Dell XPS 15 - 2013 (9530)

Overview

Dell XPS 15 - 2023 (9530)

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Price: $1299

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 23 expert reviews

Excellent:

8
Good:

12
Average:

2
Bad:

1

Pros:

High brightness
Good color representation out of the factory
High-quality case

Cons:

Possible scaling problems
Heats up under load

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Last revision on June 16, 2023

Reviewers Liked

High brightness
Good color representation out of the factory
High-quality case
Good touchpad
High performance
Slim, lightweight 15-inch body

Reviewers Didn't Like

Possible scaling problems
Heats up under load
Reflective display
Higher energy consumption compared to predecessor
No Thunderbolt or Ethernet
Lackluster battery life

Expert reviews and ratings

100

Aside from a handful of niggles, and the somewhat disappointing battery life, Dell should be patting itself on the back for delivering yet another top-notch Windows 10 laptop. The XPS 15 is powerful, portable and equipped with all the features...

By PC Authority on April 28, 2016

Dell XPS 15The Dell XPS 15 is and remains a showpiece. When it comes to the notebook's case and input devices, Dell sets the bar high, but the main focus of attention here is the new 4K display. The resolution isn't the display's only impressive quality...

By NotebookCheck on March 19, 2015

Still, as videocards go it's quite capable and will happily run your favourite games at lower settings, or let you get in a few hours on your favourite MMO. CPU wise, the XPS 15 has an Intel Core i7 4712HQ that can boost up to 3.3GHz. It's also got 16GB...

By APC Magazine on July 29, 2014

With a feel and finish rivaling that of the latest MacBook Pro Retina -- and a display capable of a super-Retina resolution of 3,200 by 1,800 pixels -- Dell's XPS 15 isn't cheap, tiny, or wimpy. If you're willing to pay the price, both in simoleons and...

By InfoWorld on July 11, 2014

These days there’s a bewildering amount of computing choice – almost too much in fact. There is an army of desktops, all-in-ones, tablets, Ultrabooks, laptops, phablets… Most of us opt for a type of device that suits our lifestyle and budget, but...

By Business Computing World on May 15, 2014

The XPS 15 is Dell's premium 15.6-inch multimedia notebook offering; its hallmark feature is a Quad HD+ (3200 x 1800) screen featuring 10-point touch support. Its chassis is made of carbon fiber and aluminum for the ideal combination of extra strength...

By Notebook Review on May 12, 2014

The Dell XPS 15 is a stunning laptop. It doesn't have the instant visual impact of the diminutive XPS 13, but there's no doubt it's packed plenty of power into a streamlined 15.6in laptop. It marries performance with stylish looks, and it more than...

By Expert Reviews on May 02, 2014

The Dell XPS 15 is one of the best laptops we have tested in a long time. It's hard to fault, as its weaknesses – such as the trackpad taking some getting used to and the chassis being prone to scratches – aren't too significant. The real caveat here,...

By V3.co.uk on April 24, 2014

The Dell XPS 15 9530 is a great laptop to use. The bright, vibrant and incredibly high resolution screen is truly beautiful to look at, though it does have a major drawback – it is extremely reflective.This makes it very difficult to use in a bright...

By Kitguru.net on April 04, 2014

Have you ever street raced against a sleeper car? That's sort of what Dell has on its hands with the XPS 15 Touch. It looks like an Ultrabook and feels like one too, but hidden inside that unassuming exterior is some seriously fast hardware. Between the...

By HotHardware on January 23, 2014

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