Dell XPS 15 9530vsDell XPS 15 9520

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Dell XPS 15 9530
XPS 15 9530

Quick Stats

The Dell XPS 15 9530 offers notable performance upgrades, with a 30% increase in graphics performance.
The Dell XPS 15 9530's build quality is impressive, exuding premium feel with solid and sturdy metal construction.
The OLED display is a significant highlight of the Dell XPS 15 9530, delivering stunning visuals.
The Dell XPS 15 9530 features a powerful RTX 4070 GPU and upgradable RAM and SSD.
Dell
Dell XPS 15 9520
XPS 15 9520

Quick Stats

The Dell XPS 15 9520 offers significant and substantial performance upgrades over its predecessor and competitors.
The Dell XPS 15 9520 boasts exceptional build quality with a premium feel and sturdy construction overall.
The Dell XPS 15 9520's display boasts vibrant colors, excellent brightness, and impressive color accuracy overall.
The Dell XPS 15 9520 boasts an impressive feature set, with a highlight on vibrant display colors.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Dell XPS 15 9530
Winner
#167
Dell XPS 15 9520
#168
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Dell XPS 15 9530
#300
Winner
Dell XPS 15 9520
#305
Display
Dell XPS 15 9530
#376
Winner
Dell XPS 15 9520
#379
Performance
Dell XPS 15 9530
#31
Winner
Dell XPS 15 9520
#33
Build
Dell XPS 15 9530
#544
Winner
Dell XPS 15 9520
#565
Features
Dell XPS 15 9530
#316
Winner
Dell XPS 15 9520
#336

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Dell Dell XPS 15 9530
Dell Dell XPS 15 9520
up to 512GB
up to 64GB
up to 8000GB SSD
up to 16000GB SSD
Intel Core i9-13900HK
Intel Core i9-12900HK
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Laptop, 50W)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti (Laptop, 40W)
2x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo
2x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Dell XPS 15 9530

Strengths

Dell XPS 15 9530 is a really nice upgrade if you're looking for a graphics performance increase thanks to the RTX 4070.
The OLED display is still absolutely gorgeous
It still retains the two slots for upgradable RAM and SSD, which is great in this day and age
The audio quality is really good, with quad speakers producing clear sound with good volume and bass

Weaknesses

I wish it had a little bit better camera
There's no redesign to speak of, making it feel like it's still stuck in 2022
You might not need the Core i9 processor for most people, so the Core i7 is a more affordable option
It's still pricey, especially considering the lack of major design changes

Dell XPS 15 9520

Strengths

The battery life is a heck of a lot better than the 9210 from last year, even beating the zephrus.
The performance improvement over last generation is better in every way.
The 127h is actually leading the pack in a lot of cases and can beat the blade 15's 12h in most cases.
It has a great build quality, display, keyboard, and trackpad making for an amazing experience.
It won't have any problems getting perfectly playable frame rates in most games if you turn down the detail settings just a bit.

Weaknesses

The screen is limited to 60Hz which will be a really bad experience for gaming.
The webcam quality could be improved, defeating the purpose of having a productivity-focused audience.
It's not suitable for gaming due to slow results and 60Hz screen.
The GPU power sharing on all the L base laptops is done differently affecting performance in some situations.
There are little things like a bad built-in deck and webcam that need improvement next year.
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Dell XPS 15 9530

The Dell XPS 15 9530 is a solid Flagship device for 2023, boasting impressive upgrades in graphics performance and CPU power. The RTX 4070 provides a significant boost, although not quite on par with gaming laptops. A 10% increase in CPU performance over its predecessor is also notable. However, the design remains largely unchanged from last year's model, and a disappointing camera quality holds it back from perfection.

Dell XPS 15 9520

The Dell XPS 15 9520 is a powerhouse of a laptop, boasting impressive performance improvements over its predecessor. With Intel's latest All Lake CPUs, this device delivers exceptional speed and efficiency. The stunning display, excellent build quality, and comfortable keyboard make it an ideal choice for productivity-focused users. However, some minor shortcomings, such as a subpar webcam and dated design, prevent it from reaching true excellence.

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