, Keys somewhat stiff, Needs large battery for decent endurance

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Last revision on July 22, 2020

Reviewers Liked

Dell's new XPS 15 offers a high-resolution screen and excellent JBL speakers. Intel's new Core i-series CPUs and Nvidia graphics are standard, but there are also plenty of configuration options
Beautiful, sharp HD Screen, Best-in-class audio, Blazing fast performance, Intel WiDi 2.0, Runs cool

Reviewers Didn't Like

The extremely bulky, uninspired design of the XPS 15 doesn't suit its price, and though the battery life is very good, it's not as great as Apple's MacBook Pro. Some configuration options feel like they should have been included for free
Bulky chassis, Keys somewhat stiff, Needs large battery for decent endurance

Expert reviews and ratings

Equipped with second-gen Intel Core i-series CPUs and improved Nvidia graphics, the new Dell XPS 15 performs even better than its predecessor, although it's still just as bulky. Also, keep in mind that the XPS 15 ranges greatly in price, from $799...

By cnet on March 17, 2011

A 1080p display, Blu-ray, Nvidia graphics, awesome audio--the Dell XPS 15 has it...

By LaptopMag on March 07, 2011

Late last year, we finally got a laptop with very few compromises that we could look to as the king of the mainstream market. That laptop was Dell’s XPS 15 L501x; it took a balanced approach to performance, battery life, and portability, with a...

By AnandTech on April 20, 2011

Mit der XPS-Serie versucht Dell schon immer Maßstäbe zu setzen. In der heute vorliegenden Konfiguration versucht das XPS 15 erneut nach den Sternen zu greifen und schafft es.Die Tastatur zeichnet sich nicht nur durch die hervorragenden...

By Notebookjournal on October 24, 2011

Das Dell XPS 15 ist ein Multimedia-Notebook der Premium-Klasse, welches sich je nach Konfiguration zu einem echten Power-Rechner ausstatten lässt. Premium sind aber vor allem die Verarbeitung und das Design. Nicht nur Aluminium-Farben...

By Notebookjournal on April 14, 2011