Dell XPS 17 9700vsDell Inspiron 16 Plus 7640

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Dell
Dell XPS 17 9700
XPS 17 9700

Quick Stats

The Dell XPS 17 9700's performance is hindered by its cooling system, limiting CPU and GPU power.
The Dell XPS 17 9700 boasts exceptionally good build quality with a strong and practical design overall.
Opt for the 1080p panel instead of 4K display for better battery life and comparable color accuracy overall.
The Dell XPS 17 9700 boasts exceptional build quality and a large, responsive trackpad.
Dell
Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7640
Inspiron 16 Plus 7640

Quick Stats

The Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7640 delivers impressive performance, ideal for content creators and gamers alike.
The Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7640 boasts a sturdy and attractive build quality, exuding premium feel overall.
The Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7640 boasts a vibrant 2.5K display with excellent color accuracy and brightness.
The Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7640 boasts impressive features, including a stunning display and advanced NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Dell XPS 17 9700
#305
Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7640
Winner
#302
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Dell XPS 17 9700
#689
Winner
Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7640
#764
Display
Dell XPS 17 9700
#384
Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7640
#223
Winner
Performance
Dell XPS 17 9700
#319
Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7640
#209
Winner
Build
Dell XPS 17 9700
#586
Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7640
#580
Winner
Features
Dell XPS 17 9700
#60
Winner
Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7640
#347

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Dell Dell XPS 17 9700
Dell Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7640
up to 64GB
up to 64GB
up to 8000GB SSD
up to 4000GB SSD
Intel Core i5-10300H
Intel Core i7-13700H
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q
Intel UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU)
N/A
1x 2230 / 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Dell XPS 17 9700

Strengths

The display is excellent, with a high-quality screen that's perfect for content creation and media consumption.
The speakers are quite good, with nice sound in the bass response and well-tuned frequency response.
The laptop has a big battery (97 Wh) that provides around 7 hours of light use, making it suitable for an 8-hour workday.
The larger form factor means you get better cooling, performance, and speakers compared to the smaller XPS 15.

Weaknesses

The cooling system can't sustain high-performance levels due to limited power from the 130W charger.
The keyboard has short key travel, making it not enjoyable for tasks like programming or typing for extended periods.
The right USB-C port position interferes with some mouse setups that use an adapter with a long cable.
The price of the 4K touch display is an additional $400 compared to the standard display.

Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7640

Strengths

It's a very nice laptop, I think you could actually probably upgrade stuff it does have the screws on the back you can pull this thing apart and uh possibly upgrade stuff
It has a cooling fans on the bottom very very nice laptop
The keys are backlit and they're a little bright let's go ahead and turn my light off I don't know if you guys can see see that there but they are back lit so super cool there
It does have some vents here on the side on the back uh that looked really really nice I like the color it does look gray but I'm going to tell you it's it's like a light blue
The Dell logo looks very nice and it has a light blue-ish gray color
It would make a great birthday gift, present for Mother's Day, um a present for your wife your kids a graduation present going to college this would be perfect
It was strong enough and powerful enough for me to run DJ Sado super happy with it

Weaknesses

The display is not 4K but hey it's perfect enough for what I'm doing
There are two different kinds of charging ports, which can be confusing
I wish the backlit keys were a bit brighter, but they're just right for a darker room
It was pricey when I ordered it ($1,100), and even now it's still quite expensive ($1,500)
The laptop has some vents on the side and back that might get in the way of your lap or desk
It doesn't have any standout features compared to other laptops in its class
I wish I had done a full review before using it for my gigs this year
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Dell XPS 17 9700

The Dell XPS 17 9700 is a laptop that excels in certain areas, such as content creation and media consumption, but falls short in others, like typing-intensive tasks. With its large form factor, it offers improved performance, cooling, and speakers compared to smaller models. However, the lack of sufficient power delivery to sustain high-performance usage limits its gaming capabilities. This review will evaluate the laptop's strengths and weaknesses, helping you decide if it's the right fit for your needs.

Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7640

The Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7640 has made its presence felt in the tech world with its sleek design and impressive specs. Powered by an Intel Core i7-155h processor, this laptop boasts a 2.5k display, 32GB of RAM, and a 2TB SSD, making it a formidable machine for productivity and entertainment. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card takes care of gaming needs, while the device runs on Windows 11. This review aims to delve into its features, performance, and overall user experience.

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