Dell XPS 17 9700vsHP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

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.
HP
HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook
Elite Dragonfly Chromebook

Quick Stats

The device boasts seamless performance in Chrome OS with swift app switching and multimedia playback capabilities.
The HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook boasts a slim and lightweight build, weighing just 2.8 pounds.
The HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook boasts a stunning display with sharp text and images due its high resolution.
The HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook boasts cutting-edge features, including a firm keyboard and large responsive trackpad.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Dell XPS 17 9700
Winner
#305
HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook
#307
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Dell XPS 17 9700
#689
HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook
#319
Winner
Display
Dell XPS 17 9700
#384
Winner
HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook
#398
Performance
Dell XPS 17 9700
#319
Winner
HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook
#607
Build
Dell XPS 17 9700
#586
HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook
#221
Winner
Features
Dell XPS 17 9700
#60
Winner
HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook
#69

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Dell Dell XPS 17 9700
HP HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook
up to 64GB
up to 32GB
up to 8000GB SSD
up to 512GB SSD
Intel Core i5-10300H
Intel Core i7-1280P
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q
Intel UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU)

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.

HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook

Strengths

the dragonfly is comfortable to work on and is easy to travel with
it has an excellent display with a 3x2 aspect ratio that provides more vertical View doing space than your average standard 16x9 screen
the keyboard and trackpad are also unsurprisingly excellent, the keys are firm but not too firm and have plenty of travel for a relatively thin laptop
the touchpad provides a very good experience overall, it's a haptic touchpad with customized vibrations for some specific actions
Cutting Edge specs with a 12th generation Intel Core i5 processor built-in LTE 256 gigs of storage and 8 gigabytes of RAM that's plenty for basically anything you want to do in Chrome OS

Weaknesses

the cheapest model costs an eye-popping eleven hundred and fifty dollars, which is crazy money for a Chromebook
battery life is solid if not spectacular, I got between 6 and 8 hours of normal usage
for the cost of the dragonfly you could also pick up an extremely capable Windows laptop or MacBook Air
the price starts at over $1000, making it hard to recommend due to its high cost compared to other Chromebooks on the market
the screen has an unremarkable 60hz refresh rate, but that shouldn't be a major issue for most people
Read Full Reviews

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.

HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook

HP's Elite Dragonfly Chromebook is a premium laptop that combines sleek design with impressive specs. Weighing in at just 2.8 pounds, this device boasts a stunning 13.5-inch touchscreen display and features a robust Intel Core i5 processor, 256GB of storage, and 8GB of RAM. While its beautiful screen and comfortable build make it a joy to use, the real question is: can you justify spending over $1,150 on a Chromebook?

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